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Year: 2024

BYD Secures New EV Leasing Partner to Take on Europe

China’s BYD has found a new EV leasing partner in Europe as it expands overseas. BYD signed a deal with leading car leasing firm Ayvens to distribute its vehicles across Europe.   BYD finds new EV leasing partner for Europe…

MSI Launches EV Premium Smart Charger for EVs

MSI has launched the EV Premium, its first smart AC charger for electric vehicles, now available in Australia. This development sees MSI, known for its high-end gaming technology, expanding its product range into sustainable energy solutions. The smart AC EV…

Servotech Unveils Delhi’s First Solar- Powered EV Charging Station

The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has launched Delhi’s first Grid Connected Solar-Powered EV Charging Station at Hauz Khas Village Parking Station. Dr. Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India and Bhutan inaugurated the Solar Powered EV Charging station…

EV Sales at 842,000 Units in H1 2024 grow 16% but June Numbers Lowest in 12 Months

As per the comprehensive retail sales data on the government of India’s Vahan website, the 842,217 EVs sold in H1 2024 account for 6.69% of the total 12.58 million (1,25,86,934 units) vehicles sold across all segments and petrol, diesel, CNG,…

VW and SAIC to Develop two New EV Models

Volkswagen and SAIC have signed a series of technical cooperation agreements for new products as part of their Chinese joint venture. These include the development of two all-electric models and three plug-in hybrid models in China and Germany, which will…

Govt Proposes New Guidelines For Faster Power Supply To EV Charging Hubs

The government has proposed new guidelines to reduce the approval time for power connection for electric vehicle charging stations. As per ET, the power ministry’s draft revised guidelines on charging infrastructure for EV proposes that the approval time in metropolitan…

TECO Announces Order for 55,000 EV Powertrains From India

The vehicle order is broken down into several different types of vehicles, with 5,000 powertrains ordered for 9- and 12-metre electric bus models, while the other 50,000 powertrains are to be used for commercial vehicles. Deliveries of the components will…

Leapmotor Launches C16 Three-row SUV in China

The Leapmotor C16 features a rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout across the range and employs only one electric motor. In the EV variant, the electric motor produces 215 kW and 360 Nm of torque and allows it to finish a 0-100…

MG Motor India Sets Sales Record In June 2024 With ZS EV Leading

MG Motor India continues to achieve stable sales figures, with the MG ZS EV setting a record in June 2024. The company reported retail sales of 4,644 units, demonstrating consistent market presence and potential for strategic growth. In June 2024,…

Ola Electric To Invest $100 Million For Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Gigafactory Amid IPO Buzz

IPO-bound Ola Electric plans to invest $100 million (approximately Rs 834 crore) in the initial phase of constructing its gigafactory for lithium-ion battery cell production as per founder Bhavish Aggarwal. He mentioned that Ola’s electric scooters will feature these locally-produced…