Automobile

Monte Carlo path-tracing simulation of a light bulb to explain the ghosting effect. Geometric texture on a light bulb can only be seen when the bulb is off, whereas this texture is completely missing when it is glowing. The blackbody radiation can never be turned off, leading to loss of texture for thermal images. This ghosting effect presents the long-standing obstruction for heat-assisted machine perception. Credit: Nature (2023). DOI:…

Last Updated: July 28, 2023, 17:39 ISTTata Motors (Photo: IANS)Tata Motors have supplied more than 900 electric buses and more than 8 crore kilometers to date to multiple cities in India.Shri Ramalinga Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Karnataka, flagged off an electric bus prototype for BMTC by Tata Motors today. Tata Motors along with its subsidiary TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd will supply, operate, and maintain the 921 units for 12 years.Tata Starbus EV is developed indigenously for Bengaluru Metropolitan…

Last Updated: July 28, 2023, 17:09 ISTOla Electric Scooters (Photo: Ola Electric)The Ola S1 Air shares its platform with the S1 Pro model but comes with a few smart cost-cutting features.Ola Electric, the renowned Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has taken the nation by storm. The company opened the purchase window for the S1 Air electric scooter a day ahead of the scheduled date, i.e., July 28.The response from eager customers has been nothing short of astounding, with an unbelievable 3,000 units already booked…

Image used for representational purpose only (Photo: Hero)It has been reported that the Hero MotorCorp has already invested somewhere around 60 million dollars, (roughly Rs 491 crore), in Zero Motorcycles company for the future project.The homegrown two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp undoubtedly ruling the fuel-powered bike segment in India, but it is yet to spread its roots in the EV sector as well. In order to achieve this goal, the company has been investing in electric vehicle brands. Now, the report says it is…

A Mercedes-Benz EQA photographed in Berlin on Jan. 20, 2021.Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe shift to zero-emission mobility should be viewed as a marathon not a sprint, according to the CEO of Germany's Mercedes-Benz.Speaking to "Squawk Box Europe," Ola Kallenius sought to highlight the huge challenge facing the automotive industry in the years ahead as it shifts its focus toward electric vehicles (ESs)."I think we have to realize that the transition to zero-emission driving is really a marathon, and I…

The fine comes as a stern response to back-to-back aviation mishaps in one month. (Photo: Reuters)The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had earlier suspended the licenses of an IndiGo captain for three months and a co-pilot for one month following an incident involving a tail strike during landing at the Ahmedabad airportThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on IndiGo due to four tail strikes in 6 months. During audit of the incidents, government’s civil aviation…

As Season 9 of the ABB Formula E World Championships comes to a close in London, a modified Gen3 electric race car has smashed a two-year-old indoor speed record set by Porsche with a top speed of 218.71 km/h.The 2021 Guinness record was set by Leh Keen driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo S at the New Orleans Convention Center, blasting past the previous 2013 record of 140 km/h (86.99 mph) by a huge margin to reach 165.20 km/h (102.65 mph).For the latest record attempt, NEOM McLaren Formula E driver Jake Hughes went…

The Rivian R1T electric pickup truck has been a hugely popular first release from the new automaker. Both it and its SUV brother, the R1S, are considered among the best in their class. But they’re also both relatively expensive — the entry-level R1 starts at $73,000, putting it out of reach for many would-be buyers. Rivian, however, wants to serve the masses, and to that end has been developing its next-gen, cheaper platform, called the Rivian R2. If Rivian ends up following its current naming scheme, the company…

Last Updated: July 28, 2023, 15:15 IST2024 India-Bound Skoda Superb technical details Revealed. (Photo: Skoda)With an array of power-packed engine options and cutting-edge features, Skoda Superb is all set to conquer hearts on Indian roads. Skoda, the renowned automaker, is all set to globally unveil the fourth-gen Superb later this year. However, the automaker has revealed some exciting technical details of the India-spec Superb.2024 Skoda Superb: DimensionsIn terms of dimensions, the upcoming Superb measures 4,912 mm in…

The Hindustan Ambassador is one of the most recognizable car names in India. The iconic Ambassador lived through the highs and lows of market changes in India, finally going out of production in 2014. With the rise in the number of modern cars, the demand for Ambassadors drastically declined. In terms of design, the HM Ambassadors didn’t change much. It was a bulky and chunky-looking sedan that offered a comfortable ride to its occupants. Several modified examples of Ambassador sedans have been seen in the past. Here,…