Sector: Auto
Sodium-ion batteries vs lithium-ion batteries – a game changer for electric vehicles ?
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., or CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, unveiled its latest product in July — a sodium-ion battery. Done right, this technology could lead to widespread adoption in a market largely dependent on subsidies and where EV sales are still a fraction of all cars. Key points in this regard – … Read more
This battery idea from 1970s could help EVs take lead in auto industry
There’s no shortage of excitement for electric vehicle battery startups or multibillion dollar investments in the industry, as companies, backers and scientists look for the winning play. China, though, is already moving on to the next leg in the race — one that isn’t dependent on a big, bold breakthrough — with sodium-ion batteries. Done … Read more
Kinetic Engineering ventures into EV kits business
Some key points for easy reference – Kinetic Engineering (KE) founded in 1972 is the same Company that had launched Luna Moped in 1975. It also had partnered (JV) with Honda and launched the famous Kinetic Honda Scooter in 1980s (was subsequently sold to Mahindra in 2008 who later wound it up). A company with … Read more
Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are backing a 3-year search for electric vehicle metals that could be used in Teslas
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are backers of the mineral exploration startup KoBold Metals. KoBold’s CEO told Insider that a new partnership with BHP would hunt for metals used in EVs. The partnership could eventually source metals for Tesla vehicles, House said. See more stories on Insider’s business page. An artificial intelligence startup backed by … Read more
Hero Motors aims to treble exports, int’l revenue to Rs 3,000 cr by FY24
HMC (Hero Motors Company) Group is aiming to treble its exports and international revenue to Rs 3,000 crore by FY24, driven by high growth in the European and American markets. The group is set to cross Rs 1,000 crore in exports and international revenue this financial year, backed by strong global demand for bicycles, e-bikes … Read more
Daimler CEO says carmakers could face chip shortage into 2023
By Ilona Wissenbach and Nick Carey MUNICH (Reuters) – Soaring demand for semiconductor chips means the auto industry could struggle to source enough of them throughout next year and into 2023, though the shortage should be less severe by then, Daimler AG’s CEO said on Sunday. Carmakers, forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to shut down … Read more
New Royal Enfield Classic 350 Review: 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 does most things correct |
NEW DELHI: Waiting for the signal to turn green, a fellow motorist asked: ‘Did you retro-fit the digital instrument cluster on the Classic?’ I answered and raced away to an empty stretch. As the wind whistled through the helmet’s visor, I had a grin. An all-new motorcycle that resembles the old Classic – designers had … Read more