Under the new rules, China will require export permits starting Dec. 1 for high-end synthetic graphite, as well as key forms of natural graphite. Beijing’s move to restrict graphite exports will have a disproportionate impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material as…
Volvo Cars has never built a production minivan in almost a century of existence, but that is about to change soon. Not many people expected the rather conservative Swedish premium car brand to enter the minivan market, and yet that’s exactly what the company is doing. Volvo has announced its first minivan, the EM90, in…
In 1968, the Cortina was the first car to roll out of Hyundai’s Ulsan plant in South Korea. The four-door sedan was essentially a rebadged Ford, but it set in motion a manufacturing phenomenon that became home to some of Hyundai’s most popular cars like the Getz, Accent, Elantra, and Sonata, among many others. Fast…
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…
The article is Authorized by Mr. Keval Padia, CEO of Nimblechapps Pvt. Ltd. based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. EV Charging Infrastructure in India In recent years, India has been making significant strides towards a greener and more sustainable future, with a particular focus on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The nation’s commitment to reducing its…
Tesla appears to have become a workforce juggernaut in Central Texas. A new report claims that the EV maker now employs north of 20,000 people onsite daily at the Gigafactory Texas, becoming the second largest private employer in the region. This robust headcount is expected to triple to over 60,000 people after the Elon Musk-led…
Facing issue as the Powerwall seems to not charge properly no matter how long you recharge it. This is a common problem that a lot of folks meet when using the unit. Well, there are a couple of reasons why Tesla Powerwall not charging. Like, improper wiring in the unit, high volts entering the unit,…
The 2nd Edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indian Commercial Vehicle Conclave took place today at Gurugram, where industry leaders gathered to shed light on the transformative mega trends shaping the Indian Commercial Vehicle (CV) sector. Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors Ltd, emphasized that A.C.E.S (Autonomous, Connected, Electric & Shared Mobility),…
Currently, approximately 8,500 out of nearly 1 lakh auto-rickshaws in Delhi are equipped with active internet cards utilizing GPS. In a move aimed at curbing complaints of arbitrary fare demands by auto-rickshaw drivers in the national capital, the Delhi transport department has announced the integration of trip meters with GPS technology. As per a ToI…
The batteries are charged via charging cable after each tour or between two tours at one of a total of eight charging stations at Ferry Cars. New Delhi: The regional public transport operator Ferry Cars from Belgium has put five new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro low-floor city buses with all-electric drive into operation. The operator, based in…
