Chennai: India’s push for EVs, railway electrification and green energy could result in higher demand for metals, especially copper. With domestic copper production remaining stagnant, it would reflect in higher copper imports, thereby resulting in stress on the nation’s forex reserve, say industry experts. Indian Railways aims to achieve 100% electrification on all existing routes… Continue reading India’s thrust on EVs to up copper demand, fuel imports
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German Handelsblatt: Hydrogen as a car drive: BMW relies on the fuel cell – almost all other car manufacturers sort them out004752
Hydrogen truck from Daimler in trial operation The hydrogen truck GenH2 from Daimler as a prototype: The drive should get a chance on long-distance with the southern Germans. (Photo: dpa) The fuel cell as an automotive drive type is on the retreat worldwide. The battery car enjoys absolute priority in the world’s most important car… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Hydrogen as a car drive: BMW relies on the fuel cell – almost all other car manufacturers sort them out004752
Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc
Vedanta Aluminium has one of the largest portfolios of aluminium products for the automotive industry. Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently made a case for ‘green’ aluminium at the recently held national webinar by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. ACMA’s event, themed on ‘Lightweighting with Aluminium and Sustainability’ witnessed participation of top… Continue reading Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc
Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage
Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Group’s metals flagship, has signed an MoU with Phinergy, the leading Israel-based pioneer in metal-air battery technology, and IOC Phinergy (IOP), a joint venture between Phinergy and India’s leading energy PSU Indian Oil Corporation. As per the MOU, Phinergy and IOP will partner exclusively with Hindalco in India, on R&D and… Continue reading Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage
Amara Raja charged up for the future
Amara Raja Batteries has taken the next step in their business model by concentrating equally in both lead acid batteries and newer mobility needs (lithium-ion). The company, which in 2021 announced strategic plans, said that they will expand their growth model in lead acid batteries and also establish a new energy SBU encompassing lithium cell… Continue reading Amara Raja charged up for the future
Clean Technica: Tesla Tackles Potholes, Autonomous Trucking Industry Pressures Gavin Newsom, & More Autonomous Vehicle News002118
Autonomous driving news has been flooding the zone lately. One story pops up and before we get to covering it, another does, and then another. Let’s go through a handful of these stories quickly and see where that leaves us — perhaps at a very interesting destination, or perhaps in an illogical traffic jam 20… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Tackles Potholes, Autonomous Trucking Industry Pressures Gavin Newsom, & More Autonomous Vehicle News002118
GM previews the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and SS model
GM previewed its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV today, adding the two-row mid-size crossover [in a variety of trims, including the SS performance model,] to its growing lineup of all-electric cars. As far as SUVs go, the Chevy Blazer hasn’t ever been the most eye-catching or highest rated. But the new Blazer EV could stand out… Continue reading GM previews the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and SS model
Apple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of payment card issuers accuses Apple of illegally profiting from Apple Pay and breaking antitrust laws. Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union is listed as the plaintiff in the complaint, filed today in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that by restricting contactless… Continue reading Apple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Uber is settling a Justice Department lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging riders with disabilities. The ridesharing company has agreed to pay at least $2.2 million to passengers who were charged wait time fees despite disabilities that required more time to enter a vehicle. The payout includes nearly $1.74 million for over 1,000 riders who… Continue reading Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
New Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback tipped for 2024 launch
Audi will launch a coupé-style Sportback version of its upcoming Q6 E-tron electric SUV – and it could be in dealerships in 2024. Spied for the first time, the electric SUV will join the standard version of the Audi Q6 E-tron, which the German car maker has tipped to reach its first customers in 2023. What sets the… Continue reading New Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback tipped for 2024 launch