Toyota Kirloskar Motor to invest Rs 3,300 crore in third plant at Bidadi

Toyota Kirloskar Motor and the Karnataka government today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for further expansion of the car maker’s manufacturing facility at Bidadi in Karnataka. As per the MoU, TKM will make an additional investment of Rs 3,300 crore to set up its third manufacturing facility with a capacity of 100,000 units at… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor to invest Rs 3,300 crore in third plant at Bidadi

Maruti to export made-in-India eVX overseas

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to introduce its first electric offering, the eVX, in the Indian market sometime next year. The ground-up electric SUV will be built at the carmaker’s Gujarat plant, and it will also be exported to several markets. The eVX is being jointly developed with Toyota, which will also have its own… Continue reading Maruti to export made-in-India eVX overseas

Tata Motors ties up with auto distributer Inchcape for Thailand

Tata Motors, along with its authorised distributor Inchcape – a leading global automotive distributor, announced it has commenced the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across Thailand. The company also launched an impressive line-up of new-age trucks, including Tata Super Ace, Tata Ultra T.9, Tata Ultra T.14 and the flagship Tata Prima 5038.S, with… Continue reading Tata Motors ties up with auto distributer Inchcape for Thailand

Tata Power activates EV charging infrastructure along the Chandigarh- Shimla highway

The strategically positioned EZ Charge stations at Hotel Falcon Crest on Chandigarh-Shimla Highway around Kandaghat and The Oberoi Cecil, Chaura Maidan Road near Shimla, enhance the feasibility of EV travel on the route. Tata Power announced the activation of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along the Chandigarh- Shimla highway, covering a total distance of… Continue reading Tata Power activates EV charging infrastructure along the Chandigarh- Shimla highway

Tamil Nadu’s policies has been consistent irrespective of regimes

V. Vishnu, MD and CEO of the Guidance Bureau under the Tamil Nadu government, asserts that the state’s policies on industrial growth, including electric mobility, have remained remarkably consistent over the years, regardless of the ruling regime. This has helped in bringing consistent growth and attracting some of the large automobile and supply chain companies… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s policies has been consistent irrespective of regimes

Maruti Suzuki announces winners of its innovation programme: MAIL Cohort 8

Maruti Suzuki announced the winners of Cohort 8 of its Mobility and Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL), a programme that is part of the Maruti Suzuki Innovation umbrella. Five start-ups were declared as the winners, namely Metadome.ai, Only Good, YeppAR, Twyn and Pushpak. The initiative aims to offer innovative solutions to enhance efficiency across business areas.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki announces winners of its innovation programme: MAIL Cohort 8

TN will strive to inculcate ‘Climate Common Sense’, says Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa

Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, on Tuesday, said that the Tamil Nadu government will strive to inculcate ‘Climate Common Sense’ into the TN public’s mind urging them to be sensitive to this vital cause. “Here in Tamil Nadu, the government is inculcating a climate common sense into our people. It… Continue reading TN will strive to inculcate ‘Climate Common Sense’, says Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa

TN will strive to inculcate ‘Climate Common Sense’, says Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa

Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, on Tuesday, said that the Tamil Nadu government will strive to inculcate ‘Climate Common Sense’ into the TN public’s mind urging them to be sensitive to this vital cause. “Here in Tamil Nadu, the government is inculcating a climate common sense into our people. It… Continue reading TN will strive to inculcate ‘Climate Common Sense’, says Industries Minister Dr TRB Rajaa

In manufacturing, important to look at scale in a modular fashion, says Tata AutoComp’s Ravi Chidambar

It is important for India to address scale in a modular fashion when it comes to manufacturing, according to one of the country’s auto-component conglomerate Tata AutoComp.  Ravi Chidambar,  Head – EV, Business Development & Technology, Tata AutoComp and Executive Director – Tata Toyo Radiator, speaking at the India EV Conclave hosted by Autocar Professional and… Continue reading In manufacturing, important to look at scale in a modular fashion, says Tata AutoComp’s Ravi Chidambar

SABIC committed to long term EV development, making significant investments in India

Dhanendra Nagwanshi, global electrification leader at SABIC USA, is making significant investments in India. “We have been continuously investing in expertise and contributing to this journey of electrification from our side,” Nagwanshi said at the EV Conclave panel discussion ‘Building the supply chain (battery systems, EV drivetrains),’ organised by Autocar Professional and the Government of Tamil… Continue reading SABIC committed to long term EV development, making significant investments in India