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Autoliv shows how to elevate road safety in India, reduce accidents and fatalities

Autoliv Inc, the global leader in vehicle safety systems, has released a series of recommendations to improve road safety in India. The recommendations have been developed in cooperation with the Indian government, local authorities, and stakeholders. India has one of the largest road networks in the world with approximately 5.6 million kilometres of roads. These… Continue reading Autoliv shows how to elevate road safety in India, reduce accidents and fatalities

AkzoNobel secures 44-country supply deal with BMW including India

The BMW Group has chosen AkzoNobel to be a trusted supplier of vehicle refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world including. The deal came into effect on February 1, 2020. Covering 44 countries, the agreement means that the company’s premium Sikkens and Lesonal brands are now approved… Continue reading AkzoNobel secures 44-country supply deal with BMW including India

Mahindra MESMA EV platform-based Ssangyong Tivoli snapped testing in Sweden

Autocar India, sister magazine of Autocar Professional, has just published first pictures of the all-electric version of the SsangYong Tivoli (codename: E100) undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden. It’s a significant catch because the SsangYong Tivoli electric is slated to be the first production model on the made-in-India MESMA or Mahindra Electric Scalable Modular Architecture. The… Continue reading Mahindra MESMA EV platform-based Ssangyong Tivoli snapped testing in Sweden

Bridgestone commissions 1.725 MWp solar plant at Indore plant

Bridgestone India, the leading OE and aftermarket tyre supplier, has announced commissioning of a 1.725 MWp solar plant at its Indore, Madhya Pradesh manufacturing plant as part of the company’s commitment of reducing carbon footprint. The tyre maker says this will result in cancelling out a total of 1,601 MT of carbon dioxide emissions along… Continue reading Bridgestone commissions 1.725 MWp solar plant at Indore plant

Bangalore startup launches low-cost EV charging station, aims 470 chargers across India

Bangalore-based EV startup, FAE Bikes has announced the launch of ‘Kirana Charzer’, a low-cost, smart EV charging station focused on enabling small shops and individuals to install their own charging stations and generate additional income. The installations will begin from March, with the first Kirana Charzer coming up in Bangalore. The Dheeraj Reddy, Sameer Ranjan… Continue reading Bangalore startup launches low-cost EV charging station, aims 470 chargers across India

CEAT opens new plant in Tamil Nadu, plans additional Rs 4,000 crore investment by 2030

L-R: Anant Goenka, MD, CEAT Tyres and M C Sampath Minister of Industries at the inauguration function of CEAT’s new Tamil Nadu manufacturing facility. CEAT, one of the leading tyre manufacturers in India today expanded its presence in the country with its first greenfield plant in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The plant was inaugurated by Edappadi… Continue reading CEAT opens new plant in Tamil Nadu, plans additional Rs 4,000 crore investment by 2030

Hyundai Group, Canoo to co-develop platform for future electric vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group has engaged Canoo, a Los Angeles based company creating EVs for subscription only, to jointly develop an electric vehicle (EV) platform based on Canoo’s proprietary skateboard design for upcoming Hyundai and Kia models. As part of the collaboration, Canoo will provide engineering services to help develop a fully scalable, all-electric platform to… Continue reading Hyundai Group, Canoo to co-develop platform for future electric vehicles

Williams Advanced Engineering to help develop world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine truck

Global mining company, Anglo American, has engaged Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to develop its new Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV): an ultra-class electrically powered mining haul truck, which is set to be the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine truck. As part of its FutureSmart Mining programme, which applies innovative thinking and technological advances to address mining’s… Continue reading Williams Advanced Engineering to help develop world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine truck