Apr 15, 2021 05:07 PM IST

Have urged Tesla to start manufacturing in India as early as possible: Union minister Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said he had spoken to the management of Tesla and had assured them that the government would help them set up industrial clusters in the country.

In Pictures | The Hummer EV is everything the old Hummer was, and wasn't

The Hummer has always been connected to General Motors’ EV past, but it has never been electrified. Until now.

Oye Rickshaw raises Rs 24 crore from Alteria Capital to expand EV energy infra

The startup has 15 active battery swapping stations which it plans to expand to 650 across Delhi-NCR and five more cities by December 2021

A relook at the EV appeal through the MG ZS lens

Is the MG ZS, from the MG Motors stable, the mid-range electric vehicle we should be paying attention to?

Ideas for profit | Craftsman Automation post listing: Good for long term or time to exit?

Craftsman Automation is a leading engineering company. Its shares got listed on the bourses at Rs1,359, which was at an 8 percent discount to the upper end of the IPO price band. The weak listing was also due to poor market sentiments. However, the demand picked up post listing and price is up 4 percent from the listing price. Watch the video to know whether investors should look at buying the stock at the market price or sell the share they got from the IPO allocation?

India to launch supercharged push for global electric vehicle players

The automotive incentive scheme is part of India's broader $27 billion programme to attract manufacturers from the likes of China and Vietnam to capture a bigger share of the global supply chain and exports.

Kailash Gahlot asks commercial vehicle owners to convert half of their fleet to electric

The minister also urged commercial vehicle owners to move from conventional to fully electric vehicle fleets under the 'Switch Delhi' campaign by 2025.

Varroc Engineering to produce EV chargers for Canada-based Delta-Q

As per a co-operation agreement inked between the two entities, Varroc would manufacture Delta-Q’s chargers in India to support the expansion of the electric two and three-wheeler market.

Tesla in talks with Tata Power for EV charging infrastructure: Report

The talks between Tata Power and Tesla are in the initial stages and no arrangements have been finalised yet.

'No dialogue' with Tesla, Tata Sons chairman on rumoured partnership

The speculation around the two companies joining hands has been flying around since the Elon Musk owned company announced that it will enter the Indian market.

Thinking of an Electric Car? Take Your Choice

In six months, all leased, hired cars of Delhi govt will be EVs: Kailash Gahlot

He also urged four-wheeler owners in the city to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) and claimed that the subsides being offered by the Delhi government are one of the highest in the country.

Want to buy an electric vehicle? All your doubts answered here

Should one buy an electric vehicle? How do they work? Which EV has the most range, their cost of operations, their maintenance? Get answers to all such questions in this ultimate guide for buying EVs.

A look inside Ather Energy’s all-new electric vehicle manufacturing facility at Hosur

The factory is supported by the government of Tamil Nadu under its EV Policy. Apart from electric vehicle manufacturing, the facility will also focus on lithium-ion battery making which is a key area of focus for Ather Energy going ahead. The investment is an opportunity for value creation in the sector and will create job opportunities in the region. As a part of this initiative, more than 4,000 employees will be trained in requisite skills in the EV sector over the next 5 years.

MG Motor drives in updated ZS EV with price starting at Rs 20.99 lakh

The 2021 version of the electric vehicle now comes with a 44.5 kWh battery and has a certified range of 419 km.

What's behind Arvind Kejriwal government's push for switching to electric cars in Delhi

The EV policy, announced in December 2019 and notified by the Delhi government in August last year, is aimed at reducing air pollution by offering subsidies and waivers on road tax and registration charges for electric vehicles

Sony begins testing its electric vehicle on public roads in Austria

Vision-S, Sony's electric vehicle was rolled on to public roads last year in Austria, the company announced.

Nio launches first electric sedan model as Tesla delivers China-built SUV

Nio is aiming to expand its product lineup to attract more customers. In China's passenger car market, sedans and SUVs each make up around 46 percent of overall sales.

EV COSMOS ties up with ChargeNet for 500 EV charging stations in India

EV Cosmos, an Indian organisation that focuses on the development and delivery of innovative products and projects in the world of electric energy, recently signed an MoU with ChargeNET Sri Lanka to work together in the Indian Market, a statement said.

Tesla will come to India in early 2021, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

The minister said that Tesla will begin its operations with sales first and then maybe look at assembly and manufacturing based on the response to the cars.

Electric vehicle market in India expected to hit 63 lakh units per annum mark by 2027: IESA

Similarly, the annual battery demand is forecasted to grow at 32 percent to hit 50GWh by 2027, of this, 40 plus GWh will be on lithium-ion batteries, the IESA report said.

Daimler to launch India's first electric truck

While several commercial vehicle makers have launched fully electric buses on Indian roads, no manufacturer has shown interest in launching electric trucks. If it succeeds, Daimler will have the first mover’s advantage. The company says it will detail the plan at its Future Mobility event next year

Aptera showcases new electric car that may never need to be charged

The new electric vehicle will sport a 100 kWh battery pack, but its USP is the solar roof array. Aptera says the solar-powered car charges up to 45 miles per day and doen’t necessarily use the energy stored in the battery

Zypp receives investment commitment of Rs 35 crore, in talks to raise Rs 60 crore

Zypp currently has over 1,000 electric vehicles across Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Jaipur. It plans to expand to 10,000 vehicles across 20 cities by 2021.