Page 6 - Electric Vehicles

Gadkari warns companies of penalties for e-scooter fires, urges recalls

In a series of tweets, Gadkari said several mishaps involving electric two-wheelers have come to light in the last two months

One killed as battery of EV scooter explodes in Telangana's Nizamabad

A man was killed and two others injured when the battery of an electric two-wheeler exploded in their house in Telangana's Nizamabad district.

Top Headlines: Govt's plan for e-vehicles; RIL's m-cap nears Rs 19-trn

India should keep the base price for 5G airwaves affordable, says Sunil Mittal. More on that in our top headlines this evening.

To curb pollution, Govt proposes battery-swap plan for e-bikes, rickshaws

The policy, which will be valid through March 2025, is targeted at electric two- and three-wheel vehicles "heavily concentrated" in urban areas

NITI Aayog releases draft battery swapping policy, prioritizes major cities

According to the draft policy, vehicles with swappable batteries will be sold without a battery, providing the benefit of lower purchase costs to potential EV owners

Tesla's first quarter earnings 7 times more than year ago on strong sales

The electric vehicle and solar panel company made USD 3.32 billion from January through March

Dabur India to induct 100 EVs for last-mile product distribution

All the 100 vehicles would be inducted within the next 12 months across the nation, Dabur India Ltd CEO Mohit Malhotra said in a statement

HCIL starts production of Honda City e:HEV, launch early next month

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) on Tuesday said it has started production of the upcoming electric hybrid version of its popular sedan, City. The new 'Honda City e:HEV' will be launched early next month. It is being manufactured at the company's manufacturing facility at Tapukara in Rajasthan. Customers can book the new Honda City e:HEV at dealerships across the country with a booking amount of Rs 21,000 or online through the company's website with an amount of Rs 5,000, HCIL said in a statement. "The milestone also marks our commitment to bring advanced technologies for Indian customers and the beginning of our electrification journey in India. As a company, we have always been aligned with the government of India's vision of Make in India as well as bringing environmentally friendly technologies," HCIL President & CEO Takuya Tsumura said. The car's hybrid electric system produces a combined maximum power of 126 PS with fuel economy of 26.5 km/l, the company said. HCIL further said .

Soaring battery costs fail to cool electric vehicle sales: Report

EV demand has stayed strong even as the average cost of lithium-ion battery cells soared to an estimated $160 per kilowatt-hour in the first quarter from $105 last year

EVage eyes a first mover advantage with launch of one-tonne e-delivery van

The Mohali-based all-electric vehicle startup took nearly seven years to develop, test and validate Model X; roll out likely year-end

Only 9% of India's semiconductor needs fulfilled locally in 2021: IESA

The Indian semiconductor market was valued at $27 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 16% from 2019 to 2026 to reach $64 billion in 2026, says IESA report

Multiple EV models planned, will target No 1 position: New Maruti Suzuki MD

Hisashi Takeuchi confirmed that multiple EV models would follow in due course once the company launches its first EV in 2025

Govt's efforts to push EVs yielding results only in some segments & states

In Delhi, a sixth of the heavy passenger vehicles sold in 2021-22 were in the electric category

Olectra Greentech launches heavy-duty electric truck trials

The manufacturing will be scaled up in the state-of-the-art facility coming up on the outskirts of Hyderabad soon

Mercedes EV breaks 1,000-kilometer range barrier to outdo Tesla

The EQXX prototype rode from Sindelfingen near Stuttgart via Switzerland and Italy to the Mediterranean coastal town of Cassis

SBI to hire consultant to explore biz potential in EV charging space

SBI said the eligible bidder must be an Indian company/ LLP /partnership firm registered under applicable Act in India

Hero Electric to offer device with 3 alarms to prevent fire in e-scooters

EV lobby head says govt cannot enforce recall and instead tighten standards

Tata Motors may see major re-rating amid apparent recovery in CV biz

Strong rebound likely over the next two years could boost sentiment

Toyota to launch first all-electric SUV on May 12, starts from $42K

A total of 5,000 units for production and sales are planned for the first year, said the company

Niti Aayog CEO asks EV makers to recall vehicle batches involved in fires

Amitabh Kant said that the time is ripe for the EV industry to instill a sense of confidence in consumers the way global automakers do by voluntarily recalling their vehicles over fire risks