There has been a 50% increase in the sales of e-vehicles in the last two months. Coimbatore: Electric vehicles, especially scooters, are selling like hot cakes in the district, thanks to the petrol price that crossed the Rs 90 mark. According to transport department officials here, more than 300 e-vehicles were registered in 2020, a… Continue reading Electric vehicles vroom as petrol prices race ahead
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Clean Technica: Volvo Does Its 1st OTA Update. Why So Late?000631
In today’s example of “better late than never,” Volvo is doing its first over-the-air (OTA) update. Tesla has been doing these for almost a decade, and other manufacturers have slowly been getting in on this in recent years. “The benefits of over-the-air updates are obvious,” said Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars. “Yesterday,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Volvo Does Its 1st OTA Update. Why So Late?000631
Autocar Professional’s March 1 issue is all about connectivity
The world is literally standing at crossroads- the interface between human experience and technology and Autocar Professional seeks to connects the dots between the OEMs and the suppliers with its Connectivity & Electronics Special March 1 issue. This 64-page issue brings you exclusive interviews, in-depth analysis and detailed insight about how automobiles are increasingly transforming into computers… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s March 1 issue is all about connectivity
Atumobile begins deliveries of retro-vintage electric motorcycle
Hyderabad-based EV start-up, Atumobile has commenced delivery of its new-generation electric motorcycle, Atum 1.0. Launched on September 1 2020, the Atum1.0 ehas a base price of Rs 50,000. The company claims to have received over 400 bookings from across India since launch. Atum 1.0 is powered by a portable lithium-ion battery pack, claimed to see full charge in… Continue reading Atumobile begins deliveries of retro-vintage electric motorcycle
106 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs get second recall, this time for rollover risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling its popular 2021 Bronco Sport for a second time, now for an incorrect lower control arm that could result in reduced vehicle stability and increase the risk of a rollover crash at maximum roof load. This recall involves 106 vehicles built on Dec. 9; Ford estimated 50% are defective. For industry observers, it’s not whether recalls involve… Continue reading 106 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs get second recall, this time for rollover risk
@Tata-JLR: THE POWER OF CHOICE: POTENT NEW DEFENDER V8 AND EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITIONS JOIN THE RANGE
Defender V8 90 and 110: New 525PS supercharged engine powers fastest and most powerful production Defender ever made; 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds, 149mph top speed (Defender 90) Power meets durability: Bespoke chassis settings and transmission tuning combine to make Defender V8 the most capable and dynamic example of Land Rover’s award-winning 4×4 Potent new flagship:… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: THE POWER OF CHOICE: POTENT NEW DEFENDER V8 AND EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITIONS JOIN THE RANGE
Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki to step down
TOKYO — Osamu Suzuki, the 91-year-old chairman of Suzuki Motor, is to step down after leading the Japanese carmaker for more than 40 years and turning it into one of the world’s largest producers of compact cars. Suzuki led the company’s successful expansion into India. He also led Suzuki Motor to forge a capital tie-up… Continue reading Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki to step down
Hyundai Motor to replace battery systems in $900 million electric car recall
By Heekyong Yang, Joyce Lee 2 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co will replace battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to fire risks, a problem which combined with an earlier recall is likely to cost the automaker an estimated $900 million. Most of the latest recall applies to its best-selling… Continue reading Hyundai Motor to replace battery systems in $900 million electric car recall
Tesla voids your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack
Tesla is voiding your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack – something that more people have been looking into following power outages in some areas in the US. While Tesla vehicles are not equipped with bidirectional charging enabling vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home features, there’s actually a way to… Continue reading Tesla voids your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack
Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect
Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced it is recalling thousands of its profit-rich F-Series trucks due to windshield defects. The Dearborn automaker said the front windshields on certain 2021 F-150 and 2020 and 2021 Super Duty trucks “are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure,” meaning the windshield may not stay in place during a crash. The recall affects 79,017 vehicles… Continue reading Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect