ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Jaguar unveils electric concept car days after Elon Musk trolled its 'woke' ad Jaguar revealed its electric Type 00 concept car during Miami Art Week. The Type 00 symbolizes zero emissions and a new generation for the company. Jaguar also announced a four-door GT car to be released in late 2025. The new design approach, called...
03 Dec, 2024, 05.33 PM ISTDrive mode! New models rev up EV sales again in November Electric car sales in India surged by 18% in November, driven by new model launches such as Tata Motors Curvv EV, Kia's EV9, and Mahindra & Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e. Tata Motors led the sales with 4,191 units, while JSW MG Motor India saw a signifi...
03 Dec, 2024, 12.23 AM ISTThree EV makers raided for Rs 297 cr subsidy 'fraud' The SFIO has searched Hero Electric, Benling India, and Okinawa Autotech for allegedly availing ?297 crore in subsidies under the FAME II scheme fraudulently. The investigation revealed non-compliance with PMP guidelines. These companies are accused...
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Ola Electric to expand network to 4,000 stores by December to boost business growth Ola Electric, India's leading EV company, is set to expand its distribution network to 4,000 stores by December 2024, aiming to cover all pin codes in the country. This initiative includes launching over 3,200 new outlets with co-located service fac...
02 Dec, 2024, 02.30 PM ISTJSW set to launch its own EV brand to 'Make in India' Months after forming a $1.5 billion joint venture with China's SAIC Motor for electric vehicles, JSW Group plans to launch its own EV brand. JSW Chairperson Sajjan Jindal emphasized producing and selling in India. A new EV plant in Aurangabad will c...
02 Dec, 2024, 11.18 AM ISTRE or EV can't solve climate change: Author Amitav Ghosh says Bangladesh like solutions needed Amitav Ghosh disputes the effectiveness of common climate change solutions such as renewable energy and electric cars, emphasizing the need for community-based strategies and local knowledge. Highlighting Bangladesh's adaptation methods, he contends...
01 Dec, 2024, 12.30 PM ISTM&M to sell EVs through existing sales network to offer all choices under one roof Mahindra & Mahindra plans to use its existing sales network to sell its new electric vehicle (EV) range, including the BE 6e and XEV 9e models, aiming to provide customers with the option to choose between internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles a...
01 Dec, 2024, 12.17 PM ISTIndia to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disappointment, source says India is planning to extend electric vehicle incentives to automakers using existing factories, encouraging investment from companies like Toyota and Hyundai. The EV policy, which will be finalized by March, requires a $500 million investment with l...
29 Nov, 2024, 01.30 PM ISTDelhi government extends electric vehicle incentives until March 2025 amid poor air quality The Delhi government extends its EV policy incentives, including subsidies and road tax exemptions, until March 31, 2025, to tackle poor air quality. Purchases from January 1, 2024, onward will benefit, reversing the halted incentives from earlier. ...
28 Nov, 2024, 07.58 PM ISTDelhi's EV policy extended till March 2025 Delhi's EV policy received an extension until March 2025. Electric vehicle purchases from January 1, 2024, will continue to benefit from subsidies and road tax exemptions. Delhi is one of the largest EV markets in the country, accounting for about a...
28 Nov, 2024, 03.08 PM ISTM&M targets 'lifestyle buyers' for EV growth The Mumbai-based automaker on Tuesday made its first full-fledged foray into India's nascent EV market with the introduction of two pure electric models. These are the first two "born electric" models based on the company's latest INGLO vehicle arch...
28 Nov, 2024, 12.18 PM ISTMahindra to pump Rs 4,500 cr for development of two new electric brands Mahindra & Mahindra is investing Rs 4,500 crore to develop two new electric SUV brands, BE 6e and XEV 9e. Production capacity at their Chakan plant is set for 90,000 units annually, scalable to 1.2 lakh. Deliveries are slated to begin by early 2025,...
27 Nov, 2024, 03.19 PM ISTMahindra unveils BE 6e and XEV 9e, ushering in the 'born electric' era Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled its Born Electric range, featuring the BE 6e and XEV 9e electric SUVs. Built on the INGLO platform, these SUVs offer distinct designs, premium interiors, and advanced features. Powered by high-capacity batteries, they bo...
26 Nov, 2024, 08.14 PM ISTSwitch Mobility partners Vertelo to deploy 1,000 eCVs over 3-5 years Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd. and Vertelo have partnered to deploy 1,000 electric buses and light commercial vehicles in India over the next 3-5 years. Vertelo will lease and fund the vehicles, enabling businesses and municipalities to adopt susta...
26 Nov, 2024, 04.23 PM ISTKomaki launches MG PRO lithium series starting from Rs. 59,999 Komaki launched the MG PRO Lithium electric scooter series in India, priced at Rs. 59,999. Designed for families, it boasts a 150 km range with a 2.2 kW or 2.7 kW LiFePO4 battery, auto-repair features, and a comprehensive warranty. This high-speed s...
26 Nov, 2024, 03.05 PM ISTAuto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits Trump plans to scrap EV tax credits. Automakers remain committed to electric vehicles. Companies have invested billions in EV technology. Trump claims EV credits benefit China. The credits may be difficult to remove. Automakers believe the transitio...
26 Nov, 2024, 02.15 PM ISTHero MotoCorp US partner in advanced stage of developing mid-sized electric bike Hero MotoCorp, in partnership with Zero Motorcycles, is nearing completion of a mid-sized performance electric motorcycle. The company is also expanding its electric scooter lineup and is optimistic about its electric products' compliance with the P...
24 Nov, 2024, 12.40 PM ISTJSW MG's EV Windsor tops sales charts to beat Tata and Mahindra The JSW MG Windsor was the highest-selling electric vehicle in India in October 2024. It sold 3,116 units. The Windsor uses a battery subscription model. This makes it more affordable for buyers. Buyers pay monthly installments for the battery based...
22 Nov, 2024, 03.18 PM ISTVinFast in talks with Adani Group, Megha Engineering for electric car venture Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is considering Indian companies MEIL and Adani Group as potential partners for its electric car venture in India. VinFast is looking for a local partner to help navigate the Indian market and establish a supply chain. Whi...
21 Nov, 2024, 11.28 AM ISTOdysse to supply 40,000 EVs to Zypp as part of investment deal Odysse Electric, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has secured an order for 40,000 electric vehicles from Zypp Electric, an EV-as-a-Service platform. The deal, which includes an investment from Zypp, will help Odysse expand its presence in the B...
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