BorgWarner has begun eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors, a leading Chinese Smart EV company. The product will be used on the X9 MPV as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan, with start of production planned for Q3 2024. The high voltage hairpin (HVH) 220 eMotor offers high power and torque density, plus higher efficiency at a[Read More…]
ARAI organised the 18th SIAT 2024. Deven Lad and Prajakta Chavan highlight the progressive mobility developments. The apex Research and Development (R&D) organisation, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) organised the 18th edition of its flagship biennial symposium at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi. Moving out of the Oxford Golf course venue, over 1500[Read More…]
Mahindra will equip a certain range of its electric platform INGLO with electric components of Volkswagen´s MEB and unified cells. Both companies continue to explore further potential opportunities for collaboration in India in the field of e-mobility Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) have inked the inaugural supply agreement for components of Volkswagen’s MEB, tailored for Mahindra’s[Read More…]
Remsons Industries Ltd., a pioneer in Cables & Shifters for Automotive Industry, has entered into an agreement to make a Majority Investment in Automotive Sensor Division of Uni-Automation, a renowned sensor technology firm. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Remsons commitment to innovation and expansion within the Automotive and Off-Highway Industry. The proposed investment aligns seamlessly with Remsons mission[Read More…]
Pune city witnessed initiation of hundreds of Drive Safe Clubs in many of its schools, colleges and corporate campuses through more than 1 KM walkathon from SSPMS Ground through Mangalwar Peth station of Pune’s Maha Metro and return, amounting to 1.5 Million safety steps donation by NGO Drive Smart, Drive Safe, held on 14th Feb. A Mass Pledge of 8[Read More…]
ZF, the third largest supplier of automotive systems for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, takes a significant step forward in its commitment to India’s growth with the grand inauguration of its manufacturing plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. Spread over an area of 44.08 acres, the new manufacturing facility, which is phase I of the project, covers an area[Read More…]
Tata Motors, India’s largest electric car seller, has announced price cuts for electric versions of their Nexon SUV and Tiago mini. It is commonly believed that electric cars are too expensive to buy. However, recent price cuts from manufacturers such as Tata Motors and MG Motor mean that you can recover any additional amount paid for buying an electric car[Read More…]
Space startups like GalaxEye Space, Dhruva Space, and Pixxel are urging the government to establish a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for earth observation-based geospatial analytics. The Indian Space Association (ISPA) has echoed this call, highlighting the potential benefits for India’s burgeoning space sector. These companies argue that implementing a DPI is crucial for sectors like agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure[Read More…]
Tata Motors has announced a significant price reduction for its Nexon and Tiago EV models, with savings of up to ₹1,20,000. This drop is primarily attributed to a slight decline in battery cell prices used in manufacturing. While the prices of the recently launched Punch EV remain unchanged, the Tata Tiago EV will now start at ₹7.99 lakh in India.[Read More…]
Maruti, in collaboration with its parent company Suzuki, is embarking on the development of electric air copters, a project poised to revolutionize urban mobility. According to a report, these innovative air copters will be larger than drones yet smaller than conventional helicopters, with a capacity to carry at least three passengers, including the pilot. The company’s ambitious plan is to[Read More…]
