As part of the MINGA project, MAN Truck & Bus has equipped an electric city bus with an Automated Driving System in collaboration with its technology partner ADASTEC. Extensive testing is currently underway at MAN’s premises, with pilot operations in city traffic planned by Munich Transport Company (MVG) starting autumn 2026. MAN continues to accelerate its automation roadmap to play […]
Continue Reading
By Kollu Nandakumar, Director, Head of Hardware & Software Integration, Elektrobit Middleware development for commercial vehicles presents a set of engineering challenges that are structurally different from those encountered in passenger vehicle programmes. The differences are not matters of degree, but of kind. Two forces define this distinction: the significantly longer operational lifecycles of commercial […]
Continue Reading
The 4th edition of the Commercial Vehicle Summit 2026 closed with a clear message—the road to 2047 will be challenging and demands sustained investment, strong policy backing, continuous innovation, and close collaboration between industry, government and all stakeholders. The commercial vehicle industry, said is like the vascular system of the economy—keeping everything moving, connecting factories […]
Continue Reading
U.Abhilash The global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) faces a silent but significant hurdle: a structural dependence on rare-earth materials. As the industry scales, the geopolitical and economic risks of this reliance have moved from theoretical concerns to immediate threats. Chara Technologies, led by CEO and Co-founder Bhaktha Keshavachar, is tackling this head-on by redefining […]
Continue Reading
With a stronger product line-up, advancing technology and sharper customer focus, the Renault is entering a new phase in India — one that will help shape its global future. India is no longer just another market for Renault. It is fast becoming the centre of its global story. When Renault Group CEO Mr. Francois Provost […]
Continue Reading
By Abhilash The 2026 edition of the 360° MOBILITY Mega Shows, organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), concluded successfully at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. The four-day event from 14-17 April brought together Taipei AMPA, E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei, attracting international visitors from 90 countries. The show welcomed nearly […]
Continue Reading
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market delivered another strong year in FY2025–26, with total registrations surpassing 25 lakh units – a 24% year-on-year increase. EV penetration reached approximately 8.5% of total registrations, up from 7.7% in the previous financial year. While this reflects a steady strengthening of EV adoption, the market still remains short of the […]
Continue Reading
Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company Ltd. have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop and commercialise electric three-wheeler (E3W) solutions tailored for India’s last-mile mobility needs, marking a significant step in the evolution of sustainable urban transport. The partnership follows the unveiling of a concept E3W at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo […]
Continue Reading
The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer is not trying to win India overnight. It is trying to get it right and then grow. Scania Commercial Vehicles India is entering a new phase with the opening of a new office in Bengaluru. After years of muted visibility, the Swedish truck maker is rebuilding its business with a […]
Continue Reading
As vehicles become more connected, autonomous and electrified, lighting will evolve into an intelligent, interactive system—playing a much bigger role than ever imagined in shaping the future of mobility. The automotive lighting market is quietly undergoing a transformation, moving far beyond its traditional role of simply illuminating the road. Today, lighting is becoming a key […]
Continue Reading