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Hans India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Tesla inaugurates Delhi showroom, focuses on Model Y sales
New Delhi: Elon Musk-run Tesla on Monday inaugurated its first showroom in the National Capital Region (NCR) at the Worldmark 3 complex in Aerocity, marking the electric carmaker's second retail location in India within a month of entering the country. Situated in one of Delhi's busiest business districts, close to Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Aerocity outlet serves as an experience centre where guests can examine the Model Y electric SUV, understand the purchasing process, and discover charging options. Customers from Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and the surrounding areas are anticipated to be served by the location. The launch comes after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended Tesla's India debut on July 15 at Maker Maxity in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. The company was invited by the chief minister of Maharashtra to establish research and development and manufacturing facilities in the state. Tesla is making a strong effort to enter India's premium EV market before the holiday season with the opening of the new showroom in Delhi, adding a second major metro to its retail map. The company is currently concentrating on increasing retail access and customer onboarding, but it has not yet revealed plans for local manufacturing or additional models for India. The Model Y is currently the flagship model in Tesla's India portfolio. It comes in two different versions: the standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) model costs Rs 59.89 lakh, while the Long Range RWD model costs Rs 67.89 lakh (both ex-showroom). Delivery is expected to start in the third quarter of 2025, and reservations opened in July. The claimed range of the standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Model Y is 500 km on a single charge; the Long Range RWD variant increases this to 622 km. According to Tesla, the Long Range model can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.6 seconds, while the standard model can do so in 5.9 seconds. The top speed of both models is 201 kmph. The standard version can recover up to 238 km of range with a fast charger in 15 minutes, while the Long Range can recover up to 267 km in the same amount of time.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Elon Musk-run Tesla set to inaugurate Delhi showroom today
New Delhi: Elon Musk-run electric car-maker Tesla was all set to enter the national capital on Monday with opening its second showroom in India. The US automaker was set to inaugurate its showroom in the upscale Worldmark 3 complex at Aerocity in the national capital. It will cater to customers in the national capital region -- a key hub for India's electric mobility push. Tesla's India portfolio currently includes the Model Y electric SUV in two configurations. The standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Long Range RWD variant is available at Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries for both are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025. In a post on social media platform X, Tesla had posted, 'Arriving in Delhi - stay tuned," along with a graphic showcasing its upcoming arrival in the national capital. This follows the opening of the company's first India showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15. The high-profile Mumbai launch was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who praised Tesla's entry into the state and invited the company to set up R&D and manufacturing facilities there. Tesla Model Y is available in two versions: a standard rear-wheel drive with a 60 kWh battery offering a WLTP-certified range of 500 km, and a long-range rear-wheel drive variant with a 75 kWh battery delivering up to 622 km on a single charge. Deliveries will be prioritised for buyers in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Gurugram, with vehicles transported on flat-bed trucks directly to customers' homes. The company has also updated its website to allow vehicle registration across all states and union territories, expanding access beyond its initial launch cities. While Tesla lists its full self-driving (FSD) feature as an optional extra for Rs 6 lakh, the advanced capability will be introduced in India at a later stage.
India.com
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Elon Musk issues chilling warning to this Asian country, says it will lose 1 million people by 2025, not China, India or South Korea but..
Elon Musk- File image New Delhi: In a significant statement, Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about Japan's demographic crisis. Saying that the Asian giant country 'will lose almost a million people this year' and suggesting that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the only viable solution to reverse the trend. Notably, Japan is facing its sharpest population drop on record, with government data showing roughly 900,000 more deaths than births in the past year. What has Elon Musk said on Japan? In the recent development, Musk has stressed the decline was 'set in motion half a century ago' and not caused by technology. Why is Japan under crisis? Reports have it that Japan is facing its sharpest population drop on record, with government data showing roughly 900,000 more deaths than births in the past year. More notably, the widening gap is driven by a long-term fall in fertility rates and an ageing population, creating serious challenges for the country's economy and social systems. Musk argued that AI could help ease the burden on an ageing society by supporting critical sectors such as healthcare and reducing the economic strain of a shrinking workforce. When is Elon Musk's Tesla arriving in Delhi? In another significant development, Elon Musk-run electric car maker Tesla is all set to inaugurate its second showroom in India in Delhi on August 11 — after it opened the Mumbai showroom last month. In a post on social media platform X, Tesla posted, 'Arriving in Delhi – stay tuned,' along with a graphic showcasing its upcoming arrival in the national capital, as per a report carried by IANS. The new IANS report also said that the new Tesla Experience Centre will open at Aerocity's upscale Worldmark 3 complex in the national capital, catering to customers in the national capital region — a key hub for India's electric mobility push. (With inputs from agencies)
UPI
04-08-2025
- Climate
- UPI
SpaceX lifts 28 Starlink satellites in landmark reusable booster mission
1 of 3 | Poor weather conditions early Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The booster launched with 28 Starlink satellites on board at 3:57 a.m. local time. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched dozens of new Starlink satellites into orbit overnight after initial delays over weather in the company's 69th liftoff this year. The Starlink 10-30 mission saw liftoff at 3:57 a.m. EDT from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida after its original 2:01 a.m. time slot had to be changed due to persistent storms. The Falcon 9 and its joint Falcon Heavy rocket carried 28 Starlink satellites to its growing constellation of Internet-ready satellite devices. But it marked a milestones for SpaceX with the 450th launch of its flight-proven booster 1080, which flew for its 21st time. Initially there was an 85% chance for favorable weather in the forecast, according to the 45th Weather Squadron. But strong thunderstorms via a low-pressure system hung over the region and temporarily delayed the launch as Tropical Storm Dexter gains strength. A little over 8 minutes after liftoff the B1080 landed on SpaceX's drone ship "Just Read the Instructions" in the Atlantic Ocean in the 131st landing on the drone ship vessel. So far this year SpaceX has launched over 1,650 Starlink satellites in the Elon Musk-run company's bid to expand global Internet access.
India.com
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Vietnam's VinFast Enters India with First EV Showroom In Gujarat, Plans 35 Outlets By Year-End
New Delhi: Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Sunday opened its first showroom in India at Gujarat's Surat as the company looks to tap the growing market for electric cars in the country. The showroom will showcase the company's electric SUV variants VF 6 and VF 7, which will be launched as right-hand drive variants for the first time. "The vehicles will be locally assembled at VinFast's upcoming factory at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to India as a strategic market and future hub for electric vehicle production," a VinFast statement said. VinFast plans to open 35 dealerships across over 27 cities in the country by the year-end. Vehicles will be assembled at its upcoming manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Vietnamese EV giant VinFast opens First Indian Showroom in Surat,Gujrat. Aims 35 Showrooms across India By 2025 end. — Indian Infra Report (@Indianinfoguide) July 27, 2025 Located in Surat's Piplod area, the showroom will showcase the brand's upcoming premium electric SUVs – the VF 6 and VF 7 – for which pre-bookings opened on July 15. Customers can reserve their vehicle at showroom their vehicle at showrooms or online through with a fully refundable deposit of Rs 21,000, the statement said. VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said: "The first VinFast Showroom in Surat is a symbol of our deep commitment to India. We are excited to bring the VinFast experience closer to Indian consumers. With this dealership in Gujarat, we aim to offer not just electric vehicles, but a complete ownership journey built on quality trust and service excellence.' The Vietnamese EV maker has formed partnerships with RoadGrid, myTVS, and Global Assure to provide charging and after-sales services across India. The company has also joined hands with BatX Energies to promote battery recycling and establish a circular battery value chain, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable innovation. Earlier this month, the Elon Musk-run Tesla launched its Model Y in India, at prices starting at Rs 59.89 lakh, with its first showroom in Mumbai. Tesla will be importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU) from its manufacturing facility in Shanghai in China.
