Electric vehicle manufacturers are accelerating their search for alternatives to rare-earth permanent magnet motors, driven by China’s overwhelming control of the supply chain and mounting concerns about cost volatility and environmental impact. While rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) still dominate over 80% of the EV market due to their superior power density and efficiency,… Continue reading Rare Earth Blockage: A Look at Alternate Technologies
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India’s Software-Defined Drive: How the Nation is Engineering the Future of Mobility
In the engineering labs of Pune, the software clusters of Bengaluru, and the auto corridors of Chennai and Sanand, a quiet revolution is underway. India is not just building more vehicles — it’s building smarter, software-driven machines that adapt, evolve, and improve even after they leave the factory floor. We are entering the era of… Continue reading India’s Software-Defined Drive: How the Nation is Engineering the Future of Mobility
Decarbonizing Long-Haul Trucking: Why LNG and EVs Are the Twin Engines of India’s Clean Mobility Future
India’s economic ascent is intricately tied to the wheels of its logistics sector. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, we are witnessing unprecedented freight movement—over 70% of it transported by road, primarily via long-haul trucks. But this growth comes at a cost. The Indian trucking sector, while being the lifeblood of commerce, is also… Continue reading Decarbonizing Long-Haul Trucking: Why LNG and EVs Are the Twin Engines of India’s Clean Mobility Future
The Road Ahead: How AI-Powered, Software-Defined Vehicles Are Transforming India’s Auto Industry
India’s auto industry is poised on the edge of a tectonic shift. Previously driven by mechanical horsepower alone, cars are now being conceived as smart, connected cars. The world is hurtling towards software-defined, artificial intelligence-driven cars (SDVs). It is not merely a technology revolution. It is a total rewiring of the industry’s DNA. For Indian… Continue reading The Road Ahead: How AI-Powered, Software-Defined Vehicles Are Transforming India’s Auto Industry
SIAM Conclave Explores Sustainable Strategies for Automotive Logistics
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 11th edition of its Automotive Logistics Conclave in New Delhi, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and logistics professionals to explore ways to enhance efficiencies in the sector. Held under the theme “Enhancing Efficiencies in Automotive Logistics,” the event focused on agility, resilience, and sustainability across the… Continue reading SIAM Conclave Explores Sustainable Strategies for Automotive Logistics
Varroc Appoints Padmanabh Sinha as Independent Director
Varroc Engineering Ltd, a global Tier-1 automotive supplier, has appointed Padmanabh Sinha as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors, effective July 18, 2025. The appointment was announced to reinforce the company’s governance and strategic direction. Sinha brings over two decades of experience in private equity and technology entrepreneurship, having held leadership roles at… Continue reading Varroc Appoints Padmanabh Sinha as Independent Director
Varroc Appoints Padmanabh Sinha as Independent Director
Varroc Engineering Ltd, a global Tier-1 automotive supplier, has appointed Padmanabh Sinha as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors, effective July 18, 2025. The appointment was announced to reinforce the company’s governance and strategic direction. Sinha brings over two decades of experience in private equity and technology entrepreneurship, having held leadership roles at… Continue reading Varroc Appoints Padmanabh Sinha as Independent Director
Railways To Introduce More Specialized Wagons For Vehicle Transportation: Hitendra Malhotra
Indian Railways is emerging as a key mode of transporting vehicles across the country, offering an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to road transport. Railways is now looking to further boost automotive transportation with more specialised wagons with higher capacities and collaboration with the industry, according to Hitendra Malhotra, member of the Railway Board… Continue reading Railways To Introduce More Specialized Wagons For Vehicle Transportation: Hitendra Malhotra
Popular Vehicles Reports 1% Revenue Growth in Q1FY26
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited (PVSL) reported a 1% growth in total revenue from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period last year, while announcing expansion plans across three states. The automotive dealership company’s luxury car segment recorded 40% growth and commercial vehicle segment grew 4% during Q1FY26. However,… Continue reading Popular Vehicles Reports 1% Revenue Growth in Q1FY26
Henkel India Initiates Mid-Haul Electric Truck Operations for Commercial Logistics
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, in collaboration with a logistics provider and an EV retrofitting partner, has flagged off India’s first mid-haul re-powered electric truck operations for commercial logistics. The initiative was launched to advance sustainable freight movement between major industrial corridors. The pilot covers two initial routes: Chennai to Pune (1,321 km) and Pune to Halol… Continue reading Henkel India Initiates Mid-Haul Electric Truck Operations for Commercial Logistics