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Magenta Power developing EV charging solutions for rural India

Mumbai-based energy solutions company, Magenta Power is working on developing electric vehicle charging solutions for rural markets. The startup company is a pioneer in creating the EV ecosystem in India from manufacturing and deploying chargers to managing and monitoring the charging systems. Magenta Power also has an extensive plan of having 500 charging points across… Continue reading Magenta Power developing EV charging solutions for rural India

Fiat Chrysler to make face masks for North America

MILAN (Reuters) – Italian-U.S. car giant Fiat Chrysler has confirmed plans to produce a million face masks a month and said it will distribute them to emergency services in North America to help the fight against coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: A medical worker wearing a protective mask and glasses, who treats patients suffering from coronavirus disease… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to make face masks for North America

Tesla CEO says bought ventilators in China for U.S.

FRANKFURT, March 24 (Reuters) – Tesla bought hospital ventilators in China and shipped them to the United States, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. Tesla’s purchase comes as governments across the globe appeal to automakers and aerospace companies help procure or make ventilators and other medical equipment. “China had an oversupply, so we bought 1255… Continue reading Tesla CEO says bought ventilators in China for U.S.

Volkswagen to halt production in Russia due to supply shortage from Europe

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is seen at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will suspend its car production in Russia over a supply shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, Volkswagen Group Rus said on Tuesday. Production will be stopped… Continue reading Volkswagen to halt production in Russia due to supply shortage from Europe

All-electric APEX AP-0 hypercar launched in London

APEX, the British sports car manufacturer, has pulled the covers off its all-new, all-electric hypercar – the AP-0. While it carries the outrageous look of the current crop of electrified exotica, including the Lotus Evija, Pininfarina Battista and Rimac C_Two, the AP-0 will be much less expensive: it’ll carry a £150,000 price tag (plus local… Continue reading All-electric APEX AP-0 hypercar launched in London

MAHLE Powertrain opens new facility for electrified powertrain battery

MAHLE Powertrain has opened a new, dedicated facility for the extensive testing of battery modules seeking to develop latest generation automotive electrification technologies given the cost pressures on vehicle manufacturers. The facility, based at the powertrain specialist’s Northampton technical centre, enables the strip-down and disassembly of modules and compact vehicle batteries for post-test assessment, and… Continue reading MAHLE Powertrain opens new facility for electrified powertrain battery

Aston Martin reveals its most powerful engine: hybrid 3.0-litre turbo V6

Aston Martin has detailed its new, in-house-designed hybrid V6 powertrain for the first time.  Set to be deployed initially in the Valhalla mid-engined supercar from 2022, the engine has already undergone “extensive” dyno testing. It is codenamed TM01 after Tadek Marek, Aston’s famed engineer of the 1950s and 1960s.  The new 3.0-litre V6 Aston Martin-designed engine set for debut in… Continue reading Aston Martin reveals its most powerful engine: hybrid 3.0-litre turbo V6

Elon Musk: Tesla Model Y heat pump is some of the best engineering I’ve seen in a while

Elon Musk praised Tesla’s team for the Model Y’s heat pump – a feature that could make the electric SUV much more efficient in colder climates. Last week, Tesla started deliveries of the Model Y, its fourth vehicle in the current lineup and fifth model ever. Since the start of deliveries, we have been learning more… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Model Y heat pump is some of the best engineering I’ve seen in a while