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India.com
40 minutes ago
- 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.
NDTV
4 hours ago
- NDTV
Rivalling Musk's Optimus Robot, China Unveils Rs 5 Lakh Bot That Can Fist-Fight
A humanoid robot that can fist-fight and even do cartwheels has been unveiled by a Chinese company that costs a little over Rs 5 lakh ($6,000), rivalling other companies producing similar bots. The new R1 robot by Unitree Robotics, unveiled on Friday, could be seen performing handstands and throwing combination punches. The R1 weighs about 55 pounds and has 26 joints to allow for flexible movement. It is also equipped with multimodal artificial intelligence, including voice and image recognition. The robot's capabilities, as shown in the viral video, mark a significant leap forward in robotic locomotion and balance. Apart from displaying ample boxing capabilities, the robot also performed "kip-up' -- a complex gymnastic manoeuvre involving a person or robot transitioning from a supine position to standing without using their hands. See the viral video here: Unitree Introducing | Unitree R1 Intelligent Companion Price from $5900 Join us to develop/customize, ultra-lightweight at approximately 25kg, integrated with a Large Multimodal Model for voice and images, let's accelerate the advent of the agent era!🥰 — Unitree (@UnitreeRobotics) July 25, 2025 As of the last update, the video had garnered nearly three million views and hundreds of comments, with the majority asking if the robot could perform everyday chores. "Will it fight anyone you point at? Asking for a friend," said one user while another added: "Can it walk my dog and serve breakfast to my kids?" Meanwhile, other users tagged Elon Musk and his Tesla Optimus company, which also develops general-purpose, bipedal humanoids, capable of performing tasks that are unsafe, repetitive or boring. "Yo @Tesla@Tesla_Optimus@elonmusk. You guys still trying compete? Hope you're not still in the lab in few years while these guys are ramping and deploying next year?" the user said. Apart from Mr Musk's company, US firm Boston Dynamics and its Atlas robots have also helped pioneer the humanoid robot market. However, an advanced human-like bot for just Rs 5 lakh, if done successfully, could mark a major milestone for China in the robotics and AI race. Currently, Unitree's larger, more advanced humanoid robot H1 sells for more than Rs 77 lakh ($90,000). Unitree's older G1 humanoid, which has costs Rs 13.8 lakh ($16,000), grew popular for use in research labs and schools.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
You can now make money from your Tesla while you sleep: Elon Musk's new robotaxi plan explained
Elon Musk, the man who is often hailed as the man inventing the future, has recently announced a new feature that will let Tesla owners rent out their cars as self-driving taxis and hence can earn money. So, your Tesla will pay for itself while, just like an Airbnb. While you sleep peacefully, your car will give rides to the Tesla robotaxi network. Tesla owners can rent a robotaxi Future of autonomous vehiclesRent out your self-driving Tesla for hours, days or Musk's vision for robotaxi: Tesla will be like a combo of Uber and not? The service will likely start in 2026. The company will allow Tesla owners to add their vehicles to this program. Once this is done, customer-owned cars will help the service grow quickly to cover more areas. Currently, robotaxi service is running in a small scale only in Austin. So when you're not driving, you can give your car a robotaxi ride with the help of Tesla's smart software. With this, owners thus get a chance to make extra income without driving themselves. The rides are managed and controlled by Tesla's automated systems. Robotaxis are coming to California Recently, it has been announced that Tesla will soon launch robotaxis in California as well. The robotaxis were recently tested in Austin in June and they opened to mixed reviews. While some praised the full self-driving (FSD) technology, others reported sudden braking, incorrect lane changes and other safety concerns. In California, the cars have human drivers in the front seat. Not because of the backlash, but because Tesla still needs special permits from state regulators to launch fully self-driving taxis. The current service is limited to certain users, mostly employees and their families. Tesla has made it clear that even if the car drives itself most of the time, a person is still required to watch the road and be ready to take over. Outside California, Tesla's robotaxis are operating in full self-driving (FSD) mode. The company says it is working to get all the necessary permits and approvals as quickly as possible. Tesla Y in India Picture yourself cruising around Mumbai in your Model Y Meanwhile, Elon Musk's company has launched Tesla Y in India on July 15. The Model Y is available in India starting at around Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom). The car has already piqued the excitement of people. It offers a long-range battery that can roughly cover 480 kilometers on a single charge. Signature features like autopilot driver-assist technology, a minimalist interior design, and a large touchscreen control panel has further amped up the exciteemnt. The car also benefits from regular over-the-air software updates, which not only keeps improving its performance but also keeps adding new features time to time. Tesla is working on expanding its Supercharger network in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Gurugram to support the growing number of Model Y owners. FAQs Q. Are robotaxis fully self-driving? A. In some places, yes. In California, a human must be in the car for now because the company is waiting for full approval from state regulators. Q. When will robotaxis launch in India? A. Tesla has not given a date. Fans and future owners will have to wait for official news from the company. Q. Is my Tesla eligible for the robotaxi service? A. Most newer Tesla models with self-driving capabilities will qualify, but final details will be shared by Tesla closer to launch.
