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Sona Comstar inaugurates second largest manufacturing plant in Chakan

Auto component manufacturer Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), has inaugurated its second-largest manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. With a production capacity of roughly 11.8 million gears, and an estimated investment of Rs 231 crores, the new plant will manufacture driveline products for electric vehicle (EV) and non-EV applications. The plant will be critical in… Continue reading Sona Comstar inaugurates second largest manufacturing plant in Chakan

EV industry sells 1 million units in FY23

The electric vehicle industry reported sales of 1152021 electric vehicles in FY23, as per the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV). This includes E-Buses, E-Cars, E-Three-wheelers, and E-two-wheelers, a press release stated. As per the data sourced from manufacturers, 120,000 low-speed (LS) E-scooters, 285,443 (LS) E rickshaws, and around 50,000 (LS) E-cycles were also… Continue reading EV industry sells 1 million units in FY23

CNG vehicle sales surge by 46% to over 650,000 units in FY2023

Demand for alternative fuel vehicles in India is on the upswing and clearly seen in the increasing sales of CNG-powered vehicles. Given the favourable price arbitrage of CNG versus petrol and diesel, retail sales of CNG vehicles, across four sub-segments, crossed the 650,000-unit mark for the first time in a fiscal in FY2023. Cumulative sales… Continue reading CNG vehicle sales surge by 46% to over 650,000 units in FY2023

MG Motor teams up with Gamer MortaL for its Upcoming Smart Comet EV

MG Motor India has partnered with gamer MortaL (Naman Mathur), for the auto maker’s forthcoming Smart EV Comet. MG Motor India aims to enhance its mobility experience with this auto-tech proposition, the press release stated. The upcoming Comet EV, which is futuristic and smart to meet urban mobility needs. Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG… Continue reading MG Motor teams up with Gamer MortaL for its Upcoming Smart Comet EV

Under the skin: The genius of the Lamborghini Revuelto’s gearbox

Since they hit the mainstream in the early 2000s, dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) have travelled a long a curious curve of driver acceptance. Initial joy that they were so much more compelling than the torque-converter slushers and automated manuals they replaced eventually gave way to a yearning for manuals as the novelty wore off. However, it’s… Continue reading Under the skin: The genius of the Lamborghini Revuelto’s gearbox

Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray

Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray Chennai-based midsize motorcycle major Royal Enfield plans to set up a new factory in Tamil Nadu to cater to its growing global ambition and also diversification into electric vehicles. According to several people in the know, the company… Continue reading Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray

Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray

Construction equipment industry grows by 25% in FY2023, could rise 15-20% in FY2024

Construction equipment industry grows by 25% in FY2023, could rise 15-20% in FY2024 The Indian construction equipment (CE) industry, which aspires to become the world’s second largest by 2030, is believed to have grown by 25% year on year in FY2023, surpassing 100,000-unit sales for the second year in a row. The main reason for this… Continue reading Construction equipment industry grows by 25% in FY2023, could rise 15-20% in FY2024

Craig Breedlove, Once the Fastest Man on Earth, Dies at 86

Craig Breedlove, the first person to set land-speed records at 400, 500 and 600 miles per hour, died on Tuesday at his home in Rio Vista, Calif. He was 86. The cause was cancer, his wife, Yadira Breedlove, said. Mr. Breedlove was something of a cross between Neil Armstrong and Evel Knievel — an American… Continue reading Craig Breedlove, Once the Fastest Man on Earth, Dies at 86

Tesla workers shared, mocked drivers’ car camera footage, lawsuit says

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