Servotech Power Systems Ltd., a leader in the development of EV chargers and solar solutions, and Electra EV,  India’s leading Electric Vehicle Powertrain solutions company, have announced a collaboration for a jointly owned  revolutionary EV charger technology, for which they filed for patents recently. These ground-breaking solutions enable fast DC charging of any GB/T Bharat DC 001 vehicle (which are on sub 200V DC platforms) from the CCS2 charging network through the addition of a connector using a small additional gadget. This need was established by Electra EV serving their OEM ..read more

New Delhi: Adding to its list of milestones, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has attained cumulative production of over 3 crore units. This feat entails production undertaken at the company’s Gurugram, Manesar (in Haryana) and Hansalpur (in Gujarat) manufacturing facilities. Notably, Indian operations are the fastest to achieve this feat among all Suzuki production bases in record 40 years and 4 months, since start of production in December 1983. While over 2.68 crore vehicles have been manufactured at the Company’s Haryana-based facilities, over 32 lakh vehicles were produced at Suzuki Motor ..read more

Maruti Suzuki India Limited completed its first automated driving test track (ADTT) at Driver Training and Testing Institute (DTTI) in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP). Shri Dayashankar Singh, Minister of State (Independent charge) of Transport, UP inaugurated the Ayodhya ADTT. Notably, the Ayodhya ADTT, inspired by the vision of Hon’ble CM of UP Shri Yogi Adityanath, was completed in a record time of 45 days post MoA signing held in December 2023. Mr. Rahul Bharti, Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The most important pillar in road safety is human s ..read more

Gaydon, UK, 19th March 2024: JLR has announced it is recruiting 250 electrification engineers to work at its Gaydon and Whitley facilities. The roles will further propel the development of JLR’s next generation pure electric vehicles launching by 2030 under its Reimagine strategy. Within the 250 new roles, the luxury car manufacturer is specifically recruiting over 40 battery engineering roles, working across disciplines including advanced energy storage systems, battery cell design, and cell stack assemblies, as well as hardware and software essential to battery and electrical ..read more

Gurugram, India, March 18th, 2024: Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), one of the leading global providers of automotive technology solutions, proudly announces the achievement of two remarkable production milestones. The company has successfully manufactured 400 million differential gears and 6 million differential assemblies, marking a significant accomplishment in its journey of excellence.   Sona Comstar designs and manufactures differential assemblies, precision-forged differential gears, and other driveline parts. Our products cater to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), P ..read more

Solaris Bus & Coach, a prominent manufacturer of urban and intercity buses in Europe, has unveiled its performance metrics for the calendar year 2023. The results underscore the organization’s adaptability to the ever-changing market dynamics and its resilience amidst shifting economic landscapes. In 2023, Solaris achieved robust sales figures, delivering a total of 1,456 vehicles. The increasing prevalence of low- and zero-emission vehicles within Solaris’ sales portfolio reflects the company’s adeptness in aligning with market demands and expectations. Across most EU nations, there has b ..read more

Hella India Lighting, a prominent figure in the automotive lighting sector, received three prestigious awards during the ACMA 58th Excellence Awards ceremony held on March 5, 2024. These awards include the Gold Award for Export, the Silver Award for Tier 2 Supplier Development, and the Bronze Award for Safety. The recognition not only reinforces Hella India Lighting’s leadership position within the industry but also reflects its unwavering commitment to excellence across all facets of its operations. The company’s exceptional performance serves as a benchmark for others in the automotive secto ..read more

To address uncertainties surrounding electric vehicle subsidies, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has introduced the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024. This scheme, with a total allocation of Rs 500 crore, will run for four months from April 1 to July 31. Ensuring continued incentives for electric two and three-wheelers post the conclusion of the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme on March 31, the new scheme targets commercial registrations primarily. Additionally, privately or corporate-owned electric two-wheelers will al ..read more

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Steelbird Hi-Tech India, a renowned helmet manufacturer, unveils ambitious expansion and innovation plans. To cater to the increasing demand from OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and the aftermarket, the company intends to invest Rs 250 crore in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Concurrently, they aim to boost production by 50,000 units per day at their existing Baddi facility.  With a focus on enhancing brand presence both domestically and internationally, Steelbird plans to introduce 70 new helmet models this year. I ..read more

Tata Motors has recently inked an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility, committing a substantial investment of Rs 9,000 crore over a five-year span, potentially creating up to 5,000 job opportunities. In an official statement, Tata Motors Group, renowned for its commercial and passenger vehicles, announced the signing of a facilitating Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to explore the establishment of a vehicle manufacturing facility within the state. The MoU entails an investment of Rs 9,000 crores over ..read more