Hero already owns 34.8% of Ather Energy. The current investment of Rs 420 crore i.e, approx $56 mn by Hero is part of the ongoing bigger funding round. Actual stake to Hero in lieu of this amount would become clear once the round closes (expected by 30th April 2022). Key points to note – Ather … Read more
After Telangana, Maharashtra and Punjab on Sunday invited Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, to set up a production unit in their states. After Musk tweeted about “challenges with the government” in connection with his firm’s plans to launch its products in India, Minister Jayant Patil responded on Twitter … Read more
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co and automaker Mahindra & Mahindra are among companies that have submitted bids under the country’s Rs 18,000-crore billion battery scheme, two sources told Reuters. India last year finalised an incentive program to encourage companies to invest in the local manufacturing of batteries as it looks to … Read more
Classic Legends, the motorcycle company part-owned by Mahindra Group re-launched the Yezdi brand of classic motorcycles for the Indian market on Thursday. The brand is making a comeback to India after a two and half decade hiatus and part of a larger strategy to tap into the fast expanding mid-market segment (350cc to 600cc) in … Read more
A consortium led by South Korean electric carmaker Edison Motors Co has agreed to acquire debt-ridden SsangYong Motor Co Ltd for 305 billion won ($254.65 million), SsangYong Motor said on Monday. SsangYong is burdened with high debt and its vehicle sales last year fell to 84,496, down about 21% from a year earlier, a regulatory … Read more
The cost of both new and used cars is expected to remain higher than average throughout 2022. The increased prices are attributed to high demand for automotives, paired with inventory constraints. President Biden said in a speech this week that he is working to alleviate bottlenecks driving up costs. Skyrocketing prices for both new and … Read more
Strategic partnership with German startup Magment to enable roads that recharge electric vehicles. Highway trials planned in the US. Other applications include robot recharging in warehouses and factories Holcim is partnering with the German startup Magment to improve its magnetizable concrete technology for road surfaces enabling electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while in motion. Known … Read more
Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries is acquiring 100% of Faradion Limited (FL), a British battery maker specialising in sodium-ion technology. Key points to note – RNESL is investing 125 mn pounds in the transaction – 100 mn pounds for 100% acquisition of FL and balance 25 mn … Read more
Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off of a striking electric concept car on Monday. Meet the Vision EQXX. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX. Mercedes-Benz You probably won’t be able to buy a Merc exactly like the Vision EQXX anytime soon. But some of the advancements Mercedes developed here could make their way into your future electric Benz. Mercedes-Benz … Read more