Transportation
In December last year, the BMC had to induct drones into its fight against mosquito menace. Now, with e-rickshaw coming this year drone may not be required. With monsoon approaching and fear of dengue, a vector-borne disease, looming, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to introduce e-rickshaw-mounted anti-mosquito fogging machine, the first of its…
Shortly after showcasing the performance dual-motor Rivian R1T in a YouTube video, the Irvine-headquartered brand has added the dual-motor and performance dual-motor versions of the electric truck to its online configurator and shop. A Rivian Forums member frequenting the online shop saw a dual-motor version with the large, 135-kilowatt-hour battery pack and 21-inch wheels listed…
Shortage of chips affected issuance of cards by banks late last year, but the situation improved after intervention by government and private agencies. A shortage of semiconductor chips continues to impact the issue of chip-baseddriver’s licences and automobile registration cards, to the frustration of new vehicle owners. During most of 2022 and the beginning of…
His primary responsibilities will involve developing and executing strategies for the Automotive OE business, with a strong focus on driving growth and ensuring ongoing success, the company said. New Delhi: Schaeffler India Limited has recently announced the appointment of Aashish Bhatia as the President of Automotive Technologies, specifically overseeing the Automotive OE business. With a…
The Minister promptly sought the involvement of Chief Minister MK Stalin, who directed that relevant instructions be made as soon as possible to facilitate the operation of battery-powered shared passenger cars on the ground. New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order stating that all battery-powered passenger vehicles (such as e-auto rickshaws, e-taxis,…
These 1 lakh e-scooters were serviced in 275 cities across India through 350-plus service touchpoints. New Delhi : Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Limited, has serviced 100,000 electric two wheelers during April-September 2022 The company said in a media release that it is committed to meeting the…
The e-rickshaws were donated by alumni Onkar Pahwa, a city-based manufacturer under his company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The free of cost e-rickshaw service at Punjab Agricultural University, which was introduced in 2018, is allegedly costing the drivers dear. Meant to facilitate transportation of students, faculty, and guests and reduce air and noise pollution,…
The Tesla Cybertruck has been making its rounds in the news recently, thanks to a recent announcement from the automaker displaying the first unit rolling off the assembly line in Texas. Despite this, there are still numerous questions about the truck. From crash testing to repairability, and even pricing, the jaggedly-rendered pickup brings along more…
Driverless cars were first introduced in San Francisco in 2014 with a mandatory human “safety driver” on board. A driverless taxi slows down on a dark San Francisco street and is quickly surrounded by a group of masked figures. One of them places a traffic cone on the hood of the car. Its hazard lights…
Stellantis said it is also working with chipmakers Infineon , NXP Semiconductors, onsemi, and Qualcomm to further improve its car platforms and technologies. Stellantis said on Tuesday that it has signed contracts worth 10 billion euros (USD 11.2 billion) through 2030 with semiconductor makers to guarantee the flow of vital chips for electric vehicles and…
