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Last Updated: June 30, 2023, 10:47 ISTMadurai Metro (Photo: Metro Rail News)Madurai Metro: Thirumangalam-Othakadai stretch will cover a distance of 31 kilometres and will require a cost of around Rs 8,500 crore to finish constructionThe initial Metro rail project in the city of Madurai will be implemented between Thirumangalam and Othakadai. The route from Thirumangalam to Othakadai will have 18 stations in total. Of these, 14 stations will be elevated, while the others will be underground.According to a report by the New…

ZF showcased its technologies via EVbeat, which is a concept EVNew Delhi: With an aim to underline its system expertise in electromobility and provide electric cars with a greater range, German Tier-I supplier ZF on Thursday unveiled its self-developed thermal management system for electric vehicles (EVs). The technology giant also showcased electrification solutions for all categories of vehicles, including commercial vehicles and construction equipment. At its annual…

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):…

The country’s largest utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra, is generating significant buzz with its highly anticipated electric vehicle, the Mahindra XUV700 EV. The excitement surrounding this forthcoming model has reignited as spy images of the car undergoing testing have surfaced. It is believed that Mahindra is making notable progress in its development. This recent sighting follows the unveiling of five concepts by Mahindra & Mahindra last August, which were introduced under the XUV.e and BE sub-brands, along…

The Hyundai Motor Group is already eyeing its second North American EV assembly while its first is still under construction in Bryan County, Georgia. According to Hyundai Auto Canada’s CEO, Don Romano, “Canada’s going to be part of that conversation.” Hyundai initially revealed plans for its first dedicated EV facility in North America last May. The South Korean automaker agreed to invest $5.5 billion to build a new EV assembly and battery plant in the state of Georgia. Although initial…

India is a country where buyers of new cars are very concerned about the mileage of their vehicles, and many of them base their purchasing decisions on this factor. This mileage-conscious mindset has led YouTubers to test the real-life mileage of Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s newest lifestyle off-roader, the Jimny. In a video, the presenter and his friend demonstrate the actual mileage provided by the brand-new Jimny after a full drive in a city like Delhi. The YouTubers also share their entire driving experience with…

Every automotive enthusiast, once a child, had a car or bike that ignited their passion and love for the vehicles. The first encounter with a car or bike during childhood is a truly memorable experience that often drives the child to aspire to be behind the wheel when they grow up. If you were fortunate enough as a child to sit inside one of your dream cars, you would be overwhelmed with excitement. This exact scenario unfolded for a young kid who had the opportunity to ride in a supercar, thanks to a generous owner who…

Bay Area startup Boundary Layer Technologies (BLT) has been taking pre-orders for its all-electric, jet ski-like hydrofoil it calls Valo. Despite still being in the prototype phase, the demand for what its makers describe as a “hyperfoil” is clearly there. The company’s initial production run of the electric jet ski variant is sold out well past 2023. Boundary Layer Technologies was founded in 2018 in the Bay Area of California, where it is currently headquartered in Alameda. BLT’s team…

The State of Michigan – which sees 30% of all truck and rail freight between the US and Canada pass through it – is going to build an electric truck stop with Daimler and DTE Energy. Michigan’s electric truck stop On Thursday, the State of Michigan announced a new prototype program called the “Mobility Charging Hub,” aiming to help accelerate commercial EV deployment at scale and modernize the truck stop experience. (It will also support passenger EV charging.) It’s going to be located…

A 16-megawatt (MW) wind turbine – the world’s largest – is now in place off the southeastern coast of China. June 29: These folks really didn’t mess around. Developer China Three Gorges (CTG) and wind turbine maker Goldwind have announced that the world’s largest turbine is now up off China’s Fujian Province. It was just three days ago that the installation platform was moving into position to erect the giant turbine. It will now undergo commissioning and testing before it’s connected to…