Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), a global manufacturer of lithium-ion battery (LiB) anode and cathode materials, and Daejoo Electronic Materials (Daejoo), a South Korean producer of silicon anode materials for LiBs, have announced a joint development program. The program aims to create a silicon-graphite composite that combines Epsilon’s graphite with Daejoo’s silicon material to achieve greater… Continue reading Epsilon and Daejoo partner to develop Silicon-Graphite Composite for enhanced EV battery performance
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IGNYTE debuts at EICMA 2024 with over 36 ECE 22.06/DOT certified models
IGNYTE Helmets, the premium line from Steelbird Helmets, officially entered the European market with an impressive showcase of over 36 new helmet models at EICMA 2024 in Milan. EICMA, the world’s leading motorcycle trade show, provided IGNYTE the platform to introduce its diverse range of helmets, each certified to ECE 22.06, the European standard for… Continue reading IGNYTE debuts at EICMA 2024 with over 36 ECE 22.06/DOT certified models
Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland introduce fully automatic Low-Floor city buses in Tamil Nadu
Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in India and part of the Hinduja Group, have partnered to introduce low-floor city buses equipped with fully automatic transmissions in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. The new 12-meter diesel buses, manufactured by Ashok Leyland, will be fitted with Allison Torqmatic® Series transmissions.… Continue reading Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland introduce fully automatic Low-Floor city buses in Tamil Nadu
Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry
It didn’t matter that demand for Britain’s illustrious luxury marques – Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Range Rover – were far less affected than the mainstreamers. Or that the waiting lists of smaller specialists such as Morgan, Ariel and Caterham weren’t dented at all. Naysayers heard the main message about low car demand and then… Continue reading Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry
‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
So its plan involves developing a mobile power pack (a swappable battery) for use by electric motorbikes and ‘mini-EVs’ – likely to mean quadricycles or vehicles that fall under Japan’s kei car rules. “We are aiming to be carbon-neutral as a company by 2050, so we will introduce carbon-neutral technology not only to cars but… Continue reading ‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
Kia Ceed
Inside the Kia Ceed’s mix of materials, graphics, infotainment system and the haptic feel of its switchgear are all very easy to understand and adapt to, but there’s nothing to get excited about. Crowing the dashboard is the infotainment touchscreen. Pre-facelift this was 7.0in on entry-level Ceeds and 8.0in on pricier versions, growing to 10.25in… Continue reading Kia Ceed
Dassault Systemes design tool CATIA expands horizons to E&E engineering
CATIA, which is the flagship design tool of the French technology major Dassault Systemes, and is widely renowned across the automotive and aerospace industries as a key enabler of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE), is transforming itself to meet the changing needs of the two sectors. As the automotive industry undergoes an accelerated… Continue reading Dassault Systemes design tool CATIA expands horizons to E&E engineering
Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record
Overall, the prototype was stationary for close to 28%, approximately six hours and 40 minutes, of the 24-hour record attempt. These short but regular stops enabled Mercedes-Benz to take advantage of a boost function that allows a high initial charging rate on a DC system compared with the average achieved over longer but fewer stops.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record
Amara Raja to start operations at battery recycling plant by November end
Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Ltd will start commercial operations at its greenfield lead acid battery recycling plant in Tamil Nadu by the end of November as it looks to increase the proportion of the recycled lead sources used in manufacturing. The recycling plant is eventually expected to cater to 25-30% of the company’s overall raw material… Continue reading Amara Raja to start operations at battery recycling plant by November end
In Conversation with Lumax Auto Tech’s Vikas Marwah
Lumax Auto Technologies, which is a key player in the area of gear shifters, transmission products, intake systems, and telematics, and vehicle interior products, among others, is aiming for a 15% year-on-year growth in FY25 and defying the single-digit industry growth outlook. The company, which is a key supplier to prominent OEMs in India across… Continue reading In Conversation with Lumax Auto Tech’s Vikas Marwah