While reduction in GST rates on electric vehicles (EV) from 12 per cent to 5 per cent will give boost to EV adoption in India, creating reliable charging infrastructure will be the key for the success of e-mobility in the country, says this APF report.

Hyundai Motor India, one of the largest exporters in India, has recently introduced Kona Electric, first fully electric SUV targeting long range of 452 km on every charge.

Jaguar Land Rover recently revealed their plans to manufacture a range of new electrified vehicles (EVs) at its manufacturing plant located at Castle Bromwich in UK.

Greaves Cotton, one of the leading and diversified engineering companies in India has recently announced that it has sold 1000 e-rickshaw.

The third edition of International Transportation and Electrification Conference (ITEC) India 2019, one of the largest conferences on transportation electrification will be held at Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bangalore between 17 and 19 December 2019.

With the Government of India mandating the use of airbags and seatbelt by the end of 2019 in the passenger car segment, there is a huge opportunity for the passive safety equipment suppliers in the country, says Atul Kumar.

Road safety is gaining importance in India, with increased awareness among the end users, driven by safety-related regulations. In the highly competitive market, passive safety systems are becoming the major differentiator for automobiles, says Rakesh Rao.

Indian automotive logistics industry, over the years, have build confidence among automotive companies for smooth logistics operations.

For comfort elements in vehicles and challenging applications in many other industrial areas, flex shafts facilitate new approaches to the drive concept.