Vehicle lightweighting critical to achieve net-zero targets: experts at Autocar Pro conference As the automotive industry increasingly balances cost with efficiency and safety, vehicle lightweighting is gaining traction as a route to greener motoring and also profitability. From automakers to component suppliers, they are all actively engaged in shaving off grams and slashing kilos from… Continue reading Vehicle lightweighting critical to achieve net-zero targets: experts at Autocar Pro conference
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Ashok Leyland rolls out 100,000th AVTR truck 29 months after launch
Ashok Leyland rolled out its 100,000th unit of the AVTR truck range from its Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand yesterday. The production milestone comes within 30 months of its launch on June 4, 2020. The modular AVTR truck platform offers a comprehensive truck range from 19T to 55T GVW. AVTR, which is India’s first indigenously developed modular… Continue reading Ashok Leyland rolls out 100,000th AVTR truck 29 months after launch
EV start-ups up in arms
EV start-ups involved in two-wheeler and three-wheeler production are facing a double whammy. They claim that on the one hand, their cash reserves are dwindling and on the other hand, the huge amounts of FAME II subsidies that they are entitled to are not being paid even though their vehicles are listed as ‘active’ in… Continue reading EV start-ups up in arms
Pure Electric launches two new machines that ‘reinvent’ the e-scooter
Pure Electric has revealed two new models which it says “reinvent” e-scooter design, and which are notable for their twin footboards that allow a rider to place their feet side by side. FIRST RIDE: check out our verdict on the Pure Advance here Called Pure Advance and Pure Advance Flex, the latter a more compact… Continue reading Pure Electric launches two new machines that ‘reinvent’ the e-scooter
Stellantis Google decision show cracks in big-tech takeover
Volvo uses Google platform in latest models Stellantis says it won’t use Google Automotive software for new-generation infotainment Google’s takeover of the dashboard was looking inevitable after the likes of Volvo, Renault, General Motors and Stellantis began rolling out the Android Automotive Operating System for their in-car infotainment. Then in June came Apple’s announcement it… Continue reading Stellantis Google decision show cracks in big-tech takeover
Expanded London ULEZ draws over £90 million in eight months
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has brought in almost £100 million for Transport for London in less than a year since it was expanded. Initially set up to cover London’s congestion zone, ULEZ was expanded in October 2021 to include the whole area inside the North and South Circular roads. According to TfL figures, the… Continue reading Expanded London ULEZ draws over £90 million in eight months
Bloodhound project returns with zero-emission focus
Edmondson admits that as “a fire-breathing machine of the old school”, Bloodhound had lost its relevance, but as a user of synthetic fuels, it becomes important all over again. He also hopes that this will renew its appeal to young people. Bloodhound has always set great store by its contact with students, hoping it will… Continue reading Bloodhound project returns with zero-emission focus
Nissan Z
Not in North America, though, where Nissan has opted to throw the dice one more time. The general fall in coupé sales meant the company wasn’t prepared to stump up for an all-new model, so beneath the Z’s retro bodywork is much of the 370Z’s structure. The closeness of the relationship is borne out by… Continue reading Nissan Z
GM reveals $107K Sierra EV pickup — and Denali owners will get first dibs
On Thursday, General Motors revealed its latest electric vehicle destined for market in two years, the 2024 GMC Sierra electric light-duty pickup. GMC also opened the reservation bank for the pickup to the public. But days earlier, GMC offered owners of its luxury Denali trim-line vehicles an invitation to make the first reservations for the… Continue reading GM reveals $107K Sierra EV pickup — and Denali owners will get first dibs
2024 GMC Sierra EV pickup gets upscale features, new name for front trunk
GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV pickup will boast unique styling, 400-mile range and a raft of upscale features when it goes on sale early in 2024. Sierra’s four-wheel steering also will enable the sideways-shuffling “crab walk” for maneuvers in tight spaces off road and in Montessori parking lots. Plus it comes with some special features in… Continue reading 2024 GMC Sierra EV pickup gets upscale features, new name for front trunk