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Govt notifies new vehicle insurance rates, will be applicable from June 1

A discount of about 15% and 7.5% on the premium has been allowed for electric and hybrid electric vehicles, respectively

Govt notifies new vehicle insurance rates, will be applicable from June 1
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 5:32 PM IST

Why India's EV sector is torn between swappable and integrated batteries

Electric vehicle makers and service providers are grappling with the question of whether swappable or integrated batteries should drive the electric future

Why India's EV sector is torn between swappable and integrated batteries
Updated On : 10 Jan 2022 | 11:44 AM IST

How the electric car has evolved and why now is a good time to buy one

While improvements in mileage and battery capacity have been made and are ongoing, issues of high price points and availability of charging infrastructure are also being addressed

How the electric car has evolved and why now is a good time to buy one
Updated On : 15 Aug 2020 | 1:14 PM IST

Will launch EV in India by 2022 but govt must build ecosystem: Renault

Stating that India is still not equipped with the ecosytstem for EVs, Renault India CEO and MD Venkatram Mamillapalle said launching EVs now and "having the cars in the garages makes no sense"

Will launch EV in India by 2022 but govt must build ecosystem: Renault
Updated On : 28 Aug 2019 | 5:21 PM IST

Electric mobility start-ups promise cheaper rides, but can they scale up?

Evolution of successful business models in electric mobility, as electric vehicles gain ground and BS VI norms for internal combustion vehicles come into place, will separate men from boys in sector

Electric mobility start-ups promise cheaper rides, but can they scale up?
Updated On : 18 Aug 2019 | 7:47 PM IST

India's EV dream: Does buying an electric car today really make sense?

The running cost of electric vehicles is lower, but there is a high upfront capital investment. Lack of charging infrastructure is another impediment

India's EV dream: Does buying an electric car today really make sense?
Updated On : 11 Aug 2019 | 8:57 PM IST

Ola's sputtering EV trial red flag for Modi's all electric plan

Global auto makers have repeatedly warned that India is not ready for electrification

Ola's sputtering EV trial red flag for Modi's all electric plan
Updated On : 09 Mar 2018 | 10:34 AM IST