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REE Automotive to set up engineering centre at UK’s MIRA Technology Park

Israel-based REE Automotive, which recently announced its merger with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition to go public, has announced setting up of a new state-of-the-art Engineering Centre of Excellence in MIRA Technology Park in the UK. The new centre will expedite REE’s strategic plans to meet anticipated global demand for its REEcorner and electric vehicle (EV)… Continue reading REE Automotive to set up engineering centre at UK’s MIRA Technology Park

Ampere Electric to invest Rs 700 crore in new EV plant in Tamil Nadu

The state of Tamil Nadu is on a roll when it comes to investment in electric mobility. Ampere Electric, the wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, is the latest to do so. The company has announced a phased investment of Rs 700 crore over 10 years to set up a world-class electric mobility manufacturing… Continue reading Ampere Electric to invest Rs 700 crore in new EV plant in Tamil Nadu

Hella eMobionics and Kinetic Electric Motor form strategic alliance for EV parts

L-R: Dr Naveen Gautam, Managing Director, Hella eMobionics and Manish Motwani, founder and CEO, Kinetic Electric Motor Company. With the electric vehicle (EV) market in India currently witnessing a spike in sales and new investment from OEMs, the segment is now seen to be moving into the fast lane. The increasing need for last-mile delivery… Continue reading Hella eMobionics and Kinetic Electric Motor form strategic alliance for EV parts

EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024 to meet climate goals

Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points. In a common letter, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Transport & Environment (T&E) and the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) asked the EU climate, transport, industry and energy commissioners to use this… Continue reading EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024 to meet climate goals

Ather Energy’s new EV plant banks on smart manufacturing

Electric scooter maker Ather Energy’s all-new manufacturing plant at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, which went on stream on February 1, is the company’s big bet for the future. With a capacity to produce 110,000 e-scooters and also 120,000 battery packs per annum, the facility will serve as Ather Energy’s national manufacturing hub catering to demand… Continue reading Ather Energy’s new EV plant banks on smart manufacturing

Noida-based Exalta plugs into e-mobility business

Electric vehicles (EVs) and e-mobility are picking up pace in India as is quite visible from their growing sales numbers, as well as the increasing real-world population of these zero-emission modes of transport on the roads. And skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel could also be a reason.   The Covid-driven lockdowns of 2020 have… Continue reading Noida-based Exalta plugs into e-mobility business

Vedanta launches aluminium cylinder head alloy at ACMA 2021

Vedanta, one of India’s foremost producer of metals and oil and gas has announced the formal launch of its newest product, the aluminium Cylinder Head Alloy, a critical raw material for manufacturing cylinder heads and other automotive components. The company says it is its latest value-added offering in its aluminium product line and caters to… Continue reading Vedanta launches aluminium cylinder head alloy at ACMA 2021

Future Jeep compact SUV could use Citroen platform, powertrains

Top: With the Renegade difficult to bring in, Jeep will base its upcoming compact SUV on the PSA CMP platform (above).. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group officially merged last month to create Stellantis, the fourth largest automotive group in the world with 14 car brands (including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhall), under its umbrella. Three of… Continue reading Future Jeep compact SUV could use Citroen platform, powertrains

Bridgestone Select+ concept store to offer digital tyre buying and service experience

Leading tyre manufacturer Bridgestone India has launched its first concept store offering educative tyre buying and service experience called the ‘Bridgestone Select+’ in India. The new retail outlets offer an interactive experience to consumers, where they can avail tyres and tyre related services. The Bridgestone Select+ stores feature digital-led experience in choosing tyres, understanding various… Continue reading Bridgestone Select+ concept store to offer digital tyre buying and service experience