Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has announced the discontinuation of development and launch plans for both AFEELA 1 and its second AFEELA model, marking a significant strategic reset for the joint venture’s premium electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. This move reflects the evolving priorities in the global EV market and the challenges of bringing high-value mobility concepts to production. Since its formation in September 2022, SHM had been focused on delivering high-value mobility products, advanced electric vehicles, and connected mobility services by combining Sony’s expertise in digital technologies and entertainment with Honda’s automotive engineering and production capabilities. However, following Honda’s March 12,…
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Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the Vishay Sfernice 40 LHE, a compact, ready-to-deploy linear position sensor engineered for high-accuracy displacement sensing in harsh operating conditions. Built on non-contact Hall effect technology, the device offers linearity down to ±1% across the full stroke, 12 µm resolution, and a lifecycle exceeding 10 million cycles, all within a compact 35 mm × 14.5 mm × 28 mm footprint. Expanding significantly on earlier generations that supported electrical strokes of up to 10 mm, the 40 LHE now extends displacement measurement to 40 mm. This enhanced range, combined with high precision, makes it suitable for servo-loop…
The Delhi government is reportedly considering a revision to its electric vehicle (EV) policy that could withdraw tax benefits currently extended to hybrid vehicles, while continuing to support pure electric vehicles (EVs). According to media reports, the move is aimed at accelerating the adoption of fully electric mobility solutions across the national capital. If implemented, the proposed changes could mark a significant shift in policy direction, as hybrid vehicles may no longer receive the same level of fiscal support. In contrast, pure EVs powered entirely by electricity are expected to remain at the centre of the government’s clean mobility strategy.…
In large-scale petrochemical projects, success is often credited to engineering precision. But as Mr. Ragavan Desikamani, Mentor, Advisor, and Independent Consultant on Supply Chain Management for Projects, points out, the real story begins much earlier, deep within the supply chain. After more than four decades managing procurement, logistics, and vendor ecosystems across India and Indonesia, he has seen how projects are shaped long before construction even begins. He believes that supply chains are not just a support function, they are where the foundation of execution is laid. “In large projects, execution does not begin on-site. It begins much earlier in…
The Haryana government has announced a dual push aimed at supporting consumers and accelerating electric mobility. In its latest regulatory update for 2026-27, the state has decided to maintain existing power tariffs while simultaneously expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across key urban centres. The decision to keep electricity tariffs unchanged is expected to benefit millions of residential, commercial, and industrial consumers by ensuring price stability amid broader economic fluctuations. By avoiding tariff hikes, the state aims to reduce financial pressure on households and businesses while maintaining consistent energy access. Alongside tariff stability, authorities have directed power distribution companies to…
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is enhancing design flexibility with its latest offering, a modular system that combines decentralised drive electronics with high-efficiency motors to deliver a fully consistent solution. At the heart of this system are the NORDAC LINK and NORDAC ON frequency inverters, now equipped with identical communication and safety functions, ensuring seamless integration and greater flexibility across applications. Large-scale intralogistics environments such as e-commerce warehouses, parcel distribution hubs, and airports benefit significantly from compact, decentralised drive solutions. However, system designers often encounter challenges when different inverter types vary in communication and safety features, leading to additional installation requirements. NORD’s new…
Over the past year, VIR Mobility has undergone a defining shift, one that reflects not just product evolution, but a deeper clarity in vision. For Co-Founder Mr. Sahil Uttekar, the journey has moved beyond simply validating the need for electric cycles to carving out a distinct identity in a rapidly evolving market. “The most defining shift for us has been moving from validating the problem to establishing clear product differentiation,” says Mr. Uttekar. “We’ve always believed that the transition from traditional cycles to electric cycles is inevitable, much like the evolution from cash to digital payments. But the real inflection…
India’s urban mobility narrative is entering a decisive phase, one where the focus is gradually shifting from expanding infrastructure to improving how it functions as a system. While cities continue to invest in metros, highways, and expressways, congestion and road safety challenges remain deeply entrenched. This disconnect points to a larger structural issue: mobility in India has evolved in parts, not as a cohesive whole. As Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President – International Road Federation (IRF) India Chapter & ITS India Forum explains, the real transformation will come not from building more roads, but from integrating technology, policy, and planning into…
The India division of Octillion Power Systems, Inc., California, has manufactured its 100,000th electric vehicle (EV) battery system, marking a major milestone in its regional operations. Produced across its three facilities in Pune and Gujarat, this achievement highlights the company’s expanding manufacturing scale and rapid growth within India’s evolving EV market. The 100,000th battery system milestone was achieved on March 20, 2025 at Octillion’s ‘Pune Two’ facility, where it was produced for a leading Indian automotive manufacturer’s new all-electric passenger SUV. “Reaching 100,000 units made in India is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,”…
Vikram Solar Limited, one of India’s leading integrated solar manufacturing and energy solutions providers, has announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Sameer Nagpal brings over three decades of leadership experience across diverse industries, with a proven track record of driving transformation, accelerating growth, and delivering sustained value creation. He has held key leadership roles at Livguard Energy Technologies, Dalmia Bharat Group, Shalimar Paints, Ingersoll Rand, Zicom, and Carrier Air Conditioning. His appointment marks a significant milestone as Vikram Solar advances its strategic vision to deepen backward integration, expand manufacturing capabilities, and strengthen…
FormFactor, Inc., a leading provider of RF probe stations and probe cards, and Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in test and measurement, have announced a strategic co-marketing partnership as part of FormFactor’s MeasureOne partner program, strengthening their capabilities in RF testing. This solution-integration initiative is designed to deliver validated, turnkey on-wafer RF testing systems. The collaboration combines advanced probing technology from FormFactor with industry-leading RF testing instrumentation from Rohde & Schwarz, providing manufacturers with comprehensive RF testing solutions spanning early design verification through production. With RF device complexity and operating frequencies continuing to increase, this expanded collaboration formalizes a…
Teradyne, Inc., a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, has unveiled the Photon 100, a cutting-edge opto-electric automated test platform designed to accelerate high-volume silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) manufacturing. The Photon 100 integrates Teradyne’s proven UltraFLEXplus platform with industry-leading optical and electrical instrumentation to streamline testing across wafer, optical engine, and co-packaged module insertions. As the demand for high-speed, energy-efficient optical interconnects grows, driven by AI and next-generation data centers, manufacturers face increasing challenges in scaling SiPh and CPO production. The Photon 100 addresses these challenges by delivering high-throughput, automated testing, simplifying operations, reducing…