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India sold more than 21 million motorbikes and scooters in the year to March 31. (Representational Photo)

India proposes electrifying motorbikes, scooters in six-eight years

The draft proposal from Niti Aayog also recommends electrifying the country’s popular three-wheeled autorickshaws.

23 May 2019 12:12 PM

The insurance regulator has proposed higher motor third party (TP) premium rates for most vehicles, except vintage cars and electric vehicles for FY20.

Proposal to raise third party premiums

In the case of electric private cars and electric two-wheelers, a discount of 15 per cent has been proposed in the TP premium.

21 May 2019 2:26 AM

The company hasn't given up as it is confident that electrification is viable in the long run. (Photo: AP)

4-wheeler EV adoption to take time, to focus on two and three-wheelers: Ola

The company is now focussing on deploying 10,000 electric vehicles.

12 May 2019 12:30 PM

As part of this collaboration, both companies would also explore the deployment of Mahindra electric vehicles in other cities.

Mahindra & Mahindra to deploy 50 electric vehicles on Uber platform

Mahindras electric vehicles on the Uber platform would include the e2oPlus hatchback and the eVerito sedan.

25 Apr 2019 4:37 PM

"SMEV requests the committee members to support e-bike mobility by not linking localisation and ex-showroom price to subsidy as well as keeping 60-km as range eligibility," the SMEV said in its letter to PISC. (Representational Image)

Electric Vehicles body seeks to delink localisation from subsidy incentives

With the aim to promote eco-friendly vehicles, the government in 2015 launched FAME India scheme.

09 Apr 2019 2:13 PM

Company plans to launch the products in India over the next few years in line with JLR's global commitment.

JLR to drive in multiple electrified vehicles in India starting this year

In the second half of 2020, the company plans to launch its first battery electric vehicle, the Jaguar I-PACE.

02 Apr 2019 12:25 PM

Last year, GM said it would end production at five North American assembly plants and eliminate about 15,000 jobs, prompting outrage and a two-day visit by Barra to Capitol Hill to answer questions about the job cuts.

GM confirms plans to build new EV

The largest US automaker has come under heavy criticism from President Donald Trump in recent days.

24 Mar 2019 11:40 AM

Auto LPG can gain immediate and significant traction if the government looks beyond EVs as well and reward clean transport holistically. (Representational Image)

Auto LPG body says govt missing out on low-hanging fruits amid EV-push

A Rs 10,000 crore scheme to subsidise sale of electric and hybrid vehicles as part of efforts to curb pollution is welcome.

22 Mar 2019 2:25 PM

According to Automobili Pininfarina, Battista has the potential to accelerate to 62 mph in less than two seconds, faster than a Formula 1 car. (Photo: Twitter)

Mahindra unveils world's 'fastest' e-car Battista at Geneva Motor Show

When it arrives in 2020, the Battista will be the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy, Automobili Pininfarina said.

06 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

New outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over a period of three years provides a stable policy to promote green mobility in India.

Revised FAME scheme puts EV segment in fast lane: M&M

EV segment, a move that would encourage more manufacturers to launch environment friendly vehicles in the country.

01 Mar 2019 11:41 AM

It is, however, expected that around 10 lakh electric two-wheelers will also get subsidy under FAME-II.

Cabinet set to clear Rs 10,000 crore EV scheme

The Phase II of the scheme was revamped by the expenditure finance committee in a meeting held on Monday.

28 Feb 2019 6:33 AM

Country is now focusing on development of FCEV technology and has set a target for over one million FCEVs and 1,000 hydrogen refuelling stations in service by 2030. (Representational Image)

Fuel cell EVs may be complementing tech in India's future mobility: report

India produces close to four million passenger cars and roughly about 30 million mobility products.

24 Feb 2019 10:31 AM

Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala at a lecture in the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta on Tuesday suggested innovative alternative solutions for electric vehicle technology adoption and called for the application of Internet of Things (IoT) to get the maximum out of batteries.

Transport can become fully electric by 2030: EV expert

The IIT Madras professor who is also a Padma Shri recipient said the country's economy would grow much faster if dependence on oil is reduced.

15 Feb 2019 2:02 AM

VW will bundle cells from electric car batteries into storage powerbanks that can be used to recharge up to 15 electric cars at a time.

Volkswagen to manufacture mobile electric car recharging stations

Volkswagen (VW) said on Friday it would invest 870 million euros (USD 985 million) by 2020 to developing e-vehicle components.

27 Jan 2019 11:49 AM

In India, the company is already working with the Andhra Pradesh government to support, promote and contribute in developing the EV infrastructure.

Can bring in EVs into India quickly if policy framework is clear: Kia

The company is preparing to launch its first model in India by middle of this year.

24 Jan 2019 4:49 PM

India’s electric revolution will be led by two-wheelers.

India's electric vehicle goals being realised on two wheels, not four

Modi’s government has set a target of electric vehicles making up 30 percent of new sales of cars and two-wheelers by 2030.

15 Jan 2019 3:21 PM

GM's Cadillac will introduce EV in fight against Tesla

GM is set to announce as part of an investor update that a Cadillac will be the first vehicle based on its “BEV3” platform.

11 Jan 2019 10:58 AM

Digital peepholes are also offering a windshield-size view of people’s lives. (Photo: AP)

Connected cars accelerate down data-collection highway

Automakers are collecting valuable pieces of information thanks to the internet connections, cameras and sensors.

23 Dec 2018 11:33 AM

The proposed incentives for EV owners will be trimmed to 15,000 rupees from 50,000 rupees by the fourth year of the policy implementation. (Representaional Photo: Pixabay)

India plans levy on petrol, diesel cars to boost EV demand: report

Under a new policy that is nearing finalisation, NITI has proposed incentives of up to 50,000 rupees be directly transferred to EV buyers.

20 Dec 2018 1:59 PM

9 billion euros will be allocated toward developing a family of electric cars.

VW says can build up to 15 million cars on electric car platform

Volkswagen is investing more than 11 billion euros (USD 12.52 billion) into electric vehicles.

07 Dec 2018 6:35 PM

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