The company’s giga factory is expected to begin production by late 2023. Tier-I supplier of automotive and electric components, Lucas TVS has started its series production of hub motors and controllers at their Puducherry plant. Production at the facility was to commence by early 2022 but got delayed mainly due to Covid and related issues… Continue reading Lucas TVS gears up for EVs
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Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc
Vedanta Aluminium has one of the largest portfolios of aluminium products for the automotive industry. Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently made a case for ‘green’ aluminium at the recently held national webinar by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. ACMA’s event, themed on ‘Lightweighting with Aluminium and Sustainability’ witnessed participation of top… Continue reading Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc
Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage
Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Group’s metals flagship, has signed an MoU with Phinergy, the leading Israel-based pioneer in metal-air battery technology, and IOC Phinergy (IOP), a joint venture between Phinergy and India’s leading energy PSU Indian Oil Corporation. As per the MOU, Phinergy and IOP will partner exclusively with Hindalco in India, on R&D and… Continue reading Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage
Amara Raja charged up for the future
Amara Raja Batteries has taken the next step in their business model by concentrating equally in both lead acid batteries and newer mobility needs (lithium-ion). The company, which in 2021 announced strategic plans, said that they will expand their growth model in lead acid batteries and also establish a new energy SBU encompassing lithium cell… Continue reading Amara Raja charged up for the future
India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers
With wholesale numbers for India Auto Inc across segments – passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles – returning strong year-on-year growth in the first three months of FY2023, the mood in the industry is cautiously optimistic. Admittedly, the Q1 numbers are on a low year-ago total but the fact of the matter is… Continue reading India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers
New Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback tipped for 2024 launch
Audi will launch a coupé-style Sportback version of its upcoming Q6 E-tron electric SUV – and it could be in dealerships in 2024. Spied for the first time, the electric SUV will join the standard version of the Audi Q6 E-tron, which the German car maker has tipped to reach its first customers in 2023. What sets the… Continue reading New Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback tipped for 2024 launch
Subs exclusive: Winners and losers from UK car market in Q2 2022
Sales figures for the first half of 2022 were thoroughly depressing: at 802,000, they were 11.9% down on this time in 2021, and 42.8% down on where they were five years ago. Here’s a detailed look at who sold what, based on the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data. Alfa Romeo Related articles 2021… Continue reading Subs exclusive: Winners and losers from UK car market in Q2 2022
New Alpine A110 EV will be halo car for expanded line-up
The next-generation Alpine A110 will continue to play a crucial role in the French performance brand’s lineup, with the French car maker readying an electric variant. The fan-favourite two-seat coupé – which received a minor update earlier this year – will make the switch to an electric powertrain for its third generation, lining it up… Continue reading New Alpine A110 EV will be halo car for expanded line-up
700-hp 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R aims to be the ultimate desert-racing pickup
Ford’s legendary Raptor desert-racing pickup will get a massive 56% increase in horsepower later this year when the 700-hp Raptor R joins the lineup. Among a host of other upgrades, Ford’s latest super truck will boast a version of the supercharged 5.2L engine that powers the $76,820 Mustang Shelby GT500. Raptor R prices will start… Continue reading 700-hp 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R aims to be the ultimate desert-racing pickup
F1’s Williams Struggles to Return to Racing Glory
Williams has won its home Grand Prix in England 10 times, but at Silverstone this weekend even a smattering of points would represent success. Once a formidable front-runner, Williams drifted backward as the team budget shrank. The last of its 16 championships came in 1997, its last title fight was in 2003 and it has… Continue reading F1’s Williams Struggles to Return to Racing Glory