Soaring prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has forced Bharat Petroleum Corporation to delay its investments in setting up of LNG stations across the Golden Quadrilateral highways, says Arun Kumar Singh, CMD of the company. “Unless the prices cool down there will be no appetite for LNG amongst truck operators,” Singh told Autocar Professional during the post-69th AGM interaction with the media,… Continue reading Soaring gas prices pause LNG infra development across GQ
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Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime
Robots have long been an integral part of many areas of industrial manufacturing – and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitalisation. Whether for welding, painting, soldering or palletising, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible 3D energy chain such as the triflex R from igus makes it possible to guide robot cables… Continue reading Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime
ICAT and Northcap University to offer courses in EVs and emerging technologies
Mrs Pamela Tikku, Officiating Director, ICAT, and Prof Nupur Prakash, Vice-Chancellor, NCU, at the MoU signing. In yet another example of the growing industry-academia connect in India, the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Northcap University (NCU), Gurugram. The two enterprises will conduct joint short-term… Continue reading ICAT and Northcap University to offer courses in EVs and emerging technologies
Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery
Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched its all-new cargo electric three-wheeler – Zor Grand – priced at Rs 360,000 (ex-showroom Bangalore). According to the company, it already has over 14,900 bookings of the Zor Grand through “strategic Memoranda of Understanding with leading logistic companies like Mahindra Logistics, Magenta EV… Continue reading Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery
Lexus launches used car programme
Toyota-owned Lexus has launched its used car buying initiative, the Lexus Certified Programme, in the Indian market. With this initiative, Lexus India aims to enable existing Lexus vehicle owners to fetch a better resale value for their cars, while at the same time make Lexus models accessible and more affordable for new customers. “With the Lexus… Continue reading Lexus launches used car programme
Suzuki signs MoU with African mobility startup
pic credit: wearetech.africa Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with African startup company, Moove Africa B.V. (Moove) and MUFG Bank (MUFG Bank) that aims to strengthen cooperation within the African continent, and leverage the respective global networks of Suzuki and MUFG Bank to support Moove’s business expansion beyond Africa. The MoU… Continue reading Suzuki signs MoU with African mobility startup
Honda and LG Energy Solution set up lithium-ion battery plant in the US
Honda Motor Co and LG Energy Solution have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company to produce lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market. The two companies will invest a total of US $4.4 billion (Rs 35,173 crore) and establish a new… Continue reading Honda and LG Energy Solution set up lithium-ion battery plant in the US
Allison Transmission to showcase new electric axles for construction trucks at Bauma 2022
Twin-motor eGen Power 130D, a 13-tonne variant, is designed for the European and APAC markets; has continuous output of 454 kilowatts and a peak output power of 652 kilowatts. Allison Transmission, which designs and manufactures conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, is set to make a big splash at Bauma… Continue reading Allison Transmission to showcase new electric axles for construction trucks at Bauma 2022
Can synthetic fuel replace fossil fuel globally?
Spirit Racing’s Mazda Demio runs on a cooking oil-based biofuel. Human nature (take the easiest route) and financial considerations (take the most profitable route) are arguably the two things that drive society forward. That’s especially true when solving the world’s problems, such as global warming. Electrification of cars ticks both boxes but raises the question… Continue reading Can synthetic fuel replace fossil fuel globally?