Ford to set up cathode plant in Quebec to ensure battery supplies for future EVs

Ford, South Korean battery maker SK On and EcoProBM of Canada have announced an investment of C$1.2 billion (US$ 890 million / Rs 7300 crore) to build a cathode manufacturing (CAM) facility that will provide materials that ultimately supply batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles. Once production begins in the first half of 2026, the… Continue reading Ford to set up cathode plant in Quebec to ensure battery supplies for future EVs

Over 1.6 million Mercedes-Benz counterfeit products seized in over 620 raids in 2022

Global trade in counterfeit Mercedes-Benz products continues to grow, especially online. In 2022, there was another significant increase in counterfeiting activities on social media and online marketplaces. Compared to 2021, the number of removed online offers of counterfeit listings on relevant platforms rose by more than 23% to over 155,000 cases. According to the luxury… Continue reading Over 1.6 million Mercedes-Benz counterfeit products seized in over 620 raids in 2022

EV battery materials plant in Hyderabad to begin production

In an effort to achieve self-reliance and reduce the country’s global dependence on cathode materials, India has forayed into Cathode Active Material (CAM) production through a Public-Private Partnership between ARCI (International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials), an autonomous R&D Centre of the Department of Science & Technology, government of India, and… Continue reading EV battery materials plant in Hyderabad to begin production

Qualcomm joins industry-leading consortiums to accelerate SDV tech

Qualcomm Technologies has joined two Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) focused consortiums – the Eclipse Foundation’s Software Defined Vehicle Working Group and the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) Special Interest Group – supporting the company’s commitment to creating open standards and open-source, interoperable software building blocks that form the foundation of building an SDV platform… Continue reading Qualcomm joins industry-leading consortiums to accelerate SDV tech

BYD launched BAO 5 under its new Brand FANGCHENGBAO and the DMO Technology

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, introduced FANGCHENGBAO, its new professional personalised sub-brand, as well as its sophisticated technology: the Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) Super Hybrid Platform.  The first model of the new brand – BAO 5, a hybrid off-road SUV harnessing the DMO technology was launched during the… Continue reading BYD launched BAO 5 under its new Brand FANGCHENGBAO and the DMO Technology

Autocar Professional’s August 15, 2023, issue is out!

This super 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector. The highlight of the issue is about how the automotive industry has been disrupted by ACES – or Autonomous, Connected, Electric and Shared Mobility over the last… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s August 15, 2023, issue is out!

AXISCADES appoints Hrishi Mohan as Group Chief Human Resources

AXISCADES Technologies, an end to end engineering and technologysolutions provider, has appointed  Hrishi Mohan as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer. Before joining AXISCADES, Mohan led the HR function for companies like Wipro,Accenture, Godrej-GE Appliances Tenshi Life Sciences Ltd. With a career spanning over two decades, across various geographies, he brings a wealth of expertise in… Continue reading AXISCADES appoints Hrishi Mohan as Group Chief Human Resources

Rapido equips 1000+ autos with seatbelts in Delhi

Rapido, an auto-tech aggregator, has announced its initiative to equip over 1000 autos in Delhi with seatbelts and rain curtains. The primary objective of this endeavour is to improve safety measures in autos and raise awareness about road safety practices to help reduce potential injuries from sudden stops or collisions. Furthermore, the curtains will help… Continue reading Rapido equips 1000+ autos with seatbelts in Delhi

Steelbird Helmets aims to manufacture 10 million helmets in FY 2023-24 

Steelbird Helmets has set a target of producing 10 million helmets during the fiscal year 2023-24. The Delhi-based helmet maker intends to ramp up its manufacturing capacity, targeting an output of 40,000 helmets daily within the next 18 months. This expansion is a direct response to the escalating demand for top-tier helmets, driven by a growing… Continue reading Steelbird Helmets aims to manufacture 10 million helmets in FY 2023-24 

PURE EV offers 60,000 KM extended warranty on the batteries of its vehicles

PURE EV, a Hyderabad-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has unveiled 60,000 KM extended warranty on the batteries of its vehicles. This is applicable to its flagship electric motorcycle ecoDryft and ePluto 7G PRO models.  The 7G and Neo Models come with a 50,000 KM extended warranty, the press release noted.  Rohit Vadera, Co-founder and Chief Executive… Continue reading PURE EV offers 60,000 KM extended warranty on the batteries of its vehicles