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Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year

Washington – People who want to buy an electric vehicle could get a bigger-than-expected tax credit come Jan. 1 because of a delay by the Treasury Department in drawing up rules for the tax breaks. The department said late Monday it won’t finish the rules that govern where battery minerals and parts have to be… Continue reading Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year

Stellantis rescinds decision to cut shift at Chrysler Pacifica plant

The maker of the Chrysler Pacifica on Wednesday said its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario that makes the minivan will continue to operate on two shifts after the company had planned to cut the second shift next summer. Stellantis NV more than a year ago said it was cutting the 1,800-person shift because of supply… Continue reading Stellantis rescinds decision to cut shift at Chrysler Pacifica plant

Porsche begins synthetic fuel production in Chile

Porsche has begun pilot production of synthetic fuels in Chile, with an initial target of roughly 28,500 gallons (130,000 litres) annually. Use of the fuel – described as nearly CO2-neutral and compatible with unmodified combustion engines – will initially be limited to Porsche’s Experience Centres and Mobil 1 Supercup race cars. Annual production is planned to… Continue reading Porsche begins synthetic fuel production in Chile

New 2023 Dacia Jogger Hybrid on sale from January

The Dacia Jogger Hybrid is about to go on sale as the Romanian firm’s first electrified UK model – and it’s likely to be the cheapest hybrid MPV on the market. Due to open for orders in January before cars arrive in March, it will be powered by the same electrically assisted 1.6-litre petrol engine used by the Renault… Continue reading New 2023 Dacia Jogger Hybrid on sale from January

Bugatti Chiron Profilee is one-off, less extreme Pur Sport

A one-off Bugatti Chiron, created as a less radical interpretation of the extreme Pur Sport and equipped with a fixed rear wing, will be auctioned off to raise money for charity. Called the Chiron Profilée, it will be one of the final cars to house the French brand’s iconic W16 engine. The recently revealed Bugatti Mistral roadster… Continue reading Bugatti Chiron Profilee is one-off, less extreme Pur Sport

Aehra SUV is £155k BMW iX rival with ‘home-theatre’ cinema mode

Italian-US EV start-up Aehra will launch its £155,430 SUV with a ‘home-theatre’ mode that turns the car into an automotive cinema. This is made possible by a full-dashboard-width monitor – similar to the BMW’s top-wrung iDrive – that extends upwards to cover the entire windscreen when the car is parked up. Other configurations of the near-800bhp… Continue reading Aehra SUV is £155k BMW iX rival with ‘home-theatre’ cinema mode

Ather Energy opens its 75th retail outlet, targets fast-growing Odisha market

Smart electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy today inaugurated its first Experience Centre – Ather Space, in Magnetic Square Patia, Bhubaneshwar, and Cuttack, Odisha. The company, whose second plant at Hosur with a manufacturing capacity of 420,000 units per annum went on stream on November 23, 2022, is aggressively expanding its retail network to be future-ready… Continue reading Ather Energy opens its 75th retail outlet, targets fast-growing Odisha market

Ather Energy opens its 75th retail outlet, targets fast-growing Odisha market

Ansys and TCS join forces to develop solutions for e-powertrain components

Ansys, a global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organisation, have signed an MoU to bolster electric vehicle (EV) technology development. Under the agreement, TCS will develop a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Advanced Digital Engineering for vehicle electrification in… Continue reading Ansys and TCS join forces to develop solutions for e-powertrain components