, offering testing for high-speed, handling, ADAS, and autonomous driving. The 700-hectare site includes 20 tracks, such as the famous high-speed ring and a 6.2 km handling course, along with advanced simulation tools. In 2021, NTC opened a modern lithium-ion battery testing center and built strong charging infrastructure, making it a key site for EV testing. On September 15, Volta Trucks announced that it has completed a rigorous program of hot ...

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ction of its MPV and the Staria minivan by mid-2025. The range is set to cover mid-to-large SUVs in the future. Initially, the annual production scale is said to start at 20,000 units, with plans for gradual increase. Hyundai’s plans in Malaysia also include expanding local EV sales, launching EV charging infrastructure, and building battery production facilities. Reported on December 4, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in...

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r 11, 2023 launch. On January 24, a delegation of the Government of Navarra met with representatives of Volkswagen Navarra. They discussed the factory's electrification and the launch of two electric vehicles in 2026. Volkswagen Navarra has to carry out adaptation and expansion works on the factory infrastructure and investments to update and adapt its production to assemble electric vehicles starting in June 2026. They also discussed a new railw...

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production of a new gearbox VW introduces new MQ281 manual gearbox to be built in Argentina, Spain SEAT S.A. starts using electric paint drying oven in Martorell in 2023 Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure SEAT announces new projects for EV components at El Prat de Llobregat, Spain plant Spanish Prime Minister and Volkswagen CEO d...

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at Martorell plant in Spain Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades new EV production line at Martorell plant in Spain SEAT S.A. ramps up electrification, prepares for CUPRA Raval launch in 2026 SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption VW Group advances EUR 25,000 EV projec...

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17hp electric motor for up to fourteen seconds and the top speed reaches 110km/h, 25km/h faster than regular Twizy 80. Renault announced on December 20 it had inaugurated "Renault ZE (Zero Emission) Centre" in Boulogne-Billancourt to the west of Paris. It offers training courses on EVs, batteries, charging infrastructure and new services. Test driving of the "Kagoo ZE,! "Fluence ZE" and "Twitzy" are also available on the proving grounds. The fel...

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for up to four days during the remaining period of August across its automotive plants in the wake of weak demand. Mahindra & Mahindra announced on August 28 that it would make an additional investment at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra. INR 40 billion over a 7-year period will be utilized towards infrastructure development, product development and capacity expansion for vehicles. It plans to double the production capacity of Chakan plant to 750...

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Scholz attended a works meeting at the Ford plant in Cologne, Germany following an invitation from the works council. During the Chancellor's visit, the works council urged greater support for the transition to electric vehicles. It called for a purchase incentive program and a faster expansion of charging infrastructure. The council also criticized politicians for repeatedly questioning the EU's plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035. Add...

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5 billion. On July 7, the consortium of Olectra Green Tech Limited and Evey Trans Private Limited ("EVEY") received a letter of intent from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) relating to the supply, operation, and maintenance of 5,150 electric buses and allied electrical and civil infrastructure. This order is on a gross cost contract (GCC) / OPEX model basis for a period of 12 years (contract period) respectively. EVEY shall pr...

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o-emission mode for up to three miles. Developed in partnership with BAE Systems, it uses an electric driveline for smooth acceleration and braking. Powered by a 32kWh battery and charged by an on-board generator, the Enviro400ER delivers zero emissions without any dependency on additional external charging infrastructure. Alternatively, it can be charged externally through an industry standard plug-in connection. On February 25, Alexander Dennis...

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ng Pvt. Ltd., launched the Nexon EV in Nepal. The Nexon EV will be available in three variants (XM, XZ+ and XZ+ Lux). Additionally, Tata Motors will be setting up a complete EV ecosystem and introducing the most successful EV products, along with an attractive service package, warranty on battery, charging infrastructure with state-of-the-art DC chargers at strategic locations across the country and innovative home charging facilities. On Septem...

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to invest INR 80 billion (USD 1.2 billion) on its plants in Maharashtra over the next seven years as part of its expansion plans. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the company and the state government at the ongoing 'Make in India' Week. The investments will be utilised towards infrastructure and product development, and capacity expansion for vehicles to be rolled out from the plants. The company currently has four automotiv...

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irst and unique electric double-decker air-conditioned bus - Switch EiV 22. Designed, developed, and manufactured in India, the double-decker has a lightweight aluminum body construction. It has a 231-kWh capacity, 2-string, liquid-cooled, higher density NMC chemistry battery pack with a dual gun charging system and a range of up to 250 km for intra-city applications. Switch India has already secured an order of 200 electric double-decker buse...

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ection technology from Italy. BS-IV compliant Aveo CNG's running cost is approximately 54 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. It has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG. Due to the limited number of charging stations, CNG will be marketed in three cities - Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmadabad. General Motors is planning to source engines from the Sonalika ...

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e electric buses for employee transportation in India. This is the first largest electric bus order in the country for employee transportation, with 71 buses being delivered to JSW Steel, for their Vijayanagar plant. Switch Mobility will own and oversee entire operations including the setting-up of charging infrastructure and requisite maintenance efficacy, over a 12-year contract period. The air-conditioned buses include Switch EiV 12 which is e...

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022. This is the first time Irizar is showing to the UK market those vehicles focused on efficiency, making the brand a leader in the sustainable mobility sector. The Irizar ie tram presented at the fair is one of the 20 buses that Irizar e-mobility will supply to Go Ahead London, together with the charging infrastructure to electrify route 358 in south London, the first ultra-fast opportunity charging route in the capital. In addition, Irizar wi...

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Vs and MCVs (2024-); Trucks, Three-wheelers, FCV bus (planning) Olectra Greentech's EV manufacturing facility, Seetharampur. The plant commenced partial production in 2024. - Test production started in Feb. 2024. - Nov 2021: The Company was allotted 150 Acres of Land from Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TSIIC) for the Green Field Factory (i.e EV Manufacturing Facility) - Investment: more than INR 7 billion (USD 83.0...

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ll provide Mahindra e2o electric car for Self-Drive services from October 1 in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore at a price of INR 800 for 24 hours. Each city will have a fleet size of five e2os to begin with and the service will be expanded to all metropolitan cities. The tie-up also enhances the EV charging infrastructure in India with over 100 charge points at prime locations in key cities. Charge points will be availed free of cost by the custo...

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ront masque will be a basis for future models. Details about the model have not been disclosed. The "EL Lada" was developed based on a 5-door hatchback of the compact "Kalina." Despite no details about the electric vehicle powertrain disclosed. its maximum speed is 130 km/h and its range is 150 km. Charging from the household power outlet takes 8 hours. AvtoVAS expects the initial production model of the "EL Lada" will be used for taxis in Stavro...

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for the UK home market and for export markets around the globe. On July 28, DAF Trucks announced that Leyland Trucks is to participate in a project designed to help UK operators make the transition to battery electric trucks. A total of 20 DAF LF Electric 19-tonne rigids, together with the required charging infrastructure, will be fitted with data logging equipment and used to support the UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT) efforts t...

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