Can India overcome the economic challenges of higher generation ethanol?

India’s ambitious push towards ethanol blending has hit a roadblock. The 2G ethanol production programme, once touted as a game-changer, is now facing significant challenges due to high production costs. While the government’s ambitious target of 20% ethanol blending by 2025 remains, the economic viability of 2G ethanol production is increasingly coming under scrutiny. The… Continue reading Can India overcome the economic challenges of higher generation ethanol?

Maini Group partners with SiMa.ai for autonomous mobility solutions

Maini Group has partnered with SiMa.ai, where the latter’s ONE Platform for Edge AI will be integrated into Virya Autonomous Technologies’ autonomous transport solutions. Virya is a Maini Group company. SiMa.ai is an embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip company.  The partnership is expected to deliver significant benefits in terms of improved performance, lower power consumption,… Continue reading Maini Group partners with SiMa.ai for autonomous mobility solutions

Young drivers in Germany see cars as a status symbol and seek high-tech features: Study

A new study by Continental Mobility reveals that a majority of younger drivers in Germany view cars as a status symbol, while also showing strong enthusiasm for technological advancements such as automated driving and AI voice assistants. The study, conducted by market research firm infas in Germany, China, France, Japan, and the USA, surveyed 5,000… Continue reading Young drivers in Germany see cars as a status symbol and seek high-tech features: Study

Young drivers in Germany see cars as a status symbol and seek high-tech features: Study

A new study by Continental Mobility reveals that a majority of younger drivers in Germany view cars as a status symbol, while also showing strong enthusiasm for technological advancements such as automated driving and AI voice assistants. The study, conducted by market research firm infas in Germany, China, France, Japan, and the USA, surveyed 5,000… Continue reading Young drivers in Germany see cars as a status symbol and seek high-tech features: Study

BLive EZY launches 1,000 EV fleet to meet festive demand

BLive EZY has introduced a fleet of 1,000 EVs to address the surge in quick commerce deliveries during the festive season. As online shopping demand peaks, the quick commerce market in India is projected to reach $5.5 billion by 2025, driven by platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto, along with new entrants like Nykaa… Continue reading BLive EZY launches 1,000 EV fleet to meet festive demand

Namma Yatri reduces ticket resolution time with Kapture CX

Namma Yatri, an open network mobility app based in Bengaluru, has significantly improved its customer support efficiency by integrating Kapture CX’s customer support automation. The app, which serves various mobility operators including auto-rickshaw, taxi, and public transport, has quickly gained 25% of the city’s ride-hailing market, growing at approximately 100% each month. The app is… Continue reading Namma Yatri reduces ticket resolution time with Kapture CX

AIFI organises session to address the need for upskilling in the forging industry

The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) recently organised a session on “Innovative Technology Solutions and Skill Development” in Pune, addressing the forging sector’s evolving needs. Bringing together leaders and stakeholders, the event centred on the latest technological advancements and workforce upskilling strategies. Key discussions highlighted technology’s role in advancing the forging industry, with presentations… Continue reading AIFI organises session to address the need for upskilling in the forging industry

Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director

Castrol India has appointed Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective 1 November 2024. Lele succeeds outgoing Managing Director, Sandeep Sangwan, who will assume the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer at Castrol headquarters in London from next month, as part of a leadership shift.  Kedar joins Castrol India after a two-decade-long career at Hindustan Unilever Limited… Continue reading Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director

Suzuki to build new biogas plants in India, inks MoUs with Amul Dairy and Dudhsagar

Suzuki Motor Corp, which is already working with NDDB and Banas Dairy in Banaskanta, Gujarat, to set up five biogas production plants to manufacture and sell automotive fuel made from cow dung, will expand the biogas business in Gujarat with Amul Dairy in Anand and Dudhsagar Dairy in Mehsana. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) through Suzuki… Continue reading Suzuki to build new biogas plants in India, inks MoUs with Amul Dairy and Dudhsagar

Magna wins European OEM supply order for scalable, ICE-to-hybrid transmission

Magna is accelerating the industry’s move toward a cleaner future with the debut of its innovative Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco) solution for a European OEM. This contract marks the first high-volume award for the new transmission family and supports various models in global markets with ICE transmissions. While the awarded business is exclusively… Continue reading Magna wins European OEM supply order for scalable, ICE-to-hybrid transmission