Tag: Electric vehicles

Indian start-up develops 15-minute rapid charger for EVs

In the race for vehicle electrification, speedy EV charging is billed to be the game-changer when it comes to enabling the transition of ICE motorists to EVs. In the past fortnight or so, at least two global majors – ABB  and Mahle Powertrain – have announced speedy EV charging. While ABB claims it has developed… Continue reading Indian start-up develops 15-minute rapid charger for EVs

Women taking the wheel at EV companies

Mumbai: As India’s electric vehicle industry gains momentum, it has set the ball rolling for women in leadership roles. This is across EV companies in the private, public and startup domains, say experts. Leading the charge is Sulajja Firodia Motwani, CEO of Kinetic Green whose company specialises in electric three-wheelers. A relatively newer yet dynamic… Continue reading Women taking the wheel at EV companies

PMC wants hike in price cap to buy e-vehicles

Electric Vehicles Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has demanded a hike in the existing price cap for purchasing electric vehicles for itself and has submitted the request to the state environment department. “The civic body wants to use e-vehicles to reduce pollution. However, the price cap has imposed restrictions on the process. To resolve… Continue reading PMC wants hike in price cap to buy e-vehicles

Elon Musk Says That Tesla Is Making Its Own Beer

The “GigaBier” will be served in Cybertruck-themed bottles. One for the Road Elon Musk is known for fairly gimmicky tactics to promote his products — but he might have outdone himself yet with the new Cybertuck-themed beer. The billionaire CEO introduced the “GigaBier” at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin County Fair, according to Teslarati. The GigaBier’s bottles… Continue reading Elon Musk Says That Tesla Is Making Its Own Beer

Chinese miner Zijin to acquire Canada’s Neo Lithium in $737m deal

China’s Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd will buy Canada’s Neo Lithium Corp for C$918.7 million ($737.14 million)the companies said on Friday. Zijin has agreed to buy Argentina-focused lithium company, Neo Lithium at a price of C$6.50 per share in cash, the companies said in a joint statement. The offer represents a premium of over 18% to Neo Lithium‘s last close of C$5.49 on Friday. Neo Lithium said… Continue reading Chinese miner Zijin to acquire Canada’s Neo Lithium in $737m deal

@GM: GM and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students

GM and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students 2021-10-08 A unique partnership has been created for the Department of Mass Media Arts students, a Division of Communication Arts at Clark Atlanta University interested in covering the automobile industry. Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), founding members of the Black… Continue reading @GM: GM and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students

New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration

Mazda appears to be gearing up to launch a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris, which could soon become the replacement for the Mazda 2 supermini. Nothing’s official yet but, after trawling through the company’s various investor presentations and financial results, we’ve pieced together the story. The new car will form part of Mazda’s long-running… Continue reading New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration

Musk says Tesla will begin production at its German Gigafactory by the end of the year

Elon Musk said during an open house at Tesla’s new Gigafactory near Berlin this weekend that the company is aiming to begin production of its Model Y cars there before the end of the year. And the CEO added he’s hoping the plant will be producing between 5,000 and 10,000 vehicles weekly by the end… Continue reading Musk says Tesla will begin production at its German Gigafactory by the end of the year

AMO Mobility plans to raise around USD 200 mn in 3 yrs to fund expansion

Electric mobility startup AMO Mobility Electric mobility startup AMO Mobility plans to raise around USD 200 million (nearly Rs 1,500 crore) in the next three years to fund its expansion, including enhancing production capacity to around 5 lakh electric two-wheelers per annum by 2025, according company founder Sushant Kumar. The company, which sells a range… Continue reading AMO Mobility plans to raise around USD 200 mn in 3 yrs to fund expansion