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Auto Expo: Manufacturers showcase future electric transport solutions (Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Indian automobile industry on Wednesday showcased its vision for an all-encompassing electric-powered transport solutions at the pre-open day of the Auto Expo 2018.
Besides, the rush of unveilings and new product introductions, the event also saw the entry of brands — Kia Motors, Kawasaki and BMW Motorrad – in the Indian market.
The 14th edition of the “Auto Expo — The Motor Show” 2018 will be opened for the public from Friday.
On the first of the two pre-open days at the India Expo Mart located in Greater Noida, automobile major Maruti Suzuki showcased ‘e-SURVIVOR’ electric vehicle (EV) design concept. It also unveiled aAnew compact car design “ConceptFutureS”.
Unveiling the ConceptFutureS, Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki, said: “Our designers have created this brand new design, aggressive on the outside, and bold and inviting interiors.
“Nothing like this has ever been attempted before on a vehicle this size. ConceptFutureS will define the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India.”
Automobile major Hyundai Motor India launched the ‘2018 ELITE i20’ priced from Rs 5.34 lakh to Rs 7.90 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the petrol variant. The diesel powered version starts from Rs 6.73 lakh.
It also announced the launch of nine new models, including an EV in the Indian market by 2020.
“We will launch nine new products till 2020. This includes two face-lifts (of existing models) two new segment (models), four full model changes and one electric vehicle,” said Y.K. Koo, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India.
Commercial and passenger vehicle giant Tata Motors unveiled two new passenger vehicle concepts, including a five-seater luxury SUV “H5X” and a premium hatchback “45X”. The two vehicles are based on two new architectures introduced by the company: Omega Arc and Alfa Arc.
In the commercial vehicles segment, the company introduced a compact truck “Tata Intra”, which was unveiled by the company’s brand ambassador and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar.
The event also saw Mahindra & Mahindra unveil a wide range of EV concepts including, an electric bus “e-Cosmo”, a two-seater electric pod “UDO”, a lithium-ion battery powered electric three-wheeler “Treo” and eKUV100, India’s first electric mini SUV.
Apart from its electric vehicle portfolio, the company also unveiled India’s first convertible SUV “TUV Stinger” and SsangYong Motor’s new G4 Rexton, which will be launched in India with an all new brand name.
High-end automobile manufacturer Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the “B-High” segment car “Yaris” which is seen as its most anticipated launch this year.
At the event, Honda Cars India said that it will introduce three new models in the Indian market during the next fiscal. “We are committed to the Indian market and aim to launch six models in the coming three years,” said Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director, Honda Motor Co.
“Today we announce three of those models – All New Amaze, All New CR-V and much awaited 10th Gen Civic which will be launched in India in FY 18-19,” said Hachigo. The company debuted its second generation Amaze.
It also unveiled the new “5th Generation Honda CR-V” and the “10th Generation Honda Civic”. Both these models are also scheduled to be launched in India in FY 2018-19.
In the two-wheeler space, the Auto Expo 2018 saw the official entry of Kawasaki into the Indian market.
Other manufactures such as Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveiled a total of 11 two-wheelers, including a new 160 cc motorcycle “X-Blade”.
Two-wheeler heavyweight Hero MotoCorp unveiled a 200cc adventure motorcycle “Xpulse”. It also unveiled two scooters — “Maestro Edge 125” and “Duet 125” — at the expo.
“The new scooter range — Maestro Edge 125 and Duet 125 — will be introduced in the market by the second quarter of FY19, while the on/off road bike XPulse will be launched ahead of the festive season to delight the thrill-seekers in India,” Hero MotoCorp said.
Suzuki Motorcycle India unveiled a 125 cc scooter “Burgman Street” along with the introduction of the GSX-S 750 bike at the Expo.
“The Burgman Street is scheduled for a launch in 2018,” the company said in a release.
Another two-wheeler manufacturer Piaggio India launched the scooters “Aprilia SR 125” and unveiled the “Aprilia Storm”.
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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