India’s drive for semiconductor self-reliance has taken a significant leap with the announcement of an indigenous 7-nanometre (nm) chip development programme under the Shakti initiative. The programme, led by IIT Madras and backed by the India Semiconductor Mission, aims to achieve readiness by 2028, to enable full design-to-fabrication production within India. The 7-nm Shakti processor…
China’s solid-state battery market is emerging as a major force in the global shift toward advanced electric vehicles. The “solid state batteries” market is gaining momentum, and Chinese manufacturers, backed by government support, are hitting key milestones. Recent developments show energy densities hitting 400-600 Wh/kg, roughly twice or more than conventional lithium-ion systems, promising EV…
Ola Electric has announced that it is scaling up its “Hyperservice” initiative into an open platform for electric-vehicle servicing in India. The expansion allows customers, independent garages, mechanics, and fleet operators to access genuine spare parts, diagnostic tools, and service-training modules that were previously restricted to its own service network. In Phase 1 of the…
As cars evolve into connected, data-driven machines, the conversation around safety is changing, from airbags and crumple zones to encryption keys and firewalls. The era of digital mobility has brought innovation hand in hand with intrusion, making cybersecurity the new seatbelt for the Indian automotive industry. Global standards like UNECE WP.29 and ISO/SAE 21434 have…
Volkswagen Group has announced production stoppages at its Wolfsburg and Zwickau plants, citing a critical semiconductor shortage traced to supply-chain disruptions involving Nexperia. The shortage stems from export sanctions and regulatory pressure on Nexperia, a company originally under Dutch control and later acquired by China-linked firm Wingtech Technology. The Wolfsburg facility declared a planned pause,…
After the sobering news of rapid depreciation in electric vehicles globally, India’s mobility story takes a more optimistic turn. A recent report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) shows that India is speeding up the shift to sustainable transport by adopting a multi-fuel strategy that goes beyond just battery electric vehicles. The report highlights…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are facing a deepening depreciation crisis that threatens to undermine adoption rates worldwide. Analysis of over 1.1 million used-vehicle transactions between November 2022 and October 2023 found that EVs lose approximately 49.1 % of their value within five years on average, about ten percentage points more than traditional petrol or diesel cars….
The connected-tyre market is gaining momentum, with passenger cars emerging as the dominant segment. Advanced sensor systems embedded within tyres allow real-time monitoring of critical parameters such as pressure, temperature, and tread wear. These smart tyres integrate with vehicle telematics and Internet-of-Things (IoT) platforms, enabling predictive maintenance, enhanced safety, and improved fuel efficiency. In passenger-vehicle…
HONOR, the global AI device ecosystem company, has entered a strategic partnership with BYD, the new-energy vehicle manufacturer, to co-develop AI-powered intelligent mobility solutions. The collaboration integrates HONOR’s connectivity technologies with BYD’s DiLink smart vehicle ecosystem, with the aim of creating seamless, human-centric mobility experiences. The partnership will focus on three key pillars: firstly, technology…
Michelin is stepping up its leadership in smart mobility by leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence to reshape its offerings and operations. The company is embedding AI into its manufacturing, product design, and mobility services to improve efficiency and sustainability. It has developed more than 200 AI use cases, including tools for inspecting tyres for…
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