Forget Teslas, India’s EV revolution is happening on two wheels
1 year, 1 month ago

Forget Teslas, India’s EV revolution is happening on two wheels

Hindustan Times  

Even licence plates contribute to the feast of colour that is an Indian city. In 2013, the then Congress-led government launched the first national scheme—the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan—to push EVs. The incentives spurred the growth of EV scooter startups such as Ola Electric Mobility and Okinawa, which have gobbled up market share, though new firms are still emerging. A report by two government think-tanks charged with forecasting two-wheeler EV penetration produced a wide range of scenarios, with adoption by 2031 ranging from 3.1% to 87.7%. The e-rickshaw market grew big and fast because an informal manufacturing industry produced vehicles using old-fashioned lead-acid batteries.

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Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs
4 days, 12 hours ago

Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs

India TV News  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari today said the Indian electric vehicle market potential is likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore and it will create around 5 crore jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030. Addressing the '8th Catalyst Conference on Sustainability of E-Vehicle Industry - Evexpo 2024', Gadkari said the estimated electric vehicles finance market size will be around …

Pure EV Strengthens Hyderabad Presence
1 week, 5 days ago

Pure EV Strengthens Hyderabad Presence

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: PURE EV, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, inaugurated its largest showroom in Hyderabad today. The showroom offers a one-stop destination for electric two-wheeler enthusiasts, showcasing PURE EV’s flagship products: ePluto, eTrance, ecoDryft, and eTryst. Rohit Vadera, Founder and CEO of PURE EV, highlighted the company’s vision, stating, “We take immense pride in PURE EV’s growing customer base …

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry
1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry

Firstpost  

Recent policy changes by the Indian government, aimed at attracting global automakers, could allow Tesla to import certain EVs at a reduced 15% tax rate if it commits to local investments Tesla is reportedly seeking a 3,000 to 5,000 square foot space for a consumer experience centre, along with a larger facility for vehicle deliveries and service operations. Image Credit: …

Policy tweaks drag sale of subsidized electric two-wheelers to three-year low
1 week, 5 days ago

Policy tweaks drag sale of subsidized electric two-wheelers to three-year low

Live Mint  

The number of electric two-wheelers for which buyers claimed subsidies has dropped to a three-year low this fiscal, as automakers skipped the benefits following stringent rules and frequent changes in criteria. Changes in the phased manufacturing programme guidelines—covering localization requirements--have “disproportionately impacted mid-sized and small original equipment makers, making it slightly more time-consuming for them to qualify under the scheme", …

With 12 per cent market share, Delhi has become the EV Capital of India: Atishi CM, Delhi
2 weeks, 5 days ago

With 12 per cent market share, Delhi has become the EV Capital of India: Atishi CM, Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi, : Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena has declared that the national capital has emerged as the Electric Vehicle capital of India. To encourage the adoption of EVs, we have recently renewed our EV policy, which includes exemptions on road tax for electric vehicles," said CM Atishi. According to a report by FICCI and Yes Bank, the top five …

Delhi leads India in EV adoption: FICCI-Yes Bank report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi leads India in EV adoption: FICCI-Yes Bank report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 4 : The adoption of electric vehicles in India is surging, with Delhi emerging as the leader in EV penetration, according to a report by FICCI and Yes Bank. The report highlighted that Delhi has achieved an EV penetration rate of 11.5 per cent, driven by its adoption across multiple segments. Additionally, Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala, and Punjab …

Planning to buy an electric car? This government move may make EVs cheaper
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Planning to buy an electric car? This government move may make EVs cheaper

India Today  

In order to encourage global auto giants, including Tesla, to invest here, the Indian government announced the new EV policy in March 2024. While the new EV policy aimed at benefitting companies investing in building new plants, the government is now contemplating extending benefits to automakers building electric models at existing factories in the country, as per a report by …

India to expand EV policy for other automakers after Tesla doesn't turn up: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India to expand EV policy for other automakers after Tesla doesn't turn up: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Centre is planning to expand its electric vehicle policy to also include automakers who currently manufacture, instead of just limiting it to ones willing to enter and build new plants, Reuters reported. A view of Tesla logo at an electric vehicle charging station between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in Baker, California, U.S., November 19, 2024 According to the …

EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi amid pollution emergency
1 month ago

EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi amid pollution emergency

Live Mint  

No incentive, won’t buy. The double whammy arising from a lack of both state and central government support has led to fleet buyers pausing sales in Delhi, which has 8,000 registered electric cabs. Ajay Agarwal, chairperson of Federation of Dealers’ Association of India -Delhi, and owner of TREO Tata, told Mint that the withdrawal of incentives such as registration fee …

Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO
1 month ago

Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government is planning to use electric vehicles for its operations, and will urge states to follow suit, Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday. States will be incentivized to electrify their government fleets through interest-free loans from the Centre, Kapoor told the EV industry at the FICCI National Conference on Electric Vehicles …

‘Marathon not a sprint’: Audi India head on EV adoption
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Marathon not a sprint’: Audi India head on EV adoption

Live Mint  

The slowdown in electric vehicle sales is temporary and the industry will grow over time, Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, pointing to the need for extensive charging networks and supportive government policies. In countries with high EV penetration like Norway and Iceland, strong charging networks and consistent government policies have helped, Dhillon said. Sparse charging network A sparse …

HTLS 2024: Audi India’s Balbir Singh Dhillon outlines four key factors for EV success
1 month, 1 week ago

HTLS 2024: Audi India’s Balbir Singh Dhillon outlines four key factors for EV success

Hindustan Times  

Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon on Friday listed four factors that could lead to electric vehicles' success in India. Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon said there is a need for high-speed charging infrastructure. Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024 LIVE Updates Dhillon noted that the most important issue remains if the government can help in improving high-speed charging infrastructure …

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers
1 month, 1 week ago

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers

Firstpost  

Under the current Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, companies can import electric vehicles at reduced customs duties if they commit to certain investment and localisation targets Currently, eligible companies are allowed to import EVs costing $35,000 or more at a reduced customs duty rate of 15 per cent, compared to much higher regular rates. Image …

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions

Hindustan Times  

The recent announcement of the PM E-drive scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. Their efforts to increase EV adoption started in 2015, when, owing to an increase in vehicular emissions, the central government launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India 1 Scheme to reduce pollution caused by diesel and petrol-operated vehicles and …

Honda electric scooter launch in India on November 27
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Honda electric scooter launch in India on November 27

India Today  

Leading two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India will launch its maiden electric model in the country on November 27. With its unabated dominance in the internal combustion engine scooter segment with models like the Activa and the Dio, we expect Honda's first electric model to be a scooter as well. If we talk about the electric two-wheeler space, as …

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth
2 months ago

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth

Hindustan Times  

India's electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a crucial transition, with the government implementing various initiatives to encourage EV adoption. The focus on incentivising battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and expanding charging infrastructure has provided much-needed momentum. However, there are significant disparities in EV infrastructure across the country, with some states lagging behind. The Delhi EV Policy offers substantial incentives for purchasing …

Electric Tractors: A Sustainable Solution for Modernizing Indian Agriculture
2 months ago

Electric Tractors: A Sustainable Solution for Modernizing Indian Agriculture

News 18  

The article highlights the transformative potential of electric tractors in India's agricultural sector. By reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution, electric tractors align with India's clean energy and sustainability goals. The article emphasizes the economic benefits of electric tractors, including lower fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and precision farming capabilities. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure for charging and initial purchase …

Will new incentives smoothen the EV ride?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will new incentives smoothen the EV ride?

Live Mint  

The ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched last month to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, comes as the auto sector faces new growth challenges. Read this | India changes gears to a new EV policy focus In the first half of 2024-25, the top 15 districts accounted for 21% of total four-wheeler registrations. Of these, 13 saw a decline in non-EV …

Bajaj's aggressive push threatens Ola's EV dominance as share slips below 30%
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bajaj's aggressive push threatens Ola's EV dominance as share slips below 30%

Live Mint  

Bajaj Auto, a ‘legacy’ two-wheeler maker once far behind the EV race where Ola Electric and other startups were shaping the market, has nearly doubled its market share since the start of the fiscal in April. Bajaj has positioned itself to challenge the market leader Ola Electric, whose grip on the market slipped to a precarious 27% in September 2024, …

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to rise by end of decade: Survey
3 months ago

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to rise by end of decade: Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Majority of new car buyers, who participated in a study, were ready to accept new energy vehicles as the only option when considering a purchase by 2030, according to a survey. Around 83 per cent of the 1,000 prospective Indian buyers covered in the global survey said they will consider buying an NEV by the end of this …

Tata Motors pushes for e-taxi subsidy after exclusion from PM E-Drive
3 months ago

Tata Motors pushes for e-taxi subsidy after exclusion from PM E-Drive

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Tata Motors Ltd, India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is engaging with the Centre to re-examine the e-taxi segment's exclusion from the ₹10,900 crore EV subsidy scheme approved by the cabinet on 11 September, two people close to the development said. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement, marking the third phase of the Faster Adoption …

Electric two-wheeler adoption in India rising, 13% share expected by 2026-27: Jefferies report
3 months, 1 week ago

Electric two-wheeler adoption in India rising, 13% share expected by 2026-27: Jefferies report

The Hindu  

The adoption of electric two-wheeler vehicles in India is on a gradual rise and it is expected that their share will rise to upwards of 13% by 2026-27, investment banking company Jefferies asserted in a report. "We currently assume a share of E2Ws rising from 5% in FY24 to 7% /10% /13% in FY25E/FY26E/FY27E, although we now see a downside …

New PM E-DRIVE scheme offers ₹ ₹10,000 subsidy for EV 2-wheelers and ₹50,000 for EV 3-wheelers
3 months, 1 week ago

New PM E-DRIVE scheme offers ₹ ₹10,000 subsidy for EV 2-wheelers and ₹50,000 for EV 3-wheelers

Hindustan Times  

The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement is a new electric vehicle subsidy scheme giving ₹10,000 for each electric 2-wheeler sold till March 2025 and ₹50,000 for electric 3-wheelers. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The government expects the scheme to support 24.79 lakh electric 2-wheelers, 3.16 lakh electric 3-wheelers, and 14,028 e-buses. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The scheme proposes …

EVs to reach cost parity with ICE in 2 years: Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

EVs to reach cost parity with ICE in 2 years: Gadkari

The Hindu  

With falling lithium-ion battery prices, electric vehicles can now maintain cost without subsidies but it is for the Finance and Heavy Industries Ministries to decide if incentives need to be given to electric vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Speaking at the annual session of Automotive Components Manufacturers Association at New Delhi, Mr. Gadkari, the Minister for Road …

Allow natural growth of India's e-vehicle sector to avoid becoming 'EV colony' for China: GTRI
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allow natural growth of India's e-vehicle sector to avoid becoming 'EV colony' for China: GTRI

The Hindu  

The government should allow the domestic electric vehicle sector to grow naturally without relying on incentives as it would avoid India becoming an 'EV colony' for China, think tank GTRI said on Friday. By allowing market forces to steer the sector's growth, India can avoid becoming an 'EV colony' for China and carve out its own path in the global …

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. India is considering a suite of …

Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The slow adoption of electric vehicles in India stems from the incessant need to find alternative fuels and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure in the country, according to industry leaders who spoke at the Mint Sustainability Summit 2024 on Tuesday. Subsidies not the answer However, Aanchal Jain, CEO of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, a global technology company …

India set the international best practice for driving electrification of buses: ICCT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving electrification of buses: ICCT

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. Kodjak said India has one of …

Indians who prepaid $1,000 to order Tesla EVs ask for their money back as cars fail to arrive
4 months, 1 week ago

Indians who prepaid $1,000 to order Tesla EVs ask for their money back as cars fail to arrive

The Hindu  

In April 2016, Elon Musk invited Indians to preorder the upcoming Tesla Model 3. To woo automakers like Tesla while also protecting domestic carmakers like Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, India reduced its import duties to 15% from 70%-100% in March 2024 for EVs cheaper than $35,000 — as long the automaker commits to building a factory in the country within …

Indians wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed
4 months, 1 week ago

Indians wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — In April 2016, Elon Musk invited Indians to preorder the upcoming Tesla Model 3. To woo automakers like Tesla while also protecting domestic carmakers like Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, India reduced its import duties to 15% from 70%-100% in March 2024 for EVs cheaper than $35,000 — as long the automaker commits to building a factory in …

EV two and three-wheeler EMPS subsidies extended to September 30 and outlay increased
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EV two and three-wheeler EMPS subsidies extended to September 30 and outlay increased

Hindustan Times  

The central government has extended the 'Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024' by two months, till September 30, 2024, according to a statement from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, which added that the total outlay for the scheme has also now been increased to ₹778 crore from ₹500 crore earlier. Ola Electric is India's bestselling two-wheeler EV brand {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Over 1 lakh vehicles register for the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme
5 months, 1 week ago

Over 1 lakh vehicles register for the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme

The Hindu  

Over one lakh vehicles have registered under the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, a senior transport official said. According to the official, 21 organisations, including Smartshift Logistic Solutions Private Ltd., ANI Technologies Private Ltd., Zomato Ltd., Blink Commerce Private Ltd., MoEVing Urban Technologies Private Ltd., Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., and LMEV Logistics Private Ltd., and …

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: According to media reports, the government is looking to expand the scope of its electric vehicle policy, announced in March, to include a retrospective effect. The policy announced in March aimed to provide Indian consumers with access to the latest technology and strengthen the EV ecosystem by encouraging healthy competition among EV players by attaining higher …

River Sees Telangana As Potential Site for EV Factory
5 months, 1 week ago

River Sees Telangana As Potential Site for EV Factory

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer River, which unveiled its electric two-wheeler ‘Indie’ in Hyderabad on Wednesday, said it is looking at Telangana as a potential destination for setting up the next factory after Karnataka with the State having a low road tax policy for electric vehicles. The electric two-wheeler is priced at Rs 1,38,000 with battery capacity of 4 kWh …

India gets high-demand for EV 2 wheelers, but Ola experiences a dip: Know-why
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India gets high-demand for EV 2 wheelers, but Ola experiences a dip: Know-why

India TV News  

According to a recent report, electric vehicle adoption in India’s two-wheeler sector has seen a significant boost over the past two months, despite the incentives being nearly halved in April. Electric passenger vehicle penetration deteriorated slightly month-on-month where Tata Motors lost market share while MG gained. Meanwhile, another report last month said that with an improving adoption rate, electric car …

Urban Agenda | Decarbonising Freights
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Urban Agenda | Decarbonising Freights

Hindustan Times  

Poor air quality in Indian cities is a major health hazard with studies estimating that the lifespan of Delhiites is shortened by as much as 12 years as a result. Similarly, Pawan Mulukutla, executive program director, integrated transport, clean air and hydrogen at WRI India, said that currently there is a lack of know-how about how electric trucks and other …

Should EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for government subsidies? | The Hindu parley podcast
6 months ago

Should EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for government subsidies? | The Hindu parley podcast

The Hindu  

India’s road transport sector contributes about 12% to the country’s CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency, making it the third most greenhouse gas emitting sector after energy and agriculture. The Union government has been attempting to fast track decarbonising transport for almost a decade with the introduction of the Faster Adoption and Manufacture of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, …

EV sales in India to go up by 40 per cent to 1.75 million units in FY 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

EV sales in India to go up by 40 per cent to 1.75 million units in FY 2024

India TV News  

India's Electric Vehicle sales have reportedly grown by 17,52,406 units in FY 2023-24, stating a growth of 40.31 per cent on a Year-on-Year basis. The electric car segment sales have reportedly shot up by 82 per cent on a YoY basis, which further registering sales of 99,085 units in FY 2024. Electric bus sales soared to 3,708 units in FY2024 …

Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for significant reduction of GHGs in India, study finds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for significant reduction of GHGs in India, study finds

Hindustan Times  

The increased adoption of electric vehicles across two, three, and four-wheeler segments in India, driven by government schemes, is transforming the country's transportation sector. GHG emissions reduction scenario for HDVs by 2030 The ICCT study modelled future changes in India’s electricity grid using projections from the International Energy Agency scenarios. Meanwhile, for the categorisation under powertrain and fuel type, in …

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?

Hindustan Times  

Right from the time we wake up to alarm notifications and track our daily number of steps through smartwatches to mapping traffic and making online purchases, technology has significantly impacted our lives. With the sustainability trend gaining prominence, technological advancements are making significant strides in accelerating electric mobility in India. We foresee tech trends like the emergence of contactless parking …

Tesla India factory delayed? Musk's shift on low-cost EVs may put India, Mexico plants at risk
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tesla India factory delayed? Musk's shift on low-cost EVs may put India, Mexico plants at risk

Firstpost  

Tesla is planning to make newer, cheaper EVs on its existing production lines. CEO Elon Musk responded to the Reuters report on X, dismissing it as a “lie.” On Tuesday, Tesla discussed new models that appeared to differ from the Model 2, without directly addressing the Reuters report. In January, Musk announced Tesla’s plans to start making a cheaper new …

Tata shifts gears: Considers importing Jaguar Land Rover EVs after government cuts import duty from 100% to 15%
8 months ago

Tata shifts gears: Considers importing Jaguar Land Rover EVs after government cuts import duty from 100% to 15%

Live Mint  

India's Tata Motors is planning to import its Jaguar Land Rover luxury electric cars under a new government policy that lowers import taxes for companies agreeing to set up local manufacturing, according to a Reuters report. Import duties on some EV models have been slashed from as high as 100 percent to just 15 percent, provided the carmaker invests at …

Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations

The Hindu  

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this year, two people familiar with the discussions said. India last month cut electric vehicle import taxes to 15% from as much as 100% for automakers that invest at least $500 million and set up a …

Ahead of Elon Musk's India visit, Tesla explores showroom locations in New Delhi, Mumbai: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of Elon Musk's India visit, Tesla explores showroom locations in New Delhi, Mumbai: Report

India TV News  

Washington: Ahead of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's visit to India, the US electric carmaker is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this year, two people familiar with the discussions told news agency Reuters. India last month cut electric vehicle import taxes to 15% from as much as …

Tesla on Tamil Nadu's radar ahead of Elon Musk's India visit: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla on Tamil Nadu's radar ahead of Elon Musk's India visit: Report

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government is set to aggressively market the state as a potential manufacturing site for global electric vehicles giant Tesla ahead of Elon Musk’s visit to India, reported Bloomberg News. Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce TRB Rajaa told the publication that the state “will be pitching for all opportunities of electric vehicle manufacturing from …

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance may bring Elon Musk's Tesla to India? Talks ‘at initial stage’
8 months, 1 week ago

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance may bring Elon Musk's Tesla to India? Talks ‘at initial stage’

Hindustan Times  

Tesla might be looking for a local partner to set up its operations in India, a report claimed. The Hindu Business Line reported citing people in the know that Tesla is in talks with Reliance Industries for a possible joint venture to build the manufacturing facility in India. “While the role of RIL hasn’t been crystalised yet, it is expected …

Elon Musk’s major update on when Tesla electric vehicles are coming to India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s major update on when Tesla electric vehicles are coming to India

Hindustan Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that it will be a natural progression for his company to provide electric vehicles in India. Elon Musk gave a major update on when Tesla vehicles will come into India. What reports claimed on Tesla searching for a location for India factory It was reported that Maharashtra and Gujarat extended land offers to Tesla for …

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities

Hindustan Times  

With half of India’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, policy experts have been advocating increased investment in public transport for sustainable urbanisation. In a bid to fill this void, the Union government announced the PM-eBus Sewa scheme to provide 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses for tier-II and tier-III cities in a public-private partnership model. While the scheme may …

Hybrid cars can act as a bridge to carbon-free mobility
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hybrid cars can act as a bridge to carbon-free mobility

Live Mint  

For all the policy promotion of electric vehicles, their sales figures in India have been a disappointment as far as four-wheelers go. This may explain why transport minister Nitin Gadkari has sent a proposal to the finance ministry, as reported, to place hybrids in the same 5% GST bracket as EVs. It may be time, however, to incentivize hybrids too …

DC Edit | A smart electric vehicle policy!
9 months ago

DC Edit | A smart electric vehicle policy!

Deccan Chronicle  

After long deliberations, India has finally announced a new electric vehicle policy, which seeks to attract the best of technologies in the world to India. Under the new policy, the government would levy a concessional import duty of 15 per cent on 8,000 completely knocked down units of premium cars priced above $35,000 per year for five years. The conditions …

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