SLMG, North India based bottling supplier of Coca-Cola India plans to convert its vehicle distribution fleet from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles with orders for 3000 electric three-wheelers. Already e-commerce and last-mile mobility providers are transitioning to EVs rapidly, now retail distribution providers too are joining the wave towards electrification in the sub-one-tonne… Continue reading SLMG – Coca-Cola bottling franchise to electrify the fleet of 5,000 vehicles
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SLMG – Coca-Cola bottling franchise to electrify the fleet of 5,000 vehicles
SLMG, North India based bottling supplier of Coca-Cola India plans to convert its vehicle distribution fleet from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles with orders for 3000 electric three-wheelers. Already e-commerce and last-mile mobility providers are transitioning to EVs rapidly, now retail distribution providers too are joining the wave towards electrification in the sub-one-tonne… Continue reading SLMG – Coca-Cola bottling franchise to electrify the fleet of 5,000 vehicles
Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment
After successfully implementing project ‘India 2.0’, which resulted in the launch of the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan, Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest carmaker, does not see itself investing any more in locally produced ICE vehicles. Instead, it wants to leapfrog into the electric vehicle (EV) world with its future investments, said Thomas Schafer, CEO of… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment
Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment
After successfully implementing project ‘India 2.0’, which resulted in the launch of the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan, Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest carmaker, does not see itself investing any more in locally produced ICE vehicles. Instead, it wants to leapfrog into the electric vehicle (EV) world with its future investments, said Thomas Schafer, CEO of… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment
Honda Cars India launches Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh
Honda has launched the Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh for the base SV MT variant, with prices going up to Rs 16 lakh for the top-spec ZX CVT variant. Honda’s new mid-size SUV only gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine, with manual and automatic gearbox options. Here is the break-up of the prices of the Honda Elevate: Honda… Continue reading Honda Cars India launches Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh
2024 Renault Scenic goes electric with 385-mile range
The new Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric is intended to represent a “new form of family vehicle”, according to its creators, mixing SUV design elements with interior roominess comparable to its MPV predecessor. Due to go on sale in the UK early next year, the Scenic will sit above the Megane in Renault’s line-up of bespoke… Continue reading 2024 Renault Scenic goes electric with 385-mile range
Volkswagen ID GTI is affordable EV hot hatch for 2026
What’s your favourite part of the design? “The wheels. They are the classic steel wheel design [from the Mk1 VW Golf GTI] remade in aluminium. I’ve not seen a wheel treatment like this before.” What was your starting point for this concept? “The GTI is an icon for us, and we said to remake it… Continue reading Volkswagen ID GTI is affordable EV hot hatch for 2026
BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
Global semiconductor firm STMicroelectronics is to supply BorgWarner with its latest third- generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs dice for BorgWarner’s Viper-based power module. This power module is used in BorgWarner’s traction inverter platforms for several current and future Volvo Cars electric vehicles. “This collaboration will give Volvo Cars the opportunity to further increase… Continue reading BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
Global semiconductor firm STMicroelectronics is to supply BorgWarner with its latest third- generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs dice for BorgWarner’s Viper-based power module. This power module is used in BorgWarner’s traction inverter platforms for several current and future Volvo Cars electric vehicles. “This collaboration will give Volvo Cars the opportunity to further increase… Continue reading BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
Over 340 Hyundai EVs in service at 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta
Hyundai Motor Company is to provide 346 all-electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 cars to transport delegates and officials at the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit to be held from September 5-7 in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the 43rd ASEAN Summit, 10 major Southeast Asian countries will participate and discuss ‘The Importance of ASEAN:… Continue reading Over 340 Hyundai EVs in service at 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta