Electric Cars
car&bike Team
Feb 14, 2022, 6:46 PM
Enhancing the safety of passengers is the main aim of car manufacturers as, without safety measures, accidents are likely to happen to lead to considerable losses.
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car&bike Team | Feb 14, 2022ABB Eyes Acquisitions To Grow Electric Vehicle Charging BusinessABB which makes fast electric chargers for cars, buses and trucks wants to spend $750 million on expanding its operations, the company said at its capital markets day on Thursday.1 min read
car&bike Team | Feb 13, 2022Britishvolt Signs Agreement To Develop High-Nickel EV BatteriesDemand for nickel is expected to jump over the next decade as EVs go mainstream. Nickel bolsters energy storage in a battery's cathode, which in turn extends an EV's range. The auto industry is scrambling to boost EV range with large investments in research into more energy-dense batteries.1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Feb 13, 2022Exclusive: Upcoming Mahindra Electric SUV Spotted Testing In IndiaThe upcoming fully electric SUV from Mahindra has been spotted in India, and we have exclusive photos of the new EV. We believe it is the electrified version of one of the existing models.1 min read
Reuters | Feb 12, 2022Billionaire Soros Buys Stake In EV Startup RivianThe 19,835,761 shares, worth about $2 billion at the time, makes Soros Fund Management among the most prominent investors in a company that has yet to produce a consumer vehicle.1 min read
Reuters | Feb 12, 2022EU Car Sales To Rise 7.9% In 2022 As Chip Supply Stabilises: ReportThe European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) represents the 16 major Europe-based automakers and said this would follow a 2.4 per cent decline in 2021 due to a shortage of semiconductors.1 min read
Reuters | Feb 12, 2022Semiconductor Chip Supply To Normalise In 2022, Says Mexico's Auto IndustryA return to more normal supplies of semiconductors would allow Mexican carmakers to increase use of installed capacity.1 min read
Reuters | Feb 12, 2022Ford Reconsiders India After Halting Production, This Time For EVsFord said it was exploring the possibility of using a plant in India as an export base for EV manufacturing that could potentially be sold in the country too.1 min read
car&bike Team | Feb 12, 2022Chandigarh Administration Approves Electric Vehicle Policy DraftUnder the Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Policy, buyers can avail of an incentive of Rs. 5,000 per kW on electric two-wheelers subject to a maximum of Rs. 30,000. The incentive stands at Rs. 10,000 per kW on electric cars up to Rs. 1.50 lakh1 min read
