Tag: Electric vehicles

Naveen Munjal: ‘A number of companies are now thinking about ESG goals’

Naveen Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Electric, who attended COP26 in Glasgow, tells Mayank Dhingra that increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance factors reflect a company’s ethos and its efforts at sustainability. You were one of the delegates at the COP26 convention. What were the key takeaways from a global standpoint?Globally, there is a huge push towards… Continue reading Naveen Munjal: ‘A number of companies are now thinking about ESG goals’

Ather Energy’s Ravneet Phokela: ‘The EV market will bounce back even if subsidies are reduced’

In an effort to be future-ready, smart electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy is expanding capacity three-fold to 400,000 units. Chief Business Officer Ravneet Phokela  tells Mayank Dhingra that the EV industry’s fundamentals are strong and consumer acceptance is getting stronger. Ather Energy has recently announced capacity expansion at the Hosur plant. Is market demand genuine… Continue reading Ather Energy’s Ravneet Phokela: ‘The EV market will bounce back even if subsidies are reduced’

SS Kim: ‘Hyundai will aim for India becoming a hub for EV components’

SS Kim, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor India, tells Murali Gopalan in this email interview that suppliers will be nurtured to supply electric vehicle parts to global operations. Hydrogen could also become an important option going forward. How is Hyundai planning to get the Chennai plant ready for the electric transformation?Over the last two-and-a-half decades, Hyundai… Continue reading SS Kim: ‘Hyundai will aim for India becoming a hub for EV components’

Hyundai Motor India’s Tarun Garg: ‘Affordability will be the trigger for shifting to EVs’

Hyundai Motor India recently announced a six-pack EV strategy and Rs 4,000 crore investment in dedicated EV and ICE-derived platforms. Tarun Garg, Director for Sales, Service and Marketing, speaks to Hormazd Sorabjee on the carmaker’s EV roadmap and localisation plans. Do you think Hyundai is a bit of a late starter in EVs? You have… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India’s Tarun Garg: ‘Affordability will be the trigger for shifting to EVs’

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A vehicle burned at Canoo’s headquarters after a battery test

A vehicle at EV startup Canoo burned on August 24th after lithium-ion batteries left inside the car started a fire. The local fire department was able to extinguish the blaze and no one was injured, according to an incident report obtained by The Verge. The fire happened in the parking lot outside Canoo’s Torrance, California… Continue reading A vehicle burned at Canoo’s headquarters after a battery test

Tesla is sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and more

Tesla is going to start sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and discounted hardware. The automaker has often hired former students who participated in these competitions. Formula SAE is an organization that puts together student competitions in the field of mobility. Over the last decade, electric vehicles have been popular with… Continue reading Tesla is sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and more

Elon Musk: Tesla Bot could develop a unique personality and become a companion

Elon Musk says that he is considering Tesla Bot becoming more than just a humanoid robot to perform useful tasks but to have it potentially develop a unique personality and be a companion. He says Tesla Bot could make an “incredible buddy like C3PO or R2D2.” Earlier this year, Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Bot could develop a unique personality and become a companion