Days after announcing another round of investment into Ather, Hero now commits to ongoing funding round of Gogoro – it’s Taiwanese strategic partner in the Electric Vehicles (EV) space. Key points to note – Hero had announced strategic partnership with Gogoro in April 2021. Founded in 2011, Gogoro is into Electric Smartscooters and swappable battery … Read more
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
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
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
The Company announced plans to invest in InoBat Auto (IA), a Slovakia based start-up focused on research and development of batteries for electric vehicles and production of lithium-ion battery cells as well as tailored and customs cells. Key points to note – IA was founded in 2019 and it’s 1st funding was a Euro 5 … Read more
Toyota said it wanted all models in its upscale Lexus brand to be electric by 2030 in the U.S., China and Europe. And it showed off more than a dozen of the 30 EV models it intends to have on sale by that year. Still, it cautioned that many of its customers, especially in the … Read more
TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad have announced the expansion of their cooperation agreement for future technologies and electric vehicles. Key points to note – In simple terms, for now it means they will co develop the electric vehicles (EVs). The 1st product through this new announcement is targeted to be ‘showcased’ in the next 24 … Read more