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Brose India exploring foray into motors and electronics for electric two-wheelers

Automotive mechatronics supplier Brose India is exploring a foray into motors and electronics for electric scooters and motorcycles and plans to invest 17 million euros (Rs 132.67 crore) over the next 5 years. The company has already showcased its motor and electronics to three OEMs in India, and is in advanced talks with one of them for… Continue reading Brose India exploring foray into motors and electronics for electric two-wheelers

EV Motors India ties up with BSES to set up EV chargers in Delhi

With a view to establish and promote the e-mobility ecosystem in India, EV Motors India (EVM), a Delhi-based energy and electric mobility solutions provider has signed an agreement with power distribution company (DISCOM) BSES Yamuna Power (BYPL) in New Delhi, to set up and operate charging stations for electric vehicles at select locations under jurisdiction… Continue reading EV Motors India ties up with BSES to set up EV chargers in Delhi

Lumax to acquire OK Play Auto’s roto moulding plastic business

OK Play Group, a toy to automotive part marker is set to hive-off its rota moulded plastic component business of OK Play India and OK Play Auto to Tier 1 supplier, Lumax Auto Technologies for around Rs 150 crore. The acquisition will enable Lumax to increase its product offerings to its existing clienteles as well… Continue reading Lumax to acquire OK Play Auto’s roto moulding plastic business

Geely Icon compact SUV gets 30,000 pre-orders before official launch

Geely Auto today officially launched its latest compact SUV – the Geely ICON — today in a completely online launch that was watched by millions across China. The model received over 30,000 orders in the hours leading up to its launch through online preordering, showcasing the demand for the model. The Geely ICON stays true… Continue reading Geely Icon compact SUV gets 30,000 pre-orders before official launch

Jaguar Land Rover India opens new 3S facility in Hyderabad

Marquee luxury brand, Jaguar Land Rover India announced the opening of its new 3S retailer facility Pride Motors  in Hyderabad. The new facility was inaugurated by Rohit Suri, president and MD, Jaguar Land Rover India (JLRIL) and Suresh Reddy, MD, Pride Motors. The new 3S dealership is spread over 43,055 sqft and offers enhanced premium… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover India opens new 3S facility in Hyderabad

Hella plans 77 GHz radar tech series production in early 2020

Lighting and electronics firm, Hella will be launching its latest 77 GHz radar technology into series production in spring 2020. The market launch will take place within the framework of the strategic cooperation with ZF Group, in this context. Initially, an Asian manufacturer of trucks and buses will be supplied. The company has already acquired… Continue reading Hella plans 77 GHz radar tech series production in early 2020

Daimler demonstrates autonomous operations of commercial vehicles

The journey of autonomous vehicle may have been on a slow start in the passenger vehicle segment, but now it seems to have starting making a strong case for itself in the commercial vehicle segment. Demonstrating the potential capabilities of the tech, the automated snow removal by two self-driving Mercedes-Benz Arocs in Immendingen shows a… Continue reading Daimler demonstrates autonomous operations of commercial vehicles

Porsche invests in DSP Concepts, creator of Audio Weaver software

German sports car manufacturer Porsche has purchased a stake in Silicon Valley-based DSP Concepts, Inc. A total of 14.5 million US dollars (rs 105 crore) was invested in the company as part of a series B financing round. Consequently, the overall investment volume in the company, established in 2003, has increased to over 25 million US… Continue reading Porsche invests in DSP Concepts, creator of Audio Weaver software

AbInBev, BMW, Bosch, Microsoft and ZF join forces to accelerate manufacturing innovation

L-R: Sven Hamann, SVP Bosch Connected Industry; Ralf Waltram, VP IT Systems, BMW Group; Dr Michael Bolle, Bosch Group; Scott Guthrie, EVP Cloud & AI, Microsoft; W Balandat, Head of Production Mgmt,ZF The Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) has expanded, with new steering committee members and new working groups established. OMP is an alliance founded in… Continue reading AbInBev, BMW, Bosch, Microsoft and ZF join forces to accelerate manufacturing innovation