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Why Vehicle Innovation Expos are for you?

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Auto and innovation go hand in hand. With consistent technological headways, the automotive value chain is transforming. The incumbent production, ownership and distribution models are giving way to new, sophisticated and technology-driven ones. The transformation is rapid and all-inclusive, opening up both, business opportunities and challenges, in plenty.   Imagine a consolidated platform where auto enthusiasts, innovators, industry stakeholders, policymakers and marketers converge to create new dynamics, explore new approaches, find solutions, and catalyze change. That’s what Vehicle Innovation Expo India is all about. Think of these vehicle expos as a trade fair but with a broader scope, scale and impact.  Vehicle expos are for everyone, think a car enthusiast, startup, established business or college student. Let’s explore a few reasons why attending a mobility extravaganza makes sense.  Witness The Future Is auto your interest zone? Want to stay updated on the te
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How Driverless Cars might Change the Future of Mobility

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Imagine this. You commute in a car that operates minus any human oversight. That’s your sneak peak into what the future transportation will look like. Though driverless cars are not at the ready currently, they will be commonplace sooner than you think. That’s because, driverless technology is the new interest zone for tech companies and car incumbents. Once the technology is mainstreamed, personal mobility will take a giant leap forward, and car ownership and e-hailing models change. As we sit on the threshold of a disruption, it’s important to know how exactly driverless cars might change the future of mobility. Convenience : The whole idea of going driverless is based on convenience. You travel from point A to point B without having to man the wheels, as software will do that for you. Make a conference call, catch up your favorite sitcom, indulge in a gaming session, or simply sit back and unwind with your family and friends in your very own mini leisure room. The
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How India aims to strengthen the charging infrastructure for EVs

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With rapid headways in electric car technology , electric vehicles (EVs) are getting cheaper, efficient and high on range performance. Though EVs make for an insignificant percentage of the total global car sales presently, the figures are rising fast as more buyers brave cost disadvantages in favour of sustainability and long-term savings. Auto incumbents are jumping into the EV bandwagon with hybrid and all-electric models offering sophisticated features and more miles per charge. But, what about the charging infrastructure to support the growing power requirements? Thankfully, the Government of India has lately come up with a clear policy to establish a supportive charging infrastructure for EVs. Here’s what all you need to know.  On December 14, 2018, the Ministry Of Power (MoP) released an official document, outlining a road map towards the adoption of electric technology at scale. The focus is on establishing a network of over 5000 EV mobility charging stations initiall
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Factors That’ll Drive the Indian Auto Industry

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Factors That’ll Drive the Indian Auto Industry Indian auto market was an island in the pre-liberalization era, thanks to restrictive regulatory norms, and high import duties and taxes. Liberalization changed it all in 1992, facilitating the entry of Foreign Direct Investment and the best vehicles, brands and technologies into the Indian auto space. With the auto industry coming of age, India capped off 2018 with production of over 30 million vehicles and an impressive 6.26 percent growth rate. Presently, it’s one among the top 7 auto manufacturers and the 4th largest auto market in the world. While the signs are encouraging, speculations are ripe on how a few local and global trends will shape up in coming times. Let’s discuss the some key factors that shape these trends. Policy initiatives : The Government of India is keen to attract more foreign investments into the auto sector, raise the bar in the auto technology India , and cut down carbon footprint significan
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Automotive Innovations That’ll Change The Future Of Motoring

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The automotive industry sits amid a transformation perpetrated by technological headways, sustainability legislation, and new mobility business models. Cars of the future will be carrying us from point A to B, but the way we drive, commute and interact with cars is bound to change. As it often turns out to be, most trends are just passing fads while only a few have what it takes to go mainstream. Here’re the four disruptive trends expected to gain traction and redefine personal mobility, car ownership preferences, and above all, the future of motoring.    Electric cars (EVs) : With mounting fuel prices and tightening ecological regulations, the auto industry is forced to go electric. The transition is gradual but aptly evident, as EVs’ global market share has reached 2.1% in 2018, up from 1.3% in 2017. It’s evident more in countries like China and the US where the development and adoption of electric technology are incentivized through policy initiatives. Riding high on Au
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