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Hexall plans to price commercial EVs at 20 pc higher than diesel variants
Bootstrapped electric vehicle startup Hexall Motors aims to roll out commercial vehicles at around 20 per cent higher price than diesel vehicles in the segment, a top official of the company said on Wednesday. While unveiling prototypes of EVs at the Auto Expo 2023, Hexall Motors Managing Director and CEO Dinesh Tyagi told PTI that the company plans a low-volume launch of the commercial version of the vehicles in July.
Electric vehicles steel the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023
Electric vehicles hogged the limelight on the first day of India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 with the likes of Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Tata Motors and MG Motor showcasing their futuristic products, while also committing to invest in sustainable mobility.
The show, returning after three years having been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, opened with the global premiere of Suzuki Motor Corporation's concept electric SUV 'eVX' which is slated to hit the market by 2025.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran to CNBC TV18 Exclusive:
- Both in CVs and PVs we are driving towards new mobility and investing in number of technologies
- Evaluating what we can do in hydrogen fuel cell
- Looking at urban mobility and long distance trucking
- Investing both in internal combustion and EVs
- Had a lot of product gaps, which we are addressing
Tata Sons Chairman at Maruti
Harrier EV unveiled
Tata Motors launches first-ever hydrogen fuel-cell commercial truck Prima E.55S
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
Swap.ME
- Swap ME! is the concept of its upcoming battery swapping ecosystem. This swapping ecosystem is the result of the group's R&D efforts on future product linesdelivering supreme E-mobility solutions. The ecosystem is built with state-of-the-art technology and service models with features like, swap system, dataintegration, thermal management, predictive AI, and a smart user interface. This ecosystem will enable different service models to flourish and cater to thedemands of the users. Swap ME! stations are quick plug-and-play docks, one can swap batteries in less than a minute aiding the riding requirement by thesegments.Matter's battery swapping technology will cater to battery packs for two- and three-wheelers.
- TheSwap ecosystem is technology-enabled and connected, so consumers can refill on the go. TheSwap ME! is supported by a smart GUI and mobile application, which keeps you up to date on avariety of metrics such as SoC, SoH, SoP, Battery Temperature, Voltage, Amperage, and Number of Cycles.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
HomeDock Inverter
The smart home dock is energized by a dual-purpose battery solution, which can be used for both mobility and domestic energy storage applications. This lithium-ion battery solution will be built on the principles of battery swapping technology to power a two-wheeler and home inverter interchangeably. The use of lithium-ion batteries in domestic applications is an exciting step forward towards a cleaner future. The smart connectivity features will enable connected experiences via the smart home ecosystem and mobile connected features. Matter Energy and the home inverter segment leader Luminous power have joined hands to create and distribute this new innovative product to every corner of India and abroad.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
Matter Concept EXE
- The concept of this motorbike will house a swap technology for endless mile munching; the manual gearbox provides complete control of the power delivery to the rider.
- The progressive design and connectivity will create smart experiences that will drive the big shift to EV adoption, while being very cost effective to run and maintain.
- All these features will come together to create a motorbike that is modern and powerful, yet conscious of its environmental impact.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
Matter Motorbike
- The Matter-bike is designed from the ground up in India for India, with the next-generation features and experiences.
- This is India’s first geared EV Motorbike with a Hyper-shift gearbox coupled with India’s first liquid cooled 2-wheeler EV powertrain.
- It hosts a bi-functional Class D LED projector headlamp, a unique body mounted front blinker lights, split-style LED tail lamps, and progressive rear blinkers. The 7-inch touch screen includes 4G connectivity, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Android software, aiding call, music, navigation, and advanced ride stats.
- The onboard 5A charger allows you to charge anywhere on the road.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
- Matter group intends to lead the complete transition to electric vehicles, warranting Matter EV bike at every home
- Introduced a 6 kilowatt-hour (kWh) model of its newly released Matter-bike with fast-charging technology
- Pre-orders for the newly launched geared Matter-bike will be announced soon.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
- Bringing in some firsts for Lexus in India, the RX lineup is equipped with some of the most anticipated featureslike a highly advanced Lexus connected services enabling the guests to access the vehicle’s status and remotefunctions like Door lock/unlock, emergency calling, power windows closing, remote air conditioning, stolenvehicle tracking and much more.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
- The new RX lineup has been developed basis the “Alluring x Verve" design concept, aiming to create a design thatcombines a sense of seductively attractive looks (Alluring) and a powerful image, exuding vitality (Verve).
- KeepingLexus’ tradition of luxury alive, both the variants boast ofsophisticated and captivating design.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
- This series alsopromises the "Lexus Driving Signature," ensuring a captivating driving experience, with features such as Direct4
Drive force technology, HEV system and a powerful Turbo hybrid performance.
- Considering the impact of carbonemissions on the environment, Lexus is centered on electrified vehicles such as a BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs thatcontribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
For the first time Lexus features an electrified turbo hybrid powertrain with the new RX 500h FSPORT Performance grade
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
The driver’s seat is designed encouraging a deeper andmore intuitive connection between the car and driver based on the Tazuna concept, enabling the driver to enjoycontrolling the vehicle, while providing a sense of openness and comfortable interior space.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
The RX350h to be available in 8 Exterior colors and the RX500h in 6 exterior colors, including a newcolor variant – Sonic Copper, inspiring the senses with an appearance that transforms along with thechanging light
Bookings to begin today at all Lexus Guest Experience Centers across the country
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
- A first for Lexus in India & Asia, the new Lexus RX will come with Connected features and services
-It is also equipped with the latest Lexus Safety System3.0 as a Standard for driver assistance
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates:
- Available in two powertrains to meet the diverse needs of the discerning Lexus guests, the all-new Lexus RX will have - the RX350h Luxury Hybrid and the RX500h F sport Performance
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Bookings started for newly launched RX 500h
- Price announcement for RX 500h to begin by end of first quarter of 2023.
- Deliveries will start by second quarter of 2023.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Cummins Group first fuel agnostic platform and its diversified range of Hydrogen Technologies power solutions
- Cummins Group in India, unveiled Commercial Vehicle Industry’s first Fuel Agnostic Platform and its diversified range of Hydrogen Technologies power solutions at Auto Expo 2023.
- The fuel-agnostic architecture utilizes a common base engine with cylinder heads and fuel systems specifically tailored to fuel ranging from diesel, natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen.
- The platform offers OEMs common engine architecture across multiple fuel types resulting to a high degree of parts commonality.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: BYD India Unveils its Luxury Electric Sedan BYD Seal & Launches BYD ATTO 3 Limited Edition
- The luxury sedan BYD Seal is planned will be launched in India by Q4 2023
- BYD Seal boasts all-wheel-drive, 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and a range of 700 km
- Third new passenger EVs within two years
- The Indian-specific theme displayed: Technological Innovations for A Better Life
- 1200 units of BYD ATTO 3 Limited Edition available in Forest Green Color
- First batch of BYD ATTO 3 delivery starts on 11th Jan 2023
- Plans to double the dealer network by 2023
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: About The Kia KA4
- Overall, the Kia KA4 has a commanding UV stance and completely redefined exteriors, giving it a rugged look.
- The vehicle's interior is designed by Kia’s California design studio, which has also built global award-winning vehicles like Telluride and the 2021 Sorento SUV.
- The Kia KA4 demonstrates true innovation in cargo and passenger space and seating layouts.
- The vehicle hosts best-in-class passenger and cargo room, including slide-flex 2nd-row seating and VIP lounge seating.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: The Kia Concept EV9
- With the Concept EV9, Kia previewed a future global electric SUV and was first unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2021.
- The vehicle will be launched in international markets in the first quarter of 2023.
- Conceptualized and designed at the brand's California design studio, the Kia Concept EV9 electric SUV is bound to make heads turn.
- The Concept EV9 is inspired by nature and uses upcycled materials developed from waste deposited into the fragile marine ecosystem.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Kia India exhibits fascinating glimpses of future, launches Kia Concept EV9 and the new KA4
- Kia India showcased a glimpse of the future where mobility is more sustainable, innovative, and truly connected.
- The brand also unveiled its All-Electric SUV Concept – the Kia Concept EV9, at the 16th edition of the Auto Expo, highlighting its vision of becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Kia to invest Rs 2,000 crore in India on electric vehicles over 4-5 years
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: BYD reveals its third model for India - Seal
- Prices for it has not been announced yet.
- It will be launched bythe 4th quarter 2023.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: BYD reveals its third model for India - Seal, Prices not announced yet
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: BYD ATTO3 Forest Green Edition launched
- Only 1200 units earmarked for India.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Kia KA4
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Kia Motors India unveils KIA KA4
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Kia Motors India launches futuristic EV9 concept
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Kia Motors India launches futuristic EV9 concept
- Kia Motors India takes the wraps off the very futuristic EV9 concept.
- It will feature solar panels to extend the range.
- Kia Motors will launch India-specific EV by 2025.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: About the All-New IeV Series launched by SWITCH MOBILITY
- The intelligent, electric connected vehicle is built on a proven and robust modular platform, that delivers exceptional performance and efficiency, embedded with proprietary technology solutions ‘SWITCH iON’, to enable remote, real-time diagnostics and monitoring.
- The SWITCH IeV series offers favorable total cost of operations with best-in-class payload to GVW ratio, longest range coverage of up to 150 km, faster turnaround time, best in class cargo space and exceptional reliability.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: SWITCH MOBILITY Unveils All-New IeV Series
- SWITCH Mobility Ltd (‘SWITCH’), a Hinduja Group company and the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, on January 11 unveiled the all-new IeV series at Auto Expo 2023.
- Through these electric vehicles, SWITCH will address the growing requirement of last mile and mid mile mobility applications in India.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Key highlights so far
- Ashok Leyland showcases future of commercial vehicle industry, unveils 6 products at the expo
- "India could soon become the world's leading manufacturer of automobiles," says Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Company.
- Hyundai launches Ioniq5 at Rs 44.9 lakh
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Hyundai Ioniq5 Price
- The Hyundai Ioniq’s price is starting at Rs 44.95 lakh.
- Introductory prices will be available only for the first 500 customers.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Hyundai Ioniq5 feature
- The Ioniq 5 is fast-charging capable, of course, and can be plugged in to a 350kW DC fast-charger to provide upto 80 percent charge in 18 minutes.
- An 11kW AC charger, which is thrown in as a complementary feature for early-bird customers, can charge the car to 100 percent in seven hours.
- There’s a stronger ecological angle to the car, than merely being a zero tailpipe emission car.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Hyundai Ioniq5 features
-The Ioniq 5 is certainly the most well-specced car Hyundai has ever produced.
- Its list of extensive features includes a panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps and taillamps, flush door handles and a 12.3-inch touchscreen unit along with an eight-speaker Bose surround sound system.
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Hyundai launches Ioniq5 at Rs 44.9 lakh
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Hyundai launches Ioniq5
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Company on Maruti's plans
- "Maruti could not sustain 50% market share as there was a delay in launching SUVs"
- "SMC taking action and working on recovering market share"
- "SMC passing through a very difficult phase, change in global interest rates, war, high commodity prices will impact growth in FY23"
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: "India could soon become the world's leading manufacturer of automobiles," says Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Company
- Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Company said, "India is a very large export base, Suzuki Motor Company likely to see record exports in 2023.
Making efforts to expand exports from India."
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Ashok Leyland showcases future of commercial vehicle industry at the Auto Expo 2023
Auto Expo 2023 Live Updates: Ashok Leyland showcases future of commercial vehicle industry at the Auto Expo 2023
- Some of the products showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 are:
1. Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicle (LNG): Ashok Leyland leads the curve by introducing the unique dual-fuel vehicle, Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicle that runs on LNG and CNG. Its smart and sustainable fuel system propels us toward a prosperous and greener future. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles works similar to gasoline-powered vehicles with a spark-ignited internal combustion engine. The natural gas is super-cooled and cryogenically stored in liquid form in a tank mounted on the truck. LNG is typically preferred in heavy-duty vehicles to meet longer range requirements.
2. Intercity Compressed natural gas bus (13.5 CNG bus): Ashok Leyland’s 13.5 m intercity CNG Bus (4X2), the longest bus in the segment, runs on India’s most powerful turbo charged CNG Engine. In this vehicle 1500 Liters (255 kg) of CNG fuel is stored in light weight composite cylinders which are safely mounted over the frame and has a range of approximately 1000 kms. The 13.5 m bus comes with a maximized luggage space of 11 cubic meters, highest among the CNG buses, and also offers 20% higher passenger capacity with 36 berths, highest in the segment.
3. Bada Dost Xpress (Powered by compressed natural gas – CNG): Bada Dost Xpress, a mini passenger bus that prioritizes environment, comfort and performance. Powered by the next generation engine, this vehicle is ideal for both city & highway driving. Designed ergonomically to seat 12 passengers, Bada Dost Xpress redefines passenger comfort with easy entry and exit. The grab rails, safety handles, and anti-skidding flooring make walking inside the passenger saloon safer and easier. With optional features of A.C. and Vehicle tracking system (VTS), Bada Dost Xpress is sure to deliver superior performance for profitable operations.
