Manufacturing

Hitachi and ABB target carbon-free mining machinery Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB Ltd. to explore opportunities for mine operators to target net-zero emissions from mining machinery. This MoU will allow Hitachi Construction Machinery and ABB to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining. The companies will...

Vi unveils integrated IoT solutions for enterprises Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VIL), announced the launch of its Integrated Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for enterprises. With this initiative, VIL will offer a secure end-to-end IoT solution offering that comprises connectivity, hardware, network, application, analytics, security and support. The offering is designed to simplify and accelerate the digital transformation journey for enterprises. Vi IoT is transforming the...

Tata Power Solar doubles its manufacturing capacity of cells and modules to 1,100 MW Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, taking the total production capacity of cells and modules to 1,100 MW. Commenting on the expansion, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power said, “We are happy to expand our production capacity to meet the...

Ashok Leyland strengthens its footprint in green transport solutions Ashok Leyland, through its subsidiary Switch Mobility Ltd - the U.K. based EV producer of buses and vans, announced its global expansion plans into India and its plan to create two subsidiary companies. The first, Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, is being formed to carry on the EV strategy in India, which forms part of its global entity. The second is OHM...

Eaton acquires 50% stake in China’s HuanYu High Tech Power management company Eaton announced it has completed the acquisition of a 50 percent stake in HuanYu High Tech, a subsidiary of HuanYu Group that manufactures and markets low-voltage circuit breakers and contactors in China, and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. “Our partnership with HuanYu Group represents an exciting opportunity for both companies,” said Howard Liu, president, Asia-Pacific Region, Electrical Sector and Corporate...

India plans 1,200 km e-highway on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway for electric vehicles The Indian government plans to construct a separate e-highway on the 1,300-kilometre-long Delhi-Mumbai Expressway where trucks and buses can run at a speed of 120 kilometres per hour. Replying to a query during Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "We are trying to build 'e-highway' on the 1,300-km highway between Delhi and Mumbai."...

Freudenberg facilitates clean drinking water for over 500 students in Bangalore On March 22nd, the International World Water Day, Freudenberg celebrates availability of clean drinking water by donating an “Aqua Tower” to the school students and people living in the surrounding areas of Parikrma Humanity Foundation located at Sahakarnagar in Bangalore through the Planet Water Project 24 initiative. As in India, less than 50 percent of the population have access to...

Flipkart partners with Mahindra Logistics to accelerate electric vehicles deployment Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced that it has partnered with Mahindra Logistics Limited (MLL) as one of its key logistics partners to help fast track deployment of electric vehicles across its logistics fleet in the country. Flipkart has committed to 100% electric mobility in its logistics fleet and will deploy more than 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. Mahindra...

Havells launches virus-safe switches Havells India, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and Consumer Durable company, today launched anti-viral and anti-bacterial switches with ViruzSafe technology under its Crabtree switches and electrical wiring devices portfolio. The anti-viral switch ranges comes at the starting consumer price of Rs 75 onwards. Considering the consumer centric health, safety and hygiene needs in mind, Crabtree has innovated the latest ViruzSafe technology. The new innovative switch ranges...

Suzuki’s Gujarat Plant C in India Starts Operation Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a 100% subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation for the production of automobiles in India, has completed construction of the Plant C, and started production from April. Suzuki established SMG in March 2014, aiming to secure production ability in preparation for the automobile market growth in India, as well as for expansion of exports from India. The Plant...

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens announce partnership for sustainable automotive production Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to cooperate on advancing digitalization and automation in the automotive industry, supported by the State of Berlin. Mercedes-Benz AG aims to digitize its production processes. Siemens, a leading supplier in the field of automation, industrial software and smart infrastructure, will bring its expertise and technologies to the partnership to develop highly flexible, efficient and sustainable automotive production...

Bihar aims developing IT & ITeS services and electronic manufacturing hub Bihar government announced renewed efforts to bring in major investments in the IT & ITeS Services and electronic manufacturing in the state and develop it as one of the emerging IT hubs in the country. Speaking at the 28th Convergence India 2021, Jibesh Kumar, Bihar’s Minister for the Department of IT shared insights on Govt initiatives, Investor opportunities in...

Mahindra Defence to supply 1,300 light specialist vehicles to Army Providing further boost to ‘Make in India’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles (LSVs) to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, in New Delhi on March 22. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years. The LSV is a...

Nitin Gadkari announces Vehicle Scrapping Policy Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy in Lok Sabha. Making a Suo Motu statement in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said that “Older vehicles pollute the environment 10 to 12 times more than fit vehicles and pose a risk to road safety”. He said that “in the interest of a clean environment and rider and pedestrian...

Nitin Gadkari announces Vehicle Scrapping Policy Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy in Lok Sabha. Making a Suo Motu statement in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said that “Older vehicles pollute the environment 10 to 12 times more than fit vehicles and pose a risk to road safety”. He said that “in the interest of a clean environment and rider and pedestrian...