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Hyundai India to shut plant for 5 days, Renault-Nissan workers likely to go on strike

Amidst the growing Covid crisis in Tamil Nadu, Hyundai Motor India and Renault- Nissan India are facing temporary factory closures in Chennai due to unrest amongst the workforce. While the state government has allowed automakers to continue manufacturing following safety protocols, according to the workers it is understood the OEMs do not meet Covid-related safety norms. In… Continue reading Hyundai India to shut plant for 5 days, Renault-Nissan workers likely to go on strike

Hero Lectro’s new sales and distribution strategy targets presence in 80 multi-brand outlets

Hero Lectro, the EV division of Hero Motors Company (HMC) is working on a new sales and distribution strategy to bolster the market presence of its newly launched e-cargo vehicles aimed at last-mile logistics segment in India. The company is creating new sales channels for its E Cargo vehicles across 10 cities initially, with a… Continue reading Hero Lectro’s new sales and distribution strategy targets presence in 80 multi-brand outlets

Coventry University, L&T Tech to develop new solutions for automotive and manufacturing industry

Bangalore-headquartered L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a global leading pure-play engineering services company has signed a collaboration agreement with UK’s Coventry University to build and deliver new-generation engineering solutions for the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The partnership will see research undertaken in autonomous mobility solutions and vehicle dynamics with the aim of strengthening LTTS’ technology capabilities… Continue reading Coventry University, L&T Tech to develop new solutions for automotive and manufacturing industry

Two-day automotive R&D virtual conference begins

By 2026, the vision of the Indian automotive Industry is to make India among the top three countries of the world in terms of engineering, manufacturing and export of vehicle and auto components. This will contribute to an increase in India’s GDP and also generate additional jobs in various automotive sectors. A strong automotive research and… Continue reading Two-day automotive R&D virtual conference begins

Piaggio reveals new electric scooter ahead of Bejing Motor Show debut

Italian scooter maker Piaggio has taken the covers off its new electric scooter called One. The Piaggio One will debut at the Beijing Motor Show on May 28, 2021 and will be available in Europe from the end of June. Targeted at youth, the Piaggio One will also mark its world debut on the Tik… Continue reading Piaggio reveals new electric scooter ahead of Bejing Motor Show debut

Tata Tech and Logility to supply digital supply chain solutions

Global engineering and product development digital services company Tata Technologies has partnered Logility to offer digital supply chain solutions to its customers worldwide. The move, according to the two companies, is driven by the need for industry to mitigate the effects of supply chain disruptions such as tackling supply-demand uncertainties, and maintaining continuity in the near term. Agility… Continue reading Tata Tech and Logility to supply digital supply chain solutions

Mihup partners Harman to bring multi-language voice command tech in Tata Motors’ cars

Kolkata-based vernacular voice interface platform start-up Mihup Communication has partnered with Harman International to provide voice-controlled conversation agents in Tata Motors cars. The partnership aims to enhance user experience in Tata Motors cars and bridge the gap between native-speaking users and providing access to innovation. Mihup says while Tata Motors vehicles had an in-vehicle voice… Continue reading Mihup partners Harman to bring multi-language voice command tech in Tata Motors’ cars

How Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is coping with the semiconductor crisis

Anuj Kapuria, founder and CEO, Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz: “It is just figuring out how best we can use alternatives, negotiate with suppliers or change the designs that could help us in this situation.” With the semiconductor shortage wreaking havoc across the global automotive ecosystem, Gurgaon-based Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is “somehow coping” with the disruption. “We… Continue reading How Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is coping with the semiconductor crisis

Fisker to make first-ever electric Popemobile

Electric car manufacturer Fisker Inc aims to make the first-ever all-electric vehicle for Pope Francis. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has, since his election eight years ago, made a number of appeals for environment protection, most recently on Earth Day 2021. The Popemobile, as the Papal transport is known, will be based on the Fisker… Continue reading Fisker to make first-ever electric Popemobile