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Hella in collaborative research to develop climate-friendly, recyclable headlamp

Hella is currently engaged in a collaborative research project with industry partners how headlights can be designed to be more climate friendly. The automotive supplier operating under the Forvia umbrella brand, has now started the NALYSES research project, in which the BMW Group, Covestro, geba, Miele, the Heinz Nixdorf Institute of the University of Paderborn,… Continue reading Hella in collaborative research to develop climate-friendly, recyclable headlamp

AI as a driver of sustainability and economics for swappable battery players

The transition to electric mobility, particularly in the two- and three-wheeler segments, is gaining traction in India. However, charging these electric vehicles at home or work remains risky and difficult, if not impossible, due to a lack of dedicated parking or charging time. Furthermore, many owners live in multi-storey buildings with no dedicated parking. As… Continue reading AI as a driver of sustainability and economics for swappable battery players

AI as a driver of sustainability and economics for swappable battery players

Volkswagen reveals intelligent air vents in ID.7

Air-conditioning systems are an integral part of modern cars and ensure pleasant temperatures in all seasons. Volkswagen has gone one step further in its new all-electric ID.7 and for the first time uses an air-conditioning system that performs faster cooling or heating of the vehicle interior before the start of a journey. Among other things,… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals intelligent air vents in ID.7

Volkswagen reveals intelligent air vents in ID.7

Maruti Suzuki recalls 11,177 Grand Vitaras to check rear seatbelt mounting brackets

Maruti Suzuki recalls 11,177 Grand Vitaras to check rear seatbelt mounting brackets Maruti Suzuki India has announced a recall of 11,177 Grand Vitara SUVs manufactured between August 8 and November 15, 2022. In a statement, the carmaker said “it is suspected that there is a possible defect in the rear seatbelt mounting brackets (‘parts’) which,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki recalls 11,177 Grand Vitaras to check rear seatbelt mounting brackets

Organised sector to account for 35% share of India’s pre-owned car market by 2027

Organised sector to account for 35% share of India’s pre-owned car market by 2027 Even as the Indian passenger vehicle market clocked record sales of 3.8 million units in CY2022, there is still plenty of headroom for growth. For a country with a population of over 1.35 billion, India averages only around 22 cars per… Continue reading Organised sector to account for 35% share of India’s pre-owned car market by 2027

FuelBuddy eyes tripling turnover to 500 crore with $20 million

SK Narvar-promoted FuelBuddy, which has around 150 mobile petrol pumps across India has raised $20 million from global conglomerates led by Naveen Jindal Group, Ravi Jaipuria Group (RJ Corp), and Nilesh Ved (Apparel Group, UAE). The start-up plans to utilise the funds to consolidate its position in the corporate fuel supply market, penetrate into Tier… Continue reading FuelBuddy eyes tripling turnover to 500 crore with $20 million

Bosch and APCOA launch driverless parking technology in Germany

Now that automated valet parking has been approved for commercial use in the P6 parking garage at Stuttgart airport, Bosch and APCOA are branching out and installing the technology in 15 further parking garages in Germany. From Hamburg to Munich, work to expand the infrastructure-based, automated, and driverless SAE Level 4 parking system is set… Continue reading Bosch and APCOA launch driverless parking technology in Germany