The ministry in a draft notification said that all new models of electric passenger and goods vehicles manufactured after October 2026 must be equipped with AVAS, a safety feature in EVs to emit an artificial sound to alert pedestrians and other road users about their presence
Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk's political views continue to keep buyers.
The scheme will now allow companies to import a limited number of electric cars at a lower import duty of 15 percent, if they commit to investing Rs 4,150 crore to manufacture electric passenger cars in India within three years from approval.
From “more features for no more price” and “smart driving for all,” BYD can now add “charging as fast as refueling” to its marketing slogans
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The BaaS model is expected to bring down the ex-showroom prices of its battery EVs by 25-30 percent, sources said.
EU countries voted to approve imposing tariffs of up to 45 percent on Chinese EVs, despite German warnings that it will spark a trade war with Beijing.
Several battery-driven models will be showcased by top seven car manufacturers at Auto Expo 2025, according to industry sources.
CEO Oliver Blume also told employees Wednesday that the company must end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have prohibited layoffs through 2029.
Since Elon Musk cancelled a scheduled visit to India in April that was expected to come with an announcement of Tesla's entry into the country, the Centre has not received any inquiries from the US-based electric car maker on investing via the EV policy.
Positioned as an intelligent crossover utility vehicle, the company stated that the USP of this car will be the functionality of an SUV and the interior space of a sedan
CFO Balaji attributed the decline in sales to a notable drop in demand after the FAME-II subsidy scheme concluded in March
Outlining the company's strategy for the India market, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair Euisun Chung said the automaker plans to roll out more EVs, while also utilising the country as an export hub for the neighbouring countries
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Stellantis India on Thursday commenced exports of its Made in India 'E-C3' electric car with the shipment of 500 units to Indonesia and is seeking to leverage on India's cost competitiveness in manufacturing to increase its overseas shipments.
The survey, based on the response of 40,000 people from across 319 districts, also found that more than half of the "existing or prospective car owners" are willing to buy an electric car if it is available in the Rs 8-10 lakh price range.
Tata Motors leads with the Punch EV in 2024, while Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Mahindra, Mercedes Benz, and Audi among others gear up with their offerings
Both the companies have jointly announced that the collaboration will leverage HPCL's widespread fuel station network and TPEM's insights from over 1.2 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners.
The three variants - Dynamic, Premium and Performance - have a claimed range of 510 km, 650 km and 580 km per charge, respectively
Companies are coalescing around standardized technology, automakers are embarking on wireless experiments, and municipalities are mapping out use cases. Even Tesla Inc. is interested.
Punch EV: The new car aimed at an entirely different segment of buyers, says Shailesh Chandra, who also adds that the overall pace of EV sales growth is expected to begin slowing
Lance Bennett, vice president of sales and marketing, Mercedes Benz India, said that well-heeled customers prefer diesel versions and such vehicles contribute 55 percent of total sales at the company
In an effort to make Ayodhya a net zero carbon emission city, the government has deployed a fleet of twelve electric vehicles to cater to the needs of tourists.
The company expects to sell about 100,000 electric cars in the current financial year, about double the sales of 50,443 units in the previous year.
A better understanding of the market and established networks will work to the benefit of domestic auto players
