h automatic transmission (7DCT). The HEV (hybrid) version combines a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (80 kW) with two electric motors, delivering 115 kW of total power output. It also includes a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, a power electronics unit with inverters and converters, and a smart multi-mode gearbox that adjusts to road conditions for better performance. On November 18, Randstad RPO started a hiring process to recruit 300 ...

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TDS Lithium-ion Battery Gujarat Private Limited (TDSG) (formerly Automotive Electronics Power Private Limited (AEPPL)) Lithium-ion battery packs and modules for Smart Hybrid (2021-), Lithium-ion battery cells (2025-) TDSG (Toshiba, Denso, Suzuki)'s Lithium-ion battery plant, manufactures and supplies to Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Gujarat - August 2025: Commenced local manufacturing of lithium-ion battery for strong hybrid electric vehicles, m...

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h-growth emerging markets around the world. Ford will transfer its India operations to the joint venture, including its personnel and assembly plants in Chennai and Sanand. Ford will retain the Ford engine plant operations in Sanand as well as the Global Business Services unit, Ford Credit and Ford Smart Mobility. Valued at USD 275 million, the joint venture is expected to be operational by mid-2020. It will be operationally managed by Mahindra,...

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ions in India Mahindra Treo achieves 5,000 units sales milestone Mahindra launches electric 3-wheeler cargo - Treo Zor Amazon India partners with Mahindra Electric for electric vehicles Mahindra launches eVerito electric sedan 仮 Mahindra launches eSupro Mahindra launches New Electric CitySmart Car, the ‘e2oPlus’ Mahindra to invest INR 5 billion for technology and capacity addition for EV Mahindra starts delivery of the eSupro elec...

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ing unit to double its energy productivity from a 2016 baseline, in a record time of 4 years, much ahead of its target. The key steps in enhancing energy productivity at MHEL included adoption of technology for energy efficient lighting, air-conditioning, motors and appliances, alternate fuels and smart metering for real time monitoring of energy consumption. The company also ensured manufacturing efficiency improvement through cycle time reduct...

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700cc gasoline and a 3,000 diesel engine. The vehicle is compliant with "B5" for biodiesel fuel. Its monthly sales target is 1,500 units, including 400 gasoline vehicles. Toyota announced three types of the new 1-ton pickup truck "Hilux VIGO, which are "Standard cab," "Double-cab" and additionally "Smart-cab." Prices for the new model range from 452,000 to 943,000 baht. Toyota aims to sell 15,000 including 9,000 Smart-cabs per month until the end...

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SsangYong Rexton which has over 1,500 bookings across 9 cities, is now poised to be launched in additional cities starting January 2013. On March 4 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. launched its new Maxximo Plus, the redesigned Maxximo mini-truck. The Maxximo Plus is equipped with the company's unique Fuel Smart technology, allowing the driver to choose between higher power mode (16HP) or higher mileage mode (21.9 km/L). The Maxximo Plus is priced from R...

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Sportstourer versions. In addition to the road versions, CUPRA will also unveil the racing models including the CUPRA Leon Competicion and the CUPRA e-Racer. On February 7, SEAT informed that its plant in Martorell is making progress towards its goal of becoming a more sustainable, digitalized and smart factory. SEAT is the first industrial manufacturer in Europe to have outdoor, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) with SLAM navigation (simultaneou...

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the city of New York that Nissan has already announced, the new NV200 London Taxi comes with a glass roof so that those onboard can enjoy the view of the city. Other highlights include sliding doors that give easy, safe access to the passengers, rear air-conditioning and plug-in ports for charging smart phones." Nissan announced on November 8 that it will exhibit e-NV200 at the Tokyo Motor Show. The e-NV200 will be launched in fiscal year 2014 i...

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nufacture enough batteries to power 100,000 electric vehicles annually. It forms part of a wider GBP 1 billion partnership with Nissan and Sunderland City Council to create EV36Zero, an electric vehicle hub supporting next-generation EV production. The company will deploy the latest integrated AIoT smart technology to monitor and optimize energy consumption, manufacturing, and maintenance at its new gigafactory. Construction of the new building o...

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ansport systems connected through a cloud-based traffic control system called BMW Automated Transport Services (ATS). Some loading and unloading processes are also automated. Various driverless vehicles are used for transport tasks. Automated tugger trains move small parts from the warehouse, while Smart Transport Robots (STR) handle larger components. These robots navigate autonomously using AI, sensors, and software. The ATS control system mana...

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Group unveils Ecogy portal for plant’s energy efficiency Renault and Valeo collaborates to develop next gen E7A electric motor Renault unveils Ampere's future product lineup Renault reveals technology and innovations for plants Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepen cooperation in 2016 Smart electric drive to launch in fortwo and forfour versions France becomes a centre of excellence for Renault's electric vehicles within the Allianc...

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50 vehicles, down from 620 at the end of 2024. On April 16, Renault announced that Trafic, Estafette, and Goelette are the first models to use Ampere’s flexible, scalable platform based on Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology. Ampere’s SDV uses one platform with centralised software and a smart operating system to manage and upgrade vehicle functions quickly and easily. Powerful computers act as the brain of the vehicle, processing data...

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20MWp solar power project at its new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and added another 10MWp solar capacity to its Manesar facility.  On September 3, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India launched the all-new Victoris SUV. The Victoris is available with three powertrains: a 1.5L K-Series gasoline engine with Smart Hybrid technology, a 1.5L strong hybrid (e-CVT) system with EV mode, and a factory-fitted S-CNG option. The 1.5L gasoline engine delivers 75.8 k...

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isrupted due to the agitation in Haryana. Maruti Suzuki announced on March 3 that Ex-showroom prices of its models would go up in the range of INR 1,441/- to INR 34,494/- across its models, following the Infrastructure Cess on automobiles applied by the Indian Government in Union Budget 2016-17. As Smart Hybrid models (Ciaz SHVS and Ertiga SHVS) are exempt from the Infrastructure Cess, there is no change in the prices of these models. Suzuki anno...

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Province. The project is expected to accelerate the demonstrative application of FAW’s Hongqi autonomous vehicles and will enable FAW to speed up the development and operation of intelligent vehicles under the Hongqi brand. In the first-phase project, FAW has completed the construction of 10.5km smart roads and launched the operation of four Level-4 E-HS3 Hongqi vehicles. The automaker has also developed an autonomous driving service cloud pla...

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all new SANTRO in India Hyundai Motor to invest in Tamil Nadu All New SANTRO clocks over 38,500 bookings Hyundai ‘i20’ crosses 1.3 million Mark in 10 years Hyundai to invest INR 70 billion in India for electric vehicle Hyundai India informs about upcoming SUV Hyundai VENUE to be India’s first smart connected SUV Hyundai India announces all-new connected SUV: Hyundai Venue Hyundai India showcases ‘Blue Link’ connected car technology Hyun...

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astatt (Germany) in 2020, Beijing Benz (China) in 2021 EQB: Kecskemét (Hungary) in 2021, Beijing Benz (China) in 2021 EQC: Bremen (Germany) in 2020, Beijing Benz (China) in 2020 EQV: Vitoria (Spain) in 2020 EQE: Bremen (Germany) in 2021, Beijing Benz (China) in 2021, Tuscaloosa (USA) in 2022 (SUV) smart EQ fortwo: Hambach (France) smart EQ forfour: Novo Mesto (Slovenia) Next generation smart electric vehicles: Xi'an Geely Automobile Co., Ltd. (C...

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rs with DiDi Autonomous Driving to develop self-driving NEV model GAC Aion launches AION S Plus battery electric coupe GAC Aion to start production of mid-sized intelligent battery electric SUV co-developed with Huawei in late 2023 GAC Aion to first equip AION LX with RoboSense’ second-generation smart zoom LiDAR GAC Group displays several new energy and intelligent connectivity achievements at Investor Day 2021 event GAC Aion begins annual cap...

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electric SUV Auto Guangzhou 2025: GWM exhibits over 30 vehicles, launches 2026 Poer pickup truck GWM Ora launches Ora 5 electric SUV Great Wall Motor starts construction of its vehicle project in Taizhou Great Wall Motor’s manufacturing site in Taizhou starts trial production Great Wall Motor’s smart plant in Taizhou starts operation with annual capacity of 100,000 vehicles Great Wall Motor launches all-new ORA Hao Mao small battery electric ...

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