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Amitabh Kant says India should target 100% electrification of two and three-wheelers by 2030: PTI

India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday that the country should target 100% electrification of two and three-wheelers by 2030, PTI reported. He also said India should target that 65% of its state public transport should be electric by 2030, adding that India requires a clear policy framework to achieve these goals of electric… Continue reading Amitabh Kant says India should target 100% electrification of two and three-wheelers by 2030: PTI

Exclusive: Tata Motors brings TCS veteran Rajesh Kannan to drive its future AI and ML initiatives

In a bid to capitalise on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Tata Motors, the country’s largest automobile company by revenues, has brought on board Rajesh Kannan as the President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, beginning August 1, 2023, from the sister company Tata Consultancy Services. The same was… Continue reading Exclusive: Tata Motors brings TCS veteran Rajesh Kannan to drive its future AI and ML initiatives

MAHLE eyes speedy growth with global shift to e-mobility

“MAHLE will position itself as the system champion in e-mobility,” said Arnd Franz, Chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO, during a Tech Day in the run-up to the IAA Mobility in Munich in September. Systems expertise is a crucial success factor in electrification, Franz noted at the event held at Hydrogen Test Center… Continue reading MAHLE eyes speedy growth with global shift to e-mobility

Toyota Kirloskar Motor delivers fleet of Hilux pickups to the Indian Army

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has delivered a fleet of Toyota Hilux pickups to the Indian Army. The Hilux was put through over two months of extensive and rigorous evaluation by the Northern Command of the Indian Army. According to TKM, “the Hilux outperformed in extreme weather and rough terrains – ranging from an altitude of… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor delivers fleet of Hilux pickups to the Indian Army

Bharat Benz- Reliance Industries showcase hydrogen-run intercity concept luxury bus at G20 in Goa

Bharat Benz in collaboration with with Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced showcasing a hydrogen fuel cell run luxury intercity concept bus, which it claims to be India’s first. It can run on upto 400 km on a single filling. Nitin Seth, CEO, New Mobility at Reliance Industries revealed in a social media post that the… Continue reading Bharat Benz- Reliance Industries showcase hydrogen-run intercity concept luxury bus at G20 in Goa

Bharat Benz- Reliance Industries showcase hydrogen-run intercity concept luxury bus at G20 in Goa

JBM Auto to launch more electric buses in Western Ghats

With an order book of more than 5,000 electric buses countrywide Gurgaon-based JBM Auto has plans to expand its commercial e-mobility fleet adding to Goa its Electric footprint for intra- and inter-city and tarmac buses, which the bus maker showcased at the ongoing three-day transport fair in Panaji. JBM Group Vice Chairman and Managing Director Nishant Arya said,… Continue reading JBM Auto to launch more electric buses in Western Ghats

Silicon Valley-based Elevatics to invest US$ 50 million in auto-focused AI training in India

Looking at the huge demand-supply gap for trained professionals in Artificial intelligence, Vineet Singh, a former Tesla, Apple, and General Motors tech expert, has collaborated with Gauss Moto and Lizmotors Mobility, to establish a training platform Elevatics AI in India, which will be set up in five to eight major metros by FY 24-25, at… Continue reading Silicon Valley-based Elevatics to invest US$ 50 million in auto-focused AI training in India

Maruti Suzuki collaborates with Integral University, Lucknow to offer B. Com in Automobile Retail Management

Maruti Suzuki India has announced its partnership with Integral University, Lucknow to jointly offer B. Com in Automobile Retail Management. As a part of the MoU, the company and the institute will collaborate to offer an extensive three-year industry-oriented programme. The students will be provided with holistic skilling via one-year theoretical training followed by two years of On-the-Job Training… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki collaborates with Integral University, Lucknow to offer B. Com in Automobile Retail Management

Premium and electric 2Ws likely to be dominant categories: Pawan Munjal, Hero MotoCorp

In recent years, the demand for premium bikes and electric scooters in urban and semi-urban markets has seen substantial growth. Witnessing the new trend, Hero MotorCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is on the cusp of developing new-age products for the future, said Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman of the company. “The next-gen two-wheelers will address… Continue reading Premium and electric 2Ws likely to be dominant categories: Pawan Munjal, Hero MotoCorp