Lucas TVS gears up for EVs

The company’s giga factory is expected to begin production by late 2023. Tier-I supplier of automotive and electric components, Lucas TVS has started its series production of hub motors and controllers at their Puducherry plant. Production at the facility was to commence by early 2022 but got delayed mainly due to Covid and related issues… Continue reading Lucas TVS gears up for EVs

Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc

Vedanta Aluminium has one of the largest portfolios of aluminium products for the automotive industry. Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently made a case for ‘green’ aluminium at the recently held national webinar by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. ACMA’s event, themed on ‘Lightweighting with Aluminium and Sustainability’ witnessed participation of top… Continue reading Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc

Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage

Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Group’s metals flagship, has signed an MoU with Phinergy, the leading Israel-based pioneer in metal-air battery technology, and IOC Phinergy (IOP), a joint venture between Phinergy and India’s leading energy PSU Indian Oil Corporation. As per the MOU, Phinergy and IOP will partner exclusively with Hindalco in India, on R&D and… Continue reading Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage

Amara Raja charged up for the future

Amara Raja Batteries has taken the next step in their business model by concentrating equally in both lead acid batteries and newer mobility needs (lithium-ion). The company, which in 2021 announced strategic plans, said that they will expand their growth model in lead acid batteries and also establish a new energy SBU encompassing lithium cell… Continue reading Amara Raja charged up for the future

India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers

With wholesale numbers for India Auto Inc across segments – passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles – returning strong year-on-year growth in the first three months of FY2023, the mood in the industry is cautiously optimistic. Admittedly, the Q1 numbers are on a low year-ago total but the fact of the matter is… Continue reading India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers

Continental signs MoU with IIT-Palakkad

Continental’s Technical Center India (TCI) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a three-year joint research programme. By collaborating on autonomous driving technologies, connected mobility, and advanced safety solutions, Continental and IIT-Palakkad can utilise the technical expertise of Continental and the academic expertise of IIT-Palakkad. To benefit IIT-Palakkad… Continue reading Continental signs MoU with IIT-Palakkad

Rolls-Royce, Hyundai partner for electric and hydrogen propulsIon tech for aircraft

L-R: Warren East, CEO of Rolls-Royce and Euisun Chung, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. Rolls-Royce and Hyundai Motor Group are to collaborate on bringing all-electric propulsion and hydrogen fuel cell technology to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. The partnership will leverage Rolls-Royce’s aviation and certification capabilities and Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen fuel cell technologies… Continue reading Rolls-Royce, Hyundai partner for electric and hydrogen propulsIon tech for aircraft

Mahindra Electric’s 50,000th milestone

The Mahindra Group’s last-mile mobility arm, Mahindra Electric Mobility (MEML), has celebrated the milestone of 50,000 electric 3-wheeler customers. Mahindra Electric began its electric 3-wheeler journey with the e Alfa Mini in 2017 and has since launched the Treo, Treo Yaari, Treo Zor, and e Alfa Cargo. Suman Mishra, CEO MEML said, “It is indeed a… Continue reading Mahindra Electric’s 50,000th milestone

Ola to invest Rs 4,000 crore in Battery Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

Ola Electric has announced a big-ticket investment of US$ 500 million (Rs 3994.5 crore) to set up a state-of-the-art Battery Innovation Center (BIC) in Bangalore. The company claims “BIC will be one of the world’s largest and most advanced cell R&D facilities with more than 165 unique and cutting-edge lab equipment to cover all aspects… Continue reading Ola to invest Rs 4,000 crore in Battery Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

BharatBenz set to fire on all cylinders

When Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at its Oragadam plant near Chennai, its employees were literally over the moon. As Satyakam Arya, MD & CEO recalls, it was a “wonderful day” where people felt truly elated. “The Indian market is not for the fainthearted. Look how we have played this… Continue reading BharatBenz set to fire on all cylinders