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In China, it’s already cheaper to buy EVs than petrol cars

Battery vehicles have struggled with a higher cost structure that even subsidies and manufacturer losses haven’t helped surmount. That’s finally changing. Seven of the 10 best-selling cars in China in June were EVs. Battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles now account for 37% of sales, trumping Beijing’s 2019 policy for 25% of the market to be electrified by 2025

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC India launch tomorrow, get ready for luxury SUV

Mercedes-Benz's revamped 2023 GLC SUV is all set to hit the Indian road with power-packed engines, futuristic tech, and luxurious design.

The Green Pivot: Autonomous electric vehicles have the potential to reshape the economy 

The convergence of AI and battery technology has created a new era of possibilities that can reshape the global economy

Aston Martin earns a shot at catching Ferrari

But investors won’t believe the British luxury automaker has turned a corner until it becomes a reliable cash generator

Harley-Davidson X440's online bookings close August 3, deliveries from October

Hero MotoCorp will start production of the Harley-Davidson X440 in September at its Garden Factory in Rajasthan Neemrana and deliveries will commence the next month

Bajaj Auto gets 17,000 bookings for Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X

The Speed 400 premium bike for the Indian market is priced at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.33 lakh.

Hitachi metals arm Proterial makes EV motor without use of rare element

The new motor is still at a prototype stage, according to a report by financial newspaper Nikkei.

Dead EV batteries turn to gold with US incentives

China handles virtually all EV battery recycling in a global market projected to grow from $11 billion in 2022 to $18 billion by 2028, according to research firm EMR.

18% GST applicable on battery charging for electric vehicles, says Karnataka AAR

The question before the AAR was whether charging of battery is a supply of goods or a supply of services.

Tesla's Elon Musk optimistic on progress for self-driving, robots

The electric vehicle maker is in early talks with a major automaker to license its full self-driving technology, Musk added.

Tesla to spend over $1 billion on Dojo Supercomputer

The company said in its latest earnings release that it had begun production of its “Dojo training computer.”

Mahindra and NXP sign MoU for next-generation smart electric mobility

This collaboration covers a wide range of vehicles, including utility vehicles, light commercial vehicles, farm equipment, and tractors.