Australian battery firm primed to buy Britishvolt

Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for Britishvolt after it tabled a competitive bid to revive the collapsed manufacturer. Owned by American investment fund Scale Facilitation, Recharge also has early-stage plans to build a gigafactory near Melbourne in Australia. It aims to manufacture lithium ion batteries without using materials from China or Russia,… Continue reading Australian battery firm primed to buy Britishvolt

Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022

In 2022, registrations of electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, EREV, FCEV) in Europe reached a new record with a total of 2.59 million units. Year-on-year, volume increased by 15%, and by 92% when compared with 2020. In 2019 – before the Covid-19 pandemic hit European markets – registrations totalled 561,000 units, however the market share for… Continue reading Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022

Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022

In 2022, registrations of electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, EREV, FCEV) in Europe reached a new record with a total of 2.59 million units. Year-on-year, volume increased by 15%, and by 92% when compared with 2020. In 2019 – before the Covid-19 pandemic hit European markets – registrations totalled 561,000 units, however the market share for… Continue reading Electrified vehicle sales in Europe hit record 2.59 million units in 2022

Automobili Pininfarina appoints Paolo Dellacha as its new CEO

Paolo Dellachà has been appointed to the position of CEO at Italian luxury carmaker Automobili Pininfarina, a promotion from his current role as Chief Product and Engineering Officer. The announcement by parent company, Mahindra & Mahindra, sees Dellachà succeed Per Svantesson. The former CEO retires from Automobili Pininfarina following the successful launch of its first… Continue reading Automobili Pininfarina appoints Paolo Dellacha as its new CEO

Royal Enfield accelerates EV play

As the transition towards electric vehicles gathers speed, Royal Enfield, the iconic and longest production British motorcycle brand owned by India’s Eicher Motors is making rapid progress with its own electric vehicle portfolio with which it plans to enter the market within the next 18-24 months. To make the plan happen, Royal Enfield recently brought… Continue reading Royal Enfield accelerates EV play

Royal Enfield accelerates EV play

As the transition towards electric vehicles gathers speed, Royal Enfield, the iconic and longest production British motorcycle brand owned by India’s Eicher Motors is making rapid progress with its own electric vehicle portfolio with which it plans to enter the market within the next 18-24 months. To make the plan happen, Royal Enfield recently brought… Continue reading Royal Enfield accelerates EV play

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru today. India Energy Week is underway from February 6-8 and aims to showcase India’s rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse. The event brings together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry, governments, and academia to discuss the challenges and opportunities… Continue reading PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru

Edelweiss General Insurance becomes Zuno General Insurance

Five-year-old Edelweiss General Insurance is among one the disruptors in the insurance business in India that has successfully marketed its business using digital apps and attempting to make the transaction hassle-free.   The new chapter for the company that begins with Zuno GI will see the new age digital insurer move forward with an aspiration… Continue reading Edelweiss General Insurance becomes Zuno General Insurance

Renault Nissan alliance to have a “pragmatic line-up of SUVs for India”, A-segment EVs under consideration: Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan Motor Corporation

Renault Nissan alliance to have a “pragmatic line-up of SUVs for India”, A-segment EVs under consideration: Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan Motor Corporation In a bid to stay relevant in the fast-growing Indian passenger vehicle market, the Renault Nissan alliance is planning to bring in slew of new SUVs in the coming years and the… Continue reading Renault Nissan alliance to have a “pragmatic line-up of SUVs for India”, A-segment EVs under consideration: Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan Motor Corporation

Renault Nissan alliance to have a “pragmatic line-up of SUVs for India”, A-segment EVs under consideration: Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan Motor Corporation

Renault Nissan alliance to have a “pragmatic line-up of SUVs for India”, A-segment EVs under consideration: Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan Motor Corporation In a bid to stay relevant in the fast-growing Indian passenger vehicle market, the Renault Nissan alliance is planning to bring in slew of new SUVs in the coming years and the… Continue reading Renault Nissan alliance to have a “pragmatic line-up of SUVs for India”, A-segment EVs under consideration: Ashwani Gupta, COO of Nissan Motor Corporation