Technology

Cyrus Dhabhar

Dec 18, 2018, 10:16 PM

Decided Not To Allow Driverless Cars In India: Nitin Gadkari

With the global automotive universe moving towards autonomous vehicles - be in semi autonomous with the likes of Tesla's autopilot or fully autonomous Level 5 cars that are expected in the near future, India is a ways away. While Indian road conditions are absolutely non-conducive for autonomous driving, government policy too is taking a similar direction. Speaking at a corporate event Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "for the driverless cars, I have a hesitation. We have decided not to allow driverless cars in India. I am sorry." He went on to say, "Presently, there are 30 lakh people who are getting employment (through the automotive and related industries). And in our economy, the most important thing is how to create more employment potential as our country's population is very high."

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  Reuters | Dec 18, 2018

  Dutch Start-Up Lithium Werks Considering European Battery Plant

  Dutch start-up Lithium Werks BV is considering Poland and other European countries for a storage battery plant alongside the 1.6 billion euro ($1.8 billion) one it plans to build in China, founder Kees Koolen told Reuters on Monday. Energy storage is becoming increasingly important as the use of intermittent renewable sources of power grows. Combining wind, solar and battery technology would bring down cost of renewable energy and help power grids balance supply and demand.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 18, 2018

  Ola Invests $100 Million In Scooter Sharing Firm Vogo To Supply 100,000 Scooters

  App-based ride-hailing platform Ola has announced that the company will be investing $100 million (around Rs. 710 crore) in Vogo - India's fast-growing scooter sharing network. The investment will go into the supply of 100,000 scooters by Vogo that will be used for short commutes. The collaboration will help Vogo gain a strategic supply advantage without having to incur signfiicant capital expenditure, while Ola's 150 million customer base will be able to use Vogo's services directly from the company's mobile app.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 18, 2018

  Your High-Tech Car Is A Magnet For Hacking

  Hopping into an Uber or a Car2Go is a great way to get around. Unfortunately, hackers agree, exploiting weaknesses in apps to go on "phantom rides" with someone else's profile.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Dec 17, 2018

  Electric Car Charging Infrastructure And Guidelines Announced By Government

  The Indian Government has finally announced a policy for the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In an official document that was sent out by the Ministry Of Power on December 14, 2018, the government has outlined several key facts, figures and a plan to support the expansion of electric vehicles in the country. The push for electric mobility charging stations will first be rolled out in cities with a population of greater than 4 million residents i.e. Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat and Pune. The rollout means that after much waiting and uncertainty, India will finally have public electric charging stations as a reality rather than just a pipe dream.

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  Kingshuk Dutta | Dec 12, 2018

  Volkswagen Developing New Lighting Technologies

  Lighting is one of the most under-rated components of a vehicle. But no more! Volkswagen is all set to revolutionise the automotive lighting technology with new innovations which could be used in the future.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 9, 2018

  Citroen's Glasses Will Help Overcome Motion Sickness

  Initially developed for sailors, Citroen has adapted the technology so that it can be used on any means of transport. The Seetroen glasses were developed by Boarding Ring, a start-up company based in Var, south of France.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 8, 2018

  OX Flat-Pack Kit Truck Showcased In India

  The OX is primarily aimed as a last mile connectivity mobility solution in remote areas and has been also tipped as a vehicle forfarm usage. The unique feature of the OX is in the way it is assembled.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 6, 2018

  Uber Plans Smaller, More Cautious Self-Driving Car Launch

  Uber Technologies Inc's is plotting the return of its self-driving cars, but the company known for its hard-charging style is taking a much more conservative approach as it tries to recover from a fatal accident that upended its autonomous vehicle program.

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