Hero MotoCorp Shuts Down All Plants Globally In The Midst Of Corona virus
India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has shut down operations across all its manufacturing and assembly plants including the units in India, Colombia and Bangladesh with immediate effect until the end of this month The company said that…
UK To Co-Chair India-led Global Climate Initiative
The UK was confirmed as the first co-chair of the Governing Council on the India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. The Coalition was established by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is a voluntary international grouping, linking governments, UN…
Arcimoto Temporarily Suspends Electric Vehicle Production In Effort To Boost Containment Of Coronavirus
Arcimoto Inc announced today that it will temporarily suspend all production of the Fun Utility Vehicle through April 17, 2020, at its U.S. factory located in Eugene, Oregon in response to the rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic. “We face truly unprecedented times, here…
Proposed Ordinance To Advance Chicago In Preparing For EV Boom
A Chicago City Council committee approves an ordinance requiring certain new commercial and residential buildings to have at least 20% of parking spaces ready for EV equipment. Approved by the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards, the ordinance amends the city…
Magna & BAIC To Cooperate On EV Production
Magna and BAIC have officially signed a framework agreement with the Government of Zhenjiang (Chinese city) for the production of electric vehicles. The joint venture, led by BJEV, BAIC’s electric car subsidiary, is Magna’s first investment in a complete vehicle…
Honda To Use Hybrid Tech To Power Small Cars In India Till EV Infra Is In Place
Honda Motor Company has set a target to introduce hybrid technology in India that would help it meet new mileage and emission norms till the time the country is ready to host electric vehicles. Honda Cars India, the second largest…
Seat’s Cupra Teases High-Performance EV
Seat’s Cupra performance brand will preview its first full-electric car with a concept to be unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show in September. Cupra’s teaser image of the concept shows a coupe-like SUV with five doors. In a news release…
These Chinese EV Makers Are Eyeing The US And Europe Even As They Struggle At Home
At least six Chinese electric car makers say they’re determined to begin sales in Europe and the US this year or the next, but some of them barely have a presence at home, making those plans appear far-fetched. Declining Auto…
5 Electric Bike Startups Leading India’s Switch To Clean Fuel
Despite the continued domination of fossil-fuel guzzling vehicles on Indian roads, the past five years have seen a significant push toward electric automobiles. More than manufacturers and the government, that push is coming from consumers, particularly in the electric vehicle…
Hyundai’s Kona Receives 120 Confirmed Bookings In 10 Days
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest vehicle manufacturer, received 120 confirmed bookings for its electric sports utility vehicle Kona, launched earlier this month. The company also received 10,000 requests for test drive from potential customers in an indication…
