Quantum Energy inaugurates new EV showroom in Kolhapur

Quantum Energy, a leading electric vehicle (EV) startup specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of electric scooters, has announced the inauguration of its new showroom in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. This new addition marks the company’s fourth EV two-wheeler showroom in the state. Customers can take a look at the electric scooters including the Plasma, Elektron,… Continue reading Quantum Energy inaugurates new EV showroom in Kolhapur

Toyota Rumion priced at Rs 10.29 lakh, bookings open

Toyota Kirloskar Motor officially announced the start of bookings and the prices of its new Toyota Rumion which was launched earlier this August.  The latest offering will be available at ex-showroom prices from Rs 10,29,000 toRs 13,68,000, with deliveries expected to commence from 8 September onwards.  Atul Sood, Vice President – Sales and Strategic Marketing,… Continue reading Toyota Rumion priced at Rs 10.29 lakh, bookings open

Toyota Rumion priced at Rs 10.29 lakh, bookings open

Toyota Kirloskar Motor officially announced the start of bookings and the prices of its new Toyota Rumion which was launched earlier this August.  The latest offering will be available at ex-showroom prices from Rs 10,29,000 toRs 13,68,000, with deliveries expected to commence from 8 September onwards.  Atul Sood, Vice President – Sales and Strategic Marketing,… Continue reading Toyota Rumion priced at Rs 10.29 lakh, bookings open

Ashok Leyland launches CNG-powered 18.5T long-haul truck with 1,150km range

Ashok Leyland has expanded its CNG truck portfolio with the launch of the new 1922 4X2 haulage truck with CNG power. The new 1922 CNG truck, which has four different loading span options – 20 feet, 22 feet, 24 feet and 32 feet – is powered by the proven H6 CNG engine with 162 kW… Continue reading Ashok Leyland launches CNG-powered 18.5T long-haul truck with 1,150km range

Under the skin: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?

Interesting and unusual engine concepts come and go, but one, the opposed-piston engine (OPE) from Achates Power, continues to move towards production. In 2020, Ricardo North America, the US arm of the century-old UK engineering firm, formed a partnership with Achates to help move the project on. The aim is to produce a lightweight, fuel-efficient,… Continue reading Under the skin: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?

Gulf Oil Lubricants approves acquiring 51% stake in Tirex Transmission for Rs 103 crore

Gulf Oil Lubricants stated via an exchange notification that has approved the acquisition of a 51% stake in Tirex Transmission, an Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles, for Rs 103 crore. Tirex Transmission has deployed over 400 high-capacity EV fast chargers across the country and has a comprehensive range of DC chargers, spanning from 30KW to 240KW,… Continue reading Gulf Oil Lubricants approves acquiring 51% stake in Tirex Transmission for Rs 103 crore

Climate action needs to be more ambitious: UN Special Envoy Mark Carney

“Countries must pursue an increasingly ambitious climate policy. Just like we see an increase in investments for clean energy, we need to see climate action becoming increasingly ambitious,” stated Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, Co-Chair, GFANZ and Chair and Head of Transition Investing, Brookfield Asset Management at the B20 Summit… Continue reading Climate action needs to be more ambitious: UN Special Envoy Mark Carney

A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’

Recently, western Montana and cities like Bozeman are experiencing a surge in popularity because of the wildly successful drama “Yellowstone” and its prequels “1883” and “1923.” But some of Montana’s most intriguing areas are those that remain untouched by the limelight. The Hi-Line is one of them. It’s the stretch of U.S. Highway 2 that… Continue reading A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’

The Big Number: 30,000

At the moment, Tesla accounts for more than half the fast chargers in the United States. Last month, Ford Motor and G.M. struck a deal that would allow them to adopt Tesla’s charging technology and, separately, Tesla has pledged to make more of its chargers available to other car brands. The collaboration announced on Wednesday… Continue reading The Big Number: 30,000

A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources

“The truck is the battery,” John Reigard said, a hint of pride in his voice. The family purchased the F-150 Lightning just over a year ago, and they have lost power several times since: at Christmastime, after family members had arrived for the holidays; during a late winter storm in March; and on a summer… Continue reading A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources