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Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's newly launched electric scooters
Qualcomm is providing key 4G connected octa core android platform which provides connectivity, computing capabilities and enables rich immersive displays with power saving software
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Vehicle registration rose 15% in August 2021, but lags 2019 volumes: FADA
Recovery patchy for two-wheelers, dragged down by low entry-level demand
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TVS Motor ties up with ETG Logistics for South Africa distribution
ETGL is a division of ETG (Export Trading Group) - a global conglomerate present in 48 countries with expertise across various industries
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Toyota to spend $13.5 billion to develop EV battery tech and supply by 2030
The world's largest automaker by volume, which pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles with the popular Prius, is now moving rapidly to deliver its first all-electric line-up next year.
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Explainer: How will solid-state batteries make electric vehicles better?
Solid-state batteries use thin layers of solid electrolytes, which carry lithium ions between electrodes.
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Qualcomm, Google bring intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault EV
Chip-maker has announced that it is working with Google and Renault to design an in-vehicle experience for Renault's next-generation electric vehicle, the new Megane E-TECH Electric.
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Retail vehicle sales in August rose 14%, CV sales up 98%
Dealers registered a 14.48 per cent rise in total retail sales of vehicles in August 2021, compared to the same month last year.
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Passenger vehicle retail sales increase 39% in August, says FADA
According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, PV sales stood at 1,82,651 units in August 2020
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Electric carmaker Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India
Industry experts say that Tesla has been sourcing auto components from the country after signing up non-disclosure agreements
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Tractor sales to rebound in the coming months after the fall in August
Expected to touch record high in FY22 but growth to moderate
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Maruti Suzuki hikes prices by up to 1.9% due to increase in input costs
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has increased prices of its entire product range, except Celerio, by up to 1.9 per cent with immediate effect
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Ola Electric ties up with banks, fin institutions for loans to customers
The company, which had last month launched the Ola S1 electric scooter in two variants -- S1 and S1 Pro -- at prices Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999, respectively, said it will start deliveries in October
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Piaggio, KTM, Honda and Yamaha set up swappable batteries consortium
Piaggio said it had set up a consortium with Honda Motor Co., KTM AG and Yamaha Motor Co. to encourage the use of swappable batteries for electric motorcycles and light electric vehicles.
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Maruti Suzuki hikes prices of its cars due to rising input costs
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India said on Monday it has hiked prices of its cars due to rising input costs
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Daimler CEO says carmakers could face chip shortage into 2023
"Several chip suppliers have been referring to structural problems with demand," Ola Källenius told reporters during a roundtable event ahead of the Munich IAA car show
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Volkswagen CEO says smart cars, not electric cars, are 'gamechanger'
Diess spoke as environmental pressure on the auto sector is ramping up, with the European Commission in July proposing an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
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Hero opens booking for next batch of Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250
Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp on Sunday announced opening of bookings for the next batch of Harley-Davidson adventure tourer bike 'Pan America' 1250 after the first lot completely sold out.
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Automakers expect better festive season even as chip shortage lingers on
Automakers have witnessed robust demand so far and are now looking to spruce up supplies to dealers in order to serve customers during the peak of festive period in October
Auto demand recovery weaker than expected post 2nd lockdown: MOFSL
Automobile demand recovery has been weaker than expected post the lifting of second lockdown in June 2021, said Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL).
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Maruti Suzuki announces its largest recall to rectify safety defects
The recalled vehicles will be inspected and if any fault is found in their motor generator unit, that will be replaced free of cost
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