News Jul 15, 2019 Hyundai unveils Kona Electric, India’s first fully electric and long range SUV Kona Electric offers differentiated driving modes (Eco+, Eco, Comfort and Sport) optimise torque distribution, tailoring Kona Electric to a variety of driving preferences and purposes. In Sport mode, there is a greater emphasis on acceleration, while Eco+ and Eco modes progressively prioritize range over performance with more conservative power-delivery and deliver maximum Electric Range by brake regeneration.
News Jul 09, 2019 Eicher E-buses completes a year in Kolkata; 40 E-buses to BEST The Eicher Skyline Pro E buses were deployed with West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) has served over 1.6 lakh kilometers carrying 1.3 lakh passengers till date
News Jul 01, 2019 ABB paves the way for sustainable logistics with zero-emission e-truck Azero-emission E-truck developed in collaboration with ABB’s pilot truck manufacturer partner E-Force One, aiming of an all-electric ABB delivery fleet, spearheading sustainable mobility solution conducted a trial on the streets of Swiss capital, Bern recently.
News Jun 27, 2019 ABB develops zero-emission e-truck with E-Force One, conducts successful trial The new technology is aimed to build an all-electric fleet in Switzerland by the end of 2022. The truck incorporates an electric motor, inverter, traction auxiliary and battery systems from ABB. The batteries are charged with ABB Terra 54 fast chargers and provide enough power for a range of up to 300km.
News Apr 25, 2019 Ather Energy to enter Chennai in June With this announcement, Ather enters its rapid expansion phase, and plans to be in 30 cities over the next couple of years
News Mar 01, 2019 Tata Motors to supply 80 e-buses to West Bengal Tata Motors will supply 80 electric buses to the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC). The company has already supplied 20 ultra electric 9/9m AC e-buses, with remaining 20 9/9m AC e-buses scheduled to be delivered by March 31, 2019.
News Feb 21, 2019 Tata Motors to supply 80 e-buses to West Bengal Transport Corporation Tata Motors has already supplied 20 9m e-buses with remaining 20 9m e-buses to be delivered by March 31st, and 40 12m e-buses will be delivered in a phased manner
News Feb 18, 2019 Finnish clean energy company Fortum launches battery swapping for light EVs in India The project comprises of 90 NMC batteries of 1.5 kWh, one swapping station with 20 batteries and 30 e-autos named Zbee
Cover Story Feb 01, 2019 Automotive testing Setting up a new quality benchmark Rise in stringent emission norms, electric & connected cars, engine downsizing, increasing electronic components, etc are some of the developments that need accurate and rigorous testing of automotive parts.