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Time of India
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
EVs, AI Cars & Air Taxis – The future just shifted gears
EV and Autonomous Driving are among the leading topics that are keeping automotive engineers busy across the world. And that's also reflected in a way in this week's edition of our ETAutoTech about EVs, building just good EVs may not be good enough. Building them with minimal environmental impact is. And, that's why any technology development that eliminates use of rare earth minerals commands special attention. Let us take a look. Top Highlights Made in India, Rare-Earth Free! VNIT's Game-Changer for EVs Nagpur's VNIT researchers have developed rare earth-free tech for electric vehicles —marking a major step in reducing India's reliance on Chinese imports. Why it matters: Rare-earth magnets are expensive and geopolitically sensitive. This innovation could change the EV cost equation. Read Full Story Smart Tech Trends India 2030: Self-Driving Boom? NITI Aayog's Big Forecast By 2030, the Indian auto landscape will be dominated by self-driving, smart, and safe tech features. Expect AI, ADAS, and automation to rule the road. Get the Insights Cloud Cars Are Coming Wipro Showcases AI-Powered SDV in Bengaluru Wipro's CEO Srini Pallia unveiled a cloud-connected car prototype built on AI-driven software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture. See What's Inside ADAS on the Road NueGo Brings Driver Assistance to Electric Buses Electric bus operator NueGo equips its fleet with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to boost safety on highways. Explore More Global Moves Flying Taxis in NYC? Archer & United Team Up Archer plans to launch an air-taxi network in New York City with United Airlines. Think Uber for the skies. Catch the Flight Plan China vs. Buzzwords Ban on 'Smart' & 'Autonomous' in Ads China clamps down on misleading vehicle ads using terms like 'smart' or 'autonomous' unless fully validated. Read the Policy Shift Japan Talks Safety Amid Trade Tensions Car Safety Takes Center Stage in Tariff Talks Japan to raise auto safety standards as a bargaining chip in upcoming tariff discussions with the US. Inside the Talks EV Disruptions Tesla Faces Heat Robotaxis & Budget EVs in the Spotlight Tesla scrambles to refocus on affordable EVs and its long-promised robotaxi rollout amid backlash and sliding demand. Full Story Volkswagen's China Strategy In-House Autonomous Driving for China VW doubles down on local R&D, building its own automated driving tech tailored to Chinese roads. View Development Plans Startup Spotlight Garuda Aerospace Lifts Off Raises ₹100 Cr in Series B Drone-tech startup Garuda Aerospace secures big funding from Venture Catalysts to expand into precision agri and smart delivery. Read the Funding Update Looking Ahead Nissan Sets 2027 Target Next-Gen Autonomy by FY27 Nissan to roll out next-generation autonomous driving technology with real-time hazard perception by fiscal year 2027. Future Drive Tech Enjoyed this issue? We invite you to kindly share your feedback on the newsletter, suggestions on what you would like to see in its future editions. Please share them on .
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Smarter, Safer, Greener: This Week in Auto Tech
EV and Autonomous Driving are among the leading topics that are keeping automotive engineers busy across the world. And that's also reflected in a way in this week's edition of our ETAutoTech about EVs, building just good EVs may not be good enough. Building them with minimal environmental impact is. And, that's why any technology development that eliminates use of rare earth minerals commands special attention. Let us take a look. Top Highlights Made in India, Rare-Earth Free! VNIT's Game-Changer for EVs Nagpur's VNIT researchers have developed rare earth-free tech for electric vehicles —marking a major step in reducing India's reliance on Chinese imports. Why it matters: Rare-earth magnets are expensive and geopolitically sensitive. This innovation could change the EV cost equation. Read Full Story Smart Tech Trends India 2030: Self-Driving Boom? NITI Aayog's Big Forecast By 2030, the Indian auto landscape will be dominated by self-driving, smart, and safe tech features. Expect AI, ADAS, and automation to rule the road. Get the Insights Cloud Cars Are Coming Wipro Showcases AI-Powered SDV in Bengaluru Wipro's CEO Srini Pallia unveiled a cloud-connected car prototype built on AI-driven software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture. See What's Inside ADAS on the Road NueGo Brings Driver Assistance to Electric Buses Electric bus operator NueGo equips its fleet with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to boost safety on highways. Explore More Global Moves Flying Taxis in NYC? Archer & United Team Up Archer plans to launch an air-taxi network in New York City with United Airlines. Think Uber for the skies. Catch the Flight Plan China vs. Buzzwords Ban on 'Smart' & 'Autonomous' in Ads China clamps down on misleading vehicle ads using terms like 'smart' or 'autonomous' unless fully validated. Read the Policy Shift Japan Talks Safety Amid Trade Tensions Car Safety Takes Center Stage in Tariff Talks Japan to raise auto safety standards as a bargaining chip in upcoming tariff discussions with the US. Inside the Talks EV Disruptions Tesla Faces Heat Robotaxis & Budget EVs in the Spotlight Tesla scrambles to refocus on affordable EVs and its long-promised robotaxi rollout amid backlash and sliding demand. Full Story Volkswagen's China Strategy In-House Autonomous Driving for China VW doubles down on local R&D, building its own automated driving tech tailored to Chinese roads. View Development Plans Startup Spotlight Garuda Aerospace Lifts Off Raises ₹100 Cr in Series B Drone-tech startup Garuda Aerospace secures big funding from Venture Catalysts to expand into precision agri and smart delivery. Read the Funding Update Looking Ahead Nissan Sets 2027 Target Next-Gen Autonomy by FY27 Nissan to roll out next-generation autonomous driving technology with real-time hazard perception by fiscal year 2027. Future Drive Tech Enjoyed this issue? We invite you to kindly share your feedback on the newsletter, suggestions on what you would like to see in its future editions. Please share them on .
