'Mercedes-Benz eEconic Truck Rolls off the Production Line' plus 7 more |
- Mercedes-Benz eEconic Truck Rolls off the Production Line
- Iconic BMW Headquarters in Munich Celebrates its 50th Birthday
- DTC Places Largest Order For Electric Buses with Tata Motors
- Mahindra 575 DI XP Plus Wins Indian Tractor of the Year Award 2022
- Audi & Netflix Collaborates on The Gray Man, 4 Audi Cars Featured
- MG Motor India Launches MG Changemakers Season 4
- Bounce Infinity e1 Electric Scooter Now on Flipkart
- ETO Motors to Deploy Electric Autos with Women Drivers in Delhi
| Mercedes-Benz eEconic Truck Rolls off the Production Line Posted: 23 Jul 2022 06:15 AM PDT The Mercedes-Benz eEconic truck for municipal use is going into series production at the Wörth site in the southern Rhineland-Palatinate. Within a short period of time, the second model of the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz trucks will roll off the production line in Wörth, following the series launch of the eActros for urban distribution transport in October 2021.
The eEconic was developed together with customers and, following intensive test series, has been undergoing practical trials with customers since May 2022. The first vehicle from series production will be handed over to Urbaser A/S, a company operating in the waste disposal sector in Denmark. Other customers have already opted for the series-production eEconic. The vehicles are to be delivered successively over the course of the year. The eEconic will be manufactured in the existing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks assembly line, in parallel and flexibly alongside the trucks that will be powered by internal combustion engines. After the vehicle has been largely assembled, the eEconic's electrification continues in the Future Truck Center, where - just like the eActros - it is equipped with the electric drive components. In several production steps, the high-voltage batteries and the charging unit are installed, among other things. Once all high-voltage components have been assembled, the entire system can be put into operation and the truck is ready to drive.
The key technical specifications of the eEconic are largely identical to those of the eActros. The eEconic as a waste collection is designed to cover the vast majority of typical waste collection routes operated by an Econic in a single shift without intermediary charging. The electric drivetrain enables a level cab floor to be implemented – this facilitates moving through the cab and is particularly advantageous when the driver wishes to leave the vehicle through the folding door on the co-driver's side, well out of the way of the traffic. A significant upgrade over the conventional Econic comes in the form of the modern and intuitive multimedia cockpit. A further equipment highlight is the panoramic glazing, and the coated and heated Thermocontrol windscreen also prevents weather-dependent misting of the screen, thus improving the view of the road around the vehicle. The screen also prevents cab interior from heating up in sunlight. Major safety benefit in urban traffic: As standard, the eEconic features Sideguard Assist S1R and the 5th generation Active Brake Assist emergency braking assistant. |
| Iconic BMW Headquarters in Munich Celebrates its 50th Birthday Posted: 23 Jul 2022 01:45 AM PDT Between 1970 and 1972, a timeless icon with the global appeal was created in Munich in just 26 months. 3.5 million working hours on the construction site. 500 builders and 200 architects, engineers, and draftsmen.
Over 3,000 façade elements were manufactured for the first time in Europe using the Japanese cast aluminium process. At the time, employees from twelve nations built the BMW landmark. Today, colleagues from over 104 countries work side by side there and in the neighboring plant. The BMW Group celebrated its corporate headquarters as a world-famous architectural icon with over 200 international guests in attendance, from business, culture, politics and society. The keynote speech by architect and Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré as well as the appearance by Nihal Saad, Chief of Cabinet of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, made the ceremony a special event.
To this day, the BMW Group Headquarters, with its suspended construction, is one of the most innovative engineering buildings of the post-war period – because the four cylinders are suspended from a cruciform steel beam construction on the roof. In the process, the building did not grow from the bottom up, as was generally the case, but rather the upper floors were first manufactured time-effectively on the ground, then moved upwards hydraulically on the massive "tower shaft" made of reinforced concrete and completed in several segments. In August 1972, opposite the renowned Olympic site designed by Behnisch & Partner with Frei Otto, the BMW Group Headquarters was completed. Designed by Austrian architect Professor Karl Schwanzer, the administrative building has since become a timeless icon with global appeal for Munich and the company. With its impressive façade, visionary construction and spatial concept, the "suspended tower" uniquely combines visual conciseness with a constructive and functional logic. The innovative power of Schwanzer's design stands for the BMW Group then as now, making the company headquarters a beacon of sustainable mobility for tomorrow. Celebrated in the media as the "most impressive and coolest corporate headquarters in the world", it is not only a symbol of economic success but also stands for international exchange, peace and interculturalism. Today, the "built communication" implemented by Schwanzer points the way to a new era of electrification, digitalization, and circularity. |
| DTC Places Largest Order For Electric Buses with Tata Motors Posted: 22 Jul 2022 08:42 PM PDT Delhi Transport Corporation has placed its largest order for electric buses with Tata Motors which will help to reduce air pollution and benefit millions of Delhi citizens.
Tata Motors has bagged the order of 1500 electric buses from Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) under the larger tender by Convergence Energy Services Limited. The gigantic automobile firm will supply, operate and maintain air-conditioned, low-floor, 12-metre fully built electric buses for 12 years, as per the contract. Tata Starbus electric buses offer state-of-the-art technology for sustainable, eco-friendly and economical public transportation and are equipped with modern features to enable safe, smooth and comfortable travel for passengers. Tata Motors has been at the forefront of bringing environment-friendly mobility to India. Its state-of-the-art research and development facilities have steadily worked to engineer innovative solutions powered by alternate fuel technology, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, LNG and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Till date, Tata Motors has supplied more than 650 electric buses across multiple cities in India, which have cumulatively clocked more than 39 million kilometres. |
| Mahindra 575 DI XP Plus Wins Indian Tractor of the Year Award 2022 Posted: 22 Jul 2022 05:20 AM PDT The Mahindra 575 DI XP Plus has won the Indian Tractor of the Year Award 2022. Apart from that, the company has received 3 other awards too.
Mahindra Tractor has won a total of 4 awards at the third edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards that was held in New Delhi. These awards include:
ITOTY initiated by Tractor Junction in 2019 is a platform to recognise the hard work and efforts of tractor and farm equipment manufacturers in India – the largest tractor market in the world. The ITOTY awards is judged by jury members comprising of experts of farm equipment specialists from across the country who choose the most deserving contender after fair-minded voting. |
| Audi & Netflix Collaborates on The Gray Man, 4 Audi Cars Featured Posted: 22 Jul 2022 03:45 AM PDT Audi and Netflix collaborate on The Gray Man, a Hollywood movie for which the German carmaker is the official automotive brand. The film features four Audi vehicles including the all-electric RS e-tron GT, Q4 Sportback e-tron, RS 7 Sportback and Audi R8 Coupe.
The Gray Man opened in select theatres globally on July 15 and has been released worldwide on Netflix on July 22. The Gray Man is a modern-day global action thriller that features a star-studded cast: Ryan Gosling (Sierra Six), Chris Evans (Lloyd Hansen), Ana de Armas (Dani Miranda), Jessica Henwick (Suzanne Brewer), and more. This collaboration between Audi and Netflix will come to life across nearly 30 countries around the world, with global premiere arrivals that include Audi's fully electric fleet as well as social and digital activations for fans to further immerse themselves in the world of The Gray Man.
The fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT is driven by Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling) and the fully electric Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is driven by Agent Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas). The Audi RS 7 Sportback is featured in a chase sequence with Agent Dani Miranda behind the wheel and the Audi R8 Coupé is seen in a drive up sequence with Avik San (Dhanush). |
| MG Motor India Launches MG Changemakers Season 4 Posted: 22 Jul 2022 02:30 AM PDT MG Motor India has launched the 4th season of its 'MG Changemakers' initiative organized in collaboration with 101 India, a youth-focused storytelling platform. This initiative is in line with MG and 101 India's aim to honour and recognize Indian women willing to change society with their sheer intent and passion.
This year, the emphasis of MG Changemakers is on 'Sustainability' as a collective imperative and an individual calling. With a stated and actively pursued a commitment to achieving a healthy and emission-free lifestyle for all, MG Motor is continuously balancing all its activities through conscious sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Keeping in line with the three preceding seasons, this year's MG Changemakers will also applaud heroes in their own right. The standard-bearers of change and inspirational individuals, this year's impactful Changemakers are six remarkable women who have been at the forefront of pioneering and constructively innovative sustainable interventions in society. These stalwarts not only eloquently echo the company's spirit of sustainability but also inspire countless others to follow in their footsteps. The six women are as under: 1. Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan, a Padam Shri Recipient who has empowered more than 2 lakh rural and tribal women and girls. 2. Jal Saheli, who is working in Bundelkhand on water-related issues. She has helped avert droughts in over 100 villages and has helped build 450 check dams and 56 lakes. 3. Chandani Khandelwal, a Bhubaneswar-based graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), is involved in the manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging made of bamboo, grass, and leaves, and in so doing, provides livelihood to 500 female artisans. 4. Monisha Narke, who makes school desks out of cartons and recycles 750 tonnes of garbage every year. 5. Licypriya Kangujam, often referred to as 'India's Greta Thunberg', is one of the youngest global climate activists. 6. Nalini Shekar, co-founder, and Executive Director of Hasiru Dala passion lies in helping unorganized garbage industry workers regain dignity, have better access to stable employment, and provide for their families' social security. MG Changemakers was first introduced in 2018 to recognize and honour the spirit of women who inspire societal change. Since then, the initiative has accredited multiple women who work to improve their communities and empower individuals. Season 4 of this program takes this initiative ahead. Aimed at building a community of changemakers from across the country, the program encourages participation through an open invite where nominees can connect by sharing their inspiring stories. Select entries are felicitated, and their focused undertakings are strengthened and enabled through the MG Motor India network in all possible ways. |
| Bounce Infinity e1 Electric Scooter Now on Flipkart Posted: 22 Jul 2022 12:00 AM PDT Bounce Infinity e1 electric scooter has now been made available on Flipkart. The company has taken this step to offer a seamless purchase experience to customers.
With this launch, Bounce aims to democratise EV purchases in India by enabling customers to access their favourite electric vehicles in a seamless manner and offer a hassle-free purchase and easy transition to affordable, economical, and greener mobility. As a part of this initiative, Bounce will be making its Infinity e.1 electric two-wheeler with smart features available on Flipkart from July 22nd onwards and is offering delivery within 15 days at the customers' doorstep, again an industry first.
In the initial phases, customers across New Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra will be able to access the product while getting benefits of the state subsidies and the vehicle will be delivered at their doorstep by the respective dealerships in the area. Once an order for the Bounce Infinity scooter is placed on Flipkart, the customers would be reached out to by the brand-authorised dealer for RTO registration, insurance, and delivery of the scooter; all within 15 days of booking. Customers will also have the option to reach out to Bounce Infinity Customer Experience Team to get real-time tracking updates on the order. |
| ETO Motors to Deploy Electric Autos with Women Drivers in Delhi Posted: 21 Jul 2022 11:05 PM PDT ETO Motors has planned to deploy electric autos with women drivers as a last-mile connectivity option for commuters in Delhi. These EVs will be seen at the metro stations in the country's capital from August 2022.
ETO Motors has entered into an agreement with GMR Varalakshmi Foundation and MOWO, an NGO promoting safe mobility for women, MOWO to onboard and train women drivers for last mile e-mobility services throughout Delhi Metros. This initiative of ETO Motors aims to create sustainable income and enhancement opportunities for 300 women earners in the focus geography. The women will be provided with skill enhancement training, continued guidance and help to run e-autos, thereby improving their employability or helping them become micro-entrepreneurs.
After deploying e-ricksaws at various Metro stations in the national capital region, another feather in the company's already illustrious cap has been the awarding of 300 permits by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for running electric autos driven by women drivers to provide last-mile connectivity to its commuters. The e-autos driven by women would be blue and lilac in color to increase visibility from the commuter's point of view. The first phase of over 50 E-auto fleet operations would begin in August 2022. This is another program by the company to fast-track the process of transitioning over a hundred thousand drivers to electric vehicles through the captive 'Green Future' program. |
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