Everything about the new Nexon.ev!
September 20, 2023 Tata Motors has unveiled the highly anticipated facelift of Nexon.ev in India, marking a milestone in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market. With introductory prices starting from Rs 14.74 lakh for the entry-level MR variant and going up to Rs 19.94 lakh for the top-spec LR variant (ex-showroom, India), the Nexon.ev aims […]
EP 38 | Taking the bull by the horns, legacy takes the future head on | Amara Raja Batteries
The EV revolution that we are witnessing globally right now has demonstrated that legacy players have been repeatedly caught off guard as new technologies were adopted earlier than they had anticipated. Whilst General Motors and Ford were sleeping, Tesla changed how people drive in America. Legacy car makers globally, even the super green European ones, […]
What’s the deal with urban electric vehicles?
With the increasing population in India, it has become evident that it will soon overtake China in terms of population density. As the population is increasing, urban areas are being affected the most, and with this, facilities like employment opportunities, resources, traffic congestion, education, etc., need to be taken care of. In order to make […]
EP 37 | Rediscovering Sustainable Last Mile Logistics | Fyn
In this episode, we hit the road and have a conversation with Visakh Sasikumar, an entrepreneur who co-founded Fyn, a startup focused on end-to-end micro-electric mobility. Their approach involves leveraging data to enhance productivity during the last mile of delivery. Visakh, an alumnus of IIT Madras, envisions making last-mile zero-emission mobility more efficient through complete […]
EP 35 | Financing your EV start up | Vasudha Madhavan
Today we are speaking with Vasudha Madhavan, the founder and CEO of Ostara Advisors, the first electric mobility and sustainability investment bank. Ostara Advisors has facilitated some of the pioneering investment deals in the sector, such as Greaves’ acquisition of Ampere and Altigreen’s raising of the largest private equity round in this space in India. […]
EP 32 | Navigating the new urban jungle: MG may have a plan
On our program, we have the opportunity, or perhaps the word is providence, to speak with some of the major protagonists and decision-makers in the electric mobility sector in India. More than ever we have enjoyed speaking with the senior team at MG Motor India, who so often bring an unfiltered and refreshing viewpoint on […]
EP 31| Driving into the Future: A Conversation with an EV Super User
Over the last two years of this program, we have had discussions with industry leaders and key protagonists from the electric and clean mobility sector in India. We have gained insightful knowledge about what makes this industry tick and why some companies are successful while others struggle to find a breakthrough. Often, there have been […]
New Lithium Reserves Found in Jammu & Kashmir: India Takes Big Step towards Becoming Self-Reliant in Energy Production
In a significant development for India’s energy sector, lithium reserves have been discovered in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The discovery was made by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and is expected to have a significant impact on India’s energy industry. Lithium is a crucial component used in the manufacturing of batteries […]
Hyundai Unveils the All-New Ioniq 5 Electric Vehicle in India
Hyundai Motors India Ltd., the country’s second-largest car manufacturer, launched its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Ioniq 5, on February 7th, 2023. This new model is expected to revolutionize the Indian EV market with its cutting-edge technology and innovative design. The Ioniq 5 is based on Hyundai’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which offers improved […]
Indian Tech To Power The American EV Industry
Quench Chargers today announced the appointment of Bjoern Stoll, President & CEO at Digatron Power Electronics, Inc America as Head of Quench (Americas). The company’s ultra-fast chargers which were designed in India and are manufactured at its plant in Pune will now also be manufactured at the group’s American manufacturing facility located at Shelton, Connecticut […]