HMSI to commision 600,000-unit dedicated-EV assembly line at Karnataka plant in March 2024

HMSI to commision 600,000-unit dedicated-EV assembly line at Karnataka plant in March 2024 Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has revealed that the company is building a dedicated-EV facility at its Narasapura plant in Karnataka. Christened the ‘Factory E’ – the assembly line will be equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and boast high levels of automation… Continue reading HMSI to commision 600,000-unit dedicated-EV assembly line at Karnataka plant in March 2024

HMSI to commision 600,000-unit dedicated-EV assembly line at Karnataka plant in March 2024

HMSI to commision 600,000-unit dedicated-EV assembly line at Karnataka plant in March 2024 Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has revealed that the company is building a dedicated-EV facility at its Narasapura plant in Karnataka. Christened the ‘Factory E’ – the assembly line will be equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and boast high levels of automation… Continue reading HMSI to commision 600,000-unit dedicated-EV assembly line at Karnataka plant in March 2024

NXP CEO Kurt Sievers commits to supporting semiconductor ecosystem in India

Kurt Sievers, President and CEO of NXP Semiconductors, met Prime Minister  Narendra Modi to discuss India’s semiconductor ecosystem, where everything from policy framework, emerging technologies, deepening India’s value creation, and India’s manufacturing capabilities and ambitions were discussed.  Sievers pledged NXP’s support to help develop India’s diverse domestic STEM workforce and support the country’s startup ecosystem. Commenting… Continue reading NXP CEO Kurt Sievers commits to supporting semiconductor ecosystem in India

Auto component industry’s revenues to grow by 5-8% in FY2024, despite export headwinds: ICRA

Auto component industry’s revenues to grow by 5-8% in FY2024, despite export headwinds: ICRA ICRA projects its sample of 44 auto ancillaries with aggregate annual revenues of over Rs 2,50,000 crore to grow by 5-8 percent in FY2024, driven by healthy domestic demand, despite a high base and weak export environment.  The rating agency expects… Continue reading Auto component industry’s revenues to grow by 5-8% in FY2024, despite export headwinds: ICRA

BYD India to supply 100 e6 MPVs to cab service provider Evera

BYD India has bagged a supply order for 100 all-electric e6 MPVs from Evera, which provides app-based EV cab service services in New Delhi. The handover over of the BYD e6 was conducted in presence of Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior VP, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India; Shrirang Joshi, National Sales Head, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business,… Continue reading BYD India to supply 100 e6 MPVs to cab service provider Evera

BYD India to supply 100 e6 MPVs to cab service provider Evera

BYD India has bagged a supply order for 100 all-electric e6 MPVs from Evera, which provides app-based EV cab service services in New Delhi. The handover over of the BYD e6 was conducted in presence of Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior VP, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India; Shrirang Joshi, National Sales Head, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business,… Continue reading BYD India to supply 100 e6 MPVs to cab service provider Evera

BYD approves Continental tyre as OE fitment for Atto 3 electric SUV

BYD, one of the biggest car manufacturers in China and also retailing electric vehicles in the Indian market, has approved Continental tyres as original equipment for its all-electric Atto 3 SUV worldwide. The compact SUV will come factory-fitted with 18-inch EcoContact 6 Q premium tyres. The tyre line and size approved for the BYD Atto 3 in numerous… Continue reading BYD approves Continental tyre as OE fitment for Atto 3 electric SUV

BYD approves Continental tyre as OE fitment for Atto 3 electric SUV

BYD, one of the biggest car manufacturers in China and also retailing electric vehicles in the Indian market, has approved Continental tyres as original equipment for its all-electric Atto 3 SUV worldwide. The compact SUV will come factory-fitted with 18-inch EcoContact 6 Q premium tyres. The tyre line and size approved for the BYD Atto 3 in numerous… Continue reading BYD approves Continental tyre as OE fitment for Atto 3 electric SUV

Maruti Suzuki retains top car exporter title in FY2023, exports surpass 2.5 million units

Maruti Suzuki retains top car exporter title in FY2023, exports surpass 2.5 million units Maruti Suzuki India has announced that it has surpassed the cumulative export milestone of 2.5 million vehicles. The landmark achievement comes 36 years after the company began shipping its made-in-India passenger vehicles in FY1987. The first big consignment of 500 cars… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki retains top car exporter title in FY2023, exports surpass 2.5 million units

COMSOL aids optimisation of EV components with Multiphysics simulation

COMSOL – the Multiphysics Simulation enabler – has determined means to optimise EV components such as electric motors, batteries, e-powertrains – using its Multiphysics tools to help companies operating in these areas to fastrack product development and reduce cost of physical prototyping. In a recent webinar session hosted on Autocar Professional on March 23, COMSOL… Continue reading COMSOL aids optimisation of EV components with Multiphysics simulation