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‘India is a factory for the world’: Hyundai cost position over 15% better than global baseline, says CEO José Muñoz
‘India is a factory for the world’: Hyundai cost position over 15% better than global baseline, says CEO José Muñoz

autherKetan Thakkar calendar27 Aug 2026

Higher localisation, additional capacity and exports of up to 30% of production will deepen India’s role in Hyundai’s ...

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Hyundai Targets 30% Cut in EV Material Costs, Plans More Affordable India-Focused Models
Hyundai Targets 30% Cut in EV Material Costs, Plans More Affordable India-Focused Models

By Ketan Thakkar and Dev Vadchhedia calendar26 Aug 2026

LFP and mid-nickel batteries, regionally optimised vehicles and lower-cost power electronics will underpin the strateg...

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Hyundai Targets 50% Electrified Vehicle Mix in India by 2030
Hyundai Targets 50% Electrified Vehicle Mix in India by 2030

By Ketan Thakkar and Dev Vadchhedia calendar26 Aug 2026

Eight hybrid models, five EVs and entry into new segments will underpin the carmaker’s electrification push.

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JSW MG Bets on PHEV to Challenge Diesel in the Premium SUV Market
JSW MG Bets on PHEV to Challenge Diesel in the Premium SUV Market

By Ketan Thakkar and Mugdha Mishra calendar26 Aug 2026

The Hector Tomahawk combines electric driving, long-distance flexibility, cabin space and connected technology as the ...

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In Run-Up to IPO, Mahindra LMM Eyes Capacity Expansion with New Plant as e-3W Adoption Accelerates
In Run-Up to IPO, Mahindra LMM Eyes Capacity Expansion with New Plant as e-3W Adoption Accelerates

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Aug 2026

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility evaluates new plant options and capacity scaling as electric 3-wheeler penetration nears 5...

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Skoda Auto Expects to Conclude India Partnership this Year: Klaus Zellmer
Skoda Auto Expects to Conclude India Partnership this Year: Klaus Zellmer

By Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo calendar19 Aug 2026

An alliance could accelerate new product launches, support local electric vehicle development and deepen India’s engin...

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Skoda Bets on Sedan Legacy as New Slavia Leads India Portfolio Push
Skoda Bets on Sedan Legacy as New Slavia Leads India Portfolio Push

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Aug 2026

Skoda looks to protect its 30 percent category share with the updated Slavia while using proposed India-EU trade duty ...

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Skoda to Bring EVs to India in Limited Batches Next Year, Hybrid Strategy on the Backburner
Skoda to Bring EVs to India in Limited Batches Next Year, Hybrid Strategy on the Backburner

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Aug 2026

Czech carmaker plans global EV rollout in limited batches next year while tax and trade barriers push hybrid plans to ...

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Skoda Plans CNG Push, Larger SUV under Study as it Charts its Next India Chapter
Skoda Plans CNG Push, Larger SUV under Study as it Charts its Next India Chapter

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Aug 2026

Carmaker evaluates CNG options across its 1.0-litre portfolio and weighs a three-row SUV to capture premium volume gro...

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India will Help Define how Skoda Grows Globally: CEO Klaus Zellmer
India will Help Define how Skoda Grows Globally: CEO Klaus Zellmer

autherKetan Thakkar calendar18 Aug 2026

The carmaker plans to strengthen its product, manufacturing and engineering presence in its most important market outs...

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What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

Lithium-ion

 

52.63%

Sodium-ion

 

17.22%

Solid-state

 

20.10%

None of the Above

 

2.87%

Not Invented Yet

 

7.18%

Total Votes : 209