Page 2 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms
Such a situation will mean "many of them will face financial hardships which could even threaten the existence of their business."
 "India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms")
Looking to create EV ecosystem in India through charging partners: MG Motor
'Will be looking to introduce more EVs in the market to cater to multiple sub-groups,' says Gaurav Gupta, MG Motors
 "Looking to create EV ecosystem in India through charging partners: MG Motor")
Working strongly on EV charging framework, battery recycling, says NTPC
NTPC had earlier said it has signed pacts with cab aggregators Ola, Lithium, Shuttl, Bikxie, Bounce, Electrie and Zoom Car for creation of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
 "Working strongly on EV charging framework, battery recycling, says NTPC")
Why RIL is upbeat about petrochemicals even as it moves out of auto fuels
The company's oil-to-chemical strategy assumes significance in the face of an electric vehicle-dominated future
 "Why RIL is upbeat about petrochemicals even as it moves out of auto fuels")
How Euler Motors is using EVs to power last-mile delivery for large firms
The company has been using about 100 electric three-wheeler prototypes for the past 6-8 months, to make deliveries as part of a dozen pilot projects currently underway for different clients
 "How Euler Motors is using EVs to power last-mile delivery for large firms")
Nissan, BMW, VW in talks to help South Africa switch to electric vehicles
South Africa has long been a hub for global automaking, attracting plants operated by seven carmakers from Toyota Motor Corp to Isuzu Motors Ltd
 "Nissan, BMW, VW in talks to help South Africa switch to electric vehicles")
PM Modi's message to India Inc, banks, auto firms: All will be well
Amid increasingly vocal concerns over an economic slowdown, PM Modi sought to ease fears and reassure India Inc and the world about India's growth story in an interview with a financial daily
 "PM Modi's message to India Inc, banks, auto firms: All will be well")
How India's EV dream might be scuttling its natural-gas game plan
Bidders of CNG, CGD, PNG projects are left wondering if the electric vehicle policy would snuff out the viability of their natural gas-based projects
 "How India's EV dream might be scuttling its natural-gas game plan")
India's electric vehicle journey so far: A story of nudges and trudges
Business Standard chronicles India's efforts over the years to push a faster adoption of electric vehicles
Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips
When only one-third of e-scooter rides displace automobile travel, use of e-scooters likely increases overall transportation emissions by drawing people away from walking, biking or public transport
 "Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips")
Tata Motors, Tata Power to install 300 charging stations in 5 cities
The companies on Friday inaugurated seven charging stations in Pune
Hyundai Kona prices reduced by Rs 1.58 lakh after GST revision for EVs
The reduced Kona Electric price is effective from August 1, 2019
 "Hyundai Kona prices reduced by Rs 1.58 lakh after GST revision for EVs")
Current tech doesn't enable production of small e-cars: Maruti chairman
Maruti chairman R C Bhargava talks about the reasons for the slump in auto sector and challenges for e-cars
 "Current tech doesn't enable production of small e-cars: Maruti chairman")
Planning to buy e-vehicle? EV firms trim prices after GST breather
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a reduction in GST on EVs from 12 per cent to 5 per cent in her maiden Budget
Tata Motors cuts Tigor EV prices by Rs 80,000 post GST rate reduction to 5%
Last week, the GST Council slashed the GST rate on EVs to 5% from 12% to boost the sales of these vehicles in the country
 "Tata Motors cuts Tigor EV prices by Rs 80,000 post GST rate reduction to 5%")
GST rate cut drawing firms to EV business, but viability remains an issue
The availability of lithium-ion batteries will be a critical determinant of EV adoption by consumers
 "GST rate cut drawing firms to EV business, but viability remains an issue")
Chinese shadow growing longer over India's electric-vehicle dream
Beijing's increasing control over global supply of Lithium, a key ingredient in batteries that power electric vehicles, is scaring policymakers
Letter to BS: Pradhan's announcement on CNG stations is a positive signal
Major changes require dreaming big and setting the bar higher. It needs support from all stakeholders
A 'Shell' for Indian start-ups to solve energy challenges of the future
Royal Dutch Shell nurturing young Indian firms to develop futuristic energy solutions, such as green propulsion systems for satellites specially designed electric vehicles and energy storage systems
Electric ambitions
EV adoption requires supporting eco-system
 "Electric ambitions")
