In what could potentially be another sentiment dampener, the Reserve Bank of India has hiked the repo rate, the key policy rate, yet again by 50 basis points to 4.9 percent to tackle inflation. In consonance with the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s objective of achieving the medium-term consumer price index (CPI) inflation target of 4… Continue reading RBI hikes key rate to tackle inflation but sees rural consumption improving
Category: Automotive
New Rs 1150 crore order win for Ramkrishna Forgings
Ramkrishna Forgings has bagged a four-year export order worth Rs 1150 crore from a European Tier 1 supplier of new differential housing case business. Lalit Khetan, Executive Director & CFO, Ramkrishna Forgings said, “It gives us great pleasure to announce the award of new Differential housing case business by one of the major global Tier… Continue reading New Rs 1150 crore order win for Ramkrishna Forgings
Genesis Electrified G80
An electric motor on each axle produces a combined 365bhp and 516lb ft. That’s 65bhp and 205lb ft more than the top-spec 2.5-litre petrol G80. The motors can rev at 19,000rpm for a claimed smoother operation, and the system will switch from single-motor rear-drive to dual-motor mode automatically to balance performance and range. The motors… Continue reading Genesis Electrified G80
New 2024 Cupra Terramar is brand’s final combustion car
The new Cupra Terramar will enter dealerships in 2024 as a striking, hybrid-only crossover to rival the likes of the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4. Revealed today alongside the 2025 Cupra Urban Rebel electric supermini and the 2024 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV, the Terramar will be offered with a choice of mild-hybrid petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains.… Continue reading New 2024 Cupra Terramar is brand’s final combustion car
Updated 2024 Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon get all-new look
The Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon will be radically redesigned as part of a significant round of updates in the next two years, as the Spanish brand looks to more heavily differentiate its cars from those of parent company Seat. Prototypes for the updated duo were shown briefly – and dimly – as part of… Continue reading Updated 2024 Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon get all-new look
Steve Cropley: Kia EV6 is cool but clinical
This week, Steve’s been appreciating the Kia EV6, driving a van to Birmingham and back and, perhaps most importantly, washing his cars. But first, he tells us about his experience with a trialling legend… Sunday To Long Compton, a sublime rural location in the northern Cotswolds, for the Jacobean Sporting Trials Festival 2022. The what?… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Kia EV6 is cool but clinical
@niche: Flemish Minister of Environment Zuhal Demir grants INEOS Olefins Belgium permit for Project ONE001927
Today Flemish Minister of Environment Zuhal Demir granted the environmental permit to INEOS Olefins Belgium for Project One. This clears the way for the construction and operation of the most sustainable steam cracker in Europe. Preparatory works for the construction are anticipated to start this summer. In developing this production site in Antwerp, INEOS Olefins… Continue reading @niche: Flemish Minister of Environment Zuhal Demir grants INEOS Olefins Belgium permit for Project ONE001927
@niche: Greatview launches Greatview Planet to drive the circular economy.001926
Greatview develops its first sustainable packaging solution Greatview Planet in co-operation with INEOS and UPM Biofuels – all certified by the RSB. With the official launch of Greatview Planet in June this year, Greatview is responding to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions for liquid dairy and non-carbonated beverages. Greatview Planet expresses Greatview’s contribution… Continue reading @niche: Greatview launches Greatview Planet to drive the circular economy.001926
German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Silicon in batteries: Mercedes and Tesla rely on the super material 004443
New battery material Automakers have high hopes for silicon. It hisses, hums and whirrs: In the laboratory of the battery specialist Sila Nanotechnologies, one huge test station is lined up after the next. In ever new experiments, dozens of researchers are optimizing different batteries to make them even more powerful. “We are making the battery… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Silicon in batteries: Mercedes and Tesla rely on the super material 004443
DXC Boosts Connectivity for Space Exploration
Through the agreement, DXC will contribute to ESA’s work to develop Europe’s space capability, helping enable missions that study the Universe, explore our Solar System and orbit Earth, obtaining crucial data that allow us to monitor and mitigate the effects of climate change. DXC will help transform ESA’s terrestrial network environment with the latest software-defined… Continue reading DXC Boosts Connectivity for Space Exploration