Nov 25, 2022 04:45 PM IST

EU demands quick fix from U.S. of green subsidy law

The EU argues the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act, to take effect in January, will make the United States a world leader in the electric vehicle market at its expense.

Pravaig launches electric SUV Defy at Rs 39.5 lakh; deliveries to begin next year

The Bengaluru-based company has commenced the bookings of the model and deliveries are expected to begin from the third quarter of next year.

PMV, Gensol, OSM eye sub-Rs 8.5 lakh e-car market

With electric cars still being priced at Rs 8.5 lakh and above, new-age startups are sensing an opportunity in the Rs 5-to-8 lakh passenger vehicle segment, in which all available models are petrol-fuelled

'Inspiring is an understatement': Vijay Shekhar Sharma after meeting Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal

Congratulating, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and his team, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma said he was certain that they would make India proud.

Mercedes-Benz’s EV ramp-up could position India as manufacturing base

From 2025, all of the German carmaker’s new vehicles will be purely electric

Ola showcases S1 electric scooters at EICMA 2022; will make its entry in European markets in Q1

The company announced its plan to enter the key European markets in Q1 2023, as a part of the International expansion strategy. With this announcement, Ola Electric has taken the first step towards leading Europe’s journey to become the first automotive emission-free continent by 2050, said the company in a press release.

Are investors betting on the wrong EV batteries?

As industry giant CATL has discovered, it’s costly to promise too much, too soon when it comes to such complex technology

EV battery production faces supply chain, geopolitical headwinds: Report

A fragile supply chain marred by geopolitical tensions could hit the planned expansion of electric vehicle (EV) battery production, slowing EV adoption, S&P Global Mobility warned in a report

In the rush to switch to EVs, it is important to focus on clean electricity

As EV adoption increases, the overall increase in electricity consumption would inflict pressure on power availability for all, and increase the power tariff as well 

India needs to invest $10 billion in battery cells for EV demand

Cleaning up transport will help the world’s third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases meet its target of becoming net carbon zero by 2070

US, EU launch formal group to discuss conflict over EV subsidies

President Joe Biden’s deputy national security adviser Mike Pyle agreed to launch a task force on the topic during a meeting earlier in the day with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s head of cabinet, Bjoern Seibert, according to White House spokesperson Adrienne Watson.

Toyota to produce electric car powered by BYD batteries in China

It is the second model in the new Beyond Zero (bZ) series of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from Toyota, which has been criticised by activists and green investors for not embracing BEVs quickly enough.

This Chinese province has more EV chargers than all of the US

With 345,126 public chargers and 19,116 charging stations as of the end of September, Guangdong has the largest EV charging network in China, one that has more than doubled from a year ago

Diwali 2022: Eight cars you should consider if you haven’t reserved yours for Dhanteras

If you were unable to book already, there are a few recently unveiled and/or launched cars worth looking at, which could be better than what you had originally planned.

In Pics | Luxury on wheels: Rolls Royce unveils its first electric car 'Spectre'

The EV lives up to the super-luxury theme of Rolls Royce, and is expected to cost around Rs 6-7 crore when it comes to India.

Tesla tops battery-electric vehicle registrations in Germany, beating Volkswagen

Tesla's battery-electric registrations jumped nearly 50% from the January-September period last year, while Volkswagen's dropped 40% to just over 32,300 in line with a broader drop across most of the Volkswagen Group brands in Europe's biggest car market.

Are EV car loans cheaper?

In Pics | Foxconn unveils electric car models for Taiwan motor brand Yulon

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, announced two new self-developed electric vehicles at its third annual Hon Hai Tech Day on October 18. The company unveiled the MODEL B crossover hatchback and the MODEL V all-terrain, electric pickup.

Planning to buy a car this Diwali? Banks offer attractive rates on EV car loans

SBI, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank, among others, are offering better interest rates on EV car loans than petrol and diesel variants. And there’s a tax benefit too. But lack of enough charging stations across the country might be a temporary roadblock. However, that’s not dampening the rising popularity of EVs.

BPCL to convert retail outlets into energy stations providing multiple fueling options

BPCL on Friday announced the launch of EV fast-charging stations on two corridors in the southern region -- Bangalore-Chennai and Bangalore-Mysore-Coorg Highway.

Ministry issues states advisory on low-speed electric two-wheelers warning

Manufacturers and dealers are supplying higher battery capacity models with top speeds of 40 to 55 kmph without type approval, insurance and vehicle identification, the advisory said

BYD to launch first passenger EV in India amid global push

BYD, which already sells electric buses and electric vehicles (EVs) for corporate fleets in India, will launch its Atto 3 electric SUV in the world's fourth-largest car market where domestic carmaker Tata Motors dominates electric car sales.

Ola Electric to Launch Sub-Rs 80,000 Scooter this Diwali

The new electric scooter from Ola Electric will be based on the recently launched Ola S1, albeit with an immensely aggressive price

In Pics | Hero MotoCorp reveals Vida V1 electric scooter, priced Rs 1.45 lakh

The company has introduced two variants of the scooter -- Vida V1 plus and Vida V1 Pro -- tagged at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh, respectively.

LML unveiled three electric scooter concept in India - the Star, Moonshot and Orion

LML, the leading Indian automobile brand, on September 30 unveiled the concept of its first three electric two-wheeler vehicles — Star (e-scooter), Moonshot (e-hyperbike) and Orion (e-bike) – on the occasion of their 50th year celebrations.