VinFast targets sales of 100,000 EVs in 2024, looks to build scale in Asian markets

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer announced its fourth-quarter and full calendar-year 2023 results yesterday. The EV OEM sold a total of 34,855 electric vehicles (cars and e-bus) in 2023, marking a 374% increase compared to the previous year. This included 13,513 electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, up 35% from the third quarter of 2023. Despite a slight decrease… Continue reading VinFast targets sales of 100,000 EVs in 2024, looks to build scale in Asian markets

VinFast to break ground on Tamil Nadu EV plant on February 25

VinFast Auto has, in an official communication, announced that it will break ground at its integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing site in Thoothukudi City, Tamil Nadu on February 25, 2024. On January 6, 2024, VinFast and the government of Tamil Nadu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims toward an intended commitment of… Continue reading VinFast to break ground on Tamil Nadu EV plant on February 25

VinFast to break ground on Tamil Nadu EV plant on February 25

VinFast Auto has, in an official communication, announced that it will break ground at its integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing site in Thoothukudi City, Tamil Nadu on February 25, 2024. On January 6, 2024, VinFast and the government of Tamil Nadu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims toward an intended commitment of… Continue reading VinFast to break ground on Tamil Nadu EV plant on February 25

Allison Transmission’s VC division invests in Niron Magnetics

Allison Ventures, Allison Transmission’s venture capital arm, has announced its strategic investment in Niron Magnetics, a pioneering company in the field of sustainable non-rare earth permanent magnets. This investment marks a significant milestone in the advancement of clean energy solutions and the reduction of reliance on critical materials. “Niron Magnetics is excited to have Allison… Continue reading Allison Transmission’s VC division invests in Niron Magnetics

Allison Transmission’s VC division invests in Niron Magnetics

Allison Ventures, Allison Transmission’s venture capital arm, has announced its strategic investment in Niron Magnetics, a pioneering company in the field of sustainable non-rare earth permanent magnets. This investment marks a significant milestone in the advancement of clean energy solutions and the reduction of reliance on critical materials. “Niron Magnetics is excited to have Allison… Continue reading Allison Transmission’s VC division invests in Niron Magnetics

Rivian and Lucid shares plunge after weak EV earnings reports

A Rivian electric truck sits parked in front of a Rivian service center on August 08, 2023 in South San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares of electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid plummeted Thursday after the companies reported disappointing results and stagnant production in their fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. Rivian… Continue reading Rivian and Lucid shares plunge after weak EV earnings reports

Mercedes shares climb 5% on share buyback, despite ‘exceptional’ uncertainty ahead

Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4MATIC+ on display at Brussels Expo on January 9, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.  Sjoerd Van Der Wal | Getty Images News | Getty Images Mercedes-Benz shares gained around 5% on Thursday after the German carmaker beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations and announced a new share buyback program, despite warning of “exceptional” risks in… Continue reading Mercedes shares climb 5% on share buyback, despite ‘exceptional’ uncertainty ahead

FlixBus connects 12 cities to Varanasi for Guru Ravidas Jayanti

The 12 cities that FlixBus is offering its services to and from Varanasi includeNew Delhi, Noida, Mathura, Agra, Kanpur, Rishikesh, Prayagraj, Dehradun, Muzaffarnagar, Haridwar, Meerut and Roorkee. FlixBus, a leading global travel tech company, recently launched in India has today announced it is connecting 12 cities to Varanasi for Guru Ravidas Jayanti which is to… Continue reading FlixBus connects 12 cities to Varanasi for Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select priced at Rs 16.99 lakh

Mahindra has added a new Z8 Select variant to the Scorpio N line-up, priced from Rs 16.99 lakh-18.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The Scorpio N Z8 Select trim slots below the standard Z8 variant, but above the Z6. Read on to know what features to expect from the Z8 Select variant when it becomes available at Mahindra… Continue reading Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select priced at Rs 16.99 lakh

Exicom IPO price band fixed at Rs 135 to Rs 142

EV charger manufacturer Exicom Tele Systems has fixed a price band of Rs 135 to Rs 142 per share, for its IPO that will open for bids on 27 February. The anchor book is set to open on February 26 and the issue will close on February 29.  The company proposes to utilise the net… Continue reading Exicom IPO price band fixed at Rs 135 to Rs 142