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15+ min ago (213+ words) Peugeot is officially bringing back one of its most iconic two-wheelers " the Peugeot 103 " this time as a modern electric moped. For anyone who grew up in the heyday of European mopeds, the 103 name carries serious nostalgia. First launched in 1971, the original gasoline-powered Peugeot 103 became one of the most popular mopeds of all time thanks to its simple design, low cost, and accessibility for young riders who didn't need a full motorcycle license. You wouldn't have to look far to find many people arguing that it is one of the most iconic mopeds ever produced, earning a legendary status in Europe thanks to its simplicity, reliability, and affordability. Styling-wise, Peugeot is clearly leaning into retro appeal. The electric 103 takes visual cues from the original model while incorporating modern touches like LED lighting and updated electronics. Under the skin, it's expected to…...

35+ min ago (335+ words) Another large-scale PV facility is now operating at full capacity in the Australian state of Queensland, as Greek energy company Metlen Energy and Metals has officially activated the 120 MW Munna Creek Solar Farm. Metlen Energy and Metals, formerly known as Mytilineos, announced that its 120 MW Munna Creek Solar Farm near Gympie in southeast Queensland has completed commissioning and is now fully operational. The facility is the second solar farm in Queensland to declare its completion within a week after Acciona Energ'a announced its 380 MW Aldoga Solar Farm had officially commenced operations. The Munna Creek milestone comes three months after the solar farm entered the market operator's grid management system and 18 months after construction began. Located about 40 km northwest of Gympie in Queensland's Fraser Coast region, the Munna Creek Solar Farm is expected to generate about 300,000 MWh of clean energy annually,…...

35+ min ago (373+ words) Mini Cooper S 0-100 Kmph Acceleration Test As we just saw, the 2025 Cooper S Convertible was able to do a 0-100 kmph sprint in just a little under 7.5 seconds. We can attribute the 0.6-second difference to road conditions and the Mini's convertible top being down, which may have led to a marginal increase in drag. Nevertheless, that is some serious pace and highlights the fun factor associated with driving a Mini. The Mini Cooper S Convertible features a 2.0-litre, turbocharged petrol engine that produces 204 hp and 300 Nm of torque. It delivers seamless acceleration thanks to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The fully electric soft top can open up while driving at up to 30 kmph and does a complete fold in 20 seconds. Mini Cooper S Convertible For its latest iteration, the Cooper S Convertible has retained the iconic silhouette and short overhangs but…...

41+ min ago (170+ words) Mahindra XUV 7XO pre-booking begins in India: The pre-booking of Mahindra XUV 7XO has begun in India and interested users can pre-book the SUV online on the company's official website or at their nearest Mahindra dealership. The expected showroom price is likely to be in the range of Rs 15 lakh to Rs 26 lakh. Cost fixation, leadership style: Why IndiGo chaos is not just about pilot hiring TCS breaks its own rules as AI forces a strategic U-turn Stock Radar: Breakout from ascending triangle pattern makes ICICI Prudential Life Insurance stock an attractive buy; check target & stop loss Investing in 2026 and selling in 2030: Don't just pick stocks, follow these 9 principles to create wealth Messi mania peaks as Delhi awaits his GOAT India Tour finale PM Modi to start three nation tour "Red' alert in Delhi, NCR: AQI soars as city slips into "severe…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (824+ words) The island nation with no car industry will have to wrangle France and Germany into a common position. This article is part of the'Cypriot presidency of the EU'special report. BRUSSELS " Cyprus, a country without a car sector to speak of, has six months to negotiate a deal aimed at saving one of the European Union's biggest industries while not gutting the bloc's climate goals. The key is going to be managing the clash between France and Germany over cars and climate. The European Commission will present its automotive package on Dec. 16. It is slated to include a reform of the 2035 legislation that acts as a de facto combustion engine ban and a new initiative on switching corporate fleets " vehicles owned or leased by companies for business purposes " to greener vehicles. The Commission's opening bid will kick off battles among member…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (309+ words) The auto industry must operate at full pace to reach 5.55.6 million vehicles by 2030, with electric vehicles accounting for 1315 per cent of sales, as EV penetration has declined after the GST 2.0-altered market dynamics, a senior Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) official said. "After the introduction of GST 2.0, I think we are reassessing the market. But this is not the most opportune time to do that as there is pent-up demand (of all vehicles). Once things cool down, we need to see the trend. We will need to analyse the market at the time, maybe in the next two or three months," Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, MSIL told reporters here. The government aims to have 30 per cent share for EVs of the overall passenger vehicle sales. Currently, the passenger EV market is growing around 3 per cent as of FY25, with…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1653+ words) King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Lucid Group, the manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, announced on Sunday the inauguration of the first Electric Vehicle Innovation Center in the Middle East, located in Saudi Arabia. The new center, inaugurated in the presence of President of KACST Dr. Munir bin Mahmoud Eldesouki, serves as a key platform bringing together local, regional, and global research expertise. It reflects KACST's ongoing commitment to innovation and reinforces Lucid's leadership in advanced technologies. The center is also focused on enhancing the efficiency, functionality, and performance across Lucid's product portfolio, contributing to their accelerated development, strengthening their leadership within their segment, and supporting the growth of the Kingdom's future mobility sector. "This new innovation center embodies our ongoing commitment to leading the advancement of electric vehicle technology, and our…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (270+ words) The Chinese energy and oil company said the cell can be used as a top device in perovksite-silicon tandem configurations. The result was confirmed by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology (SIMIT). The headquarters of China National Petroleum Corporation and PetroChina, outside of Dongzhimen, Beijing Image: Charlie fong, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced it achieved a power conversion efficiency of 25.05% for an inverted perovskite solar cell. The result was confirmed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology (SIMIT). CNPC researchers said that by combining the inverted architecture with "dipole-precisely adjustable" interface molecules, they addressed key stability issues, raising the cell's open-circuit voltage to 1.68 volts. The company said the cell is intended to serve as the top device in tandem configurations with conventional silicon bottom cells. CNPC reported…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago (201+ words) The French government says PV swept its latest technology-neutral auction, with 36 projects totaling 507.7 MW awarded in the fourth round as prices fell and agrivoltaics gained ground. France's Ministry for Ecological Transition has published the results of the fourth round of its technology-neutral renewables tender, selecting 36 projects with a combined capacity of 507.7 MW against a target of 500 MW. Pricing data show continued downward pressure. The weighted average award price reached "0.07413 ($0.087)/kWh, down "0.00647/kWh from the previous round. Earlier auction prices stood at "0.07689/kWh in the first round and "0.08519/kWh in the second, reflecting a rise through December 2023 followed by a subsequent decline. Geographic distribution remained uneven. Central departments dominated the awards, with Cher hosting the highest number of projects. Southern and south-central departments typically secured two to three projects each, while northern and northeastern France saw limited representation. The CRE also…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (114+ words) India's largest carmaker said localisation will be rolled out in phases as it prepares to launch its 1st EV in the domestic market next year Maruti Suzuki India plans to localise battery production and other critical components over the next few years as part of efforts to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country. Maruti Suzuki has already begun exporting the e VITARA, shipping 10,000 units to 26 markets. The automaker aims to roll out multiple electric models across body styles and plans to set up around 1 lakh charging stations by 2030 in partnership with dealers and charging point operators, as it targets leadership in India's EV segment....