Biofuels, which are produced from biomass such as plants, are among the promising alternative fuel sources for use in vehicles. Ethanol, the world’s most widely produced biofuel, is made from sugarcane or starchy plants, produces around 65% to 70% lower CO2 emissions than fossil fuels. India, which is sugarcane-surplus, has an eco-friendly and cost-saving opportunity waiting… Continue reading Biofuels can be the pathway to carbon-neutrality: experts at SIAM conference
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TVS Raider 125 with TFT cluster launched at Rs 99,990
TVS Motor Co today launched the range-topping variant of its Raider 125 motorcycle, which was rolled out in the Indian market 13 months ago on September 16, 2021. Priced at Rs 99,990 (ex-showroom Delhi), the highlight of the bike is a 5-inch TFT cluster. The standard Raider 125 continues to have a digital LCD display.… Continue reading TVS Raider 125 with TFT cluster launched at Rs 99,990
Tata Motors to supply 2,000 Xpres-T EVs to ride-hailing platform Evera
Tata Motors has signed a supply agreement with Evera, the EV-only ride hailing platform in the Delhi-NCR region, for delivery of 2,000 XPres-T electric vehicles. These EVs will be an addition to the already existing fleet of Tata Motors’ EVs currently in use with the aggregator. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 2,000 Xpres-T EVs to ride-hailing platform Evera
Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency
Sustainability and decarbonization have emerged as burning issues globally across businesses, driving the need for eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions. In the context of the automotive industry, these two topics are currently pushing vehicle manufacturers to switch away from conventional propulsion technologies and adopt greener mobility solutions that emit low or no emissions. While many companies… Continue reading Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency
Maruti Suzuki to get its first cross badge Toyota CMPV in FY23
Toyota Kirloskar is getting ready to introduce a Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (CMPV) in the current fiscal year. This will be the first cross-badge Toyota vehicle made available to Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL). In addition to this, the company is currently ready to release a B-SUV car with a Suzuki design and robust hybrid technology as… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to get its first cross badge Toyota CMPV in FY23
Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out
This 48-pager is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global auto sector Cover StoryOur highlight is the launch of Hero MotoCorp’s all-new Vida electric scooter brand and its prospects. InterviewsJayakumar G, Group, President India and Managing Director at Valeo outlines his… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out
Statiq enters into partnership with M&M for charging solutions
Statiq, an electric vehicle (EV) charging network company has entered into an e-mobility partnership with India’s leading SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). The alliance between Statiq and M&M aims to provide EV users with a robust, accessible, affordable, and reliable mobility network across the country. Both companies will also collaborate on various e-mobility tech integration projects going… Continue reading Statiq enters into partnership with M&M for charging solutions
Iveco and Hyundai display co-developed fuel cell large van at IAA
The eDaily FCEV, a large hydrogen-powered van equipped with Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell system on display at the Iveco booth at the IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Fair. Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the first Iveco eDaily Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover. Both Iveco Group and Hyundai have ambitious sustainability goals and are leveraging their collaboration… Continue reading Iveco and Hyundai display co-developed fuel cell large van at IAA
Pay lower taxes for hybrid cars in India?
The Centre is working to create a fair structure that aligns taxation rates to the emission norms and a team of experts is currently examining both global and domestic data and looking into demands from OEMs. These remarks were made by Arun Goel, Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry at a recent SIAM panel discussion moderated… Continue reading Pay lower taxes for hybrid cars in India?
Cenntro unveils two new electric CVs at IAA Transportation
Cenntro Electric Group, the US-based EV technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, today together with its subsidiary Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH, has unveiled two new all electric commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. The two new vehicles, the Logistar 260 (LS260) and the Logistar 100 (LS100), join the LS product… Continue reading Cenntro unveils two new electric CVs at IAA Transportation