Volvo Group inaugurates new tech lab in Bengaluru

With an intent to establish the largest technology centre outside of Sweden, Volvo Group today inaugurated its new Vehicle Tech Lab at its Bengaluru campus in India. Located in the software capital’s Bagnane Tech Park in CV Raman Nagar, the new tech lab will have a virtual reality zone, a driving simulator, a 3D printing… Continue reading Volvo Group inaugurates new tech lab in Bengaluru

Volvo begins deliveries of electric trucks with fossil-free steel to customers

In September this year, Volvo Trucks started series production of heavy-duty electric, 44-tonne trucks, as the first global truck manufacturer to achieve this. Some of the electric trucks will also be the first trucks in the world that are built with fossil-free steel. “Our journey to net zero emissions includes both making our vehicles fossil free… Continue reading Volvo begins deliveries of electric trucks with fossil-free steel to customers

Volvo begins deliveries of electric trucks with fossil-free steel to customers

In September this year, Volvo Trucks started series production of heavy-duty electric, 44-tonne trucks, as the first global truck manufacturer to achieve this. Some of the electric trucks will also be the first trucks in the world that are built with fossil-free steel. “Our journey to net zero emissions includes both making our vehicles fossil free… Continue reading Volvo begins deliveries of electric trucks with fossil-free steel to customers

Bosch to invest 10 billion euros in digitalisation and connectivity by 2025

Global component and technology major remains on the offensive in its digital transformation. By 2025, the supplier of technology and services will have invested 10 billion euros (Rs 81,990 crore) in digitalisation and connectivity. Two-thirds of this will go toward developing and expanding promising new technologies, with a focus on sustainability, mobility, and Industry 4.0.… Continue reading Bosch to invest 10 billion euros in digitalisation and connectivity by 2025

Skoda Auto eyes double digit growth in 2023, to end this year with record sales of 50,000 units

For Volkswagen Group’s Skoda brand, India has become the third largest market in the world. It is therefore understandable that the Czech car maker Skoda Auto India is aiming to sustain the strong double digit growth momentum in 2023 led by slew of product interventions.   The maker of Slavia sedan and Kushaq SUV is set… Continue reading Skoda Auto eyes double digit growth in 2023, to end this year with record sales of 50,000 units

Tata Motors’ 300,000-strong order book to see demand momentum continuing

Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile company by revenues, is sitting on a record order book of 300,000 vehicles for both Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors passenger vehicle (PV) business combined at the end of the September-ending third quarter. This translates into robust Rs 90,000 crore of revenues or $11 billion. With semiconductor supplies improving… Continue reading Tata Motors’ 300,000-strong order book to see demand momentum continuing

Toyota India enters CNG market with Glanza, Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced its entry into India’s CNG (compressed natural gas) passenger vehicle market with two products across different segments. The Glanza hatchback and the Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV are the first Toyotas in India to get the factory-fitted CNG treatment. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder becomes the first SUV in India to get… Continue reading Toyota India enters CNG market with Glanza, Urban Cruiser Hyryder

India’s construction equipment industry rocked by illegal exports: Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE (India) and President, ICEMA

India’s construction equipment industry rocked by illegal exports: Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE (India) and President, ICEMA It’s a serious charge that needs attention. About 5-15 percent of the total construction equipment sold in India are now allegedly finding their way into several Middle Eastern and African countries where they are being sold for huge profits,… Continue reading India’s construction equipment industry rocked by illegal exports: Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE (India) and President, ICEMA

India’s construction equipment industry rocked by illegal exports: Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE (India) and President, ICEMA

India’s construction equipment industry rocked by illegal exports: Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE (India) and President, ICEMA It’s a serious charge that needs attention. About 5-15 percent of the total construction equipment sold in India are now allegedly finding their way into several Middle Eastern and African countries where they are being sold for huge profits,… Continue reading India’s construction equipment industry rocked by illegal exports: Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE (India) and President, ICEMA

Quantron to sell last-mile BEVs in Saudi Arabia

Platform provider and sustainable mobility specialist firm Quantron AG has entered into a strategic partnership with Electromin, a turnkey e-mobility solutions company wholly owned by the Petromin Corporation, a leading mobility solutions provider in Saudi Arabia. Electromin is a technology-driven e-mobility solutions provider offering complete turnkey solutions which includes in-depth consultation, ongoing network operation and… Continue reading Quantron to sell last-mile BEVs in Saudi Arabia