iCreate (International Centre for Technology and Entrepreneurship), an autonomous centre of excellence of the government of Gujarat and innovation-based start-up incubator has facilitated a partnership between its supported start-up Charge+Zone, an EV charging networks company and the government of Gujarat. The partnership is for $300 million (Rs 2,220 crore) investment, with a vision to set up a… Continue reading Charge+Zone plans to install 50,000 EV charging stations across India
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Mahindra Cero to set up four more scrappage units in Maharashtra
Mahindra Cero, the vehicle scrappage JV (Mahindra MSTC Recycling) of the Mahindra Group, is set to expand its operations. The company has inked an MoU with the government of Maharashtra through the Industries, Energy and Labour Department to set up additional world-class vehicle scrapping centres in Maharashtra. The proposed scrappage centres will have the capacity… Continue reading Mahindra Cero to set up four more scrappage units in Maharashtra
Royal Enfield recalls 26,300 Classic 350s for brake issue
Chennai-headquartered motorcycle company Royal Enfield has recalled 26,300 Classic 350s model year 2021 a possible brake issue. The company’s technical team has discovered a potential issue in one of the parts – the brake reaction bracket attached to the motorcycle swing arm – used specifically on the 2021 single-channel ABS and rear drum brake Classic… Continue reading Royal Enfield recalls 26,300 Classic 350s for brake issue
Dana bullish on India EV market, eyes demand for both high- and low-voltage applications
Dana, which has invested Rs 133 crore in Switch Mobility will supply e-axles, gearboxes, motors, inverters, software and controls, and electronics cooling Dana, the global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, is betting big on India’s electric vehicle and electric mobility market. The American major, which in July 2021, inked a strategic tie-up and too… Continue reading Dana bullish on India EV market, eyes demand for both high- and low-voltage applications
Top 10 fuel-efficient petrol cars in India
While car owners in India have seen some respite in petrol rates – with the November 4 excise duty cut by the Centre and some states and prices remaining stable – a price hike in the future cannot be ruled out. So, having a fuel-efficient car can help you save that little bit more on… Continue reading Top 10 fuel-efficient petrol cars in India
Hyundai Venue crosses 250,000 sales in 30 months since launch
Hyundai Motor India’s first-ever compact SUV – the Venue – has driven past the 250,000-unit sales mark in the Indian market. The milestone comes 31 months after the Venue was launched on May 21, 2019 at introductory prices starting at Rs 650,000 and going up to Rs 11.10 lakh The Venue is available with three… Continue reading Hyundai Venue crosses 250,000 sales in 30 months since launch
Creta sells 80,476 units in April-November but Ertiga, Brezza closing in fast
Top 5 UVs (356,717 units) contributed 41% to total UV sales of 870,894 units (April-November 2021). Ertiga Just 6,550 units behind leader Creta and Brezza 7,527 units behind. When the top five models in a specific vehicle sub-segment account for 41% of total sales and also for nearly 20% of total passenger vehicles sales in… Continue reading Creta sells 80,476 units in April-November but Ertiga, Brezza closing in fast
Bosch appoints Dr Markus Heyn as chairman of Mobility Solutions business
There is a top-level change at the helm of Robert Bosch GmbH effective January 1, 2022. Harald Kroeger (54), the Board of management member responsible for systems integration in the Mobility Solutions business sector and for the Cross Domain Computing Solutions, Chassis Systems Control, Automotive Electronics, Bosch eBike Systems, and Automotive Steering divisions, as well… Continue reading Bosch appoints Dr Markus Heyn as chairman of Mobility Solutions business
India to see 70 vehicle scrappage centres by 2026
With the government announcing the Vehicle Scrappage Policy earlier this year, there is new momentum in this field and Maharashtra too is mulling its own scacppage policy. As is known, the Mahindra Group has the first-mover advantage with its Cero Recycling which began vehicle scrappage and recycling operations a few years ago. On November 23, 2021, Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading India to see 70 vehicle scrappage centres by 2026
Cooper Corp displays advanced engines at Pune Defence Expo
Cooper Corporation, one of India’s leading manufacturers of engines, auto components and gensets, recently showcased its varied range of advanced engines at the Defence Exhibition 2021. The exhibition was organised by the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Engineering Equipment), Pune on December 14 at CQA(EE), Aundh Camp to demonstrate the evolution of QA and defence manufacturing over… Continue reading Cooper Corp displays advanced engines at Pune Defence Expo