Category: US Motoring Press

Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime

Robots have long been an integral part of many areas of industrial manufacturing – and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitalisation. Whether for welding, painting, soldering or palletising, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible 3D energy chain such as the triflex R from igus makes it possible to guide robot cables… Continue reading Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime

ICAT and Northcap University to offer courses in EVs and emerging technologies

Mrs Pamela Tikku, Officiating Director, ICAT, and Prof Nupur Prakash, Vice-Chancellor, NCU, at the MoU signing. In yet another example of the growing industry-academia connect in India, the  International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Northcap University (NCU), Gurugram. The two enterprises will conduct joint short-term… Continue reading ICAT and Northcap University to offer courses in EVs and emerging technologies

Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery

Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched its all-new cargo electric three-wheeler – Zor Grand – priced at Rs 360,000 (ex-showroom Bangalore). According to the company, it already has over 14,900 bookings of the Zor Grand through “strategic Memoranda of Understanding with leading logistic companies like Mahindra Logistics, Magenta EV… Continue reading Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery

Lexus launches used car programme

Toyota-owned Lexus has launched its used car buying initiative, the Lexus Certified Programme, in the Indian market. With this initiative, Lexus India aims to enable existing Lexus vehicle owners to fetch a better resale value for their cars, while at the same time make Lexus models accessible and more affordable for new customers.  “With the Lexus… Continue reading Lexus launches used car programme

Inside story: Audi Sport’s innovative production processes

Open gallery Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. To subscribe, please see below and to login please click here   Basic Register Access to additional free article Regular newsletters to help you get the facts fast Invitations to free webinars with industry leaders Best deal The Knowledge £66… Continue reading Inside story: Audi Sport’s innovative production processes

LG, Honda to set up US joint venture to make EV batteries

Tokyo — Major South Korean battery maker LG and Japanese automaker Honda are investing $4.4 billion in a joint venture in the United States to produce batteries for Honda electric vehicles in the North American market, the two companies said Monday. The plant’s site is still undecided, but construction will begin in early 2023, with… Continue reading LG, Honda to set up US joint venture to make EV batteries

Suzuki signs MoU with African mobility startup

pic credit: wearetech.africa Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with African startup company, Moove Africa B.V. (Moove) and MUFG Bank (MUFG Bank) that aims to strengthen cooperation within the African continent, and leverage the respective global networks of Suzuki and MUFG Bank to support Moove’s business expansion beyond Africa.  The MoU… Continue reading Suzuki signs MoU with African mobility startup

Honda and LG Energy Solution set up lithium-ion battery plant in the US

Honda Motor Co and LG Energy Solution have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company to produce lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market.  The two companies will invest a total of US $4.4 billion (Rs 35,173 crore) and establish a new… Continue reading Honda and LG Energy Solution set up lithium-ion battery plant in the US