Page 4 - Electric Vehicles

Honda launches hybrid electric vehicle City e:HEV tagged at Rs 19.49 lakh

The City e:HEV is the first car in the mainstream segment equipped with strong hybrid electric technology, the automaker said in a statement

The burning question: Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Neither the industry nor the government has focused on standards and safety norms

Canada funds production of electric vehicles in zero emissions push

The Canadian government is putting in place a sales mandate that will ensure that 100 per cent of new light-duty vehicle sales are zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035.

Canadian govt invests $423 million in EV production in zero-emission push

"We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said

Tata, India's electric vehicle king, takes a frugal road less travelled

Even with a humble start, which draws on India's tradition of 'jugaad' - a word referring to frugal DIY innovation and workarounds, Tata dominates the country's fledgling electric car market

Tata Motors EV unit on massive recruitment drive to scale up business

The TPG-backed firm to hire in multiples of 100s in the coming months

Tesla can benefit by manufacturing EVs in India: transport minister Gadkari

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that if the US-based EV maker Tesla manufactures its electric vehicles in India then the company will also get benefits. Addressing an event here, Gadkari said days are not very far when the prices of all electric vehicles will be less than the cost of petrol vehicles in the country. "Agar Tesla India me electric car manufacture karega toh unka bhi fayda hoga (If Tesla manufactures its electric vehicles in India then they will also get benefits)," he said. Earlier on April 26, Gadkari had said, if Tesla is ready to manufacture its EVs in India then there is 'no problem', but the company must not import cars from China. "If Elon Musk (Tesla CEO) is ready to manufacture in India then there is no problem ... Come to India, start manufacturing, India is a large market, they can export from India," he had said at an interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue. Last year, the heavy industries ministry had also asked

Log9 Materials joins Indeanta Ventures for rapid charging battery tech

The two partners have signed a memorandum of understanding for a long-term partnership, under which they will work together for the next 3 years to jointly deploy over 15,000 RapidEVs

Japan PM visits Thailand to discuss bilateral relations, Myanmar crisis

Japanese officials have said Kishida would also discuss a possible Reciprocal Access Agreement with Thailand, aimed at deepening their defense cooperation

E-scooter sales slow down as global chip shortage woes continue

The largest drop has been in Hero Electric, one of the largest players in the market

EV fire incidents will be probed; industry bound to grow: Transport Secy

Road Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane said each and every incident will be probed and asserted that the Indian EV industry is bound to prosper and grow beyond 'our imagination'.

Tata Motors has global ambitions for electric vehicles: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran stresses the automaker's global plans for its EVs over the next three years

Varroc signs Euro 600 mn deal with Omnium SE to focus on EV, other segments

The Euro 600 million transaction will see Varroc divesting its lighting System operations in the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Turkey, and Morocco

Electric scooter fires undermining India's bid to become leader in EVs

The fires in Indian EVs have also sparked debate about India's dependency on imported auto parts that are then assembled locally

IKEA India to increase local sourcing, says CEO Susanne Pulverer

Local sourcing through partnerships will make a positive impact on the economy and society not just in retail but also in all allied sectors and services, she said

Volkswagen, BP could expand e-car charging alliance to other regions

Volkswagen also has European charging cooperations with Italy's Enel and Spain's Iberdrola, with Diess saying there would soon be an update on the latter alliance

Ola fracas reveals data privacy conundrum in electric vehicle industry

Questions are being raised on ola as to what extent can these new-age automobiles track user data and to what ends can they be utilised

With EV foray, Atul Auto eyes L5 battery-run three-wheelers via subsidiary

The wholly-owned subsidiary Atul Greentech Pvt Ltd designs and develops innovative solutions for last-mile electric mobility for domestic and export markets

EV maker One Moto India ties up with Royal Sundaram General Insurance

Electric vehicle maker, One Moto India on Tuesday said it has partnered with Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co Ltd for insurance policies of its vehicles. Under the tie-up, One Moto India customers will be able to avail an add on cover-depreciation waiver that enables them full claim without deduction, to their motor policies issued by the brand. Apart from this, the customers will also be offered competitive pricing, and cashless facility for claims at One Moto centers, the company said in a statement. Commenting on the partnership, One Moto India Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Aditya Reddy said majority of the customer base is experiencing EVs for the first time, they seek more support to enable the transition from ICE (internal combustion engine) to EV. "We have identified the requirement and are trying to address the same with reputed associations, so that everything can be offered to our discerning customers under one roof," he added. Stating that the electric ...

MG Motor India partners with BPCL to bolster EV charging infrastructure

Automaker MG Motor India on Monday said it has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to bolster EV charging infrastructure across the country.