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India Yamaha Motor’s Sanjiv Paul passes away

Suhas  Yathiraj, DM, Gautam Buddh Nagar, UP receiving a cheque of Rs 25 lakh from Sanjiv Paul, SVP and Vimal Raina, VP, India Yamaha Motor in June 2020 Sanjiv Paul, a former Senior Vice-President (Manufacturing) at India Yamaha Motor succumbed to health-related issues on Tuesday, the company said a statement.  An industry veteran, Paul played a significant role at… Continue reading India Yamaha Motor’s Sanjiv Paul passes away

India’s construction equipment sector headed for washout in Q1 FY2022

Demand for new construction equipment, already in free-fall mode over the past few weeks, may crash up to 75 percent by end-May if the surge in Covid infections continues unabated. According to Sandeep Singh, Managing Director of Tata-Hitachi Construction Machinery, even use of existing machinery is tumbling across construction sites and could be impacted by… Continue reading India’s construction equipment sector headed for washout in Q1 FY2022

India Auto Inc does its bit, fights the pandemic with the government

In the wake of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Indian automotive industry is doing its bit for the country, which is battling challenges on several fronts. Vehicle and component manufacturers under the auspices of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) have joined forces to support… Continue reading India Auto Inc does its bit, fights the pandemic with the government

Volvo develops alerts that warn of electric trucks’ sound of silence

The sounds are designed to not penetrate through walls, to allow for quiet nighttime deliveries and contribute to better working conditions. Volvo Trucks has developed an acoustic alert system with unique sounds for its electric truck models. The Volvo- designed alert will increase safety by making pedestrians, cyclists and other road users aware of approaching… Continue reading Volvo develops alerts that warn of electric trucks’ sound of silence

E-tractor start-up Cellestial raises Rs 3 crore

Hyderabad-based start-up Cellestial E-mobility, which showcased its electric tractor a year ago has announced that it has achieved $35 million (Rs 260 crore) valuation in its Pre-Series A funding. The company says buoyed by its sustainable business model, growing user response coupled with a consistent revenue generation it has closed its initial raise of $500,000… Continue reading E-tractor start-up Cellestial raises Rs 3 crore

Hyderabad-based e-tractor start-up Cellestial raises Rs 3 crore in funding

Hyderabad-based start-up Cellestial E-mobility, which showcased its electric tractor a year ago has announced that it has achieved $35 million (Rs 260 crore) valuation in its Pre-Series A funding. The company says buoyed by its sustainable business model, growing user response coupled with a consistent revenue generation it has closed its initial raise of $500,000… Continue reading Hyderabad-based e-tractor start-up Cellestial raises Rs 3 crore in funding

ARAI Academy’s global conference sees experts push for industry-academia partnership

Growing level of collaboration between India Auto Inc and academia can only power a new dynamic for industry. (Image: Franchise India) On May 24 and 25, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) Academy organised a two-day virtual conference on ‘Automotive Research & Development’ wherein Autocar Professional’s executive editor, Sumantra Barooah, moderated a panel discussion.… Continue reading ARAI Academy’s global conference sees experts push for industry-academia partnership

Petrol just 6 paise short of Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai

The price of petrol in Mumbai, which has been scaling record highs since the past month, will cross the Rs 100-a-litre mark in the next price hike – the 15th in May 2021 – which should happen any day soon, maybe even tomorrow. Today’s price increase – the 14th this month – sees an increase… Continue reading Petrol just 6 paise short of Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai

ATS Group’s new Bangalore EV test facility to commence operations in July

ATS Group’s Managing Director Ramanathan Srinivasan Automotive Test Systems Group (ATS), one of the largest suppliers of automotive testing equipment ranging from simulation to validation and vehicle durability, is setting up a new testing facility for electric vehicles in Bangalore. The new EV testing facility, which will come up in Bangalore, will be operational by… Continue reading ATS Group’s new Bangalore EV test facility to commence operations in July