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South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is planning to establish a shipyard in India to meet local demand. A delegation visited Tamil Nadu and met with L&T, and similar discussions are ongoing with Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

As Tesla gears up to enter India's electric vehicle market, JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal's remarks have gained significant attention on social platforms. He expressed strong faith in the market dominance of Indian manufacturers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra and said that Elon Musk will find it difficult to be successful in India.

Elon Musk’s close political ties with President Trump have caused significant backlash among Tesla’s traditional customer base, leading to a sharp decline in sales and stock value. Tesla’s US sales dropped 7% in 2024, with similar declines in other key markets. The CEO’s political endorsements and controversial comments are eroding the brand’s appeal.

India is currently providing support to multiple groups, but the most to the Big Three — Tata, Ambani and Adani. This risks endless subsidies and protection for investments that never become competitive.

A 27-year-old Jewish plumber in Miami Beach fired 17 rounds at a vehicle he believed contained Palestinians, injuring two Israeli tourists instead. Mordechai Brafman is in custody facing attempted-murder charges. The incident occurred on Alton Road, with one victim suffering a shoulder wound and the other an arm graze. Brafman had no previous connection with the victims.

Both Aura and Exter are powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, NA petrol engine with 83hp of power and 114Nm of torque. In the CNG spec, this engine makes 69hp and 95.2 Nm of torque and is only available with the 5-speed manual gearbox.

The battery pack comes paired with a single electric motor which puts out 135 PS with the smaller battery pack and 171 PS with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack. Using a DC fast charger, the EV can go from 10% to 80% charge in 58 minutes. An 11 kW AC home charger requires 4 hours to fully recharge the battery from 10% to 100%.

The Tata Curvv EV SUV is offered in five main variants and two battery pack options—45 kWh and 55 kWh. The new Hyundai Creta Electric will directly compete with the MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV 400, Tata Curvv EV, and the recently launched Mahindra BE 6.

The Hyundai Creta EV will be offered with two battery options - 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh packs with an ARAI-rated range of 390 km and 473 km, respectively. The battery pack comes paired with a single electric motor which puts out 135 PS with the smaller battery pack and 171 PS with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack. Using a DC fast charger.

The Creta EV will be offered in four variants- Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence. Colour options include 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options including 3 matte colours. The entry-level Executive and Smart trims are limited to just two colour choices and do not include the dual-tone roof options.

The Creta EV also features V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) which allows the vehicle’s battery to supply power to external devices or appliances. It essentially turns the EV into a mobile power source, enabling users to charge or operate various electrical devices, such as laptops, camping equipment, or even home appliances, using the stored energy in the car’s battery.

Electric cars are gaining traction in India, but inadequate public charging infrastructure remains a significant hurdle. Issues such as non-functional charging stations, theft of charging equipment, and power supply problems are common. Home charging faces obstacles from RWAs and residents, leading to range anxiety for many EV owners. Currently, only 12,100 out of 25,000 electric chargers are operational nationwide.

If there is one word that best describes the 2025 edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo, it would be 'electric'. Nearly all big launches at the annual auto show are EVs