Home Two wheelers oi-Punith Bharadwaj By Punith Bharadwaj Updated: Friday, February 12, 2021, 20:25 [IST] Ather Energy has become one of the most popular EV makers in the country. The company has recently commissioned its new manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. We spent some time at their new facility to understand processes involved in the manufacturing of the brand's Ather 450X and the 450 Plus electric scooters. Starting with the plant's built-up area, it spans to over 123,000 sq. ft. The entire plant is divided into various sections such as raw material storage, testing of raw materials, pre-assembly area, temperature-controlled cell storage for the battery, the 37-bay assembly line and battery manufacturing area; among others. The maximum manufacturing capacity of electric scooters and battery packs are 1.1 lakh units and 1.2 lakh units, respectively. Starting with the production capacity, at the time of … [Read more...] about Ather Energy Factory Visit: Here Are All Details From New Manufacturing Facility In Hosur
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Haas splits with F1 title sponsor Rich Energy
While the Rich Energy deal was the inspiration behind Haas' current black-and-gold livery, the latest decision will not impact the primary colour scheme of the VF-19, which now simply run without the branding of its now-former title sponsor. The new energy drink company had come on board with Haas before the start of the year, having previously explored opportunities with other teams like Williams, Force India and McLaren. But the nascent partnership between Rich and Haas was placed in doubt as early as July, when Rich Energy's then-CEO William Storey announced he had "terminated" the deal with the American F1 team due to "poor performance". The deal was seemingly preserved by shareholders and Rich Energy's branding has remained on the VF-19 in the subsequent races, including last weekend's Italian Grand Prix. But with team boss Gunther Steiner confirming in late August that Rich would take a final decision on the contract before the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, a … [Read more...] about Haas splits with F1 title sponsor Rich Energy
BMW adapts i3 battery for home energy storage system
Can provide 24 hours of usage during a power outage. BMW has used the Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition 29 (EVS29) to introduce its new stationary energy storage system which uses a battery sourced from the i3 . Designed to help customers "more fully realize their commitment to sustainability," the system seamlessly integrates with charging stations and solar panels so owners can offset peak energy usage costs as well as have an emergency energy supply during power outages. Speaking of the latter, BMW says daily household energy usage in the United States is between 15-30 kilowatt hours so the i3's battery should provide up to 24 hours of use during an outage. The system also seeks to save customers money as it is equipped with a real-time energy monitoring system which can measure energy supply and demand. The energy storage system can then calculate the optimal time to charge or discharge the battery. Interestingly, the system can be expanded to … [Read more...] about BMW adapts i3 battery for home energy storage system
Nissan home energy system launches in UK
The Japanese carmaker's commitment to green energy extends beyond the garage. Nissan has announced that its new integrated home energy solution is on sale in the UK. The new setup involves solar panels and reused batteries from the company's EVs, allowing homeowners to generate electricity even while they're not in the house and either sell it back to the grid at peak times or use it themselves. The whole thing is managed by a sophisticated computer system to best meet each household's requirements. Starting from £3,881 – which includes the supply and installation of a six-panel solar system, home energy management system, and VAT at 5 percent – the package also uses battery storage (xStorage Home) as well as the solar panels and energy management to reduce energy bills by up to 66 percent. It also has the ability to charge Nissan EVs. Read also: Nissan will sell you solar panels to go with your Leaf Nissan develops self-driving slippers for Japanese hotel … [Read more...] about Nissan home energy system launches in UK
Citroën C5 Aircross Review (First Drive): The One From France!
Home Car reviews oi-Rahul Nagaraj By Rahul Nagaraj Updated: Monday, February 15, 2021, 9:20 [IST] Rating: 4.0 Citroën — is a French car brand which has been in business since 1919. Over their 100-year history, the company has expanded and managed to create quite a name for themselves across different markets around the world. The French carmaker is now set to introduce their first car in India, the C5 Aircross SUV. Yes, the company had initially planned for a 2020 India arrival, but we all know what happened that year. Now, the brand is finally set to enter Indian shores and we couldn't be more excited. The C5 Aircross SUV promises a lot on paper and is said to be packed with features, creature comforts, conveniences and other equipment. It is also said to offer impressive handling characteristics, along with a smooth and extremely refined driving experience - like riding a ‘Flying Carpet'. The time has now come … [Read more...] about Citroën C5 Aircross Review (First Drive): The One From France!