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Jitendra EV expects to roll out sodium-ion-fuelled e-2ws in two years

Jitendra New EV Tech, a Nashik-based electric two-wheeler maker focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, is targeting a CY25 or early CY26 launch for indigenously sodium-battery powered vehicles, according to the co-founder Samkit Shah. “In India, 2-3 big companies are looking to work on sodium batteries. We are in touch with them,” Shah… Continue reading Jitendra EV expects to roll out sodium-ion-fuelled e-2ws in two years

Citroen reveals Basalt SUV-coupe, India launch in second-half 2024

Citroen has globally unveiled the all-new Basalt Vision coupe-SUV. This is the fourth model under the company’s C-Cubed programme following the C3 and eC3 hatchbacks, and the C3 Aircross SUV. These images give us a first look at the exterior design of the upcoming model that will go sale in India in the second half of 2024. Although it is still… Continue reading Citroen reveals Basalt SUV-coupe, India launch in second-half 2024

Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has signed a technical partnership agreement with the UK-based Lola Cars for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains to be part of an official manufacturer in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s premier racing series for all-electric single-seater vehicles. Through this link… Continue reading Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

Yamaha partners Lola Cars to develop and supply powertrains for Formula E

Seoul Semiconductor supplies brightness-optimised headlamp tech for 2024 Genesis GV80

Seoul Semiconductor, a global optical semiconductor company, has begun supplying and mass-producing the world’s first wire-free optical semiconductor ‘WICOP’ technology for the headlamp of the GV80 SUV of Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand Genesis Group. The GV80 uses Wicop technology to realize all the functions of the high-brightness, sophisticatedly designed headlamps. In particular, the two… Continue reading Seoul Semiconductor supplies brightness-optimised headlamp tech for 2024 Genesis GV80

Volvo rolls out its last car with a diesel engine

Volvo has produced its last ever diesel-engined car, accelerating its drive to become an electric-only brand by 2030. As confirmed by the brand, the last diesel rolled off the brand’s production line at its Torslanda plant in Sweden on 26 March. This brings an end to Volvo’s 45-year relationship with diesel engines and makes it the first major ‘legacy’… Continue reading Volvo rolls out its last car with a diesel engine

Kia EV9 crowned 2024 World Car of the Year and World EV

The Kia EV9 is the big winner at the 2024 World Car of the Year awards, achieving two mega wins. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York International Auto Show on March 27, the EV9 secured the titles for both the World Car of the Year and… Continue reading Kia EV9 crowned 2024 World Car of the Year and World EV

Kia EV9 crowned 2024 World Car of the Year and World EV

Automakers Rerouting Shipments After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Several large automakers said on Tuesday that they were working to reroute shipments of cars because of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore plays an important role in the shipment of vehicles and handled more than 750,000 cars and trucks in 2023, according to the Maryland Port… Continue reading Automakers Rerouting Shipments After Baltimore Bridge Collapse