Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube see strong demand, April-July sales cross FY2021 numbers

While the Bajaj Chetak has clocked sales of 1,723 units in the first 4 months of FY2022 (FY2021: 1,395), the TVS iQube has gone home to 1,486 buyers (FY2021: 1,061). Longstanding IC engine players Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co, which have plugged into the India electric mobility story, are witnessing increasing demand for their… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube see strong demand, April-July sales cross FY2021 numbers

@Nissan: 2021/08/30 Nissan production, sales and exports for July 2021 Nissan Mo…000442

2021/08/30 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for July 2021. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in July increased 16.8% from a year earlier. Production in Japan surpassed year-earlier results by 20.0%. Production outside Japan declined 20.9% from a year earlier. 2. Sales Global sales in July declined… Continue reading @Nissan: 2021/08/30 Nissan production, sales and exports for July 2021 Nissan Mo…000442

Calterah Securing a DOW Deal with Its mmWave Radar AiP Chip

The compact size, high performance and low power consumption were what made Calterah AiP stand out, said the R&D head of HASCO ADAS BU, adding time and costs for antenna design were saved and thus the DOW project could be accelerated. According to Hasco, the DOW feature is not exclusive to premium cars and the… Continue reading Calterah Securing a DOW Deal with Its mmWave Radar AiP Chip

From the boardroom: BP’s head of future mobility on biofuels and EV adoption

Is the idea of battery swapping dead? “No, but it does require standardisation, so that every car has the same battery – or at least enough do. In China, battery swap works for Shanghai’s taxis – and it’s possible because the government buys a lot of the same vehicle from a car maker that it… Continue reading From the boardroom: BP’s head of future mobility on biofuels and EV adoption

@VW Group: Volkswagen steps up global electrification offensive: ID.3 celebrates debut in China003733

Wolfsburg/Chengdu (China) – Volkswagen is intensifying its e-offensive in China as part of its ACCELERATE strategy. The ID.3, one of the best-selling electric vehicles in many European countries, will also be available on the world’s largest market for e-mobility from the fourth quarter. The compact car celebrates its Chinese premiere today at the Chengdu Motor… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen steps up global electrification offensive: ID.3 celebrates debut in China003733

Software has become the heart of the car

2 ‘of reading Electric mobility will not only change the habits of motorists but also the main components of cars. If until now the engine was the heart of the car, software will be the cornerstone in the coming years. The car, understood as a hardware object, takes a back seat because it aims to… Continue reading Software has become the heart of the car

Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go

3 ‘of reading The car that drives alone is back in the spotlight. A month ago, the Volkswagen group relaunched investments with a plan for robotaxis to 2030, however the state of the art of technology brings us back down to earth. The race for assisted driving, in fact, currently reached level 3 against the… Continue reading Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go

Ez4EV to soon launch on-demand mobile charging stations for electric vehicles

Representative Image Battery storage and charger development firm Ez4EV will soon provide on-demand mobile charging solutions EzUrja (easy oorja) for electric vehicles (EVs) at the locations chosen by consumers. Like the mobile ATMs (cash dispensers), EzUrja can be located anywhere for providing charging facilities to electric vehicles. “Ez4EV Private Ltd is all set to launch… Continue reading Ez4EV to soon launch on-demand mobile charging stations for electric vehicles

Nothing Can Eat Australia’s Cane Toads—So They Eat Each Other

The cane toad may be the poster animal for invasive species. Native to South America, it has been introduced to many other ecosystems in the hope it would chow down on agricultural pests. Instead, the toad has become a pest itself, most notably in Australia. Free from the predators and parasites in its native range,… Continue reading Nothing Can Eat Australia’s Cane Toads—So They Eat Each Other