BYD India opens its first electric car dealership in Ernakulam

BYD India, a subsidiary of the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD, today inaugurated its first dealership showroom of passenger vehicles at Ernakulam in Kerala. The dealership will be managed by EVM Southcoast in Kochi. The showroom was inaugurated by Sabu Johny, Managing Director of EVM Group in the presence of senior officials of… Continue reading BYD India opens its first electric car dealership in Ernakulam

Bus operators seek easy financing as demand rebounds

Private bus operators are beginning to feel relieved as business is picking up as the Covid situation has improved considerably. However, all hasn’t been smooth sailing especially for most of the operators who took loans from banks and financial institutions. Many operators experienced financial crisis due to business coming to a grinding halt during the government… Continue reading Bus operators seek easy financing as demand rebounds

Mercedes-Benz R&D India incubates end-to-end EV charging aggregator

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India (MBRDI) has announced Evnnovator, a start-up that aims to transform the EV industry by providing a comprehensive EV charging experience to the end-users. Evnnovator aims to make EV charging simple and convenient, allowing for the widespread adoption of sustainable e-mobility. Built by an ex-MBRDI employee, Evnnovator offers all three options… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz R&D India incubates end-to-end EV charging aggregator

John Paul Gregory joins Lotus as exterior design chief

UK-based Lotus, high-performance sports cars and hypercar maker has announced the appointment of John Paul Gregory as head of Exterior Design at Lotus Tech Creative Centre (LTCC) in Coventry, UK. Lotus Tech is an affiliate company of Group Lotus (parent company), established as part of the Vision80 strategy in 2018. Operating across China, the UK and… Continue reading John Paul Gregory joins Lotus as exterior design chief

Continental promotes lifelong learning

Today’s world is that of the software-defined car. As the global head of Software Academy, how does this all fit into Continental’s own vision and missionThe automotive sector globally is undergoing a software transformation and the car is nowadays perceived as a computer on wheels. We at Continental Software Academy aim to prepare Continental globally for the software transformation that is… Continue reading Continental promotes lifelong learning

Sona Comstar partners Israel’s Drive to accelerate high-tech innovation

India’s Sona Comstar has partnered with Drive TLV, an Israel-based innovation hub focused on smart mobility solutions. The partnership with DRIVE will give Sona Comstar access to Israel’s hi-tech mobility start-up ecosystem. With this move, Sona Comstar joins a select group of Drive TLV’s automotive partners, which includes Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, Honda Xcelerator and… Continue reading Sona Comstar partners Israel’s Drive to accelerate high-tech innovation

BMW walks the sustainability talk in packaging logistics

The BMW Group is pushing the envelope when it comes to sustainability. And the effort now includes several projects in its packaging logistics to further save resources. With these projects, the Group aims to work closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and realise the principles of the circular economy as best it can. As… Continue reading BMW walks the sustainability talk in packaging logistics

Okinawa Okhi-90 EV: High on range but needs more finesse

In today’s market reality of wallet-hurting petrol prices, going electric on two wheels is one salve for those who seek affordable mobility. Not surprisingly, since the past 18-odd months, electric two-wheeler sales in India are on the upswing – cumulative sales were 240,662 units in the first half of CY2022 itself, contributing 3.6 percent to… Continue reading Okinawa Okhi-90 EV: High on range but needs more finesse

Hero Electric partners AU Small Finance Bank for EV customer finance

Hero Electric, the largest electric two-wheeler OEM in India, has signed a partnership with AU Small Finance Bank, which has 953 touch-points across India, to provide easy finance solutions to customers. Hero Electric, which has its manufacturing plant in Ludhiana, currently has a 14-strong portfolio of e-scooters.  The demand for electric two-wheelers is on the rise… Continue reading Hero Electric partners AU Small Finance Bank for EV customer finance