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Renault and Nissan investing $600M in new models for India, including two EVs

Green Car Congress

Renault and Nissan announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. Complementing the additional production will be an increase in R&D and associated activities at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India.

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Aemetis completes expansion of India biodiesel plant one year ahead of schedule; 60M gallon annual capacity

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The Aemetis Five Year Plan describes an increase from 50 million gallons per year (MGY) to 100 MGY of biodiesel production capacity at the India plant to be completed by year 2025. The market for biodiesel in India continues to expand as OMCs increase the number of blending locations and the percentage of biofuel blended into diesel.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Green Car Congress

Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The Working Group consists of members undertaking research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion in an opposed-piston engine. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x.

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Toyota Fortuner gets mild hybrid tech, but will it come to India? Check details

Baua Electric

litre diesel engine, coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Hybrid vehicles have been gaining traction in the global automotive market, offering a blend of traditional combustion engines and electric power. liter diesel engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The Toyota Fortuner Hybrid gets a 2.8-litre

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Citroen becomes first multinational car manufacturer to export Made-in-India EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Citroen, the French automotive giant, has achieved a milestone by becoming India’s first multinational car manufacturer to export locally manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) to international markets. In addition to the e-C3, Citroen has also commenced exporting the C3 to ASEAN and African markets.

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Lamborghini CEO eyes opportunity with ICE tech beyond 2030, higher India sales

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Read more Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann believes the OEM will record even higher sales numbers in India in 2024, compared to 103 cars sold in the country last year. The Lamborghini CEO reportedly said that the automaker’s strategy will be to leverage hybrids and combustion engines for supercars for as long as possible.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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