A primary precursor to developing safer experiences for users of the entire road ecosystem is data on accidents. New Delhi: It’s oft-quoted in our social circles that commercial flights are the safest mode of transportation. No doubt this turns out to be true, especially if you consider its minuscule value on a scale of the…
The company’s IeV series is a modular and scalable platform, which has the capability to produce vehicles with payload ranging from 1.2-4.5 tonne. Chennai: Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle (EV) arm of Ashok Leyland, has invested INR 100 crore in the development of its newly- unveiled light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in the 2-3.5T intelligent electric…
BMW of North America announced the national expansion of its smart charging service, ChargeForward, in conjunction with the launch of the first all-electric BMW 5 Series, the BMW i5. With enrollment kicking off earlier this week, all BMW battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles model years 2018 and up will be eligible to enroll…
We’ve seen a lot of automakers and motorcycle manufacturers venture into the world of electric bicycles in recent years. Companies like Porsche have invested heavily in e-bike projects, while brands such as Ducati and Yamaha have impressed with their performance-oriented electric mountain bikes. This time around, it’s Honda who’s shown a keen interest in the…
Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest, which is one of Jakobsen’s top three Japan stock picks, surged 9.25% to be the Nikkei’s top percentage and points gainer for a second day. Japan’s Nikkei share average crossed the key psychological 32,000 mark on Thursday for the first time in two weeks amid bets for an end to the…
Tresa Motors is a notable manufacturer of eAxles with axial flux motors for medium and heavy truck applications, showcasing India’s expertise in EV technology. New Delhi: Tresa Motors has introduced India’s first eAxle, named DAX-1, along with an upgraded Model V0.1 electric truck platform, suitable for loads ranging from 18 tonne to 55 tonne. DAX-1…
Tire Rack recently tackled a big question that’s often asked by electric car drivers. That question is “Do you really need EV-specific tires?” Let’s dive right in to find out if there’s a definitive answer to this burning question. First off, we’ll note that Tire Rack recently added a Tesla Model 3 to its tire-testing…
Ola Diamondhead Electric Motorcycle There was only one flagship model, the Ola Diamondhead, among the Four Electric motorcycles that Ola Electric showcased at their latest event. It attracted the attention of all the EV enthusiasts in India and several foreign countries as well with its utterly futuristic and heavy appearance. It will be marketed as…
The author Cat Bohannon was a preteen in Atlanta in the 1980s when she saw the film “2001: A Space Odyssey” for the first time. As she took in its famous opening scene, in which a bunch of apes picks up a bunch of bones and quickly begins using them to hit each other, Bohannon…
Foxconn signalled mass production plans for a sporty and intelligent crossover, the MODEL B. New Delhi : Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) unveiled its electric cargo van on Wednesday as part of a line-up of technologies showcasing the contract design and manufacturing service (CDMS). At the same time, Foxconn signalled mass production plans for a…
