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Ather Energy clocks speedy growth in Maharashtra, opens new showroom in Mumbai

Smart electric scooter maker Ather Energy today inaugurated its newest retail outlet in Malad, Mumbai. The OEM says it is witnessing strong demand from Maharashtra, and has seen a seven-fold growth in numbers over the past year. Ather, however, has not provided details of the total sales in the state. The new Ather Space experience… Continue reading Ather Energy clocks speedy growth in Maharashtra, opens new showroom in Mumbai

Tata Motors registers strong PV, CV sales in Q1, JLR down 37 percent

Tata Motors today announced its results for the first quarter of FY2023 ended June 30, 2022. As per the results, consolidated net loss for Q1 is Rs 5,006.60 crore, up 12.48% from the Rs 4,450.92 crore a year ago. Total revenue from operations for Q1 FY2023 was Rs 71,934 crore, up 8.32% from the Rs… Continue reading Tata Motors registers strong PV, CV sales in Q1, JLR down 37 percent

Bajaj on track with Chetak expansion

Bajaj Auto is on track to expand the presence of its Chetak electric scooter in 100 cities over the next two years, said Executive Director, Rakesh Sharma, at analysts, call for the first quarter results. The company is eyeing a full portfolio of new e-Chetaks targeting emerging sub-segments as well as the electric Qute quadricycle. “As… Continue reading Bajaj on track with Chetak expansion

Goodyear partners Lockheed Martin to develop lunar rover tyre

The GM Lockheed Goodyear lunar rover concept. Autonomous, self-driving systems will allow the rovers to prepare for human landings, provide commercial payload services, and enhance the range. Only five percent of the Moon’s surface has been explored by the human race, and to reach the other 95%, NASA astronauts on the Artemis program are going… Continue reading Goodyear partners Lockheed Martin to develop lunar rover tyre

Hyundai and Kia to develop lunar surface exploration mobility solutions

Hyundai Motor and Kia, which are engaged in mobility expansion through innovative technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), are now expanding their vision beyond the bounds of Earth and into space. The two automakers have today announced signed of joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia to develop lunar surface exploration mobility solutions

Yamato Transport and CJPT explore commercialisation of cartridge batteries

Yamato Transport Co and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have announced today that they will begin studying the standardisation and commercialisation of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries as part of energy management efforts for achieving a carbon neutral society. The introduction of commercial battery electric vehicles (BEVs) poses several challenges, including recharging times that… Continue reading Yamato Transport and CJPT explore commercialisation of cartridge batteries

Brembo and Gold Phoenix in JV to make aftermarket brake pads in China

Brembo and Gold Phoenix have signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement establishing a new company, Shandong BRGP Friction Technology Co to create the first large scale Brembo manufacturing facility fully dedicated to produce innovative aftermarket pads.  The JV, called Shandong BRGP Friction Technology Co, is expected to start operations in early 2023 in Jinan, the… Continue reading Brembo and Gold Phoenix in JV to make aftermarket brake pads in China

ElectricPe to enhance EV charge station utilisation in Bengaluru

As electric vehicle adoption in India shifts into the next gear, innovations are being seen around the charging infrastructure space, with Bengaluru-based ElectricPe aiming to enhance utilisation as well as RoI for charge-point operators (CPOs), while offering a seamless user experience to EV owners. The company which began operations in June 2021, is developing a mobile-app-based… Continue reading ElectricPe to enhance EV charge station utilisation in Bengaluru

Volkswagen starts assembly of all-electric ID.4 flagship in Tennessee

Volkswagen of America has commenced production of its all-electric ID.4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tennessee., the company’s first electric vehicle assembled in the United States. The ID.4 is Volkswagen Group’s most popular all-electric model, with 190,000 units delivered to customers globally since its launch in 2021.Volkswagen aims to ramp up ID.4 assembly in Chattanooga to… Continue reading Volkswagen starts assembly of all-electric ID.4 flagship in Tennessee