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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing. Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

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Musashi appoints Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region – ET Auto

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Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, and a manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has appointed Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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This year Nissan will export the South African built Navara pickup trucks to new markets of Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt, Nissan Africa product Marketing Director Stefan Haasbroek said. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership.

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Auto supplier Adient cuts jobs, transfers roles in Europe to shave costs – ET Auto

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As of September 2023, Adient had over 70,000 employees worldwide, with about 42% of them working in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Adient supplies seats to some of Europe’s biggest automakers, including Stellantis, Renault, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen , as well as American giants Ford and General Motors.

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Musashi commences production of e2w e-axles in India – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd ( Musashi ), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan and a leading manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, announced that it has commenced the mass production of EV two-wheeler e-axles in India.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Matthias Müller, CEO of Volkswagen AG, Bernhard Maier, CEO of ŠKODA Auto and Günter Butschek, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Motors Ltd., Under the terms of the memorandum, the Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors will explore possibilities for a strategic partnership in India. billion in 2015-16.

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Foton Motor and motorcycle leader Piaggio Group partner on development of light commercial vehicles; EVs to come

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Foton Motor and Piaggio Group signed the agreement for a joint development project for new light-duty commercial vehicle products in Italy. Since 2016, Foton Motor and Piaggio Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a Framework Agreement in succession. Foton Gratour-T mini truck. Piaggio Porter.