Transportations

Flash-charging technology enables rapid charging during brief stops, effectively optimizing operational efficiency and cost savings for fleet operators. New Delhi: The pilot of the flash-charging technology developed by Hitachi Energy India with Ashok Leyland and IIT Madras is getting ready for unfolding. At the inauguration of Hitachi Energy’s Global Technology and Innovation Centre at Chennai…

As per the proposal, the state government will develop 23 bus stations on PPP mode in the first phase under DBFOT (design, build, finance, operate and transfer) model. The scheme was approved by the cabinet in November last year. The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal to invite bids for development of 18 bus…

When unions opposed it and issued a strike notice earlier this month, the MTC agreed to drop the move but it has gone ahead by releasing a tender to rope in a private agency, he said. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation will soon hire 230 drivers and conductors through a private agency to improve bus frequency…

Mopar, the Stellantis-owned parts and accessories brand that’s known for offering everything from run-of-the-mill spares to Hemi crate engine kits, is apparently trying to get into the EV business, or at least that’s the signal we’re getting from its latest teaser that says we should “Get ready for a jolt.” A single image was released,…

ecomet Star 1915 is positioned to address the logistical demands of Ashok Leyland’s customers in applications like e-commerce, parcel delivery, transportation of fresh produce, auto parts, FMCG, and more, the company said. New Delhi: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, Wednesday launched the ecomet Star 1915 truck with GVW of 18.49T in…

New registrations of the Lucid Air model in the United States increased recently, which indicates some improvement in sales. According to the registration data from Experian (via Automotive News), 478 new Lucid Air were registered in August (up 40 percent year-over-year), which brings the total from January to August to 4,267. It also means that…

The first-ever BMW iX2 has been officially revealed by the German brand, marking the debut of the second-generation model which is now also offered in all-electric guise, besides the gasoline and diesel options that carry the X2 name. Much like the iX1 that debuted last year, the new coupe-like iX2 is available at launch with…

The BMW Group reports 621,699 global vehicle sales during the third quarter of 2023, which is almost six percent more than a year ago. Also, the year-to-date results are several percent better than a year ago. Results last quarter and year-to-date: BMW sales: 549,941 (up 6%) and 1,621,267 (up 6%) Mini sales: 70,384 (up 3%)…

Tesla has continued to dominate the auto industry’s brand loyalty rate in the first half of the year, according to an S&P Global Mobility analysis of new vehicle registration data. The industry’s brand loyalty rate was 50.6 percent – identical to the same period in 2022 – despite a 7 percent increase in return-to-market volume…

German brand Cube has a wide selection of bicycles catering to riders of all backgrounds. Consisting of both electric and muscle-powered bikes, Cube’s offerings continue to grow. The latest of which comes in the form of the most practical bike configuration out there: the folding electric bike. Simply dubbed the Fold Hybrid, Cube’s newest e-bike…