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Brembo announces new transformational strategy to be system solutions provider

Tier 1 automotive braking systems supplier, Brembo has announced a new transformational strategy and plans to be a solution provider through smart, more sustainable and digital products and services.  The new approach by the Italian component supplier, which has a global presence, is an attempt to increase its competitiveness and ensure long-term viability in an… Continue reading Brembo announces new transformational strategy to be system solutions provider

Skoda introduces plasma-coated cylinder blocks on EA211 1-litre petrol engines

Skoda Auto has put a new processing line for plasma coating into operation. This technically innovative concept allows conventional cylinder liners to be replaced with a powder coating that measures just 150 μm (0.15 mm). This will now be used when producing the new EVO three-cylinder engines from the EA211 series and will reduce internal… Continue reading Skoda introduces plasma-coated cylinder blocks on EA211 1-litre petrol engines

Bosch and Weichai Power increase efficiency of truck diesel engines to 50 percent

Bosch and Weichai Power, China’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicle engines, have succeeded in increasing the efficiency of a Weichai diesel engine for heavy commercial vehicles to 50 percent for the first time and set a new global standard. On average, the thermal efficiency of truck engines is currently around 46 percent.  Especially in the commercial vehicle… Continue reading Bosch and Weichai Power increase efficiency of truck diesel engines to 50 percent

Volvo Car India collaborates with HDFC Bank to facilitate easy financing

 Volvo Car India has introduced Volvo Car Financial Services in collaboration with HDFC Bank to enable buyers to receive easy finance for a Volvo car of their choice. The service will facilitate finance of upto 100 percent of ex-showroom price of a Volvo car and will offer convenient repayment options, with no foreclosure charges under specific… Continue reading Volvo Car India collaborates with HDFC Bank to facilitate easy financing

Ashwani Gupta: “When the battery costs drop below 95 dollar per kWh we will have reached the tipping point”

The topic of electric mobility has gathered a huge momentum in the last few years and one OEM that has taken the topic very seriously is Japanese car major Nissan. It should come as no surprise that the keynote speaker at Autocar Professional’s first international e-conference on electric mobility on the topic ‘Scaling up in… Continue reading Ashwani Gupta: “When the battery costs drop below 95 dollar per kWh we will have reached the tipping point”

Mahindra Electric launches MESMA 48 platform for light EVs

Mahindra Electric Mobility  a leading supplier and manufacturer of electric vehicle, components, and software solutions, which is among the founding partners of the first-ever World EV Day on September 9, has announced the global launch its popular MESMA 48 platform for light electric vehicles. The World EV Day is dedicated to raising awareness about global… Continue reading Mahindra Electric launches MESMA 48 platform for light EVs

Benelli opens new dealership in Chandigarh

Chinese-owned Italian-bikemaker Benelli and Adishwar Auto Ride India – Mahavir Group (the company’s Indian partner inaugurated its 30th showroom in Chandigarh. The showroom showcases the newly launched BS-VI Imperiale 400, under the dealership of Atharva Autospace. The Imperiale 400 is a retro-classic motorcycle inspired by the Moto-Bi range produced by the Italian superbike brand in… Continue reading Benelli opens new dealership in Chandigarh

Hyundai, SK Innovation to develop EV battery industry ecosystem

Hyundai Motor Group and SK Innovation Co. have agreed to cooperate in the development of a sustainable ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries that are key to the future mobility industry. The two firms announced today their plan to cooperate in diverse business areas related to the EV battery industry, including battery sales solutions, battery management service and battery reuse and recycling. The collaboration stems from the companies’ shared need to create a battery value chain and strengthen… Continue reading Hyundai, SK Innovation to develop EV battery industry ecosystem