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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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At the Geneva show, Winterkorn introduced the Future Tracks program by saying : Over the next few years, our industry will face one of the greatest upheavals since the invention of the automobile. One of the main challenges for our industry will be to adapt even faster to the changing needs of customers. Winterkorn.

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The Auto Industry Must Aim 100% Electrification In 2 & 3-wheeler Segments Says Amitabh Kant

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According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, domestic two-wheeler sales in 2021-22 were 1,34,66,412 units, three-wheeler sales were 2,60,995 units, and overall vehicle sales across categories were 1,75,13,596 units (SIAM). . Amitabh Kant is presently the G20 Sherpa of India during its Presidency year.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for next-gen Tesla Roadster production

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Since the next-gen Roadster was first seen on the tarmac coming out of a Semi, Tesla has worked hard to grow as an EV maker in an auto industry dominated by fossil-fuel cars.

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Highlights from the untouched ‘Day by day Force’ podcasts, July 17-20

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Listed here are highlights from the untouched episodes of ‘Day by day Force’, Automobile Information ‘ weekday podcast, July 17-20, hosted via Jamie Butters with Kellen Walker. Pay attention to those and alternative presentations at autonews.com/dailydrive. The material is out there somewhere.

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India could be the largest electric vehicle market by 2030, says Piyush Goyal | Autocar Professional

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India is currently the third-largest automobile market in the world. In the interim budget for 2024-2025 (FY25) that was presented yesterday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said: “Our Government will expand and strengthen the e-vehicle ecosystem by supporting manufacturing and charging infrastructure.

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Warm-forged aluminum alloy differential case reduces weight by about 40%

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Their paper on the process is published in the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. —“ R&D Update: Warm forming of alloys in the auto industry ”, Stamping Journal. Aluminum alloys have low formability compared to draw-quality steel, however.

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Vinfast VF 8 dominates ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards | Autocar Professional

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Yahaya Bin Ahmad, Technical Director of ASEAN NCAP, said “In a first for ASEAN NCAP, we are proud to present five prestigious awards to an automobile company following our stringent and transparent evaluation process.

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