In an upfront interaction, Shrikant Shinde, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GoGoA1 shared with Prateek Pardeshi the company’s disruptive plans and EV aspirations. Q. Give us an insight into the business of EV conversion kits. How did GoGoA1 handle Covid-19? A.We started working in the supply and manufacturing of electric components industry in 2011. There was no awareness on[Read More…]
Retrofitting conventional vehicles with EV conversion kits is fast catching up. Prateek Pardeshi looks at among the first such RTO approved kit by GoGoA1. The acquisition costs of EVs continue to be a deterrent for buyers. Battery costs have cooled down but yet to make a strong case for EV manufacturers. The wait for economies of scale and breaking even[Read More…]
Royal Enfield appoints Mohit Dhar Jayal as Chief Brand Officer (CBO). Mohit will lead the creative and strategic thinking for consumers across the globe. Mohit will be responsible for creating and executing Royal Enfield’s brand strategy and building a distinct, unique and aspirational global brand. He will also spearhead partnerships and collaborations with a diverse stakeholder universe, while curating unique experiences for customers. Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director, Eicher Motors Limited said, “I[Read More…]
The VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit marked a decade of existence with industry experts looking back at unprecedented challenges and discussing green shoots. Deepti Thore and Sumesh Soman report on the key findings. Held on October 08, 2021, the 10th VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit witnessed participation from over 250 delegates from across 17 cities pan India. Hosted in Bengaluru, the annual[Read More…]
Deepak Mathur, Sr. Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales at Jindal Aluminium Limited highlights the role of aluminium in EV manufacturing. As a metal, aluminium is not new to the auto industry. It’s over a century since the first sports car featuring an aluminium body premiered at the Berlin International Motor Show in 1899. It has proven itself to be[Read More…]
Tata Motors Ltd (TML) and TPG Rise Climate have entered into a binding agreement whereby TPG Rise Climate along with its co-investor ADQ, shall invest in a subsidiary of Tata Motors that will be newly incorporated. TPG Rise Climate along with co-investors shall invest Rs 7,500 Cr in compulsory convertible instruments to secure between 11 % to 15 % stake[Read More…]
Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone Gmbh & Co. KG is ready with the new generation Cool Liner and Profi Liner. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the new offerings ahead of their key unveils. The Cool Liner is a cold chain ready semi-trailer that was launched by Krone originally in 1996 under the product name ‘Krone-Wabash,’ and is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.[Read More…]
In line with the Union Budget 2021-22 announcement, the Government of India approved the PLI scheme for the automobile and auto components industry. Ashish Bhatia visits the fine print to gauge the industry sentiment. In the Union Budget 2021-2022, under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Rs.1.97 Lakh crore was allocated for creating “global manufacturing champions” across 13 sectors including[Read More…]
The ICE is cleaner and more efficient than in the past. Ashish Bhatia looks at the evolving landscape and the drivers of change. At the Bharat Stage VI (BSVI), it is safe to presume that the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is cleaner, greener and more efficient than in the past. Despite the emobility aspirations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) continue to[Read More…]
BPW Trailer Systems introduces the hauling trailer system for 18-wheelers. Prateek Pardeshi correlates the next-generation solution to the revival of the trailer segment. BPW Trailer Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (BPW) has been making the right noises with its hauling trailer systems for 18-wheelers. The company has leveraged expertise in the trailer systems like the two-axle suspension, and Electronic Braking System[Read More…]
