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The plant is expected to be functional over the next two years, Kapur said. New Delhi: Leading helmet maker Steelbird Hi-tech India aims to invest over INR 250 crore to set up a new manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, as it looks to scale up capacity to cater to rising demand, according to a…
To address this challenge and increase local manufacturing, the 2KW charger has been designed and developed by CEET, IIT Madras and industrial partner Flowtrik Technologies with funding from MeitY. The indigenous Technology of 2KW DC Portable Charger, which can boost electric vehicle adoption in the country, was launched by S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics…
If you’re among those Ultimate Driving Machine aficionados who disliked the BMW i3, you’ll be glad to know the automaker will avoid a polarizing design with its successor. BMW development boss Frank Weber told German outlet Automobilwoche in an exclusive interview (via Automotive News Europe) that the i3 replacement will be more conventional than its predecessor. “A…
According to a statement issued by the CM’s office, the Chief Minister said INR 500 crore has been provided in the state budget for acquiring new buses, and therefore ordered that the purchase process be completed soon. Spurred by the huge response and public appreciation for the Shakti scheme that provides free travel for women…
According to a statement issued by the CM’s office, the Chief Minister said INR 500 crore has been provided in the state budget for acquiring new buses, and therefore ordered that the purchase process be completed soon. Spurred by the huge response and public appreciation for the Shakti scheme that provides free travel for women…
EKA Mobility’s electric garbage collection vans had successfully completed trials for several months with PMC before handing over the current fleet, the company said. EKA Mobility, a Pune-based leading electric commercial vehicles and technology company, has taken a significant step towards bolstering urban sustainability by handing over 10 state-of-the-art 1.5-tonne electric garbage tipper vehicles to…
According to officials, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders from December 2019 instructed all transport corporations to convert to BS6 engines and above, for environmental conservation. With Delhi set to enforce the ban on diesel and BS4 buses from November 1, officials at the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation have claimed that the department does not have…
China’s graphite curbs are similar to those imposed since Aug. 1 for two chip-making metals, gallium and germanium. China said on Friday it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, springing a surprise with another bid to control critical mineral supply in response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance….
BEM sources the powertrain for its trucks from Iveco Group firm FPT (Fiat Powertrain). Iveco is also a minority stake holder in BEM. New Delhi: The energy mix is set to change significantly across the automotive industry. The transformation in the commercial vehicle (CV) industry will be the most significant as it is still a…
As vehicle manufacturers provide vehicles that meet these new norms, oil companies supply fuel that adheres to BS-VI standards, known as the world’s cleanest fuel. In its bid to combat air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced on Friday that starting November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will…
