CESL inks pact with Goa, Kerala to buy 30,000 electric two- and three-wheelers

Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), the EESL subsidiary, has forged key partnerships on World Environment Day to increase the deployment of electric vehicles in the country. Agreements and MoUs have been signed with the state governments of Goa and Kerala to procure over 30,000 two- and three-wheelers. This marks CESL’s entry into the electric two-… Continue reading CESL inks pact with Goa, Kerala to buy 30,000 electric two- and three-wheelers

Tata Power’s Sandeep Bangia: ‘We are committed to playing a key role in India’s transition to e-mobility.’

Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, is aggressively expanding its EV charging network. Sandeep Bangia, Head — EV, HA & ESCO Business, details the strategic plan to facilitate easy access to EV owners with chargers across town and country, national highways and tourist spots, and ease of use of the EZ digital platform. What… Continue reading Tata Power’s Sandeep Bangia: ‘We are committed to playing a key role in India’s transition to e-mobility.’

Suzuki’s India woes extend far beyond the pandemic

TOKYO — It is a market where Suzuki Motor once reigned as the undisputed champion. Forty years ago, nearly every passenger car sold in India was made by the Japanese automaker. Now this share is under 50%, and the competition only looks to increase. Suzuki still makes half its car sales in the country, and the automaker’s stock price… Continue reading Suzuki’s India woes extend far beyond the pandemic

Weekly Treasure: Lister Jaguar XJS Le Mans Spec – CarBuzz

A twin-supercharged V12 with a manual? Oh yeah. UK-based Lister Motor Company has been modifying Jaguars for years. It even unleashed its own homologated bespoke GT sports car, the Lister Storm, in 1993. Those who’ve kept tabs on the company have seen its latest creations, including the Jaguar F-Pace SVR-based 666-horsepower Lister Stealth and the… Continue reading Weekly Treasure: Lister Jaguar XJS Le Mans Spec – CarBuzz

Lister reveals 666bhp Stealth as Britain’s fastest SUV – Autocar

The Lister Motor Company has unveiled its 666bhp Stealth, which is based on the Jaguar F-Pace and claimed to be Britain’s fastest and most powerful SUV. The Stealth achieves 0-60mph in 3.6sec, making it considerably faster than luxury SUV rivals such as Aston Martin’s 542bhp DBX (4.3sec) and the 626bhp Bentley Bentayga (3.9sec). In an attempt to… Continue reading Lister reveals 666bhp Stealth as Britain’s fastest SUV – Autocar

Electric delivery vehicles now key battleground for auto industry – The Irish Times

While the rest of us wait for the electric transport revolution to begin, and for battery cars to become affordable enough (or for charging points to become numerous enough) the real EV revolution seems to be taking place in the world of delivery vans. The EU reckons that vans account for around 12 per cent… Continue reading Electric delivery vehicles now key battleground for auto industry – The Irish Times

David Beckham buys stake in vehicle electrification firm

Snaps of David Beckham in expensive cars were a tabloid staple during the footballer’s days as a star player, but now his interest has taken a surprising turn: bin lorries. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder has taken a 10% stake in Lunaz, a Silverstone-based company that electrifies classic cars from Rolls-Royce, Jaguar… Continue reading David Beckham buys stake in vehicle electrification firm

Electronic, mobile & auto plants crank up output

India’s top consumer electronics, smartphone and auto companies are resuming or raising production this week more than a fortnight after they shut plants or scaled-down output for the domestic market as states ease curbs amid a decline in Covid infections. LG, Samsung, Godrej Appliances, Haier, Vivo, Oppo, Bosch, Siemens, Panasonic, Carrier Midea and others have… Continue reading Electronic, mobile & auto plants crank up output

Remembering Sanjiv Paul and his role in Yamaha’s bike project

Sanjiv Paul was distinctly annoyed when we first met seven years ago. His grouse was the constant reference to Yamaha’s low-cost motorcycle for India being labelled ‘cheap’. At that point in time, he was the Group Head, Purchase Operation, and responsible for this ambitious project. “Cheap is not the objective,” he snapped. Yamaha has, of… Continue reading Remembering Sanjiv Paul and his role in Yamaha’s bike project