German luxury carmaker Audi today introduced its brand-new entry-level SUV – the Audi Q2 – in India priced at Rs 35 lakh, ex-showroom. The range-topping Technology variant, however, gets a sticker price as high as Rs 48.90 lakh, ex-showroom, as it is a CBU import and makes it all the more expensive for the equipment… Continue reading Audi India launches Q2 at Rs 35 lakh
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SM Auto partners Gotech Energy to make battery packs, BMS for India’s EV market
Pune-based SM Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd (SMA), a leading automotive component system manufacturer, has announced a technical collaboration with Taiwan-based Gotech Energy Co Ltd (GTE). The two companies will design, develop and manufacture advanced battery packs and battery management systems for the Indian two-, three- and four- wheeler electric vehicle (EV) market along with use for… Continue reading SM Auto partners Gotech Energy to make battery packs, BMS for India’s EV market
Ather Energy announces dealer partners for Maharashtra and Gujarat
Bangalore-based smart electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has announced its dealer partners for the western region of India in Maharashtra and Gujarat. These is in addition to its earlier update confirming deliveries of the Ather 450X and opening full payments for pre-orders. The OEM says it aims to bring a premium retail experience that Ather… Continue reading Ather Energy announces dealer partners for Maharashtra and Gujarat
Porsche commits to Responsible Mica Initiative
German sports car manufacturer Porsche has joined the ‘Responsible Mica Initiative’ (RMI), a cross-industry coalition of international companies and non-governmental organisations campaigning for transparency and improved working conditions in mica mining. The raw material is used in numerous industrial and cosmetic products. With this announcement, Porsche becomes the second automotive brand after Daimler AG to… Continue reading Porsche commits to Responsible Mica Initiative
BMW India launches 2 Series Gran Coupe at Rs 39.30 lakh
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been launched in India, just in time for the festive season. The German marque’s first-ever, small, four-door coupé, which made its international debut just a year ago, slots in below the 3 Series sedan in the company’s portfolio. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe introductory prices start at Rs 39.30 lakh for the… Continue reading BMW India launches 2 Series Gran Coupe at Rs 39.30 lakh
Ampere Electric to supply electric scooters to eBikeGO, initial order for 2,000 units
Ampere Electric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton has partnered with Mumbai-based EV subscription platform start-up eBikeGo. The announcement comes within five days of Ampere partnering with Bangalore-based bike rental provider Bounce. With this tie-up, Ampere Electric says it has further strengthened its presence in the fast growing B2B shared mobility service segment. Speaking on… Continue reading Ampere Electric to supply electric scooters to eBikeGO, initial order for 2,000 units
Eindhoven University students develop waste-free car using UBQ material
Every year, Netherland-based student company TU / ecomotive produces an electric car with a team of 21 BA students from the Eindhoven University of Technology, in the aim of showing the world that the hypothetical, sustainable car of the future, can be a reality today. The design of the sixth TU/ecomotive car, Luca, was revealed on October 8, 2020. With this zero-waste car, the team wants to show that waste… Continue reading Eindhoven University students develop waste-free car using UBQ material
Arrival to build its first US EV microfactory in South Carolina
Arrival is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2021, with the start of production in Q4 2021. Arrival, a global electric vehicle company based in London, England, has announced plans to set up its first U.S. Microfactory in York County, South Carolina. The $46 million (Rs 340 crore) investment into the region… Continue reading Arrival to build its first US EV microfactory in South Carolina
Audi and FAW to set up new company to produce EVs in China
Audi is expanding its presence in China. The German carmaker and FAW today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that defines the framework for the joint production of electric vehicles based on the PPE platform. The memorandum of understanding was signed during the Germany-China Automobile Conference, which is currently taking place in Changchun, northern China.… Continue reading Audi and FAW to set up new company to produce EVs in China
Rochling Automotive’s new bioplastic uses 90% renewable raw materials
New Rochling-BioBoom claimed to be an ecological and economical alternative to most conventional materials such as polyester but also polystyrene (ABS), polyolefins (such as PP) and polyamides (PA6). Green materials ensure sustainable mobility: The automotive industry is increasingly working on aligning vehicle production with the principles of sustainability. The development of appropriate materials plays a… Continue reading Rochling Automotive’s new bioplastic uses 90% renewable raw materials