India’s construction equipment industry is defying historical trends in the ongoing general election season, as seen in the surge in industry volumes. Typically, sales witness a 10-15% drop, sometimes even going to 20%, as political uncertainty stalls project approvals. However, this year, industry volumes have increased roughly by about 20–27% year-over-year (YoY) since January, according to… Continue reading India’s construction equipment sales boom defies election slump
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Self-driving isn’t dead, but the autonomous car might be
In principle, I like the idea of an autonomous car. Not for when I get into a sports car or classic car or climb onto a motorbike and want to enjoy driving and riding, which, amazingly, even on today’s roads, are still two of my hobbies. But for when I’m very old and my neck… Continue reading Self-driving isn’t dead, but the autonomous car might be
AA is the first firm to deploy electric recovery vehicles in the UK
The AA has become the first roadside assistance firm to use fully electric vehicles, launching a new fleet of electric vans and trucks to prepare for its transition to net-zero emissions and investigate the use of EVs in “real-life settings”. Using a “test and scale” approach, the firm will deploy three ‘concept’ battery-electric assistance and… Continue reading AA is the first firm to deploy electric recovery vehicles in the UK
Nvidia CEO says Tesla ‘far ahead’ in self-driving tech as autonomous driving efforts boost chip demand
Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang believes Tesla’s (TSLA) full self-driving (FSD) system is the most advanced system out right now. It also just so happens that Tesla’s FSD is powered by Nvidia’s chips. “Tesla is far ahead in self-driving cars,” Huang said in an exclusive interview with Yahoo Finance. “One of the things that’s really… Continue reading Nvidia CEO says Tesla ‘far ahead’ in self-driving tech as autonomous driving efforts boost chip demand
Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered IC engine trucks
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen provide a significant step for Volvo to achieve its net zero goal… Continue reading Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered IC engine trucks
Cleantechnica: New Electric Trucks To Push Diesel Out Of US Transportation Market 003433
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The US automotive startups Tesla and Nikola seemed to have a headstart on the zero emission truck market in the US just a few years ago, with a focus on Class 8 heavy duty electric trucks. Well, that was… Continue reading Cleantechnica: New Electric Trucks To Push Diesel Out Of US Transportation Market 003433
Kia EV3 revealed as sub-£30k electric SUV with 373-mile range
The new Kia EV3 will bring ‘flagship’ technology from larger bespoke electric models to the compact SUV segment, according to the firm – with European versions offering a range of more than 370 miles. First shown in concept form last year, the third model in the Korean firm’s range of bespoke electric cars takes clear… Continue reading Kia EV3 revealed as sub-£30k electric SUV with 373-mile range
Europa Wire: Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Forge Joint Venture for Software-Defined Commercial Vehicles001063
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Forge Joint Venture for Software-Defined Commercial Vehicles (IN BRIEF) Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture aimed at leading the digital transformation to software-defined heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The joint venture, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, will develop a common software-defined vehicle platform… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Forge Joint Venture for Software-Defined Commercial Vehicles001063
Metastable Materials onboards Daniel Troedsso as advisor
Bengaluru-based deep-tech battery recycling startup Metastable Materials has announced the appointment of Daniel Troedsson, a battery and energy expert with nearly 2 decades of experience, as the company’s advisor. Additionally, in the near future, Daniel is likely to add further value by helping Metastable Materials expand its international market reach significantly. Daniel Troedsson, former CEO… Continue reading Metastable Materials onboards Daniel Troedsso as advisor
Metastable Materials onboards Daniel Troedsso as advisor
Bengaluru-based deep-tech battery recycling startup Metastable Materials has announced the appointment of Daniel Troedsson, a battery and energy expert with nearly 2 decades of experience, as the company’s advisor. Additionally, in the near future, Daniel is likely to add further value by helping Metastable Materials expand its international market reach significantly. Daniel Troedsson, former CEO… Continue reading Metastable Materials onboards Daniel Troedsso as advisor