The global EV sector is at a critical stage, with ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions due to overdependence on China for critical minerals such as Neodymium (Nd), Praseodymium (Pr), Dysprosium (Dy), and Terbium (Tb). Rare-Earth magnets manufactured from these minerals are core for high-performance EV motors, which come with steep environmental, economic, and… Continue reading Why Indian EVs Can Worry Less About Rare Earths
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ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has announced two leadership appointments to strengthen India’s automotive skilling ecosystem. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head of Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while Rama Shankar Pandey, former CEO of Tata Green Batteries and ASDC Governing Council Member, has been appointed… Continue reading ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November
India’s electric mobility market lost some momentum in November 2025 as GST-led affordability improvements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles resulted in a visible shift in buyer preference across two-wheelers, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. While overall industry demand remained healthy, buoyed by festive spillover and improving retail sentiment, electric vehicle (EV) penetration slipped… Continue reading GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November
Exclusive: Hyundai to resurrect petrol-powered i30 N
Hyundai is preparing to resurrect the petrol-powered i30 N hot hatch, filling the gap left by the recent demise of the Ford Focus ST and Honda Civic Type R, a well-placed source has told Autocar. The original i30 N was launched in 2017 as the first model from Hyundai’s N performance brand. A close rival… Continue reading Exclusive: Hyundai to resurrect petrol-powered i30 N
Beyond Boundaries: How A Redesigned Website Elevates User’s Experience
HEFEI, China, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully launched its global website on December 5th, demonstrating strong digital marketing capabilities and establishing a unified brand image across all global regions. More than 1000 pages of original content have been published, which is 36% higher… Continue reading Beyond Boundaries: How A Redesigned Website Elevates User’s Experience
How soon will electricity be like WiFi?
And it all rests on a surprisingly simple idea — electricity riding waves and fields instead of wires. You roll your EV onto a mat, leave it there for the night, and wake up to a full battery. No cables, no wallboxes. Sometime next year, this could become a real option when Porsche starts shipping… Continue reading How soon will electricity be like WiFi?
OEMs cry foul over ‘new subcategory’ of small cars under CAFE-3, cite safety concerns
This means each year, permissible emission of the entire fleet of vehicles of each OEM will be lower and each OEM has to show its AAFC to be less than or equal to the standard fixed for that year. New Delhi: The most important question arising from the push, predominantly by one large OEM, for… Continue reading OEMs cry foul over ‘new subcategory’ of small cars under CAFE-3, cite safety concerns
German foreign minister to discuss rare earths, steel in China visit
Wadephul was initially scheduled to travel to China in October, but his visit was postponed because Beijing had only confirmed one of the meetings he requested. Germany’s foreign minister plans to tackle critical issues such as rare earths and steel during an upcoming trip to China, he said on Sunday, highlighting the challenge for Berlin… Continue reading German foreign minister to discuss rare earths, steel in China visit
The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8
After images of an the new mid-sized electric crossover were leaked by the Chinese MIIT, Nissan pulled the wraps off its all-new NX8 – and it looks so good, I’m wondering if it couldn’t spearhead the brand’s American turnaround. Nissan has had a rough go of it in the US, if not, well – everywhere of late.… Continue reading The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8
Tesla Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo
A new video surfacing from a Tesla demonstration in Miami this weekend shows the Optimus humanoid robot taking a nasty fall. But it’s not the fall itself that is raising eyebrows, it’s the specific hand movements the robot made on its way down, which strongly suggest it was mimicking a remote operator frantically removing a… Continue reading Tesla Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo