Ola Electric, one of India's leading electric vehicle manufacturers, has commenced the mass roll-out of its proprietary MoveOS 5 software for its S1 range of scooters and the recently launched Roadster X motorcycles.

The update is claimed to provide enhanced performance, improved reliability and extended range.

The MoveOS5 roll-out marks the company’s biggest update to date and not only improves the existing range and riding experience, but also new features and controls.

The update optimises Motor Control Unit (MCU) for better range and a more refined riding experience, particularly on Gen 3 platforms. Advanced battery management features are also introduced across all vehicle generations, improving battery performance, health and energy recuperation through enhanced regenerative braking.

Through DIY mode, riders will be able to customise top speed, power, throttle sensitivity and regenerative braking.

Using Road-Trip Mode, Ola customers will be able to ride in groups with real-time tracking, multi-stop route planning and SOS alerts. Using Easy Park, the e-scooter will get in low-speed manoeuvres (up to 4 kmph) for parking in tight spaces.

Through live location sharing, Ola riders can share their vehicle's location via the Vehicle HMI or Ola Electric App.

Find my vehicle features allows users to easily locate the vehicle in crowded areas using a combination of lights and sound activated via the app.

In terms of display, the Ola EV can showcase phone notifications on the vehicle's HMI with customisable settings. The company has also introduced infotainment widgets, which includes a Cricket Widget for live scores and a Weather Widget for real-time updates.

The MoveOS 5 upgrade will be delivered to all S1 and Roadster X models via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update starting this week.

"MoveOS 5 marks the latest advancement in our endeavour to create the most sophisticated and intelligent operating system for EV two-wheelers. This upgrade fundamentally boosts the performance, reliability, and range of our vehicles through smarter energy management, real-time system monitoring, and greater user control over ride settings," said an Ola spokesperson.

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British marquee luxury brand Bentley Motors has unveiled its new Design Studio, converting one of its most historic buildings on site – the famous ‘Front of House’, in Crewe, England.

The facility conceptualised by Bentely’s own design team sports a fresh look and architecture, which was officially opened by Bentley’s Chairman and CEO, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, fellow board members and Bentley’s 4,000-strong workforce in a special event.

Bentley Motors’ expanded Design Studio in Crewe is deeply rooted in the company's history since 1939. This newly revitalised space, which once hosted distinguished visitors including Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, nearly doubles the size of the previous studio and now includes a new third floor.

The expansion is a blend of new construction and renovation, aligning with Bentley's commitment to on-site sustainability and its carbon-neutral factory goals. While preserving the building's historic character, the studio aims to inspire approximately 50 designers to shape the future of Bentley's exterior and interior aesthetics.

For the first time, the new studio brings together various design disciplines under one roof, fostering enhanced collaboration. This includes specialists in colour and trim, Bentley's bespoke Mulliner division and the increasingly crucial user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) teams. This integrated approach is set to redefine how drivers interact with their vehicles, ensuring a seamless and innovative future for Bentley's iconic designs.

Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, CEO, Bentley Motors, said, “We are currently steering the biggest Bentley design revolution in our history and so to inspire our designers and wider team with an innovative and creative environment that enables the ability to drive the creation of Bentley’s future BEV models, is a necessary positive next step to create the next great chapter for Bentley Motors. Having the ability to form a truly collaborative group within one space will offer a step change in how we work together and that holistic team will enable us to truly achieve success by design.”

Andreas Lehe, Board Member for Manufacturing, Bentley Motors, said, “The modernisation of our site, while at the same time respecting our origins, is something I am particularly proud of in this building, and it gives me great delight to say that our talented design team have a new home they can be proud of. This is just the next step in our state-of-the-art site transformation as we continue to revolutionise our headquarters into benchmark truly digital, innovative, highly-flexible facilities.”

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The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has announced that it will hold its biennial flagship automotive technology event Symposium of International Automotive Technology (SIAT) Expo, from 28 January to 30 January 2025, at PIECC, Pune.

The event in its 19^th edition was first hosted in 1985 and has seen the likes of Former President of India, (late) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) among others as esteemed dignitaries.  

The theme of SIAT 2026 is ‘Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility’, which will focus on a wide range of topics such as – E-mobility, Simulation & Modelling, Emission Measurement & Control Technology, Advanced Vehicle Dynamics, Active and Passive Safety, Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH), Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Hydrogen I.C. Engine, Testing & Evaluation, Structural Reliability, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Alternative Fuels, ITS & Regulation, Tyre Technology and Materials & Manufacturing.

In its last edition, SIAT 2024, saw over 2,000 delegates, 211 presentations from 10 countries. The event had a dedicated Hydrogen Pavilion, ADAS Demonstration Area aligning with the theme- transformation towards progressive mobility. More than 330 exhibitors from India, USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Austria, France and Finland among others showcased their latest offerings, which attracted over 7,000 direct visitors. Furthermore, to promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat a dedicated pavilion for Small & Medium Companies and Startups was arranged for more than 70 companies.

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Beijing-based electric technology company U Power focussing on battery-swapping solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Foton International Trade (Beijing Foton), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beijing Foton Motor Co (Foton Motor), a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in China.

The partners will come together to jointly promote battery-swapping compatible electric heavy trucks, buses and vans in Southeast Asia, South America, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR markets.

As per the understanding, U Power will provide technological support to enable the incorporation of battery-swapping capabilities on Beijing Foton vehicles, development and testing of battery-swapping stations to serve electric vehicle models, as well as connection of vehicles with its battery-bank ecosystem.

On the other hand, Beijing Foton will gather and share performance data on battery charging, health and capacity records.

The partners have also agreed to explore expanding the cooperation in the future.

Johnny Lee, CEO and Chairman, U Power, said, "This partnership marks another significant step forward in our strategy of expanding OEM partner base. Through joint promotional and sales efforts, U Power expects to accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive battery-swapping and battery-bank ecosystem in several of its existing key markets. We look forward to a strong collaboration with Beijing Foton to strategically expand our global footprint and increase our market share."

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Delhi-NCR-based smart parking and mobility solutions provider ParkMate has rebranded itself as Blyp, which it stated is part of its vision to become a tech-driven urban mobility ecosystem that goes far beyond parking.

Dhananjaya Bharadwaj, Co-Founder & CEO, Blyp, said, “The name Blyp represents speed, precision and simplicity – exactly what we want to deliver to every urban commuter. This rebrand is more than just a new look. It’s a reflection of our expanded mission – to reimagine urban movement through data, design and deep tech. We’re excited to introduce Blyp as the mobility companion of tomorrow’s India.”

With a new identity, Blyp aims to become an enabler of intelligent urban navigation, offering users real-time parking discovery, smart routing, EV compatibility and partner integration across both public and private sectors.

Abhimanyu Singh, Co-Founder & COO, Blyp, said, “ParkMate was our beginning – a product born out of a real problem. Blyp is our evolution. Over the years, we’ve grown from a parking solution into a full-fledged mobility tech platform. This rebrand allows us to think bigger, move faster and build deeper value for individuals, businesses and governments alike.”

Going forward, the company will roll out new features, expand into new cities and aims to build new infrastructure collaborations.

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