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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing. Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

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Biomass fuels: challenges and opportunities – ET Auto

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Halting fossil fuel use by 2050 is crucial to avoid exceeding the critical 2°C temperature increase threshold. Leveraging biomass presents a potential avenue to contribute to the global objective of achieving a carbon-neutral human society. Currently, biomass contributes 10% (5 x 10 -19 kJ) to global energy consumption.

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S&P Global Mobility: average age of light vehicles in US hits record high 12.5 years

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years, up by more than three months over 2022, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global Mobility. million units in 2023, according to S&P Global Mobility forecasts, which is expected to curb the rate of average age growth in the coming year. According to S&P Global Mobility analysis, of the nearly 2.3

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry ‘s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The past two years have seen a remarkable transformation in the Indian auto and auto component industry.

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Toyota establishes H2HQ in California to promote fuel cell technology – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Reaffirming its commitment to support fuel cell and additional hydrogen-related products and technology toward a hydrogen economy, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Friday announced that it is renaming the TMNA R&D California office as its new North American Hydrogen Headquarters ( H2HQ ). .

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VECV to invest around INR 1000 cr on multiple alternative fuel technologies for new-age CVs – ET Auto

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VECV is working on new propulsion/fuel technologies such as BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), Hydrogen ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), fuel cell technology along with alternative fuels. And, that’s driving Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles ( VECV ) to invest “almost INR 1,000 crore” on developing alternative fuel technologies.

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Johnson Matthey to build CCM plant in China for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers

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JM and the Shanghai Jiading District plan to build a new catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) production facility, providing CCM production capability for multiple proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell applications and PEM electrolyzers. CCMs are key performance-defining components in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).

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