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• Biomass fuels: challenges and opportunities

  Biomass, deriving its carbon from atmospheric CO2, is deemed a carbon-neutral fuel (Figure 1). By cycling carbon through energy generation systems as biomass, it offers a means to address climate change. While solar and wind provide carbon-free electricity or H2 through water splitting, they lack the ability to directly produce carbon-based fuels and chemicals without additional carbon sources. Given the current imperative, the primary focus is on biomass-based fuels and chemicals to enable a sustainable future free from carbon emissions.

  

• Tata Motors India biz now debt free

  “The India business is now debt free, and we are on track to become net automotive debt free on a consolidated basis in FY25. The businesses are executing well on their distinct strategies and therefore, we are confident of sustaining this strong performance in the coming years,” PB Balaji, Group Chief Financial Officer, Tata Motors told the reporters during a post-earnings conference call.

  

• Tata Motors PAT at INR 17,528.59 cr in Q4 FY24

  In Q4, Tata Motors PV volumes were at 155.6K units (+14.8% Y-o-Y)supported by new SUV facelifts and multiple power trains. EBIT margins improved by 150 bps Y-o-Y to 2.9% owing to operating leverage on improved volumes and savings in commodity costs.

  

• Opinion: How India can become a global hub for mobility tech

  For this, India must address such key areas as technological innovation, supply chain fortification, the formulation of progressive policies by the Union Government to drive the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and mobility tech, and leveraging global opportunities.

  

• Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility

  As part of our series, ‘The Alternatives in Propulsion Technology’, wherein we delve deeper into the spectrum of alternatives, namely Hydrogen-ICE, FCEV, CNG, Ethanol-Methanol, Hybrid systems, and BEVs, this article will focus on biofuels, one of the more easily accessible pathway for emission reduction and understand how they can play a key role in the country’s sustainable mobility transition.

  

• Indian startups harness biodegradable waste to power up EV batteries

  Rising adoption of EVs brings more advancements, thus bringing a room for Indian startups to step in the market with their unique sustainable ideas. Such as increased battery efficiency through coconut shell powders, full battery charge in 15 minutes or making batteries via crop residue.

  

• Why Pulsar takes pride of place at Bajaj Auto

  The success of this brand (Pulsar), launched in November 2001, was a turning point for Bajaj Auto and allowed the company to sharpen its focus as a specialist motorcycle maker. This also meant that tough decisions like exiting the traditional geared scooter segment had to be taken while forging strategic partnerships with KTM and Triumph.

  

• Maruti Suzuki invests INR 1,450 cr in 4th-gen Swift, expects premium hatchbacks to grow to 1 mn by 2030

  With the new 4th-gen Swift, Maruti Suzuki is betting big on the revival of the small cars. The maker of Fronx and Jimny believes that as car ownership rises, the hatchback segment will serve as an entry point for many customers. Within this, it expects the premium hatchback category to grow up to 10 lakh by 2030. While the new Swift comes with a new engine and new features, it will be interesting to see if it manages to bring back the excitement or gets lost amid the rush of SUV-style models in the market.

  

• Hatchbacks poised for revival as entry-level customer base expands: Hisashi Takeuchi, Maruti Suzuki

  India’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India, has been feeling the pressure in the hatchback segment due to the rising popularity of SUVs. The carmaker has invested INR 1450 crore to update its best-selling hatchback, the Swift, with a new engine and design tweaks, in hopes of revitalising the segment. In this exclusive interview, Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, provides insights into the factors that will ignite this revival and explains why it is crucial to maintain a presence in the hatchback segment.Hatchbacks poised for revival as entry-level customer base expands: Hisashi Takeuchi, Maruti Suzuki

  

• ETAutoTech Summit’24: Know the top 5 CTOs who are set to attend the annual meet-up

  Some of the key CTOs who will be addressing the audience are, Rajendra Petkar, Conference Chair, President & CTO - Tata Motors, CV Raman President - SAE India, Member, Executive Committee - Maruti Suzuki India, Dr. N Saravanan CTO - Ashok Leyland, Dr. Arun Jaura CTO - Hero MotoCorp, Manu Saale MD & CEO - Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India.

  

• Sona Comstar adopts 3-pronged strategy to beat China globally in EV parts supply

  The three-pronged strategy of Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) is : Banking on the protectionist policies of the governments of USA and India to keep the Chinese out, altering the product-mix according to demand swings, and juggling geographies.