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Ford will have to weigh all options for setting up electric plant in India

The Maraimalainagar facility near Chennai is a logical choice especially with Sanand tipped to be sold to Tata Motors but there are other issues to reckon with, says Murali Gopalan.

PMI Electro Mobility races ahead in e-buses

It has been a remarkable journey for PMI Electro Mobility Solutions where the makeover from a coachbuilder to a leading player in electric buses has been achieved in record time. Murali Gopalan travelled to Dharuhera in Haryana to see the ground-level realities while speaking to the key people involved in this turnaround story that will now see a deepening of the relationship with Beiqi Foton of China.

Daimler gears up to be future-ready for trucks and buses

The BharatBenz brand manufacturer is working on a host of initiatives this decade in the mobility space. Satyakam Arya, MD &CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, tells Murali Gopalan what the roadmap could look like.

Gujarat joins EV bandwagon

With Suzuki Motor Company's recent investment, Gujarat joins other states in proactively trying to woo investments in the EV ecosystem. A report by Brian de Souza.

EV makers remain wary of battery swaps

The Centre has given battery swapping a big push in the Budget but not all manufacturers are jumping for joy. Amit Vijay M finds out why.

Euler Motors thinks big on LCVS

With its first offering, HiLoad, in the market, the company wants to bring in more customers. Nilesh Wadhwa has the details on its strategy and expansion plans. The startup aims to raise $50 million this year in Series B funding to take forward its growth plans.

Doron Myersdorf: Our focus is on Ola's future products

The founder and CEO of StoreDot, the Israel-based extreme fast-charging battery company, speaks about partnering with Ola, India as manufacturing base, key learnings from global markets, and why battery swapping will complement fast-charging tech. An interview by Nilesh Wadhwa.

ACMA event discusses future of EVS

ACMA looks forward to closely work with all the relevant stakeholders towards building a safer, cleaner and technologically advanced ecosystem that enables faster EV adoption in the country.

Daimler's innovation centre thinks big on software, emission

Bengaluru-based centre will focus on software-led innovation and zero-emission projects for the company's BharatBenz and other global truck brands. Sricharan Rhas the details.

Two-wheelers face tough Q1 as headwinds get stronger

Shortage of critical parts could lead to abig dropin sales though the entry-level segment may end up being unaffected, says Amit Vijay M.

‘Make Toyota a place where people gather together

President Akio Toyoda urged new employees to re-connect at the workplace and not be afraid of failureina speech at Toyota headquarters.

Two-wheeler safety tech set to evolve

Continentalis working with several OEMstointroduce a variety of technologies to make two-wheelers safer. Sricharan Rattended the two-day TechDriveeventand filed this report.

Pinnacle betting big on sustainable mobility

EKA, the electric vehicle arm of Pinnacle Industries will launch a hydrogen-basedbusandLCV in this calendar. Underpinning both products philosophy of lean manufacturing and shared technologies. Brian de Souza has the details of the company's journey into the electric space.

Tough road ahead for CVS

The commercial vehicle sector has shown signs of an uptick as a resultof a pickup in roadbuilding activity and the government's push on infrastructure. However, high fuel prices and supply constraints due to the Ukraine war remain areas of concern. Areportby Sumana Sarkar.

Mahindra plans to pull out all the stops on farm mechanisation this fiscal

Hemant Sikka, President of the Farm Equipment Sector, tells Murali Gopalan that the company will go flat out in its localisation efforts for farm equipment imported from overseas operations. Offering counsel to famers for higher productivity is another priority area.

Skoda plans larger global role for India

Christian Schenk, Skoda Auto Board Member for Finance and IT, tells Murali Gopalan that the country is poised to contribute moreto global projects. As Chairman of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, he says there is more to follow beyond India 2.0 which has started off on a good note.

Maharashtra at full throttle with EV drive

Therecent conclave in Pune only reaffirms that the State is earnest on its electrification journey and is pulling out all the stops to make this a reality. Amit Vijay M finds out more.

ContiTech's growth plans are centered around India'

Philip Nelles, Member of the Continental Executive Board and Head of Group Sector ContiTech speaks to Brian de Souza about the company's vision, trends in electrification, new materials, sustainability and working from home.

Tata Motors To Sharpen Focus On CNG, Electric

Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, tells Murali Gopalan that the company is crystal clear about its objectives in producing cleaner cars and SUVs as part of its effort to keep vehicular emissions in check.

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Yulu hopes to break new ground with Bajaj Auto

Amit Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of the Bengaluru-based mobility startup, recalls how the partnership with Bajaj Auto came about and why he is bullish going forward. He tells Murali Gopalan that Yuluis also exploring an ownership model while expanding its presence to other cities.

Women power at the Statue of Unity

Sumana Sarkar comes away impressed seeing the women electric rickshaws drivers at Kevadiya, Gujarat who stand as tall as the Iron Man of India. These women are an inspiration to many.

MetroRide banks on Al power to drive first and last-mile e-mobility

The Bangalore-based technology company aims to be the leading choice for sustainable mobility with its platform that provides intra-city connectivity.

TVS Motor bets big on urban mobility

Joint Managing Director, Sudarshan Venu, tells Murali Gopalan that the company is focusing on e-bikes in Europe while working aggressively on electrification across its product range.

Electric to gain momentum as auto fuels get dearer

The shift to electric two-wheelers will continue to gain traction though concerns remain on high input costs arising from the war in Ukraine

Ceat rejigs growth priorities

The company is making investments in non-truck tyres and targeting exports where it wants to leverage its brand equity to offer high-quality products at affordable prices.

CarTrade's 'one-click purchase' vision

CarTrade Tech is working on a comprehensive digitised marketplace for vehicles, underpinned by top-class technology and facilitated by dedicated teams. Brian de Souza speaks with Banwari Lal Sharma, CEO, consumer business on the company's plans and vision.

Battery Smart outlines its national vision

The company recently completed a million battery swaps and is now planning to expand to cities in north India and targete-commerce and state governments.

‘The top priority is to build capabilities for electric'

Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, tells Murali Gopalan that the company is working on a carefully thought-out plan for its electric foray. Hereiterates that there is no point getting distracted by the current frenzy prevalent now. On the other hand, it makes more sense to develop the brand in tandem with the market's own growth in electric so that the final script is ideally perfect.

Mechatronics course gets EV charge

Introduced in 2006, this advanced diploma from Mercedes Benz India has trained close to 1200 students across nine institutions, many of whom dealers have recruited. Sricharan R reports.