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New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain

The UK’s first pyrolysis plant for recycling end-of-life tyres is being planned, using patented technology designed to extract reusable constituents of scrap tyres. Pyrolysis is the process of using extreme heat without oxygen to break down organic compounds. In the case of the new plant being commissioned by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, technology from… Continue reading New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain

“When it comes to luxury cars, British brands do it best”

Dashing back from a not-so-sunny California this week, where I saw the stunning Mercedes Vision One-Eleven concept unveiled, my next stop was the bizarrely much sunnier Hatfield, just off the A1. Having had Mercedes try its hardest to reinforce that it was one of the world’s leading luxury brands – referencing Chanel, Hermès and Louis… Continue reading “When it comes to luxury cars, British brands do it best”

Mahindra XUV700 waiting period decreases by 4 months

The XUV700 is not just among Mahindra’s top-selling SUVs since its launch in 2021, but it has also always had a long waiting period. As we’d reported last month, the XUV700 had a waiting period that stretched up to 13 months, however, that’s now dropped by 3-4 months. Mahindra XUV700 waiting periodThe entry-level MX and AX3 trims have the least… Continue reading Mahindra XUV700 waiting period decreases by 4 months

Quantron AG introduces Employee Stock Option Plan and appoints new Supervisory Board member

German company Quantron, a system provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans, has introduced an Employee Stock Option Plan and appointed a new supervisory board member Mohamed Oun. The company held an extraordinary general meeting on June 22, 2023, the main focus of which was the… Continue reading Quantron AG introduces Employee Stock Option Plan and appoints new Supervisory Board member

EV startup Orxa Energies opens new facility in Bengaluru; Aims to launch maiden e-bike by year end

Orxa Energies, an electric motorcycle startup, has inaugurated its new facility for electric vehicle manufacturing and battery assembly at Bommasandra Industrial Area in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Spread across 1 acre, the new facility currently has the capacity to manufacture 20,000 electric bikes, branded Mantis. It also accommodates research and development activities, Mantis assembly stations, battery assembly lines,… Continue reading EV startup Orxa Energies opens new facility in Bengaluru; Aims to launch maiden e-bike by year end

EV startup Orxa Energies opens new facility in Bengaluru; Aims to launch maiden e-bike by year end

Mahindra Scorpio N waiting period witnesses massive drop

Mahindra Scorpio N has been a popular choice among buyers ever since it was launched nearly a year ago. For a long time, Mahindra has been facing supply chain issues leading to extended waiting periods. However, the carmaker has recently been working on ramping up production of the Scorpio N along with the XUV700 and Thar, and it now shows as… Continue reading Mahindra Scorpio N waiting period witnesses massive drop

How India’s EV push will impact existing grids

India’s decade-old EV journey has been steadily positive so far despite the occasional hiccup. Indian consumers have taken to the electric vehicle with gusto with EV sales in India hitting 1.17 million units in FY23 and charging past 1,00,000 for six months in a row, but there are worries about India’s EV charging infrastructure and… Continue reading How India’s EV push will impact existing grids