Vianode will supply anode materials to Morrow Batteries' planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway, as per an MoU. Vianode battery graphite plant is at Herøya.

The capacity utilisation of the majority of the auto sector MSMEs has started falling since mid-April 2021 due to cash inflow disruption, lack of orders, and labour shortage.

The new tech enhances transient boost by 200 per cent along with a 50 per cent reduction in time-to-torque. It improves fuel economy by enabling further engine downsizing. High-voltage hybrid vehicle production is scheduled for 2023.

With the second wave of coronavirus, the auto sector has been hit hard. Many major manufacturers have declared production shutdowns and are occupied with the current medical crisis in the country.

Auto components manufacturer Minda Corporation has reported a consolidated profit of Rs 129.2 million after tax for the March quarter, compared to the loss of Rs 2997.8 million in the year-ago period.

During a recent visit to the Ford EV plant in Michigan, US President Joe Biden announced an investment of $174 billion to boost the production and sales of EVs in the country.

BorgWarner has entered into a global agreement with major European OEM to supply its advanced eTurbo for hybrid vehicle application. This will be the company’s first application of its turbocharger in a high-voltage hybrid car.

The Delhi High Court has told the Department of Heavy Industries to consider including hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles under the FAME India Phase II scheme.

The company has detected a defect in one of the parts used in Meteor, Classic and Bullet motorcycle models. Defect is in the ignition coil that can cause misfiring, reduced vehicle performance and in rare cases, an electric short circuit.