News Muncher - category electric

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Tokyo: Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Toyota has technology partnerships with Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports saying that …

Japan Electric Vehicles Japanese Company Million Merger Tokyo

17 hours, 8 minutes ago

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Al Jazeera

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market. Japan’s Honda and Nissan are planning a merger, which would create the world’s third-largest carmaker as the industry pivots away from fossil fuels. Honda, currently Japan’s second-largest carmaker, is widely viewed as the only national partner able to rescue Nissan, which has struggled since former …

Japan Electric Vehicles Honda Nissan Mitsubishi Announce

1 day, 6 hours ago

Power cuts amid severe cold push Kashmiris to traditional ways

The Hindu

The residents of Kashmir are going back to traditional ways of coping with the intense cold wave conditions as frequent and unscheduled power cuts have rendered modern heating gadgets useless. Over the past couple decades, residents of urban Kashmir have done away with traditional heating arrangements -- including wood-based hamams, bukharis, and wicker-claypot kangris -- as the supply of electricity …

Kashmir Power Electric Cuts Power Cuts Wood

1 day, 17 hours ago

Ola S1 Pro Sona unveiled, 4,000 Ola stores to open on December 25

India Today

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric has unveiled a limited gold edition of its S1 Pro scooter, christened S1 Pro Sona, with 24-carat gold elements. In a post on X, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said that the S1 Pro Sona is plated with real 24-carat gold. pic.twitter.com/KwSdZGIqUt— Bhavish Aggarwal December 22, 2024 According to Ola's official website, the company is hosting …

Gold Company Ola Pro Ola Electric Sona Bhavish Aggarwal

1 day, 17 hours ago

ANWB: The reduction of tax benefits for electric cars is going too fast

NL Times

The number of people Dutch people who are planning on buying an electric car is not increasing even though the demand for electric cars is increasing and more and more affordable models are being placed on the market. Especially the lack of clarity about the motor vehicle tax plays a significant part in people’s reluctance to buy an electric car. …

Cars Car Price Electric Buy Electric Cars Mrb

2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards sustainable public transport, transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the Public Transportation Department will soon receive 2,000 electric buses. Accompanied by MLA B Vijaya Chandra, Minister Reddy toured the town in the newly introduced buses and stressed the government's commitment to reorganising the RTC and recruiting drivers and conductors. The Minister announced plans …

Reddy Rtc Parvathipuram

2 days, 20 hours ago

Hawaiian Electric Company’s shaky credit prompts proposal for help from state

Associated Press

Still reeling financially from the devastating wildfires that killed at least 102 people and destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023, Hawaiian Electric Co. wants the state to back the utility’s contracts with wind and solar farms. “Right now, we’re completely stalled out.” Hawaii Rep. Nicole Lowen, chair of the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee, said HECO’s proposal makes sense …

Energy Credit Money Power Projects State Electric

2 days, 22 hours ago

Ernakulam RTA to issue permits to 3,000 electric and CNG autos by March

The Hindu

The decision of the Ernakulam Regional Transport Authority to issue new city permits to 2,000 electric autorickshaws and 1,000 CNG/LPG/LNG-powered ones in Kochi will lessen reliance on diesel autos that create very high levels of noise and air pollution, sources in the Motor Vehicles department said. A senior MVD official said the city with its innumerable narrow and bottlenecked roads …

Number Electric Mvd Rta Autos Electric Autos

3 days ago

Bajaj drives in Chetak 35 Series electric scooter at Rs 1.20 lakh

Deccan Chronicle

Pune: Bajaj Auto, the motorcycle specialist, on Friday launched the new 35 Series of the Chetak electric scooter at a starting price of Rs 1,27,243 at Bangalore showroom. The new Bajaj 35 Series Chetak electric scooter will rival the TVS iQube, Ola S1 and Ather Rizta in the fiercely competitive Indian market. Bajaj Auto, the Pune-based automaker has sold over …

Auto Series Bajaj Auto Bajaj Electric Scooter Chetak

New Bajaj Chetak 35 Series Takes Aim At Ola And Ather

ABP News

Bajaj launched its new Chetak 35 series scooter in India with a price of Rs 1.2 lakh for the mid variant while the top-end variant is Rs 1.27 lakh. The new Chetak gets many improvements in its 35 Series with more storage space thanks to the larger 35 litre boot capacity with the relocation of the battery. In terms of …

Bajaj Electric Scooter Chetak

Bajaj Chetak 35 Series electric scooter launched at Rs 1.20 lakh. TVS iQube, Ather Rizta-rival

India Today

Bajaj Auto today launched the new 35 Series of the Chetak electric scooter at a starting price of Rs 1,27,243. Bajaj Auto has expanded the wheelbase and seat length of the Chetak electric scooter, meaning that it has more leg and knee room and a handsome 35-litre underseat storage. Bajaj Auto has also developed a new app to control several …

Bengaluru Electric Scooter Bajaj Auto Bajaj Chetak

3 days, 17 hours ago

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara teased, unveil on January 17 at Bharat Mobility

India Today

Maruti Suzuki India is all set to unveil its maiden battery electric vehicle, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, on January 17 at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will be manufactured at Maruti's Gujarat plant, with production scheduled to commence in March 2025. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara The e Vitara is based on the eVX concept …

India Maruti Suzuki Toyota Suzuki Suzuki E Vitara Battery Electric Vitara

3 days, 17 hours ago

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

India Today

Two of the world’s giant carmakers, Nissan and Honda, are taking steps towards a merger. While Honda’s net profit slumped by 19.7 per cent, Nissan’s fell drastically by 93.5 per cent. Rise of EVs “Electric car sales keep rising and could reach around 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide," the Global EV …

China Japan Sales Honda Million Cent 2023

3 days, 17 hours ago

New Bajaj Chetak 35 Series electric scooter: Variants explained, 3501 vs 3502

India Today

Bajaj Auto has launched the 35 Series of the Chetak electric scooter at a starting price of Rs 1,20,000. New Bajaj Chetak 35 Series electric scooter price: 3501 vs 3502 To begin with, the 3501 variant is priced at Rs 1,27,243, while the 3502 variant is available for Rs 1,20,000. New Bajaj Chetak 35 Series electric scooter features: 3501 vs …

Bengaluru Variants Series Bajaj Variant Electric Scooter Chetak

3 days, 17 hours ago

This iconic scooter to get new electric avatar. Not any Hero, Honda, TVS model

India Today

Leading two and three-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto launched the electric avatar of the iconic Bajaj Chetak scooter in January 2020. Today, the company will launch the new Bajaj Chetak electric scooter. The new Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is expected to retain the retro design of the existing model, with features like round LED headlight, curvy body panels, and a rather …

India Electric Scooter Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Chetak

3 days, 18 hours ago

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand

Daily Mail

British car production has plunged to its lowest level in more than 40 years as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand. Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30 per cent from last year, according to industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. So far this year, car production is down nearly …

Industry Cars Car British Production Cent Electric

4 days, 4 hours ago

Jaguar Type 01: Is this what the new electric Jaguar will look like?

The Independent

The rebirth of Jaguar has been headline news around the world, from the reveal of the new branding and logo in that controversial video, to the Jaguar Type 00 design vision concept car unveiled during Miami Art Week. Jaguar’s chief creative officer, Gerry McGovern, revealed the striking Jaguar Type 00 concept, saying “I don’t believe in concepts unless they become …

Mcgovern Range Rear Concept Expect Jaguar Jaguar Type 00

4 days, 6 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 …

India Indian Power Solar Power Electric Lakh Gadkari

4 days, 8 hours ago

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Advisory Fuel Rates From Sunday December 1, pence per mile rates for company cars …

Car Vehicles Electric Rate Pence Hgv Zev

4 days, 17 hours ago

Policy Digest

China Daily

Guideline to help assess health of e-bike batteries A guideline has been issued on assessing the health of lithium-ion batteries used in electric bikes to lower fire risks. The guideline will promote convenient and professional services to assess battery health, help people better understand the conditions of the batteries in their electric bikes and detect hazards in time, the ministry …

Health Manufacturing Human Resources Teachers Resources Ministry Human

4 days, 17 hours ago

Electric blankets vs heated mattress pads: Pros, cons and safety tips

India TV News

Winter nights could be unbearable if you are someone who is living in the northern parts of India,. Electric Blankets: Pros, cons and safety tips Electric blankets have gained popularity over the period of time, and they come with embedded heating elements to generate warmth. Cons While electric blankets offer convenience and warmth, they come with certain drawbacks that require …

Safety Safety Tips Electric Mattress Blanket Tips Heated

4 days, 17 hours ago

Weihai Guangtai: Soaring high with electric GSE

China Daily

Intelligent production lines of the Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd. Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd, a leading manufacturer of airport ground support equipment in China, has experienced a surge in overseas orders this year. A key driver behind this growth is Weihai Guangtai's commitment to developing electric ground-based support equipment products, particularly electric tow tractors. To further accelerate …

Equipment Weihai Weihai Guangtai Guangtai Airport

4 days, 17 hours ago

Trump and California draw battle lines around electric cars

Politico

“Everybody’s gearing up for a showdown on zero-emission vehicles,” said Bill Magavern, policy director at environmental group Coalition for Clean Air. A Trump spokesperson said Wednesday that the president-elect has “a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail, including stopping attacks on gas-powered cars.” “When he takes office, President Trump will support the auto industry, allowing …

Policy Cars States Trump Air California Clean

4 days, 18 hours ago

China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China will soon see a …

China Battery Work Vehicle Battery Swapping Ev Adoption Swapping Station

Filters

Articles for Electric

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Power cuts amid severe cold push Kashmiris to traditional ways

Ola S1 Pro Sona unveiled, 4,000 Ola stores to open on December 25

ANWB: The reduction of tax benefits for electric cars is going too fast

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

Hawaiian Electric Company’s shaky credit prompts proposal for help from state

Ernakulam RTA to issue permits to 3,000 electric and CNG autos by March

Bajaj drives in Chetak 35 Series electric scooter at Rs 1.20 lakh

New Bajaj Chetak 35 Series Takes Aim At Ola And Ather

Bajaj Chetak 35 Series electric scooter launched at Rs 1.20 lakh. TVS iQube, Ather Rizta-rival

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara teased, unveil on January 17 at Bharat Mobility

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

New Bajaj Chetak 35 Series electric scooter: Variants explained, 3501 vs 3502

This iconic scooter to get new electric avatar. Not any Hero, Honda, TVS model

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand

Jaguar Type 01: Is this what the new electric Jaguar will look like?

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

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?

Policy Digest

Electric blankets vs heated mattress pads: Pros, cons and safety tips

Weihai Guangtai: Soaring high with electric GSE

Trump and California draw battle lines around electric cars

China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?