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Tag: Mobility
Two-wheeler sales pick up pace
India’s key two-wheeler companies witnessed growth both in the month-on-month and year-on-year sales. This may indicate an improvement in people’s buying sentiments or even latent demand. However, with schools and colleges reopening, and with people returning to office, these numbers may go up. Two-wheeler companies continue to grapple with chips availability for their high end… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales pick up pace
Israel’s City Transformer and Segula Tech to accelerate CT-1 e-microcar development
City Transformer, the EV tech disruptor from Israel, has chosen Segula Technologies as its engineering development partner. The move will see the two companies use their expertise, know-how and innovation in further developing the pioneering all-electric foldable CT-1 microcar. Segula will support the CT-1 development team across all aspects of design, engineering and technology implementation.… Continue reading Israel’s City Transformer and Segula Tech to accelerate CT-1 e-microcar development
@Nissan: Nissan announces management changes in the AMIEO region000793
2022/07/04 Massimiliano Messina appointed Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology Cliodhna Lyons promoted to Region Vice President, Product Planning Jean-Philippe Roux promoted to Region Vice President, Customer Quality and Dealer Network Development Thierry Sabbagh, President of Nissan Saudi Arabia and Managing Director of Nissan Middle East, assumes responsibility for INFINITI operations in the Middle… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan announces management changes in the AMIEO region000793
@BMW: Around 17,000 people visit BMW Motorrad in Berlin.002116
Berlin. The 20th edition of the BMW Motorrad Days on 2 and 3 July 2022 was a resounding success. The world’s largest BMW Motorrad meet-up was immediately preceded by the Pure&Crafted Festival (1 July). During the whole weekend around 17,000 visitors from all over the world were attracted, creating a unique atmosphere at.Fans both with… Continue reading @BMW: Around 17,000 people visit BMW Motorrad in Berlin.002116
Elkem commissions two climate-friendly ships for North Sea operation from NCL and MPC Container Ships
STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Elkem has entered into an agreement with NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) who will charter in two new container ships enabling carbon neutral operations from MPC Container Ships to further improve Elkem’s North Sea logistics. Enabling the use of green methanol as fuel, featuring high safety standards and… Continue reading Elkem commissions two climate-friendly ships for North Sea operation from NCL and MPC Container Ships
Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’
What is your take on the recent spate of EV fires including the Nexon?EVs are part of an evolving technology that will have their share of hits and misses. At Tata Motors, there is no compromise on safety and in the case of the recent fire, we will have to simulate the reason in a… Continue reading Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’
Future Citroen models to straddle multiple segments
Citroën will continue to challenge current vehicle categorisation to ensure that it remains “future-proof”, even if that means taking risks, according to its strategy boss. The French firm, part of the Stellantis empire, has recently launched the Citroën C4 X, which fuses elements of a fastback, saloon and SUV. It follows the similar Citroën C5 X and… Continue reading Future Citroen models to straddle multiple segments
Secrets of the Moon’s Permanent Shadows Are Coming to Light
On the eve of this new era of moon landings, a slew of fresh studies of PSRs have revealed that these shadowed regions are even stranger than scientists imagined. What will we find lurking in the shadows? “I don’t know what we’re going to see,” said Robinson, the lead scientist for next year’s robotic mission.… Continue reading Secrets of the Moon’s Permanent Shadows Are Coming to Light
Tailwinds of peppy Q1 should power Indian car sales to a record FY2023
July has dawned and brings with it the happy tidings of strong wholesales numbers from passenger car manufacturers, both in June and for the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year. It’s the cause-and-effect relationship – a marked easing of supply chain issues, which have vexed OEMs for the past two-odd years, and enhanced reliability… Continue reading Tailwinds of peppy Q1 should power Indian car sales to a record FY2023