Exide to launch advanced SLI-AGM battery for automotive market

Amid the growing demand for next-generation battery technology in the automotive market, Exide Industries Ltd is set to introduce a new advanced Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery for starting, light, and ignition (SLI) applications. The lead-acid battery class based on AGM technology is nowadays seen as a high-performance option for four-wheelers, designed to give better… Continue reading Exide to launch advanced SLI-AGM battery for automotive market

Kia EV9 review: Everything I want in a three-row family EV

The EV market is hotter than ever in the US, but there are only a handful of options for families who need three rows of seats and tons of storage space. There’s the Rivian R1S, a beautiful and well-reviewed car, but one that’s firmly in luxury territory with a starting price of $75,900. Tesla’s Model… Continue reading Kia EV9 review: Everything I want in a three-row family EV

Fleet Vehicle Sales Barely Keeping Up with Last Year Levels

June fleet sales figures close out the half-year mark in fleet sales for 2024. Graphic: Bobit Fleet vehicle sales across three main sectors fell in June resulting in a year-to-date sales total barely above last year’s mark, according to monthly and mid-year fleet sales figures released by Bobit on July 2. Despite losing monthly momentum,… Continue reading Fleet Vehicle Sales Barely Keeping Up with Last Year Levels

Autocar Professional’s July 1, 2024, issue is out!

Cover Story Hyundai Motor India’s upcoming IPO is our main story this time. We delve into why the Korean company has chosen to raise funds via an IPO in India, instead of raising money from any of the overseas markets it has access to. More importantly, we try to find out the company’s post-IPO plans for the… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s July 1, 2024, issue is out!

Clean Technica: EVs Take 85.3% Share in Norway — Tesla Takes Top Spots003496

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The June auto market saw plugin EVs take 85.3% share in Norway, down from 90.9% year on year. BEVs took 80.0% share, down from 82.2% YoY, despite volume growth. Overall auto volume in June was 17,512 units, up 12.5%… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 85.3% Share in Norway — Tesla Takes Top Spots003496

Clean Technica: Chile EV Sales Report: Tesla & BYD Join Forces to Bring the EV Market to New Highs with 500% Growth YoY in May003495

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! On paper, Chile has everything to be the Latin American leader in electrifying mobility. It’s relatively small and wealthier than most other countries in the region, it has abundant renewable electricity, and it lacks meaningful oil reserves, so there’s… Continue reading Clean Technica: Chile EV Sales Report: Tesla & BYD Join Forces to Bring the EV Market to New Highs with 500% Growth YoY in May003495

Caustic Soda Market size is set to grow by USD 10.06 billion from 2024-2028, Increasing demand from alumina industry boost the market, Technavio

NEW YORK, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global caustic soda market size is estimated to grow by USD 10.06 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  4.39%  during the forecast period. Increasing demand from alumina industry is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing production capacity for… Continue reading Caustic Soda Market size is set to grow by USD 10.06 billion from 2024-2028, Increasing demand from alumina industry boost the market, Technavio

Indonesia’s first battery plant opens in major step for EV ambitions

KARAWANG, Indonesia — Indonesia’s first battery plant opened its doors on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to build a complete EV manufacturing ecosystem. The plant in Karawang, West Java province, was developed by HLI Green Power, a joint venture between South Korean battery producer LG Energy Solution and carmaker Hyundai Motor… Continue reading Indonesia’s first battery plant opens in major step for EV ambitions

Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected

(Reuters) — Tesla on Tuesday reported a smaller-than-expected 5% drop in vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, as the electric carmaker’s price cuts and incentives helped mitigate cooling demand. Shares of the world’s most valuable automaker rallied more than 10% on Tuesday, hitting the highest level in nearly six months. The higher-than-expected deliveries data “greatly… Continue reading Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected

Autocar magazine 3 July: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we detail the V8 supercar you can take anywhere, give our verdict on the new Lotus Emeya and pit the Honda Insight against the Audi A2. News The Land Rover Defender Octa is the most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the firm’s fabled 4×4 – we detail its supercar-style pace,… Continue reading Autocar magazine 3 July: on sale now