Mention
Ready for electric vehicles?edit
The auto sector has been in the thick of action in recent times, with worries over pollution and the need to switch over to electric vehicles (EVs) over the next decade, occupying the centre-stage.
Industry
Experts await clearer policy for EVsedit
Early this year in February when Nitin Gadkari, the road, transport and highways minister, inaugurated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at Niti Aayog building in the capital, he emphasised on the burden of crude oil bill on India’s exchequer.
Ride to future: Auto firms are crafting new strategies to stay on trackedit
In this digital era, disruptions have become routine. But not many disruptions are as deep and comprehensive as those facing the automobile industry.
Hyderabad: State government plans charging points for e-vehiclesedit
In order to encourage the use of electric vehicles, the state government has decided to identify suitable locations to set up electrical charging points across the city.
Competition
Maruti, Suzuki scale up their bets for a shared mobility rideedit
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and parent Suzuki Motor Corp. are scaling up their bets in the shared mobility industry by developing a multipronged strategy to exploit this rapidly growing market and offset a potential impact on sales of personal vehicles, said two people aware of the plans.
International
IONITY To Build Ultra-Fast Charging Stations For European Unionedit
IONITY happily announced that it secured EUROP-E funding from the European Union for the Pan-European EV infrastructure across 13 countries (from Poland to Portugal and from Sweden to Italy).
Lexus Admits It Will Be Forced To Introduce Electric Carsedit
Lexus – the long-standing BEV reluctant brand, is recognizing the necessity to introduce all-electric cars at least in some markets where regulations leave the automaker with no choice.
Apple files patent for new thermal management system for EVsedit
Apple’s Project Titan team has proposed a thermal management system for electric vehicles. The patent application for the same was filed with the US Patent & Trademark office which published the papers on its website recently. The tech company that is famous for its smartphone, the Apple iPhone, is believed to be coming out with some innovative technologies for the automotive industry.