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The convergence of AI and battery technology has created a new era of possibilities that can reshape the global economy
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But investors won’t believe the British luxury automaker has turned a corner until it becomes a reliable cash generator
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Hero MotoCorp will start production of the Harley-Davidson X440 in September at its Garden Factory in Rajasthan Neemrana and deliveries will commence the next month
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The Speed 400 premium bike for the Indian market is priced at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.33 lakh.
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The new motor is still at a prototype stage, according to a report by financial newspaper Nikkei.
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China handles virtually all EV battery recycling in a global market projected to grow from $11 billion in 2022 to $18 billion by 2028, according to research firm EMR.
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The question before the AAR was whether charging of battery is a supply of goods or a supply of services.
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The electric vehicle maker is in early talks with a major automaker to license its full self-driving technology, Musk added.
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The company said in its latest earnings release that it had begun production of its “Dojo training computer.”
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This collaboration covers a wide range of vehicles, including utility vehicles, light commercial vehicles, farm equipment, and tractors.
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The automaker’s share in the SUV segment, which stood at 8.5 percent in Q1 FY23, has risen to close to 20 percent in Q1 FY24
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Online pre-bookings for both motorcycles kicked off in India last month, with a Rs 2,000 fully-refundable payment window, after their world premiere in London.
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With Hero MotoCorp, Harley-Davidson launched its most affordable motorcycle X440 powered by a 440cc engine on July 3. The motorcycle was launched at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Tresa Motors introduces its first electric commercial vehicle, the Model VO.1. The launch aims to showcase Tresa Motors' commitment to transition India into a global force commercial vehicle industry.
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Put in place a new team of professionals, make the airline operations sustainable and then look for a new promoter who can infuse more cash and ensure a better and sustained future for the airline
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New automobile models — whether powered by combustion engines or electric batteries — have essentially become very expensive computers on wheels, sometimes containing as many as 3,000 semiconductors. This is wonderful from a safety and driving performance perspective, but replacement parts cost more and modern vehicles take longer to fix
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The recycling and reuse industry heavily relies on standardised materials, which reflects in the 99% recycling rate of lead-acid batteries. Manufacturers will resist making identical battery packs, as EV batteries are witnessing an ever-changing gamut of established and emerging chemistries and mechanical designs. But a nudge in the right direction could foster standardisation
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Hybrid vehicles are seen as a stepping stone to carbon-neutral mobility as they are more fuel-efficient and generate less noise than conventional vehicles.
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Hero MotoCorp introduces the Xtreme 160R 4V, a premium motorcycle with unmatched performance, style, and smart features.
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The auto major is also looking to enhance localisation of its electric vehicles to 85 percent by 2025
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In a tweet, the company's co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has said he will use the feature frequently and share his experiences on Twitter
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Maruti Suzuki’s first hardcore off-roader since the Gypsy, the five-door Jimny is here to take on the likes of the Mahindra Thar, currently the most affordable off-road vehicle in India. Can the Jimny prove to be a worthy opponent? Who is the Jimny designed for? And why should you consider buying one? All questions answered in this episode of The Drive Report
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The new 'works' partnership will transform Silverstone-based Aston Martin into Honda's sole focus on the starting grid from their current position as one of four teams with Mercedes engines.
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After two-and-a-half-decades in the Indian car market, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR has crossed the three million units sales mark. WagonR is only the third car in the country to do so, after the Maruti 800 and the Maruti Suzuki Alto. But unlike the all-time national bestseller Alto whose sales have declined when compared to the previous decade, WagonR has just outsold every other car in the country for the second consecutive year now.
So, what makes the WagonR so popular, when most of its competitors are either dwindling in popularity or have seized production altogether? What does the WagonR have that other offerings didn’t? Watch to find out
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MG Motor had launched the Comet EV at an introductory price of 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom) last month.
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Experts weigh in on how the discovery of yet another lithium reserve is likely to affect battery prices and lower dependence on China
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Furthermore, the booking can also be made online by visiting the brand’s e-commerce portal.
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MG Motors has just launched the latest and cheapest EV in the market. A spiritual successor to the Reva, does the Comet EV’s promise of a convenient city commute make it compelling enough to buy? The Drive Report takes the Comet EV through the streets of Delhi to see if a micro electric vehicle is all you really need for your daily commute.
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There isn't enough of it. Against 200 million metric tonnes of vegetable oil every year, oil production is nearly 5 billion tons. So all the oilseeds in the world can't power vehicles beyond a couple of weeks. And they are needed for human and animal consumption too
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The goal of reducing carbon footprint through adoption of electric vehicles is ironically defeated by the usage of fossil fuels in EV charging infrastructure
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Elon Musk urged entreprenuers to shift their focus from creating 'picture sharing apps' to getting into 'heavy industry' such as lithium refining.
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Thus far, however, price cuts haven’t spurred a jump in sales and inventory has kept on building. Tesla's EV revolution is yet to produce a cheaper model for the masses that is none-the-less very profitable. Getting there will require Tesla delivering game-changing manufacturing efficiencies
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Besides a new gearbox, the two variants get two new paint schemes. The Limited Edition cars will enter the market from June 2023 and feature cosmetic updates to match their themes
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After Covid hit the world, Auto Shanghai 2023 happens to be the first time when automakers are flying from all across the globe to attend the exhibition as the show's scale was reduced during the pandemic.
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Panasonic is in talks with other Stellantis and BMW about building a new EV plant in North America, the Wall Street journal reported this month.
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A detailed discussion with stakeholders revealed that access to adequate finance, including the competitive rate of interest, is a challenge faced by MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) and NBFCs, catering to the EV ecosystem, SIDBI said.
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While the XC40 Recharge was the first EV launched by the company , the launch of the C40 Recharge is slated for the second half of the year.
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This is an attempt by the brand to increase transparency in the business of used vehicles.
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Audi has raised the prices of select models including the Audi Q8 Celebration, Audi RS5, and Audi S5 by up to 2.4 percent.
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The company sold 73,069 units in the domestic market and exported 24,515 units in the previous month, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SIMPL) said in the statement.
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Domestic sales were at 59,884 units in the month under review, as against 58,477 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 2 per cent, the company said in a statement.
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Out of this, the domestic sales volume of 5,67,546 was also the highest since inception.
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The committee recommended that the government should extend FAME-II scheme “to allow more time to evaluate the effectiveness of the scheme and to make necessary adjustments/modifications to promote EVs.”
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Can the recent inclusion of EV cabs by ride-hailing services revolutionise India’s shared mobility? Should the promise of punctuality and safety cost the customer more with providers like Ola, Uber and Blu? How exactly can an ever-widening EV cab footprint help the consumer experience a smoother, more reliable and eventually, cheaper commute?
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The world’s most indestructible pick-up truck has finally arrived. Can India’s trying terrain, battered roads and constantly varying temperatures break the unbreakable Hilux? Is the Hilux a comfortable enough everyday SUV? Just who is the target customer for such a purpose-built machine, with a storied past spanning five decades?
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This investment in Mahindra & Mahindra’s new wholly owned subsidiary last mile mobility (LLM) company will be in form of compulsory convertible instruments at a valuation of Rs 6,020 crore and will result in an ownership of between 9.97 percent and 13.64 percent for IFC in the new company
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Besides hiving off stake in its EV business, the Mahindra Group is also “engaged” with large global private equity (PE), ESG-focused funds, and sovereign funds for long-term investment in its EV business.
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The fifth-gen Honda City has just received a major ADAS update with a more advanced cruise control system that makes for easier inner-city driving. Is it enough to return the Honda City to its glory days?
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Lamborghini’s new, sharper and lighter take on the bestselling Urus is here. Can the Urus Performante be the new benchmark for super-SUVs?
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To build on its €100 billion valuation, Porsche needs to show its pricing power isn’t tapped out
