The explosive Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hypercar has been priced at $111,000 and received 2200 expressions of interest in Australia ahead of a pe-sale that opens at noon on September 15 for just 12 hours. But here’s the key number you really need to know: Hyundai Australia is confident of importing 1000 Ioniq 5…
In a world captivated by the allure of electric vehicles (EVs), Toyota’s strategic embrace of hybrids over pure EVs might seem like a conservative stance. However, a closer examination of the efficiency of battery use reveals a compelling argument for the continued prominence of hybrids in the decarbonization narrative. The EV industry, while undoubtedly making…
Ashok Leyland saw total vehicle (domestic + exports) sales of 15,576 units in August 2023, compared to 14,121 units in August 2022 leading to an increase of 10%. New Delhi: Ashok Leyland reported domestic sales of 14,545 units in August 2023, compared to 13,301 units in August 2022, an increase of 9% YoY. MHCV domestic…
Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the battery business and assets of troubled Proterra in the United States with a $210 million bid. The deal comes just a few months after the US electric bus and battery manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. The…
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is already reaching dealerships, while the Kona Electric version, Hyundai says, won’t arrive until late fall. You should wait, because the EV version of Hyundai’s small utility vehicle is hands-down the best of the bunch. We had two brief stints in a prototype Kona Electric in the rolling Maryland horse country…
Vauxhall is introducing new ‘Design’ entry-level versions of the Astra Electric and Mokka Electric, making Vauxhall’s electric range more accessible than ever. Order books are open now, with deliveries for the Astra Electric Design and Mokka Electric Design starting from January 2024. The new Design versions of Astra Electric and Mokka Electric makes Vauxhall’s electric…
Bill Gates, the multibillionaire founder of Microsoft, argued for a pragmatic, technology-driven approach to fighting climate change on Thursday. “If you try to do climate brute force, you will get people who say, ‘I like climate but I don’t want to bear that cost and reduce my standard of living,’” Mr. Gates said at the…
Vikram Mohan, Managing Director, said, “Our strategic approach and unwavered support from all quarters of the company have helped us deliver the set of good numbers in Q2 .” Coimbatore: Pricol Limited, a leading auto component manufacturer, Wednesday reported that revenue from operations for Q2 FY24 was at INR 562.66 crore, up 12.31 % YoY….
Generative AI which helps in creating a real-world environment, can contribute in conducting practical algorithms, which acts as a training model for vehicles. New Delhi: The automotive industry in recent years has seen technological advancements which no one could have ever imagined. It has showcased several new technologies and practiced them in the forefront. Generative…
It’s hard to fault somebody when they want to buy a Lexus. That is, of course, unless they want an electric Lexus. So far, their options are pretty sparse; the Lexus RZ isn’t exactly what we used to call a “Tesla-killer.” But I get the sense the folks at Toyota and Lexus are tired of…
