The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) has welcomed the measures announced in the Interim Budget as these will boost the economy and making it inclusive. The industry body expressed satisfaction on the focus on the development of the rural economy, middle class, infrastructure, health and education, ease of doing business, attracting investments and […]
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the Interim Budget 2019-20 announced by Indian Finance Minister. The budget has taken in consideration all sections of the society, especially the distressed farmers and the weaker section of the society, to extend benefits in the form of direct transfers and tax sops, SIAM said. The […]
A high-level delegation of UK companies from the automotive supply chain recently visited Chennai, India. During the visit, they had productive meetings with officials from the governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the media and key industry counterparts from the automotive sector to explore technology partnerships between UK and Indian companies. The delegates visited the […]
Dana Incorporated has announced the introduction of two new electric drivetrain solutions for off-highway vehicles, including the Spicer® Electrified™ e-Axle and e-Gearbox. These technologies enable electrified propulsion within established vehicle architectures by leveraging the company’s industry-leading portfolio of motors, inverters, and controls. Dana, through numerous organic and inorganic initiatives, has filled out its product portfolio […]
Electric two-wheeler manufacturing company Okinawa Scooters has received bookings for 450 units of Okinawa i-Praise until the end of 2018. Majority of the bookings have come from all the cities like Tier I – Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Tier II – Bhopal, Nasik, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Ambala, Vishakhapatnam etc. and in Tier – III – Mysore, Bulandshahar, […]
Dassault Systèmes and Japan’s GLM Company have deployed the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to expand its electric vehicle development business. GLM will be able to meet the high demand for its expertise and its own technology platform of electric vehicle development solutions including chassis, power systems, and vehicle control units, which automotive manufacturers and new entrants from […]
By T Murrali The recently-concluded 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 had more exhibitors and world premieres with focus on digitisation, connectivity, automation and electric mobility. The number of exhibitors increased from about 2,000 from 52 countries in 2016 to 2,174 from 48 countries. Even then electric mobility and digitisation were the central topics. But now […]
China-based SAIC’s President Chen Zhixin has announced the launch of internet car in India in the first half of 2019 at the Move Global Mobility Summit held recently in New Delhi. By 2020, MG Motor India, SAIC’s fully owned subsidiary, plans to invest over $500 Million in India. Chen Zhixin also announced the launch of […]
Greaves Cotton will acquire a majority stake in Electric Vehicle company Ampere Vehicles Private Limited. This acquisition will accelerate the development of clean energy technology solutions for the mobility needs of passengers and small businesses. “Greaves has been a trusted brand since 1859 and is well known for the reliability of its products, a strong […]
Mahindra Electric, part of the $20.7 billion Mahindra Group and Zoomcar, India’s largest shared mobility platform, have announced the extension of their unique service of offering EVs as shared mobility solution in Pune, India. The companies will offer 50 e2oPlus in Pune, on both the self-drive rental as well as ZAP subscribe programme. ZAP Subscribe […]
