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Ford Drops EV Plans, India Innings Comes To An End

Ford has withdrawn its application from the Centre’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacture and export of electric vehicles.

MoEVing bullish on multi-modal EV charging

The Gurugram-based startup which hopes to reach a $1 billion in revenues by 2026 has ambitious plans to set up more multi-modal chargers all over the country to cater to a variety of three-and fourwheeler fleet operators. Sricharan Rreports.

Raghavender Sahdev: 'We are keen on India as a production hub'

NuPort Robotics was co-founded in March 2019 by Raghavender Sahdev and Bao Xin Chen. Speaking about the recent partnership with EKA, the CEO and co-founder, in an exclusive interview with Nilesh Wadhwa, says the company aims to have a commercially viable deployment of autonomous driving technologies and it is open to partnerships with other OEMs too.

Pumpumpum bets big on leased vehicles

Changing behaviour patterns and mobility preferences are giving vehicle leasing a greater thrust. Nilesh Wadhwa reports on how the company aims to reach out to new private and corporate customers and is targeting a 50 times expansion of its fleet in three years. In sync with the latest trends in the automotive world, the company is also keen about exploring options in the electric vehicle segment.

Tata sees CNG sales rising in LCV, SCV portfolio

The company's marketshare performance has been broad based across all segments as a result of a several initiatives including a wider service and sales network and value-added measures. A report by Shahkar Abidi on how the commercial vehicle maker is leveraging a strong CNG portfolio.

Pluss' quest for safe batteries gains momentum

EVs face a slew of challenges including thermal runaway and the need for safe batteries. Now, a southbased company says it has the answers. Nilesh Wadhwa reports on how the company plans to provide a solution that is safer and cost-effective.

Roland Bouchara: 'Our aim is sustainable and profitable growth'

The Managing Director and CEO of Stellantis India is bullish on the Jeep and Citroen brands as the company strengthens its product portfolios and retail networks. An interview with Mayank Dhingra.

Honda redefines priorities for two-wheeler business in India

Targeting rural markets, recasting the overall cost structure and converting one of its four India plants into an export hub are part of the new goals for Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. Murali Gopalan gets more details from CEO & MD, Atsushi Ogata and Director, Sales & Marketing, Yadvinder Singh Guleria.

M&M's Krish-e has redefined the art of bonding with farmers

The effort to boost farm incomes through a unique sense of collaboration driven by technology is paying off rich dividends for the tractor maker. Ramesh Ramachandran, Senior Vice-President (Farming as a Service), Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra, tells Murali Gopalan how Krish-e came into being and why he is bullish on its prospects.

CNH puts building blocks in place for India

Efforts are also underway to increase market share in tractors where the New Holland brand has been a marginal player so far. Raunak Varma, MD & Country Head, CNH Industrial India, tells Murali Gopalan that global headquarters will now play a far more proactive role in India.

XUV700, Raider get top Autocar India honours

Mahindra &Mahindra's XUV700 was given the Car of the Year M IV Lat the 2022 edition of Autocar Awards, while the TVS Raider was adjudged Bike of the Year.

Yamaha On The Fast Track With Electric

Eishin Chihana, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India group, tells Murali Gopalan that electric scooters are an important part of the company's blueprint for India but the key is to study local conditions carefully. Heisamanina hurry but would rather take one thing at a time.

China Lockdown Has Indian Automakers In A Fix

With Beijing now set to test all its citizens for Covid infections, China has gone into a complete lockdown of sorts where ships are stranded and supplies to India's auto industry badly impacted.

Maruti Suzuki's June quarter to remain subdued

Maruti's backlog of bookings has gone up as a result of the continuing semiconductor shortage which continues to plague the automotive sector.

‘India must think like China in battery tech'

A panel discussion discusses the various challenges that India's EV sector faces including China, standardization, innovation and safety and battery swapping.

With Datsun bowing out, yet another people's car bites the dust

With Nissan Motor rebooting its priorities, there was really no place any-longer for Datsun. It was Carlos Ghosn who spear-headed its revival a decade ago but times have changed since then, says Murali Gopalan as he tracks the journey of this ambitious car project that started a decade ago.

Road conditions, vibrations have a bearing on an EV's performance

The standardization on testing, validation and the regulatory framework are important as India builds its nascent EV industry, says Mohal Lalbhai, Founder and CEO of Matter

Inspired by the autorickshaw

Canthe autorickshaw's visual language and workmanship inspire a young designer's bespoke furniture range? Brian de Souza has the details about this exciting and unique collection.

Tata Motors targets half a million car sales annually

Record sales and robust demand across product lines have encouraged Tata Motors to increase capacity which includes a likely acquisition of Ford India's Sanand factory. Hormazd Sorabjee has the details.

Boom Motors plans to expand capacity

Coimbatore-based Boom Motors is planning to expand its facility to cater to increased demand and to cut down on waiting period.

India must aim to build a global brand in electric

India's EV industry needs to lower dependence on imported parts, create its own standards and encourage R&D and innovation.

CNG makes inroads in India's auto sector

Sales of CNG-powered cars in India's automotive sector accounted for 8.6 percent of total sales in FY22 as against 6.3 percent in the previous fiscal, according to data put out by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.

Ather's top priority is to cut cost structure for e-scooters

Co-founder and CEO, Tarun Mehta, tells Murali Gopalan that the company wants to lean on its engineering capability and rethink all platforms to offer the same experience at a lower cost structure.

Gadkari warns of penalties for sub-standard EV products

While NITI Aayog announced a host of sops for the fledgling EV industry in its battery swapping policy, Roads and Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari gave a clear diktat of "no room for substandard EV products."

Electric scooters to corner 20 percent share in two-wheelers by FY23

Growth in electric two-wheelers is coming in from Tier 2 and 3 cities. Current trends indicate that one in every five scooters could possibly bean electric one by the end of this fiscal.

Epsilon Carbon, TMC ink pact for green cathodes

Makers of conventional anodes, Epsilon now plans to set up the world's first nodule processing plant at an investment of Rs1200 crore. Shahkar Abidi reports on how the company is taking the inorganic route to optimize potential of this eco-friendly extraction process.

Bajaj Auto aims to be a full-spectrum player

Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, is upbeat about the plans for electric where the Chetak has already set the ball rolling. The company will also bring its three-wheelers under the electric fold at Aurangabad. Akurdi will roll out its first electric scooter in June

'Our product is key to a decentralised energy future'

ZipCharge claims that its innovative offering, Go, will be the world's first portable charger for electric vehicles. Nilesh Wadhwa reports on the startup's global plans and the key role that India may play.

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Gulf Oil lays ground work for EV charge

The company's acquisition of a stake in a software start up is aimed at putting in the building blocks for a significant play in the EV segment including grid management. Shahkar Abidi has the details.