ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system

ZF has successfully worked with British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva on the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck. Part of this involved ZF closely collaborating with Tevva engineers to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks. ZF’s Heiko Eggers, Head of EMEA Application Engineering… Continue reading ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system

ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system

ZF has successfully worked with British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva on the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck. Part of this involved ZF closely collaborating with Tevva engineers to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks. ZF’s Heiko Eggers, Head of EMEA Application Engineering… Continue reading ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system

Bookings for Maruti Suzuki Invicto to commence on June 19

Maruti Suzuki will commence bookings for its upcoming Invicto MPV from June 19, the carmaker has confirmed. The Maruti Invicto will be a badge-engineered sibling of the Toyota Innova Hycross, and will be the carmaker’s first model that will be priced above Rs 20 lakh in our market. This will also be Maruti’s third MPV following the Ertiga and XL6. Maruti Invicto… Continue reading Bookings for Maruti Suzuki Invicto to commence on June 19

Domestic CV sales volume likely to moderate to 8-10% in FY24: CareEdge Ratings

As the pent-up demand abates, the domestic commercial vehicle (CV) industry is likely to record a moderate volume growth of around 8-10 percent in FY24, amid increased government thrust on infrastructure spending, despite expected muted export volume growth, as per a latest CareEdge Ratings report.  The CV industry is likely to record volume growth due… Continue reading Domestic CV sales volume likely to moderate to 8-10% in FY24: CareEdge Ratings

Toyota plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by 2026: Report

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to sell 1.5 million EVs annually and launch 10 new models by 2026, Bloomberg reported.  As per the report, the company’s Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima during a day-long set of technology briefings last week at Toyota’s research facility highlighted that consumers are making the transition to fully electric cars from hybrids are… Continue reading Toyota plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by 2026: Report

Toyota plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by 2026: Report

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to sell 1.5 million EVs annually and launch 10 new models by 2026, Bloomberg reported.  As per the report, the company’s Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima during a day-long set of technology briefings last week at Toyota’s research facility highlighted that consumers are making the transition to fully electric cars from hybrids are… Continue reading Toyota plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by 2026: Report

Cummins India receives certification for CPCB IV+ emissions standard from ARAI

Cummins India, a power solutions technology provider, has received various CPCB IV+ compliance certifications from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), on 12 June 2023.  The certification is for various ranges of genset products. The CPCB IV+ emission standards are one of the most comprehensive and stringent emission norms for power generation engines that… Continue reading Cummins India receives certification for CPCB IV+ emissions standard from ARAI

MG Motor India says 50% of the energy required for manufacturing operations is from renewable resources

Upon having secured green energy capacity of 4.5 MW for its ongoing manufacturing facilities from renewable resources, MG Motors has announced that 50 percent of its total energy requirement will be procured from green energy sources over the next 15 years. The company has made a pledge to reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 2 lakh MT… Continue reading MG Motor India says 50% of the energy required for manufacturing operations is from renewable resources

Fresh lithium pack order to add Rs 500 crore more to Exide’s turnover in next 12 months

Exide Industries, India’s largest battery player, hopes to add Rs 500 crore in net sales over the next 1.5 years from the new orders for its lithium-ion modules and packs, a senior executive said. The Kolkata-based company has received orders worth Rs 600 crore to Rs 700 crore for its lithium-ion modules and packs to… Continue reading Fresh lithium pack order to add Rs 500 crore more to Exide’s turnover in next 12 months

Reality check: What role can e-fuels play in reducing car emissions?

As the UK government’s 2030 ban on new pure-combustion cars approaches, questions are being raised about whether alternative fuel solutions also have a role to play in reducing transport emissions, alongside electrification. A report by the Transport Select Committee recently accused the government of “putting all its eggs in one basket” by effectively mandating a widespread transition to… Continue reading Reality check: What role can e-fuels play in reducing car emissions?