ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECH

International Battery Metals (IBAT) achieves breakthrough lithium production in Utah with a water-efficient DLE method. Producing 5,000 tons annually, it targets varied deposits like China's and recycles over 98% of water from the Great Salt Lake.

The IPO market in 2024 has seen strong investor interest with 38 companies listing at an average gain of 25%. While some stocks like Jyoti CNC Automation and Exicom Tele-Systems have surged 100-300%, others are trading below offer price. Major IPOs ...

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi showcased its electric vehicle SU7 in Bengaluru, alongside new electronic products like the Star-Redmi 13 5G. Although not for sale in India, the SU7, resembling a Porsche Taycan but cheaper, marks Xiaomi’s EV ambitions. He...

Despite global challenges like supply chain issues and the rise of AI, KPIT Technologies has continued to grow, CEO Kishor Patil told ET. This is due to the company's smart investments in areas like EVs and self-driving cars, along with their timely...

Around 13 equity funds lost value in early 2024, per ACE MF. HSBC Brazil Fund fell 19.65%, Mahindra Manulife Asia Pacific REITs FOF 14.27%, Kotak International REIT FOF 8.71%, DSP World Energy Fund 3.42%, Mirae Asset Global Electric & Autonomous Veh...

The European Union imposed provisional duties of up to 38 per cent on Chinese electric car imports due to alleged unfair state subsidies, sparking concerns of a trade war. The move was criticised by China as "politically motivated" and "protectionis...

Tesla's Model Y has been included in a list of electric and plug-in hybrid models that local governments in China can purchase as service cars. This is the first time Tesla's cars have been eligible for government purchases in China. The Jiangsu pro...

Germany, whose carmakers made a third of their sales last year in China, wants to stop the tariffs, according to a government source, while France has been among the firmest backers.

EU countries debate supporting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in Brussels amid concerns over Beijing's possible retaliation affecting EU exports like cognac and pork.

The tie-up is the latest in a string of deals by Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume, who took over in September 2022 after the ousting of Herbert Diess. Shifting from combustion engine to electric cars requires expertise in areas where historic...

The 2nd car. The small car for the city. The wife's car. The college kid’s car. The urban machine - affordable, efficient, compact, cheerful. And that’s something the small EVs can be really good at. Yet, how many EV brands are launching cars that f...

Citroen announced it will supply 2,000 units of its electric vehicle, the e-C3, to CAB-EEZ Infra Tech Pvt Ltd, expanding their fleet for urban mobility. The MoU includes the delivery of the first 100 units, adding to the 200 already in service acros...

Electric vehicles (EVs), including scooters, cars, and commercial vehicles, are surprisingly unpopular in the used vehicle market and often sell for less than similar fossil fuel-powered models, according to EV experts. One major reason is the chall...

Speaking to ET, R. Velusamy, president, automotive technology and product development at M&M said while TCO (total cost of ownership) approach to EV development or how much one saves after switching from petrol or diesel cars to EVs may work in the ...

Volkswagen has abandoned discussions with Renault on collaborating to create a low-cost electric car, Twingo. The move hampers EU automakers' attempts to compete against Chinese counterparts with more economical vehicles. As a result, Volkswagen wil...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to propel India to become the world's third-largest economy if re-elected for a third term. His ambitious 100-day agenda post-election includes prioritizing manufacturing, new-age technology, infrastructure d...

The group also aims to ensure that Tech Mahindra and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance) realise their full potential besides bolstering the logistics, holidays and real estate businesses, which have been identified as “growth ...

Mahindra & Mahindra had outlined a new strategy for the coming five years with a focus on capitalizing on its market leadership in segments like SUVs, tractors and pickup trucks while scaling its growth-phase businesses five-fold during this period.

The technological factors affecting electric two-wheelers (EV 2Ws) are integral to their development and widespread adoption in India, say EV industry stakeholders.