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

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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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This Engineer Is Helping to Make India a Global Semiconductor Hub

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When Tushar Sharma was a young boy growing up in Jamnapaar, India, a densely populated area outside of Delhi, he never imagined that someday he would meet the country’s prime minister. The initiative aims to improve the country’s reliance on hardware infrastructure and to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design.

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New study puts air-pollution related deaths in India in 2019 at 1.67 million

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Air pollution in India resulted 1.67 billion (US) in economic losses, according to a new study led by researchers from the Global Observatory on Pollution and Health at Boston College, the Indian Council of Medical Research, and the Public Health Foundation of India. Air pollution in India resulted 1.67 It is causing 1.67

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GlobalData: Maruti Suzuki expects lower EV penetration in India by 2030 compared to government’s target

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) will be available in India for sale by 2025. Suzuki Motors has a global EV alliance with Toyota, however it has lags with regards to its BEV strategy in India.

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Driverless vehicle startup Conigital says it secures £500M Series A+ funding offer with global private equity infrastructure firm

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Conigital , a UK-based driverless vehicle company with operations in Australia, Brazil, and India, said it has secured an offer of £500 million (US$626 million) in Series A+ funding. Conigital also has strategic academic alliances with institutions including Coventry University, University of Essex and Queensland University of Technology.

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

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem.

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MG Motor India showcases its EV portfolio at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 – ET Auto

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New Delhi: MG (Morris Garages), a British automobile brand with a 100-year-old legacy, showcased its EV portfolio at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. Rajeev Chaba , CEO Emeritus, MG Motor India, said, “We are delighted to be part of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024, reaffirming our strong relationship with this great state.

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