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High CNG prices are temporary, says CEO of Adani Total Gas

The trend towards CNG adoption still  remains strong despite increasing retail prices, says Suresh Manglani, CEO of Adani Total Gas. In his view, the uptick is a “passing storm” and “will pass away soon”. In a recent investor Manglani said, “I think there is a huge momentum and while prices rises are again expected,  we are sure that… Continue reading High CNG prices are temporary, says CEO of Adani Total Gas

Suzuki’s Gujarat plant crosses 2 million units production milestone

The two-millionth vehicle produced was the South African-specification Baleno. Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), Suzuki Motor Corporation’s subsidiary for automobile production in India, has achieved cumulative automobile production of 2 million units. The company notched the production milestone on August 20, 2022. SMG was set up in March 2014 as Suzuki’s first 100 percent Suzuki-investment automobile… Continue reading Suzuki’s Gujarat plant crosses 2 million units production milestone

Hyundai Motor Group invests in Korean semiconductor start-up

Hyundai Motor Group has recently announced its investment in BOS Semiconductors, a fabless start-up based in Korea that designs system-on-chip (SoC) solutions expecting to collaborate toward semiconductor of future mobility. Established in 2022, BOS Semiconductors aims to grow into a global fabless company. It is developing system semiconductors based on innovative technologies, such as high-performance,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group invests in Korean semiconductor start-up

Time to Rethink ‘Safety’ for CVs and Industries At Large

Commercial Vehicles, as we see them, are a P&L (Profit and Loss) in themselves. Regardless of what they carry- people, products, or raw materials; the onus is on the company/industry to safeguard the driver, vehicle, and cargo/passenger so as to have a lasting positive business impact. Needless to say, everything we use today, right from… Continue reading Time to Rethink ‘Safety’ for CVs and Industries At Large

Delhi plans one charging point for every 15 EVs by 2024

The New Delhi government has set itself a target of 25 percent for new passenger and two-wheeler sales to be electric by 2024 and also announced plans to install 18,000 charging stations during this three-year period. With its current rate of EV adoption at 10 percent being on a par with global EV capital like… Continue reading Delhi plans one charging point for every 15 EVs by 2024

Britain’s CV production is cause for cheer

Despite serious impacts on supply chains and manufacturing across the board, working vehicle production has hit superb highs recently, with the best July in six years, according to SMMT. No fewer than 8,097 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolled out of the factory doors in the month – that’s more than 40 percent up… Continue reading Britain’s CV production is cause for cheer

Kia’s upcoming EV9 SUV undergoes final tests

Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023. The all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionise the large electric SUV segment, while accelerating Kia’s brand transformation. The Kia EV9 has been developed on the company’s advanced Electric… Continue reading Kia’s upcoming EV9 SUV undergoes final tests

BYD India expands dealership network, could introduce Atto 3 electric SUV

A week after it opened its first dealership in Ernakulam, Kerala, BYD India, a subsidiary of the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD, today inaugurated its first passenger vehicle dealership in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. This takes its all-India dealership count to twelve. The company plans to expand its India sales network to 24 by the end… Continue reading BYD India expands dealership network, could introduce Atto 3 electric SUV