Hyundai Motor India, like passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India, is strongly bullish on increasing its sales of CNG-powered cars. Despite the recent retail price reduction in petrol and diesel following the Central excise duty cut and VAT by some States, CNG is still far cheaper and more affordable. At upwards of Rs 90… Continue reading Hyundai targets 5,000 CNG car sales a month
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Schaeffler to buy 100,000 tons of green steel each year from Swedish start-up
Schaeffler will source 100,000 tons of the steel, which is produced virtually CO2-free and with the use of hydrogen, from 2025. Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has entered into an agreement with Swedish start-up company H2greensteel to purchase 100,000 tons of the virtually CO2-free steel, which is produced using hydrogen, on an annual basis with… Continue reading Schaeffler to buy 100,000 tons of green steel each year from Swedish start-up
Tech Talk: Ford’s latest brainwave could be mind control
The old expression ‘I would like to pick your brains for a minute’ could soon become literal as car manufacturers look for ways to read a driver’s mind. Ford recently announced a research programme in collaboration with Uniklinik RWTH in Aachen, Germany (which conveniently is also the location of Ford’s Aachen Research and Innovation Centre), to… Continue reading Tech Talk: Ford’s latest brainwave could be mind control
Williams Advanced Engineering and Castrol to co-develop EV fluids
L-R” Paul McNamara, Technical Director WAE and Rebecca Yates, VP (Advanced Mobility), Castrol Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Castrol have entered into a five-year technical partnership to co-develop high performance Electric Vehicle (EV) Fluids. As part of the agreement, Castrol will become the official supplier of EV Thermal Fluids for WAE’s growing electrification programmes and… Continue reading Williams Advanced Engineering and Castrol to co-develop EV fluids
British EV start-up One Moto to launch 3 scooters in India
The fast-growing Indian electric two-wheeler market is drawing not just domestic start-ups but also firms based in developed markets. Among the latest to plug in to the Indian EV market is UK-based One Moto, which will launch three e-scooters – Commuta, Electa and Byka – at price starting at Rs 120,000 in January 2022. The… Continue reading British EV start-up One Moto to launch 3 scooters in India
Arun Sirdeshmukh: ‘Ola Cars is aiming at leadership position in India’s used-car market .’
Within a month of launching its used-vehicle business, Ola Cars claims to have sold more than 5,000 vehicles on its platform. The CEO of Ola Cars speaks to Nilesh Wadhwa on the company’s growth strategy, the sharp focus on customer satisfaction and developing an expansive service network. What is the strategy behind Ola’s diversification into… Continue reading Arun Sirdeshmukh: ‘Ola Cars is aiming at leadership position in India’s used-car market .’
ZF acquires Bestmile’s tech for real-time vehicle-agnostic fleet management
With Bestmile’s technology, ZF is set to build the commercial vehicle industry’s first Mobility Orchestration Platform. ZF has acquired Bestmile’s technology, representing a significant step towards launching the commercial vehicle industry’s first Mobility Orchestration Platform. Advancing ZF’s ‘Next Generation Mobility’ strategy, this platform will help operators to realise ambitions for Transportation as a Service (TaaS)… Continue reading ZF acquires Bestmile’s tech for real-time vehicle-agnostic fleet management
Varroc Lighting Systems appoints Christian Psschel as CEO
Tier 1 lighting and electronic control units supplier Varroc Lighting Systems has appointed Christian Paschel as the new CEO of November 1, will replace Stephan Vedie, who left the company in September. Paschel joins Varroc Lighting Systems from Hella, where he was previously a member of the Executive Board and Head of Sales in the… Continue reading Varroc Lighting Systems appoints Christian Psschel as CEO
Minda Corp acquires Stoneridge Inc’s 49% share in electronics JV
In what is seen as a move to accelerate its engagement in the automotive electronics domain, Minda Corporation has acquired its joint venture partner Stoneridge Inc of the USA’s entire 49% stake in Minda Stoneridge Instruments. It will also expand its technical collaboration with Stoneridge Inc, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics instruments. Commenting on… Continue reading Minda Corp acquires Stoneridge Inc’s 49% share in electronics JV
Volvo Cars urges world leaders for more clean energy investment to maximise EV potential
Volvo Cars has urged world leaders and energy providers to significantly boost investments in clean energy, in order for its and other electric cars to deliver on their true potential in terms of climate benefit. The call coincides with a newly published report into the overall lifecycle carbon emissions of Volvo Cars’ latest fully electric… Continue reading Volvo Cars urges world leaders for more clean energy investment to maximise EV potential