US-based Micron Technology held the groundbreaking ceremony for its USD 2.75 billion (INR 22,540 crore) chip assembly and test facility at Sanand GIDC in September. After allotting 95 hectares of land in Sanand GIDC to semiconductor major Micron Technology, the Gujarat government has decided to reserve the remaining unallotted area of the GIDC to semiconductor…
Nissan has admitted that it is considering reintroducing a fast, affordable and all-electric sportscar to win over a new legion of young car fans. It would slot into the range below the current Z coupe and flagship, supercar-humbling GT-R in a place that used to be inhabited by the likes of the Nissan 200SX, or…
The hydrogen fuel cell car segment in the United States (actually in California, where the series-produced models are available) continued its rebound last quarter, potentially heading towards the best year ever. According to the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership‘s data, during the third quarter of 2023, 966 new hydrogen fuel cell cars (aka FCV or FCEV)…
While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. The U9 was revealed at the same times as the U8 SUV in early 2023 when BYD launched the Yangwang luxury brand. It has has earned…
The Volkswagen Group is slashing 2,000 jobs at its Cariad software division as a part of a strategic restructuring plan, triggering a chain reaction of delays for the development of future electric vehicle platforms, German publication manager magazine reported yesterday. The group’s board of directors has approved the downsizing, which will occur between 2024 and…
BMW Group Logistik, in collaboration with the technology innovator Trailer Dynamics, has successfully tested an electrically powered semi-trailer on various tracks and over varying distances in real-world logistics operations. With the diesel truck used, average fuel savings of more than 46 percent over short and medium distances, and more than 48 percent over long distances,…
It’s often said that electric powertrains will allow automotive designers to throw out many current design conventions. That’s certainly the case with this EV concept. Created by Hoverboard inventor Shane Chen, the SHANE is a two-wheeled electric car with seating for five in a pod-like cabin sandwiched between giant wheels that “automatically react” to body…
Currently, BMTC operates 5,596 schedules, covering 57,463 trips, spanning 11.37 lakh km, with an average of 43 lakh passengers travelling daily. With an increasing demand for Metro train services, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has unveiled plans to expand Metro feeder services to 300. In response to the growing need for improved last-mile connectivity,…
Full-service fleet electrification solution provider B–ON and Mobility in Harmony (MIH) announced that they will develop their partnership to provide shared solutions for fleet customers. Under this partnership, B–ON’s next-generation “Pelkan” 100% electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) and smart package dispenser technology will complement MIH’s last mile delivery and software solutions, and B–ON’s “ElectrOS” electrification…
The scrapping of these buses will impact the Aapli Bus fleet strength significantly as their passengers carrying capacity is more (41 seats) as compared to midi and mini buses. A total of 235 out of a fleet of 423 Aapli Bus vehicles will go off road next year, thus putting extreme pressure on the Nagpur…
