Four days before we recently sat down with him, Lawrence Stroll delivered two press conferences in a day. That’s not uncommon for a billionaire in the public eye with multiple business interests, yet these two press conferences were continents apart. At 11am Tokyo time, he announced a new engine supply deal with Honda for his… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin
Category: US Motoring Press
Safety of lithium cells is crucial for battery makers
It’s no secret that demand for lithium batteries for EVs is going to be phenomenal in the coming years in India. It is estimated that by 2030, we will have more than 300 GW/hr of battery pack capacity requirements in the country. Most of the cells are imported and very few start-ups have ventured into… Continue reading Safety of lithium cells is crucial for battery makers
Tata Tiago and Tigor to get twin CNG tank set-up
Tata Motors’s industry-first CNG dual-cylinder set-up, as seen in the recently launched Altroz iCNG premium hatchback, launched at prices ranging from Rs 755,000 to Rs 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom), is set to soon find its way into the Tiago hatchback and the Tigor sedan. These two models along with the Altroz make up the trio of CNG-powered… Continue reading Tata Tiago and Tigor to get twin CNG tank set-up
Rolls-Royce considering hydrogen power for future EV models
Rolls-Royce is considering swapping from conventional batteries to hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for its future electric cars once the technology is mature enough to be commercialised at scale. The new Rolls-Royce Spectre – which made its European debut at Villa d’Este in Italy last week – is the Goodwood firm’s first EV and will enter… Continue reading Rolls-Royce considering hydrogen power for future EV models
Under the skin: How brake tech is advancing ahead of Euro 7
Euro 7 emissions regulations are due to come into force in July 2025 and, as well as being the toughest yet, their scope goes beyond the usual tailpipe emissions and takes in EVs as well. For the first time anywhere in the world, cars, vans, lorries and buses will be regulated for particulate emissions from… Continue reading Under the skin: How brake tech is advancing ahead of Euro 7
Narinder Pal Singh joins Varroc to steer business development function
Singh joins Varroc after spending over 12 years at suspension major Gabriel, where he was steering business development for the two-wheeler OEMs, managing business worth over Rs 2,000 crore. Pune-based Varroc Engineering has appointed Narinder Pal Singh as the head of business development for Bajaj Auto in order to consolidate and grow its key customer.… Continue reading Narinder Pal Singh joins Varroc to steer business development function
Designing a safe EV battery pack for India
Even the most innovative and technologically strong electric vehicle manufacturers in India have no choice but to depend on imports for a few critical components like lithium cells and semiconductors that are not made in India. However, at the EV component and vehicle level, most components necessary for packaging production vehicles are possible to make… Continue reading Designing a safe EV battery pack for India
Designing a safe EV battery pack for India
Even the most innovative and technologically strong electric vehicle manufacturers in India have no choice but to depend on imports for a few critical components like lithium cells and semiconductors that are not made in India. However, at the EV component and vehicle level, most components necessary for packaging production vehicles are possible to make… Continue reading Designing a safe EV battery pack for India
Made in India cars are now stronger, lighter and safer
Modern cars can be described as technology on wheels when it comes to performance, efficiency and connected features. But making them as per prescribed norms by regulators and safety bodies means that there are times when the process has to factor in conflicting objectives. For instance, regulators want cleaner cars and high levels of active… Continue reading Made in India cars are now stronger, lighter and safer
Road infrastructure project audits vital from safety view
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, thinks that performance audits should play an important role when giving firms contracts for infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, soon bidders for infrastructure projects in India will need to have at least a ‘BBB’ credit rating from a SEBI-accredited credit rating agency to ensure financial accountability. Speaking… Continue reading Road infrastructure project audits vital from safety view