‘India must stop China comparison, focus on its own capabilities’: Vivek Vikram Singh, Sona Comstar

At a time when the world is looking at India as an alternative to weaning away dependence on China, one of India’s biggest component makers wants to take this a step further and stop the comparison with China altogether.  Sona Comstar’s MD and Group CEO, Vivek Vikram Singh is of the opinion that India should… Continue reading ‘India must stop China comparison, focus on its own capabilities’: Vivek Vikram Singh, Sona Comstar

‘India must stop China comparison, focus on its own capabilities’: Vivek Vikram Singh, Sona Comstar

At a time when the world is looking at India as an alternative to weaning away dependence on China, one of India’s biggest component makers wants to take this a step further and stop the comparison with China altogether.  Sona Comstar’s MD and Group CEO, Vivek Vikram Singh is of the opinion that India should… Continue reading ‘India must stop China comparison, focus on its own capabilities’: Vivek Vikram Singh, Sona Comstar

‘We must not look at electrification merely as an ICE-to-EV transition’: Arun Roy

The state government of Tamil Nadu is taking proactive measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, but certain  challenges remain and need to be addressed going forward, V Arun Roy, Secretary to Government, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, Tamil Nadu Government, said on Tuesday at the India EV Conclave organised by Autocar… Continue reading ‘We must not look at electrification merely as an ICE-to-EV transition’: Arun Roy

New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives at £39,995

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has gained the same electric powertrain as its hatchback sibling, offering a range of 256 miles between charges. The estate is significantly more capacious than the regular Astra Electric hatchback, increasing luggage space from 352 to 516 litres. This increases to 1553 litres with the rear seats folded down. Under the… Continue reading New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives at £39,995

Hyundai opens new AI factory with robot dogs and on-site farm

“Ultimately, the applications that we envision are that the AI will help the worker. It’s all about productivity and training,” said Patel.  This tech-heavy set-up is unlikely to be rolled out at more traditional factories, said Patel, such as the massive Ulsan plant in Korea, where 34,000 workers produce 5600 vehicles daily. However, he added… Continue reading Hyundai opens new AI factory with robot dogs and on-site farm

‘It is a mistake to look at this transition from ICE to EV merely as a technological change.’: Arun Roy, IAS, Secretary to Government, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, TN

The state government of Tamil Nadu is taking proactive measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, but certain  challenges remain and need to be addressed going forward, V Arun Roy, Secretary to Government, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, Tamil Nadu Government, said on Tuesday at the India EV Conclave organised by Autocar… Continue reading ‘It is a mistake to look at this transition from ICE to EV merely as a technological change.’: Arun Roy, IAS, Secretary to Government, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, TN

New Hyundai Tucson brings redesign and physical heater controls

Hyundai has updated the Tucson with a simplified look and an all-new cockpit to bring it into line with its newer electric siblings, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Set to launch in the UK in May 2024, the new car has a “more refined” aesthetic that brings it into line with Hyundai’s new Parametrics Dynamics design language, as… Continue reading New Hyundai Tucson brings redesign and physical heater controls

Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from GM-owned robotaxi unit

watch now Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogt has resigned from his role at the autonomous vehicle venture owned by General Motors, according to a company statement sent to CNBC on Sunday. Mo Elshenawy, who previously served as executive vice president of engineering at Cruise, will now serve as president and chief technology officer for… Continue reading Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from GM-owned robotaxi unit

Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, GRAP 3 still in place: IANS

Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, on Sunday, urged the public to remain vigilant and adhere to the prescribed guidelines, emphasizing that Stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remain in effect to address air pollution in the national capital, as reported by IANS. On Friday, the sub-Committee of the Commission… Continue reading Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, GRAP 3 still in place: IANS

Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, GRAP 3 still in place: IANS

Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, on Sunday, urged the public to remain vigilant and adhere to the prescribed guidelines, emphasizing that Stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remain in effect to address air pollution in the national capital, as reported by IANS. On Friday, the sub-Committee of the Commission… Continue reading Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, GRAP 3 still in place: IANS