Sona Comstar has formed a strategic partnership with Canada-based Enedym Inc. to develop the next-generation of switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric propulsion, and electrified powertrains for the Indian market. Under the agreement, both the parties will develop SRM drive platforms for all kinds of Indian road and usage conditions targeting the three wheeler electric vehicles,… Continue reading Sona Comstar teams up with Canadian startup for magnet-less motors
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`Ather’s strongest muscle is its engineering capability’
Electric scooter maker, Ather Energy will focus on lowering its cost structure as part of an effort to make the brand more accessible to end-users. “We have to invest a lot more time in engineering because the current cost structures that the industry has are not super long-term viable,” Tarun Mehta, Co-founder and CEO, told Autocar… Continue reading `Ather’s strongest muscle is its engineering capability’
Sany’s localisation plan pays off
Sany India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Sany Heavy Industry, a China-based construction equipment company is banking on India’s ‘Make-in-India’ programme to enhance its footprint in the world’s third largest construction equipment (CE) industry. Deepak Garg, Managing Director, Sany Heavy Industry ( India) told Autocar Professional that his company has invested over Rs 3000-3500 crore over… Continue reading Sany’s localisation plan pays off
Pinnacle Industries’ electric foray gathers momentum
When EKA, the wholly-owned arm of Pinnacle Industries, the Pune-based component manufacturer unveiled its 9-metre electric bus in Pune in early April, it was undoubtedly a major milestone for the company. The company’s top leadership is categorical that it wants to play a key role in India’s emerging EV space, and be a disruptor. As… Continue reading Pinnacle Industries’ electric foray gathers momentum
Shell Advance Fuel Save 10W-30 launched for two-wheelers
Shell India, a leading lubricant company launched the Shell Advance Fuel Save 10W-30, which it claims is engineered to enhance fuel economy and bring about savings. Priced at Rs 670 a litre, the lubricant is available in 1-litre packs across India. According to Shell India, using the new lubricant will lead to savings of around Rs… Continue reading Shell Advance Fuel Save 10W-30 launched for two-wheelers
Volvo Cars Tech makes strategic investment in StoreDot
Volvo Cars, through Volvo Cars Tech Fund has made a strategic investment in Israel-based StoreDot, which is working on extreme fast charging technologies for electric vehicles. Meir Halberstam, CFO, StoreDot said “We are moving closer to the mass production of our batteries and this investment from Volvo Cars Tech Fund is yet another huge vote… Continue reading Volvo Cars Tech makes strategic investment in StoreDot
Prabhakar Kadapa joins Etrio board
Hyderabad-headquartered EV-maker Etrio Automobiles announced Prabhakar Kadapa, an automotive industry veteran with over 39 years experience, has joined the company’s board. Kadapa, till recently, served as the CEO and MD of PSA AVTEC Powertrain (a JV of PSA Groupe, France and CK Birla Group) as well as the CEO and MD at AVTEC (A CK… Continue reading Prabhakar Kadapa joins Etrio board
‘Make Toyota a place where people gather together’
Addressing a ceremony usually held on April 1 of every year to welcome new employees at its headquarters in Toyota City, Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota shared his thoughts with those present drawing on what he had read called “Nine reasons that people gather”. He said that during the pandemic, people chose to connect through… Continue reading ‘Make Toyota a place where people gather together’
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Will Okinawa’s voluntary recall of 3215 Praise scooters set a precedent ?
Okinawa Autotech’s voluntary recall of 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooters on Saturday, a first in the Indian EV industry, may well set a precedent for other automakers to up their game, as consumers increasingly opt for electric vehicles to cope with rising fuel costs. In a statement, the company said the broad scope of… Continue reading Will Okinawa’s voluntary recall of 3215 Praise scooters set a precedent ?