Honda Opens New R&D Facility In Bengaluru To Speed Up Electrification Of Mobility Sector In India

Updated May 9, 2024, 20:43 ISTHonda inaugurates a new Solution R&D Center in Bengaluru, India. This facility has been set up by the Japanese automaker to speed up electrification of the mobility sector in India. Aimed at expediting electrification efforts, particularly in motorcycles and power products the company aims to make all its motorcycles carbon neutral by 2040s. Honda Opens New R&D Facility In Bengaluru To Speed Up Electrification Of Mobility Sector In IndiaHonda Motor Co., Ltd. has…
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Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/electric-vehicles/honda-opens-new-rd-facility-in-bengaluru-to-speed-up-electrification-of-mobility-sector-in-india-article-109986734/amp

Powering ahead: The role of renewable energy in electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Electric vehicles (EVs) are acquiring thrust as an environment-friendly transportation solution in India, directed by ecological concerns and technological progressions. Nonetheless, the extensive acceptance of EVs is subject to the expansion of a strong charging infrastructure throughout the nation. India’s EV Charging Infrastructure Market was valued at USD 913 Million in 2023 and is expected to flourish with a CAGR of 22.04 % in the predicted period i.e. 2024-2029. In turn, the sphere…
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DYNEM begins construction of World’s Biggest Integrated Electric Cycle Gigafactory in India

Following in the footsteps of global giants in cell phone sales and electric vehicle manufacturing, India-based startup DYNEM by EMotorad is poised to revolutionize e-bike industry with construction of world’s biggest integrated e-bike gigafactory in IndiaPUNE, India, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In 2017, the world’s largest phone seller first started assembling its phones in India. Since then, the company has made significant advancements and is gradually moving its manufacturing to India….
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Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dynem-begins-construction-of-worlds-biggest-integrated-electric-cycle-gigafactory-in-india-302140988.html

Lucid chief says “Tesla is distracted right now”

Peter Rawlinson says his new Lucid brand is willing to capitalise on such an opportunity with ‘laser focus’Lucid Group boss Peter Rawlinson reckons Californian rival Tesla has its eyes off the ball.

Speaking at the FT’s Car of the Future summit, the ex-Tesla chief vehicle engineer (who created the Model S) said: “I think that Tesla is distracted right now. There’s a degree of distraction which is worrisome.

“I think it’s for Lucid now to really take the mantle and to really help…
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Source: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/business/lucid-chief-says-tesla-distracted-right-now

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Name Trademarked; Royal Enfield Hunter 450 Based On Himalayan 450

This could be the name of the upcoming 450cc bike based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Royal Enfield Hunter 450 is one of the hotly anticipated Royal Enfield models to be launched this year. And now the manufacturer has trademarked the name “Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450” and thus the upcoming 450cc bike based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 won’t be called the Hunter 450. The logo of the name has also been revealed. The status of the trademark application is…
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Source: https://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/general-news/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-name-trademarked-logo-revealed/52985/?is_amp=1

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, German car bosses warn, ET Auto

BMW imports Chinese-made Mini EVs and the iX3 into Europe. Top executives at BMW and Volkswagen on Wednesday warned against imposing EU import duties on electric vehicles from Chinese automakers, saying it could upend the bloc’s Green Deal plan and harm automakers that import cars made in China.The European Commission, which oversees trade policy in the 27-nation European Union, launched an investigation in October into whether fully-electric cars…
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Source: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-could-backfire-german-car-bosses-warn/109963908

India’s EV Policy and its Impact on Industry

As anticipation builds for the unveiling of India’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, companies across the nation are gearing up to seize the opportunities it brings.

The forthcoming guidelines are expected to provide a significant boost to the EV sector, fostering innovation, investment, and localization efforts.

Policy Overview: Incentives and Mandates

The new EV policy aims to incentivize domestic production and localization by offering reduced customs…
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Source: https://www.motoroids.com/news/indias-ev-policy-and-its-impact-on-industry/

Exclusive: In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud – Reuters

Exclusive: In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud  ReutersUS probes Tesla on autopilot recall validation process. Check details  HT AutoUS seeks answers from Tesla in Autopilot recall probe  ETAutoUS seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked  The Economic TimesTesla must detail driver warnings, miles driven with autopilot, regulator says  Mint
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-autopilot-probe-us-prosecutors-focus-securities-wire-fraud-2024-05-08/