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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 08:52 AM Skoda will use the same platform and engine as the Kushaq for the upcoming compact SUV. A few of the design elements of the upcoming compact SUV will be shared with Kushaq. (Facebook/ Vaibhav Gagare) Skoda Auto India is working on expanding its
It’s the third week of May 2024 and both India Passenger Vehicle Inc and Two-Wheeler Inc are firing on all cylinders when it comes to new vehicle sales. FY2024 was a record-breaker for passenger vehicle sales on two counts – best-ever fiscal numbers of 4.21 million units and the highest utility vehicle wholesales of 2.52
Photo: DriveOhio Ohio, the first state to install a federally funded DC fast charger, leads again with NEVI rollouts, but its EV incentives are still nonexistent. Ohio’s NEVI DC fast charger rollout Ohio will award nearly $16 million to install 22 new DC fast-charging stations along federally designated EV corridors on interstates, state routes, and
Amazon’s electric delivery trucks, which the retail giant developed in cooperation with Rivian, are becoming common sights in many parts of the US. Now the company is adding fifty Class 8 EVs to its drayage fleet in Southern California. Amazon’s Volvo VNR Electric tractors will haul both cargo containers and customer package loads in Amazon’s
If you’ve been eyeing a new Rivian R1T, now may be the time to start shopping. Rivian is offering R1T lease rates as low as $559 per month, which is even cheaper than the Nissan Titan. After introducing leasing for the R1T last November, Rivian is already offering some massive savings opportunities. Rivian is offering
Photo: China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. The Fulin Sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage Station entered operation on May 11 in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China. Its initial
Just over half a century since the automotive world got properly revved up by the prospect of hydrogen fuel cell cars (FCEVs), they still haven’t happened. They failed to take over the world in the same way that BEVs appear to be doing. But the same key FCEV players from back in the day are still quietly
Google’s Android Automotive software has been adopted by many carmakers for the EV era, but it tends to vary between different brands. This week Google and Rivian confirmed to 9to5Google that the EV-maker uses Android Automotive as the base of its software experience, something that was previously not known. Rivian’s operating system powers the software
Maruti Suzuki India’s (MSIL’s) latest offering – the fourth-generation Swift hatchback – which was launched on May 9, continues to retain its key USPs that have made it a popular choice among Indian car buyers since 2005. Reason enough why the Swift has swiftly clocked sales of over 3 million units in the domestic market since its
Varroc Engineering Ltd., a prominent Tier-1 automotive component supplier, revealed in a regulatory filing on Friday that it secured a substantial new business win amounting to over Rs 8,700 crore during FY24. The company further disclosed that this new order win corresponds to an annual peak value of approximately Rs 1,500 crore. These wins are
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced plans to invest more than $40 million in a new electric vehicle engineering facility at its Swan Island headquarters in Portland. Daimler says its new, 110,000-square-foot engineering facility will bring together multiple research projects in one place, including battery electric and hydrogen-fuel cell electric vehicles. The investment is expected
Kartik Gupta, Ola mobility New Delhi: About two weeks after the resignation of Ola Mobility CEO, the company’s Chief Financial Officer Kartik Gupta has also resigned from the company. Ola Mobility said that Gupta’s exit is part of the company’s restructuring exercise. Gupta joined the company seven months ago. “As part of an ongoing restructuring,
By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 17 May 2024, 09:32 AM Suzuki Jimny Heritage Edition will be sold only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. There would be no automatic transmission on offer. Suzuki has made cosmetic changes to the Heritage Edition of the Jimny 5-door. Suzuki has unveiled a new Heritage Edition of the Jimny
Pune-based Kinetic Engineering, which is one among India’s oldest automotive component and vehicle manufacturing companies, is eyeing growth in its business with the burgeoning demand in the electric two- and three-wheeler segments in the country. The company has earmarked to invest Rs 54 crore into a new subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts that will manufacture
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced that it has achieved cumulative sales of three million (30 lakh units) of its 125cc motorcycles – the Shine 125 and SP125 – in Eastern India. This reflects both the general market shift towards 125cc motorcycles from fuel-sipping 100cc commuter bikes as well as HMSI’s position as
As we navigate a period where technology continues to present new possibilities, the role and application of CVP is set to evolve further. New Delhi: In today’s increasingly transformative world of mobility, the connected vehicles platform (CVP) has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, rapidly transforming how fleet owners interact with vehicles and the ecosystem.
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. “This solar electric vehicle charger is a part of the college’s efforts to make our [transportation systems] more sustainable”, said Marcus Welker, assistant director of sustainability at Dartmouth College [via Vermont Biz]. Solaflect Energy, based in Norwich,
Bobcat revealed a new, commercialized version of its battery-powered ZT6000e zero-turn electric lawnmower that promises up to eight hours of continuous runtime. The company says its new machine can deliver up to eight hours of continuous runtime on a single charge, the ZT6000e produces zero “tailpipe” emissions while in use, and is significantly quieter than
Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director CEO, Farm and Auto segments, Mahindra & Mahindra, said that the price increase of electric three-wheelers would not affect demand. Speaking at the at the company’s Q4 and FY24 results meeting in Mumbai, Jejurikar explained that even at the slightly enhanced prices that they have taken, they have seen the impact
Pedego announced a slew of big new bikes this month, and we got to try out our favorite, the Pedego Moto. This brawny, two-person, class 2/3 beast leaves its competitors in the dust in so many ways. As Micah would say, “Let’s check it out…” We’ve talked about Pedego a ton here at Electrek, but
Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The 5 million milestone comes just eight years after the US achieved its first million in
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 May 2024, 06:36 AM The new Maruti Suzuki Swift comes re-energising the segment that has tough rivals like Tata Tiago and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift comes re-energising the segment that has tough rivals like Tata Tiago and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Maruti
Chennai-headquartered TVS Motor Company has launched operations in Italy. The company will introduce a selection of its thermic and electric scooters and motorcycles. TVS Motor, ranked as the world’s fourth-largest two and three-wheeler manufacturer and third in market capitalisation, already markets its products in 80 countries. TVS Motor Company is expanding its operations in Italy
The service will be expanded this summer to allow individuals to sign up for spots in a shuttle heading to and from US stadiums and other venues, the company announced at a New York presentation on product updates. Uber announced plans Wednesday to expand its shuttle service across the United States, including to sports stadiums,
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 May 2024, 10:42 AM Currently, the Tata Nexon comes with a standard electric sunroof. It is expected that the panoramic sunroof will be offered only on the top-end varian … Currently, the Tata Nexon comes with a standard electric sunroof. It is expected that the panoramic sunroof
Photo: Tesla Tesla posted larger-than-average ATP (average transaction price) increases month-over-month in April, but its prices were lower year-over-year, reports Kelley Blue Book. April saw Tesla post a month-over-month ATP increase of 5.7% compared to March, but the EV giant’s prices were lower year-over-year by 3.3%, according to EV transaction price data from Kelley Blue
A new electrified pickup is hitting the global market. China’s BYD introduced its new Shark plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup in Mexico this week. The new BYD Shark is poised to compete against top-selling trucks globally, like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. BYD confirmed its first electrified pickup will be called the Shark last month
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 May 2024, 08:16 AM Hyundai Alcazar SUV is going through a makeover and the updated model is expected to launch sometime later this year. Hyundai Alcazar SUV is going through a makeover and the updated model is expected to launch sometime later this year. (Image: Autospy) Hyundai
The Renault Group is set to display its autonomous public transport vehicle later this month. The Group is developing an electric, robotised, and pre-equipped miniBus platform that will host various automation solutions from specialist partners. Experimentations have been underway for several years, and others are about to be announced, in particular with WeRide, the world
By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 16 May 2024, 08:36 AM Mahindra is offering the XUV 3XO with three engine options and nine variants. The sub-compact SUV comes with some segment first features as well. The price range of the Mahindra XUV 3XO is one of the widest in the segment with the top version
After investing nearly $1 billion over the past several years, Porsche launched electromobility at its production site in Saxony. The investment was designed to expand the facility so Porsche could ramp up Macan EV production. Porsche ramps up Macan EV production at Zeipzig plant On Tuesday, the company announced the official start of electromobility at
Toyota has the worst climate lobbying score of any automaker, and the third-worst 2030 EV production plans, according to InfluenceMap’s annual report on climate lobbying. Another year, another report showing how bad Toyota is for the environment. Toyota has routinely ranked at the bottom of InfluenceMap’s climate policy engagement rankings, and this year is no
It also said that higher duties on Chinese face masks, syringes and needles, medical gloves and natural graphite presents an export opportunity for India. India may become a dumping ground for Chinese products such as Electric Vehicles (EVs), batteries and other new technology items with the US raising tariffs on these imports from Beijing, economic
Waymo vehicles are available to customers in San Francisco and Phoenix, with Los Angeles and Austin expected to come online next. The top US auto safety regulator on Tuesday said it had opened an investigation into Google-owned Waymo after reports of 22 incidents with its self-driving technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 07:37 AM BMW M5 is expected to come with a bolder and more aggressive design, while it would come with the same powertrain as the BMW XM, but would promise a m … BMW M5 is expected to come with a bolder and more aggressive
By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 10:04 AM Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered with three engine options and nine variants. The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra recently launched the XUV 3XO in the Indian market. It is essentially a heavily updated version of the XUV300. Now,
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 06:05 AM Positioned between the Delta+ and Zeta variants, the new Delta+ (O) misses out on the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine but offers significant safety enha … Positioned between the Delta+ and Zeta variants, the new Delta+ (O) misses out on the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine but
The Biden Administration announced sweeping new tariffs on imported goods from China, including increasing tariffs on electric vehicles from China. But will electric bicycles be impacted? It’s no secret that almost all electric bicycles in the US start their journey in China. The country is simply the world leader in e-bike manufacturing. Despite a tiny
To ensure its new Mustang Mach-E Rally car is ready to tackle any terrain, Ford set up a secret course to test it. Ford says its new electric rally car is a testament to what’s possible when you combine passion with design and engineering. Check out how the Mach-E Rally car evolved below. The electric
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 06:01 AM The Tata Curvv was originally scheduled for release in the first half of 2024. However, sources indicate that the market launch has been delayed by a … The Tata Curvv was originally scheduled for release in the first half of 2024. However, sources