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Kawasaki, Yamaha likely to develop hydrogen engine for two-wheelers

Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Yamaha Motor have begun exploring the joint development of a hydrogen engine for possible use in two-wheeled vehicles. Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co and Suzuki Motor Corporation. The four Japanese automakers intend to jointly explore the possibility of achieving carbon neutrality through the use… Continue reading Kawasaki, Yamaha likely to develop hydrogen engine for two-wheelers

EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999

Start-ups plugging into electric mobility is now mega trend. The latest in India is the Coimbatore-based Boom Motors, which has launched its Corbett 14 (single battery and 100km range) and Corbett 14-EX (dual battery and 200km range) moto-scooters. They are priced at Rs 89,999 and Rs 124,999 respectively. In terms of tech specs, the Corbett… Continue reading EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999

Vehicle service start-up Automovill forays into Pune, adds 20 partner workshops and 3 company owned hubs

Bangalore-based full-stack mobility start-up Automovill has launched its operations in Pune with 20 car repair workshops partners and has established 3 company-owned Hubs in the first phase of expansion in the city.  The start-up was founded in 2016 in Guwahati by Mridu Mahendra Das and Chinmay Baruah and recently joined by Ramana Sambu as co-founder… Continue reading Vehicle service start-up Automovill forays into Pune, adds 20 partner workshops and 3 company owned hubs

Hyundai to launch five-seat autonomous aircraft in 2028

Hyundai’s flying taxi concept will make its inaugural passenger flight in 2028, with the firm creating the Supernal brand to spearhead its ambitions. Supernal will be based in the United States with the goal of developing a four or five-seat, autonomous, electric-powered eVTOL, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The company’s first production flying vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai to launch five-seat autonomous aircraft in 2028

Ki Mobility forays in EV servicing

Ki Mobility Solutions, the full stack O-to-O digital platform of myTVS is entering the electric vehicle service space in the country. The company has launched a digital mobility service platform for EVs. The platform will serve as a one-stop shop for all service requirements for EV owners where they can access high-quality services, parts, accessories,… Continue reading Ki Mobility forays in EV servicing

Hyundai targets 5,000 CNG car sales a month

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

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