Faridabad-based tractor and machinery major Escorts Kubota is all set to establish a new earthmoving vertical to focus on the growing demand for the construction equipment segment. At present, Escorts addresses 54 percent of the total domestic construction equipment industry with its range of backhoe loaders, pick-and-carry cranes, and compactors. According to Sanjeev Bajaj, chief… Continue reading Escorts Kubota carves out earthmoving as separate vertical
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen
But that’s all hypothetical. For now, BMW’s goal is to be ready – readier than rivals, at least – for such an eventuality arising, and this is why the iX5 exists, albeit at a tiny scale. Rather than being built en masse alongside every other X5 derivative at BMW’s vast SUV plant in South Carolina, the US, this… Continue reading BMW iX5 Hydrogen
Editor’s letter: Can Land Rover turn Discovery into a brand?
Jaguar Land Rover’s switch to the agency model next year is a seismic one, yet it could have the unintended consequence of shining the spotlight on the strength and positioning of one of its models. As part of the agency shift, each of the firm’s dealerships will get four distinct areas to become what the… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Can Land Rover turn Discovery into a brand?
Jeep to launch electric Land Rover Defender rival by 2025
Jeep’s UK range will swell to seven models by the middle of the decade in a line-up that will include an electric rival to the Land Rover Defender. The Stellantis-owned American brand revealed plans last year for a new range of electrified SUVs, starting with the Avenger this summer, ahead of its goal to go… Continue reading Jeep to launch electric Land Rover Defender rival by 2025
Tech Talk: Why regenerative braking works so well
Some phrases used in the automotive industry stick out more than others. For instance, ‘virtuous circle’ is heart-warming not just because it’s positive – as opposed to ‘vicious circle’ – but also because it hints at the satisfaction of getting something for nothing. Used in the context of efficiency (which is how engineers use it),… Continue reading Tech Talk: Why regenerative braking works so well
Nissan expands electrification strategy to 27 models by 2030
A little over a year after Nissan announced its ‘Ambition 2030’ long-term vision which included its vehicle electrification strategy, the Japanese automaker has increased the number of electrified models. The earlier plan was for 23 electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, by 2030. Now, in response to changes in customer needs and the business environment, Nissan… Continue reading Nissan expands electrification strategy to 27 models by 2030
Nissan expands electrification strategy to 27 models by 2030
A little over a year after Nissan announced its ‘Ambition 2030’ long-term vision which included its vehicle electrification strategy, the Japanese automaker has increased the number of electrified models. The earlier plan was for 23 electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, by 2030. Now, in response to changes in customer needs and the business environment, Nissan… Continue reading Nissan expands electrification strategy to 27 models by 2030
ZF Group to quadruple global component sourcing spend in India to 2 billion euros by 2030
ZF Group to quadruple global component sourcing spend in India to 2 billion euros by 2030 The ZF Group is betting big on India. The German Tier-1 major, which has defined its future roadmap into four broad product categories – vehicle motion-control systems, e-mobility technologies, integrated safety systems, and autonomous driving solutions – to determine… Continue reading ZF Group to quadruple global component sourcing spend in India to 2 billion euros by 2030
Under the skin: Why regenerative braking works so well
Some phrases used in the automotive industry stick out more than others. For instance, ‘virtuous circle’ is heartwarming not just because it’s positive – as opposed to ‘vicious circle’ – but also because it hints at the satisfaction of getting something for nothing. Used in the context of efficiency (which is how engineers use it),… Continue reading Under the skin: Why regenerative braking works so well
EVs will still get a break when DTE switches to new electric rates in March: What to know
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