Electric Mobility

Sameer Contractor

Dec 3, 2017, 9:57 PM

Formula E Hong Kong ePrix: Abt Secures Win In Round 2 Ahead Of Rosenqvist

Daniel Abt secured his first ever win in Formula E in Round 2 of the Season 4 Hong Kong ePrix. The win also marked the factory backed team's first ever since Audi came on board. Abt's victory though was nothing short of luck as race leader Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race, handing over the win. Meanwhile, Mahindra Racing's Felix Rosenqvist finished second in the race, securing the second podium for the team this weekend ahead of Mortara.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 3, 2017

  Formula E Hong Kong: Sam Bird Wins Season Opener Despite Penalty; Mahindra's Nick Heidfield Finishes 3rd

  DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird sealed the first win in the Formula E Season 4 opener in Hong Kong. The victory though was nothing less than dramatic as Bird survived a drive through penalty to claim the win. Finishing second was Jean-Eric Vergne of Techeetah, who started the Hong Kong ePrix on pole but couldn't hold the lead for long over Bird's aggressive drive.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 1, 2017

  Mahindra And Renesas Announce Technical Partnership For Formula E

  Mahindra and Mahindra has announced a strategic partnership for Formula E with Japan's Reneses Electronics Corporation. Reneses is a supplier of advanced semi-conductor solutions will come on-board as a technology partner for the Mahindra Racing Formula E team. The partnership comes as part of the Indian automaker's 'race to road' strategy for electric vehicle development via Formula E.

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  Reuters | Nov 29, 2017

  BMW Looking For Partners To Develop Electric Small Cars

  Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co said last month it was discussing a possible venture to build Mini vehicles in China.

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  PTI | Nov 26, 2017

  Need Clear Policy To Spur Investment In EV Battery Manufacturing - Report

  India's goal for 100 per cent electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 needs a robust and competitive battery manufacturing supply chain but lack of clear long-term policies and technology uncertainty are preventing investments, says a report.

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  Ameya Naik | Nov 25, 2017

  Mahindra To Launch 2 New Electric Cars By 2019

  Mahindra, the only Indian manufacturer to make electric vehicles, is all set to launch two new EVs before the end of 2019. The first one will be launched in 2018 while the other one will see the light of the day in 2019. We might get a glimpse of these models at the 2018 Auto Expo.

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  PTI | Nov 24, 2017

  Mahindra To Bid For The Second Stage Of EESL Tender For 9,500 Electric Vehicles

  Mahindra will be bidding for the second stage of the tender for supplying 9,500 electric vehicles (EVs) to state-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). The order for the second phase will be issued after the completion of deliveries of 500 EVs in the first phase by November 30.

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  Ameya Naik | Nov 24, 2017

  Mahindra-Uber Tie-Up To Deploy Electric Vehicles In India

  Mahindra and Uber have joined hands to deploy electric vehicles in India. The pilot project will see 100s of EVs making it into the Uber fleet. The e2O Plus and the eVerito will be inducted into the Uber fleet by the beginning of March 2018.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 24, 2017

  Eicher Motors Planning To Launch Intra-City Electric Bus In India

  Homegrown commercial vehicle maker Eicher Motors has revealed that it will soon be taking the electric route with its commercial offerings. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of its new truck variants for the e-commerce industry, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), Executive VP, Shyam Maller told carandbike.com that the manufacturer is working on an electric bus for the urban markets that will cater to intra-city needs.

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