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18/07/2025

♻️ aIndia’s rare earth rescue begins with e-waste ♻️

As global tech races ahead, India eyes its electronic waste not just as trash—but treasure. Can domestic recycling break China's monopoly on rare earths?

🔍 Read more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/indias-e-waste-revolution-a-path-to-rare-earth-security-against-chinas-monopoly/122764681

18/07/2025

🚨 Delhi’s smog battle turns into market mayhem

The over-age vehicle ban has hit a wall — and taken the used-car market down with it. Prices have plunged by up to 50%, dealers are scrambling, and the air is still far from clean. What went wrong?

✒️Dr Soumyatanu Mukherjee, Ph.D. (Econ), FHEA

🧾 Read the full story: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/delhis-failed-vehicle-ban-a-strategic-stalemate-against-smog/122740038

Delhi’s Over-age Vehicle Ban: Discover how Delhi's abrupt ban on over-age vehicles backfired, creating a strategic stalemate with environmental implications and economic fallout. Learn about the stakeholders involved and potential solutions for cleaner air in the city.

18/07/2025

India’s Hydrogen Moment is Now — Are You In?
Be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution at the ETAuto Hydrogen Tech Summit 2025, taking place on 20th August at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.

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📅 20th August at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

18/07/2025

Kinetic Green eyes large global footprint in JV with Tonino Lamborghini

The JV plans to make electric golf carts for both Indian and global markets from the Kinetic's Pune facility, with earmarked investment of $20 million over the coming years; eyes $1 billion electric vehicle business by the end of the decade.

Read more:
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/commercial-vehicle/kinetic-green-and-tonino-lamborghini-launch-electric-golf-carts-for-global-markets/122713250

Kinetic Green Tonino Lamborghini: Kinetic Green Energy and Tonino Lamborghini SpA have formed a joint venture to produce electric golf carts targeting international markets. With a planned investment of $20 million, the partnership aims to capture a significant share of the $5 billion global golf ca...

17/07/2025

🎙️ Leadership Conversations | ETAuto Tech Summit 2025
In an engaging conversation, Dr. Nagesh Poojary, Managing Director at IPG Automotive India, shares key insights on:
🚗 What IPG Automotive does in the world of virtual vehicle development
🧠 The biggest challenges in automotive simulation
🏫 How they are collaborating with academic institutions to bridge the skill and tech gap
🇮🇳 And the pace of technology adoption in India’s auto sector

A forward-looking discussion on driving innovation through simulation and synergy.

Know more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/auto-tech-summit

17/07/2025

🎙️ Leadership Conversations | ETAuto Tech Summit 2025
In an insightful session, Vijayalayan R, Senior Manager – Application Engineering (Automotive), MathWorks, sheds light on:
🔍 What MathWorks does
🚗 Which applications are driving disruption — and in which sectors
🤝 How they’re empowering OEMs and suppliers
⚙️ The biggest challenges posed by SDVs — and how MathWorks is helping solve them

A must-watch for anyone navigating the evolving auto-tech ecosystem!

Know more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/auto-tech-summit

17/07/2025

🎙️ Leadership Conversations | ETAuto Tech Summit 2025
In a compelling dialogue, Sai Sridhar, CRO India & ASEAN MD at Elektrobit India, breaks down what Elektrobit does and explores the seismic shifts in the automotive value chain fueled by the rise of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

He also uncovers the key disruptions rippling across the market — from new business models to tech-first vehicle ecosystems. Dive in for insights into the future of mobility!

Know more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/auto-tech-summit

17/07/2025

Welcoming Our Gifting Partner – Pot & Bloom!

We’re delighted to have Pot & Bloom onboard as the Gifting Partner for the The Economic Times Hydrogen Conclave 2025.

Their thoughtful, eco-friendly offerings perfectly align with our vision of a greener, cleaner future powered by hydrogen innovation.

Register now: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/hydrogen-tech-summit?ag_code=social_facebook_partner&utm_campaign=partner&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
📅 20th August at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

17/07/2025

🔋 India’s EV future is going rare earth-free

With supply chains heavily reliant on China, the Indian auto industry is now steering toward alternative motor tech and software-led solutions to reduce rare earth dependency and boost self-reliance.

✒️ Ravi Pandit

🔗 Read more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-technology/indias-strategic-shift-to-rare-earth-free-electric-vehicles/122580110

Rare Earth-free EVs: Explore how India is transitioning towards rare earth-free electric vehicles, enhancing self-reliance and sustainability in the EV sector amidst global supply chain challenges.

17/07/2025

Tesla enters India — finally, but cautiously.

After years of anticipation, the EV giant brings the Model Y to Indian shores. But with a steep price tag, will Indian buyers take the plunge? The real test begins now.

✒️ Naveen Soni

📖 Read more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/tesla-launches-model-y-in-india-a-cautious-approach-to-market-entry/122574510

Tesla India Launch: Tesla's long-awaited entry into the Indian market focuses on a careful strategy with the launch of the Model Y amid evolving consumer behavior and market dynamics. Explore how Tesla navigates this competitive landscape and its implications for the luxury car segment.

16/07/2025

Join us at The Economic Times Hydrogen Conclave 2025

The Economic Times Hydrogen Conclave is where India’s clean energy future takes center stage.
This high-impact platform will explore hydrogen’s game-changing potential to decarbonize key sectors like:
🚛 Transportation | 🏗️ Infrastructure | 🔩 Steel | 🧪 Fertilizers | 🛢️ Refineries | ✈️ Aviation | 🏭 Cement

Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, the summit will spark collaboration, fuel innovation, and chart the course toward a thriving hydrogen economy.

Register now: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/hydrogen-tech-summit
📅 20th August at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

16/07/2025

📉 India’s PV market sees slowdown in Q1 FY26

Passenger vehicle sales dipped 1.4% in Q1, signalling sluggish demand — but there’s a twist in the OEM race.

🚗 Mahindra & Mahindra races ahead, overtaking Hyundai for the first time ever to claim the No. 2 spot in quarterly rankings, driven by surging demand in the UV segment.
📊 As the market battles headwinds, UVs continue to steer growth while the rest of the segment lags.

✒️ Shubhangi Bhatia

🔗 Read more: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/indias-passenger-vehicle-market-q1-performance-shows-demand-struggles-and-rankings-shift/122558089

PV Market Q1 Demand: Explore the latest trends in India's passenger vehicle market for Q1 FY2025-26, highlighting the decline in sales, shifts in OEM rankings, and the impact of consumer preferences on vehicle demand.