Ecozaar, India’s first fully integrated marketplace for green products, has been launched in Bangalore. This initiative, driven by Ecofy’s vision for a sustainable future, aims to simplify green living by offering Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Rooftop Solar (RTS) systems on a single platform. Ecozaar is focused on providing accurate information about various green products, emphasizing… Continue reading Ecozaar launches in Bangalore: India’s first integrated marketplace for green products
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FlixBus partners with ETO Motors to launch electric intercity coaches in India
FlixBus, the global mobility provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ETO Motors to deploy electric intercity coaches in India, marking its entry into the country’s growing electric vehicle market. The partnership, announced in Bengaluru on January 30, 2025, will begin with four zero-emission luxury coaches scheduled to operate from next month. The collaboration… Continue reading FlixBus partners with ETO Motors to launch electric intercity coaches in India
Ather reports 2.39 billion kilometres covered by its EV users in 2024
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy said its users covered 2.39 billion kilometres in 2024, leading to savings of ₹6.2 billion in petrol costs and preventing 64.84 million kilograms of CO2 emissions. The data comes from the company’s year-end analysis of its fleet of 341,113 scooters. The Bengaluru-based company’s analysis revealed that riders in smaller cities… Continue reading Ather reports 2.39 billion kilometres covered by its EV users in 2024
Magna opens vehicle parts manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
Global automotive supplier Magna has opened a manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra, to produce latches and mirrors for carmakers in western India. The 65,000 sq. ft. plant is expected to create over 300 jobs in the next three years. Jeff Hunt, President of Magna MML (Mechatronics, Mirrors, and Lighting), inaugurated the facility on Wednesday through… Continue reading Magna opens vehicle parts manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
Battery cell prices may have bottomed out, says Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji
The cost of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) appears to have stabilised at the lower end and may soon begin to rise, according to PB Balaji, Group CFO of Tata Motors. However, the broader battery pack costs and other aggregates could continue to decline as production volumes increase, he noted. “I believe the cell… Continue reading Battery cell prices may have bottomed out, says Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji
Maruti Suzuki launches India-made Jimny 5-door in Japanese market
Maruti Suzuki introduced its India-manufactured Jimny 5-door model in Japan today, expanding its export portfolio to Suzuki Motor Corporation’s home market. The SUV, which is exclusively produced at the company’s Gurugram facility in Haryana, marks the second India-made vehicle to enter the Japanese market in the current fiscal year, following the Fronx launched in August… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki launches India-made Jimny 5-door in Japanese market
Made-in-India Jimny unveiled in Japan ahead of April 3 launch
The ‘Made-in-India’ Jimny five-door SUV has been unveiled in Japan today, where it bears the Jimny Nomade name. Suzuki Motor Corporation will officially launch the Jimny Nomade on April 3 in Japan. The Jimny five-door, which was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 in India, is currently the second most exported model from Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading Made-in-India Jimny unveiled in Japan ahead of April 3 launch
Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uno Minda
Homegrown Tier-1 major Uno Minda, which is a key player in the areas of lighting, switches, seating systems, as well as sunroofs, and electric drivetrains, is eyeing strong growth in the future, led by a growing kit value-per-vehicle. The company, which already sees its kit value in electric two-wheelers reach up to Rs 40,000 per… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uno Minda
Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Claims of revolutionary breakthroughs in EV battery technology come and go on a frequent basis. But it looks as though Stellantis has turned a corner with lithium-sulphur technology, which promises to halve the cost per kWh, improve rapid-charging speed by 50% and weigh significantly less. Stellantis says the new batteries are “targeted” to power its… Continue reading Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept
The Renault Filante Record 2025 has been created as a “laboratory on wheels” to push the boundaries of energy efficiency in EVs and uses new technology and materials that will trickle down into future production cars. Fitted with a special 87kWh battery pack and weighing just 1000kg, the Filante Record 2025 has the goal of setting new… Continue reading Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept