SION, Switzerland, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Electric aviation has faced a single, unresolved bottleneck: proving to regulators that high-energy propulsion batteries can safely contain worst-case failures. H55 today announces that it has completed the industry’s first regulator-required and authority-witnessed propulsion battery module certification test sequence — addressing a critical gating factor that has constrained the commercialisation and financing of electric aircraft programs. Continue… Continue reading H55 Successfully Completes – For the First Time in the Aviation Industry – All Regulator Required Propulsion Battery Module Certification Tests
Tag: Manufacturing
Building the Foundations of Sustainable Growth
Budget 2026 stands out as a prudent and structurally focused roadmap aimed at sustaining economic growth while strengthening long-term fundamentals. Rather than short-term stimulus, the Finance Minister has opted for calibrated fiscal management combined with targeted public investment. The emphasis on strategic manufacturing reinforces India’s ambition to deepen its role in global supply chains, while… Continue reading Building the Foundations of Sustainable Growth
HORIBA India Presents Advanced Automotive Testing Solutions at SIAT 2026
HORIBA India showcased its latest automotive testing technologies at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2026, which took place from January 28-30 at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The company unveiled several advanced solutions at the three-day event, which was attended by senior government officials including Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Heavy… Continue reading HORIBA India Presents Advanced Automotive Testing Solutions at SIAT 2026
Maruti Suzuki Says Capacity Constraints Limiting Small Car Sales
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Friday said demand for small cars has remained robust following the GST 2.0 reform, but production constraints are limiting dispatches. The management noted that the situation is expected to persist for a few more months, even as the company accelerates capacity expansion. “Coming to the performance of the small… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Says Capacity Constraints Limiting Small Car Sales
Yamaha Launches EC-06 Electric Scooter in India at ₹1.67 Lakh
India Yamaha Motor has announced the launch of its first electric scooter, the EC-06, priced at ₹1,67,600 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The model will be available initially in select cities through the company’s premium Blue Square showrooms. The EC-06 features a certified range of 169 kilometres on a single charge, positioning it as a viable option for… Continue reading Yamaha Launches EC-06 Electric Scooter in India at ₹1.67 Lakh
Immutable and Trillionaire Thugs Launch Zombie World on Immutable Play, Now Playable with Quests and Rewards
SYDNEY, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Immutable today announced that Zombie World by Trillionaire Thugs is now live and playable on Immutable Play. Players can download the game, jump into runs immediately, and participate in quests and reward experiences tied to their in-game activity on Immutable Play. An apocalypse loop you can play right nowZombie World… Continue reading Immutable and Trillionaire Thugs Launch Zombie World on Immutable Play, Now Playable with Quests and Rewards
German Handelsblatt: USA: Volkswagen plant in South Carolina will be half as expensive012307
Old Scout model at the new VW location in Blythewood: controversial project. Photo: AP San Francisco, New York. Volkswagen’s new plant in the US state of South Carolina will be significantly more expensive than planned. According to Handelsblatt information, spending will increase by one billion to three billion dollars. Volkswagen had previously calculated two billion… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: USA: Volkswagen plant in South Carolina will be half as expensive012307
Hyundai Motor did not exercise option to buy back Russian auto factory
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor did not exercise a buyback option for its former manufacturing plant in Russia, the company said on Monday, amid the continuing war in Ukraine. Along with its affiliate Kia, Hyundai was once the biggest foreign carmaker in Russia. However, Chinese brands have gained significant market share over the past four… Continue reading Hyundai Motor did not exercise option to buy back Russian auto factory
Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership
Ford has held talks with electric-vehicle maker Xiaomi about forming a joint venture to manufacture EVs in the US, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. A Ford spokesperson denied the FT report, calling it “completely false” in an X post. A Xiaomi spokesperson also dismissed the report. “Xiaomi does… Continue reading Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership
Boost for chips, components plan
Launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 and ramp up in the outlay for the Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore are expected to bolster domestic production of equipment and materials, while also fortifying India’s place in global supply chains. ISM 2.0 has been one of the industry’s top demands. The first… Continue reading Boost for chips, components plan