Part of the Pune-based Poonawalla Group, h2e will use its green hydrogen production capability to develop India’s first totally integrated hydrogen fuel cell three-wheeler. The company will use PEM fuel cell and advanced hydrogen cylinders in collaboration with Canada based company ‘Hydrogen in Motion’ under a Indo-Canadian program funded by a Public Private Partnership (PPP), GITA, between Technology Development Board,[Read More…]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of World Environment Day released an expert committee report on the road map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025. He launched the ambitious project in Pune entailing the production and distribution of ethanol across the country. The Prime Minister spoke of the government’s resolve to meet the target of 20 per cent ethanol[Read More…]
In the June 04, 2021 announcement, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das urged the people at large to not be overwhelmed by the current situation but resolve to collectively overcome it. The Governor informed of the repo rate left unchanged at four per cent and the reverse repo rate fixed at 3.35 per cent. The RBI projection for[Read More…]
Press release | Valeo, the world leader in automotive electrification technology, and Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), through which Valeo will provide the electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range. Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated Motor and Inverter) along with the Powertrain Control Unit for[Read More…]
Press Release | During the pandemic, a very crucial segment that was responsible for ensuring that no shortages took place and kept open the supply chains to industries, markets and consumers across India was the Trucker community. This community, at great personal health risk travelled across the length and breadth of India ensuring that economic activity continues. This community is[Read More…]
Chinese tyre manufacturer Landsail Tires has entered the Indian tyre aftermarket with its newly-launched tyres. A subsidiary of China-based Qingdao Sentury Tire Co. Ltd., the company has signed a joint venture with the Delhi-based pneumatic tyre importer and logistics firm Vikas Retail Pvt. Ltd., to market the newly launched products. Story by: Gunjan D. Bidani Landsail Tires recently announced its[Read More…]
Story by: Anwesh Koley Goodyear India recently announced the launch of two new products Assurance DuraPlus 2 and Wrangler AT SilentTrac for the Indian market. While Assurance Duraplus 2 is designed for small-to-mid-sized passenger cars to further meet the upgraded needs of value-conscious consumers, Wrangler AT SilentTrac is tailored for confident SUV drivers with a strong desire for adventure and[Read More…]
Daimler Financial Services (DFS), the captive finance arm of Daimler AG, announced the appointment of Fred Weick as the new Managing Director of Daimler Financial Services India (DFSI). Established in 2011, DFSI was originally helmed by Sidhartha Nair, who has since moved on to a new role within the DFS group. Nair is now the Head of Strategy for the[Read More…]
Wabco, a leading global supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles recently announced that it has renewed its commitment to Tata Motors’ T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship in 2015. Wabco will continue to serve as the official Braking Technology Partner to India’s premier truck racing event, introduced in 2014. Tata Motors will host its second[Read More…]
Text & Photo: Bhargav TS As engine downsizing along with boosting performance, improving fuel economy and keeping emissions in check increasingly gain steam in the auto industry, lightweighting seems to be at least one of the prominent answers. To manufacture lightweight components Switzerland-based machine builder Buhler Group is bringing its new ‘Lost Core’ technology to the Indian market, which[Read More…]
