Ola to build ₹2,400 cr EV plant in Tamil Nadu
Mobility services provider Ola on Monday said it will set up its first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu and will invest ₹2,400 crore to power its new business vertical that aims to sell green vehicle technologies in… Continue Reading
Could there be a shortage of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles?
As automotive companies are electrifying their fleets, lithium-ion battery demand is predicted to grow almost 10-fold from 2020 through to 2030, but can supply meet this demand? Volkswagen has a target of producing 1.5 million… Continue Reading
Are supercapacitors better than batteries?
A new report has revealed that the emergence of new materials to enhance the efficiency of supercapacitors will see the technology compete with lithium-ion in the near future. The IDTechEx report explains that supercapacitors and… Continue Reading
Should we standardize electric vehicle batteries?
It is estimated that by 2050, 74% of Europe’s vehicle stock will be battery powered. Yet, despite this widespread uptake of electric vehicles there has been little conversation about standardizing battery types. Doing so could… Continue Reading
Telangana electric vehicle policy: All you need to know
The Telangana government on Friday launched the 'Telangana Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy' to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) in the state. Through the policy, the government seeks to attract… Continue Reading
Auto Rickshaw Aerodynamics – Drag at 15 m/s
About the Author ???? Sheetalkumar Patil is founder and director of Speed Engineering where they focus on engineering for a wide variety of segments like aerospace, automotive, electronics and so on. In this article though, the speed… Continue Reading
When shopping for an electric vehicle it’s important to understand how it works
Ever wonder how an electric vehicle (EV) works? It runs off electricity right? You’ll have to charge it right? Where are the batteries located? Read on and explore some of the inner-workings of an electric… Continue Reading
Daimler busts EV battery myths and discusses future battery technologies
The battery system is perhaps the most critical component of battery electric vehicles. In addition to obtaining the highest possible energy density, aspects such as safety, weight and sustainability play crucial roles. Professor Andreas Hintennach,… Continue Reading
The new age of lubricants for electric vehicles
The innovations of electric vehicles (EV) have been taking monumental leaps in global interest as the importance of CO2 emission reduction is scrutinized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At this time of age, the… Continue Reading
Analysis of transfer path from the in-wheel motor to cabin noise
As a developer of in-wheel powertrains, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has to make sure that its powertrain does not emit excessive vibrations, which will result in structure-borne noise. Since vehicle suspension is typically not considered to… Continue Reading
Future thermal management technology for electric vehicles
As the electric vehicle market grows and for it to reach its full potential, there is an increased need for effective thermal management of the vehicles. Keeping heat under control leads to improved charging, performance,… Continue Reading
Whitepaper: How to design a quiet electric motor
The automotive industry has been working for many years to minimize noise within the passenger compartment. Reducing the sound produced by various accessory motors is part of the solution on which suppliers to OEMs are… Continue Reading
Whitepaper: The true cost of sourcing materials for electric vehicles
Moving away from fossil fuels is the future for sustainable and cleaner transportation, however there are many factors involved, such as environmental, social and economic costs, in the process of sourcing the base metals required… Continue Reading
Powertrain design considerations for next-generation electric scooters
Growing concerns about global warming and society’s ecological impact have meant that there is greater urgency to move away from the use of traditional internal combustion engines in vehicles, and rely instead on more environmentally… Continue Reading
Direct-to-car smart charging technology enables ‘cheaper and greener’ EV ownership
A new smart charging technology of electric vehicles has been demonstrated where it can automatically choose the optimal time when it is greenest and cheapest to charge, which will not only support the local grid… Continue Reading
The importance of cable management and wiring for electric vehicles
The fact that vehicles nowadays have over 30 electronic control units for everything from braking to infotainment systems, the importance of electric cabling is being placed under the spotlight. Cable management in the automotive industry… Continue Reading
Should old electric vehicle batteries be recycled or re-used?
With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles, the demand for Li-ion batteries will grow significantly in the coming decades. In the meanwhile, as EV batteries begin to reach their end-of-life, we will see an exponential… Continue Reading
The technology behind the Voxan – a high-performance, land speed record-seeking electric motorcycle
Motorcycle manufacturer Voxan will be heading to Boliva’s salt flats next year where it will be bringing its newly-unveiled Wattman high-performance electric motorcycle, which has been specifically built to set a new land speed record.… Continue Reading
65 Units Of Tata Nexon EVs Delivered To Kerala Motor Vehicle Department
Tata Motors today officially announced that it has delivered the first lot of the Nexon EVs to the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) in Thiruvananthapuram. Out of the 65 units, the Indian carmaker handed over the… Continue Reading
Government Plans $4.6 Billion In Incentives For Battery Makers In Electric Vehicle Push: Report
Government plans to offer $4.6 billion in incentives to companies setting up advanced battery manufacturing facilities as it seeks to promote the use of electric vehicles and cut down its dependence on oil, according to… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicle Jobs This Week 21 September To 27 September -2020
ChargePoint Position : Engineering Project Specialist The Ideal Candidate Is Proficient In BOM creation / change managementAnalyzing and implementing effective processes to address business needsArena PLM software What You Will Bring To ChargePointAs an EPS… Continue Reading
Govt mulls installing EV charging kiosks at around 69,000 petrol pumps in country
The government is mulling setting up at least one electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to induce people to go for electric mobility. Besides, the government is… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicle Jobs This Week – 24th August to 30th August|2020
Godi Energy Position : Sr EV Powertrain Engineer The Role: Design, bring up and own operation of next-generation EV powertrain production equipment and tooling. Minimum 3-years experience in EV 2 and 4 wheelers Powertrain a MUST. Skills/experience leading a small… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicle Jobs This Week 3rd August to 9th August – 2020
ChargePoint Position : Technical Lead Full Stack What You Will Be DoingThe Software Engineer (Full-stack) will work closely with Product Management, Design and QA team and be responsible for the maintenance and development of ChargePoint… Continue Reading
3 Business Opportunities in the Booming Electric Vehicle Market
Electric vehicles (EV) will make up the majority of new car sales worldwide by 2040, and account for 33% of all the light-duty vehicles on the road, according to new research published by Bloomberg New… Continue Reading
Online Mock Test (Industry 4.0)
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AICTE revises academic calendar 2020, affiliated colleges opening dates
The new session for the management institutes affiliated to AICTE will begin from August 1, as per the latest revised academic calendar released by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The existing students… Continue Reading
Big decision by Modi Cabinet! India unlocks its space infrastructure for private companies
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved big reforms in the Space sector aimed at boosting private sector participation in the entire range of space activities. Announcing the decision, Union minister Jitendra Singh… Continue Reading
How to start an electric vehicle conversion business in India?
A decade ago, it was extremely troublesome to convert your fuel-driven car into an electric vehicle. Purchasing an electric car was too expensive. It is a costly affair even in 2020. However, there is an… Continue Reading
