China’s BYD to sell Midsize Electric Bus in Japan
China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD will start to sell a new model of midsize electric bus in Japan to meet the growing demand for green public transportation. The J7 midsize electric bus tailored for the Japanese market has…
Hyundai Motor Company Announces Dedicated EV Plant At Ulsan
Hyundai Motor Company has announced a new electric vehicle (EV) plant at its complex in Ulsan. A press release from the company stated that the EV-dedicated plant will lay the foundation for future growth in the era of electrification. The…
India’s $960 Million bid to Supercharge EV Battery Production
India is initiating a bidding process for an 80 billion rupees ($960 million) incentive program to boost the production of electric vehicle batteries, as disclosed by insiders familiar with the matter. The initiative requires successful bidders to establish state-of-the-art chemistry…
Volvo EM90 Unveiled as Electric Minivan for the Chinese Market
Volvo is bringing boxy back with the EM90, its first entry into the minivan segment. Described as a “living room on the move,” the people-hauler features an electric drivetrain and a spacious-looking cabin with three rows of seats as well…
India Weighs Five-year Tax Cuts on EV Imports to woo Tesla
India is considering tax cuts on the imports of completely-built units of electric vehicles, for a period of up to five years, as it tries to entice the likes of Tesla Inc. to sell and eventually make its cars in…
Valeo to Supply Electric Powertrain for Mahindra’s new BEVs
Valeo will localize and provide the electric motor, its inverter, the gearbox as well as the integrated 3-in-1 bi-directional combo power electronics that integrates the onboard charger, DC-DC converter and the Power Distribution Unit for some of Mahindra’s upcoming battery…
SAIC-GM EVs Will Gain Access To Tesla Superchargers In China
The SAIC-GM joint venture between SAIC and General Motors has announced an agreement with Tesla to secure access to the Tesla Supercharging network in China. It’s a first-of-its-kind deal between an automaker and Tesla related to the opening of the…
India Considers Slashing EV Tariffs to Lure Tesla
India is considering a request from Tesla to lower tariffs for imported electric vehicles, according to Indian government officials, as Elon Musk’s company explores setting up a plant in the country. Tesla has asked New Delhi for an initial tariff…
Maruti eVX Electric SUV Testing Commences in India
Maruti Suzuki is making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, with the Maruti EVX Electric SUV currently undergoing testing in India. Expected to compete directly with the Hyundai Creta EV, this electric SUV is slated for a launch…
Tesla China Opens Superchargers for SAIC General Motors
Tesla China is opening select Superchargers in the country for electric vehicles manufactured by SAIC General Motors. This was the company’s first such collaboration in China with the local manufacturer. SAIC General Motors announced Friday that it is entering into…
