Updated On Sep 11, 2024 at 08:36 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Shailesh Chandra Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, has been elected as the new President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) for the term… Continue reading SIAM appoints Shailesh Chandra as its new president
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Car giants are being forced to confront some hard truths over the EV transition
The Volvo logo is displayed at the Volvo Cars Hill Country dealership on September 04, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images European car giants are contending with a perfect storm of challenges on the path to full electrification, including a lack of affordable models, a slower-than-anticipated rollout of… Continue reading Car giants are being forced to confront some hard truths over the EV transition
StoreDot Accelerates EV adoption: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality
Solving the EV charging speed challenge, including technical and commercial active traction with 15 leading global OEMs, StoreDot’s extreme fast charging (XFC) battery is now delivering a seamless charging of just 10 minutes with no accelerated battery degradation IRVINE, Calif. and HERZLIYA, Israel, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — StoreDot, the pioneer in extreme fast charging… Continue reading StoreDot Accelerates EV adoption: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality
Shailesh Chandra takes over as SIAM President
The Executive Committee of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing the country’s leading automobile manufacturers, today elected Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, as it’s new President for 2024-25. Shailesh Chandra, who previously served as the Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Vinod Aggarwal,… Continue reading Shailesh Chandra takes over as SIAM President
Scrappage policy can boost OEM sales by 18-20%: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has stated that domestic automakers could potentially increase their sales by 18-20 percent by investing in or supporting the expansion of vehicle scrapping centres. “Germany has increased their sales by 12%, while the United States has increased their sales by 15%. Compared to European countries and… Continue reading Scrappage policy can boost OEM sales by 18-20%: Gadkari
Hyundai readying Ioniq 9 as high-tech Volvo EX90 rival
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be revealed later this year as the brand’s answer to the Volvo EX90. The new electric seven-seater, twinned with the Kia EV9, is a development of the Seven concept shown three years ago. Although it was originally billed to be badged as Ioniq 7, Autocar understands it was renamed because… Continue reading Hyundai readying Ioniq 9 as high-tech Volvo EX90 rival
Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve
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German FAZ: Northvolt wants to drastically reduce costs007637
The battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is responding to its problems ramping up production. As the Swedish start-up announced, management wants to cut staff and divest from locations. Founder and CEO Peter Carlsson was quoted as saying on Monday that “hard decisions” were necessary “to secure Northvolt’s business foundations.” All resources must now be concentrated on… Continue reading German FAZ: Northvolt wants to drastically reduce costs007637
Skoda Elroq: 2025 EV is first to embody firm’s new design language
The new Skoda Elroq EV will be the first to embody the Czech brand’s Modern Solid design language when it’s launched later this year. New design sketches show the Volkswagen ID 3-sized electric crossover bearing the brand’s new Tech-Deck Face and fresh logo, with lettering replacing the old emblem. Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Elroq will be Skoda’s second EV to… Continue reading Skoda Elroq: 2025 EV is first to embody firm’s new design language
Europe pauses EV shift as pricey models put off buyers
Volkswagen and Volvo this week scaled back grand ambitions to challenge Tesla and new Chinese rivals. Europe is stalling for time in the electric-car race as the region’s automakers struggle with the transition and politicians become wary of fuelling voter frustrations.Volkswagen and Volvo this week scaled back grand ambitions to challenge Tesla and new Chinese… Continue reading Europe pauses EV shift as pricey models put off buyers