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Jul 11, 2019, 12:51 AM

All-Electric 2020 MINI Cooper SE Unveiled

BMW has taken the wraps off the MINI Cooper SE, the British brand's first-ever electric car that has been unveiled after much anticipation. This also the BMW's all-new electric car after the i3 and is in fact based on the same platform as the latter. The Mini election though is a front-wheel-drive hatchback and gives different power and performance figures compared to its German sibling, as well as the range from the lithium-ion batteries. Visually, the model nails the Mini design language and is in-line with the standard Cooper S that draws power from the petrol motor.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 10, 2019

  Toyota Forms Chip Venture With Denso Amid Shift To Self-Driving Cars

  Autonomous driving systems will also need the capacity to sense the world around them, interpret that data, and then make decisions such as whether to brake or veer to the right to avoid an obstacle, all within a fraction of a second.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 10, 2019

  Hyundai Kona Electric: How Does It Get Charged

  So, the Hyundai Kona Electric has been finally launched in India at a price of Rs. 25.3 lakh. But owning it means charging it too! We tell you how the Kona Electric is charged and how Hyundai plans to help with charging infrastructure in the country.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 10, 2019

  Hyundai Kona Electric's Running Costs Lower Than A Creta Petrol

  Hyundai India launched its first electric SUV in the country. This is the first ever electric SUV for India too and it's priced at Rs. 25.30 lakh. Hyundai India says that the running cost of the Kona Electric is 1/5th of that of the Hyundai Creta petrol variant

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  car&bike Team | Jul 10, 2019

  Hungary To Make Public Transportation Greener

  Hungary's public transport systems will offer greener services by switching to non-polluting vehicles, official sources said here on Tuesday. "Regional councils are taking steps to introduce green buses to Hungary's public transport system," the Hungarian government announced in a statement on its website.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 10, 2019

  Hyundai Kona Electric: Top Five Features Explained

  The Hyundai Kona Electric has been launched in the lower spec 39.2 kWh version in India but the drive range is still impressive and it is packed with pretty exciting features.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 9, 2019

  Revolt RV 400 Electric Motorcycle Pre-Bookings Open On Amazon

  Revolt Intellicorp's first electric motorcycle, the Revolt RV 400 is now being offered for pre-booking on Amazon.in.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 9, 2019

  Hyundai India Plans To Sell 500 Units Of The Kona Electric Annually

  Hyundai India today launched its first electric car in the country and yes it's a bold move. The car was launched at Rs. 25.30 lakh and that is an introductory price of course. There's also the option of a dual-tone paint scheme which can be got for an additional Rs. 20,000. Hyundai has invested heavily into making the Kona a viable option for the Indian market and the company is assembling the Kona in India as a result. Now, Hyundai is looking to sell 500 units of the car per annum in India and that's one way of ensuring penetration into the EV business. The number might not be much but considering that in FY2018-19 electric vehicle sales crossed the 7.50 lakh mark, the Kona electric's future does look pretty good in the country.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 9, 2019

  Hero MotoCorp Revamps Top Management; Announces New EV Division

  Hero MotoCorp has announced a reshuffle in its top management as the company aims to explore new trends in the auto industry. The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer has assigned Vikram Kasbekar as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) replacing Markus Braunsperger, while Rajat Bhargava has been given the responsibility to head the newly created 'Emerging Mobility' business unit. Both Vikram and Rajat will continue to report to Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp.

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