Yamaha has taken the wraps off the Aerox-E, the all-electric version of its popular Aerox scooter, at an event held in Mumbai. The Aerox-E is powered by dual 1.5kWh detachable batteries paired with a motor that delivers 9.5kW of peak power and 48Nm of torque. Yamaha says the batteries use high-energy type cells aimed at… Continue reading Yamaha Aerox Electric scooter revealed
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Yamaha reveals EC-06 electric scooter based on River Indie
Yamaha has officially unveiled the EC-06, an electric scooter derived from the River Indie platform. As we first reported earlier, Yamaha has been developing its own version of the Indie, and the EC-06 marks the first product born from that collaboration. While the EC-06 shares its 4kWh battery pack and 6.7kW peak power motor with… Continue reading Yamaha reveals EC-06 electric scooter based on River Indie
MapmyIndia Secures Government Contracts with Survey of India and IOCL
MapmyIndia Mappls has announced partnerships with the Survey of India and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), marking a significant expansion of its government sector operations. The digital mapping company will power Survey of India’s National Geo Platform, which aims to standardize and manage geospatial datasets across India. The platform will provide access to ortho-rectified imagery,… Continue reading MapmyIndia Secures Government Contracts with Survey of India and IOCL
Yamaha India Launches XSR155 at Rs 1.5 Lakh, Unveils First EVs AEROX-E and EC-06
India Yamaha Motor Private Limited has launched the XSR155 motorcycle, marking the brand’s entry into the modern retro sport segment in India. The company simultaneously unveiled its first electric vehicles for the Indian market—the AEROX-E and EC-06—while expanding its FZ portfolio with the new FZ-RAVE model. The XSR155, priced at Rs 1,49,990 (ex-showroom Delhi), represents… Continue reading Yamaha India Launches XSR155 at Rs 1.5 Lakh, Unveils First EVs AEROX-E and EC-06
Sonalika Tractor Distributor Sets Guinness World Record in Bangladesh
ACI Motors Limited, the Bangladesh distributor for Indian tractor manufacturer Sonalika, has entered the Guinness World Records for completing the largest tractor delivery in a single day. The company delivered 350 tractors in just four hours during an event held recently in Dinajpur. The record-breaking ceremony, organized under the theme “Sonalikar Bisshojoy,” celebrated the partnership… Continue reading Sonalika Tractor Distributor Sets Guinness World Record in Bangladesh
From Prototype Excellence to Circular Economy: Nomura’s Vision for India’s EV Value Chain
India has demonstrated to the world that prototype development can be achieved at significantly lower costs, but must now focus on building a circular economy around battery materials and rare earths to sustain its EV ambitions, according to Ashim Sharma, Senior Partner at Nomura Research Institute. Speaking at the India EV Conclave’s panel discussion on… Continue reading From Prototype Excellence to Circular Economy: Nomura’s Vision for India’s EV Value Chain
Semiconductor Resilience Key Challenge in EV Transition, Say Industry Leaders
Semiconductor availability and resilience have emerged as the primary pain point for India’s EV component manufacturers, overshadowing concerns about battery packs and motors, according to industry leaders speaking at the India EV Conclave. “We are not into battery packs, motors…what we are focusing on is semiconductor resilience and that is where the pain lies,” declared… Continue reading Semiconductor Resilience Key Challenge in EV Transition, Say Industry Leaders
Gulf Oil Targets 55% Plus Localization in EV Charging Ecosystem
Gulf Oil Lubricants India is aggressively pursuing localization in the EV charging segment, having already achieved approximately 55% localization and targeting further increases, according to MD and CEO Ravi Chawla at the India EV Conclave. Speaking at a panel on building the EV value chain at Autocar Professional‘s event at Hyatt Regency Delhi, Chawla outlined… Continue reading Gulf Oil Targets 55% Plus Localization in EV Charging Ecosystem
Lumax Auto CEO Reveals Why Company Walked Away from PLI Benefits Despite Selection
Lumax Auto Industries opted out of the PLI scheme for auto components due to low demand visibility and emerging supply chain challenges. Vikas Marwah, CEO of Lumax Auto Industries, disclosed that his company voluntarily gave up its pursuit of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits approximately two years ago despite being selected under the auto components… Continue reading Lumax Auto CEO Reveals Why Company Walked Away from PLI Benefits Despite Selection
Continental India CEO: India Needs to Localize R&D in Software
India’s EV shift may be policy-led, but Continental is betting on software localization to drive lasting consumer demand and digital transformation. In a candid assessment of India’s EV transition, Prashanth Doreswamy, President and CEO of Continental India, acknowledged that the shift to electrification is being driven primarily by government policies rather than organic consumer demand,… Continue reading Continental India CEO: India Needs to Localize R&D in Software