With Tesla Push, India Mulls Import Tax Cut If EV Makers Build Locally
India is working on a new electric vehicle policy that would slash import taxes for automakers that commit to some local manufacturing, following a proposal by Tesla which is considering entering the domestic market, people with direct knowledge said. The…
Volvo Teases EM90 Electric Premium MPV
Volvo Cars has just teased another upcoming all-electric model – the Volvo EM90, which will be the company’s first electric premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). It’s the third next-generation BEV announced by the Swedish brand, after the Volvo EX90 and Volvo EX30. Considering the…
Ola Electric Kicks Off S1 Air Deliveries In Over 100 Cities
Ola Electric Mobility has commenced deliveries of the S1 Air, which was launched last October , in more than 100 cities. The Bangalore-based EV startup has bookings for 50,000 units of the electric scooter till date. The SoftBank-backed startup began offering the…
EV Policy 2.0 Among Key Schemes Halted In Delhi
The Delhi transport department’s key policies such as the Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, cab aggregator and premium bus service schemes are stuck after the termination of services of the advisors, consultants and fellows in the department. Transport minister Kailash Gahlot…
Gujarat’s Newer Strides Towards EV Manufacturing Hub
Even though a late entrant in the race of becoming India’s soughtafter automobile hub, Gujarat is clearly taking newer strides when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. As the policy focus of both the state and the Centre is…
GoGoa1 Unveils RTO Approved Efficient EV Solutions For 50 Two-Wheeler Models
Mumbai, Aug 19 (UNI) GoGoA1 has launched its revolutionary RTO approved, affordable and low-cost electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits designed specifically for two-wheelers at a mega event held in Navi Mumbai recently. The EV conversion kits were unveiled by GoGoA1 founder…
Sino-Pak Joint Venture Set To Start Production Of Electric Rickshaws
In a development for Pakistan’s transportation sector, a joint venture between Chinese and Pakistani companies is set to commence production of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, commonly known as rickshaws in the country. The collaboration is expected to bring about positive…
Bajaj Chetak E-Scooter Price Slashed To Rs 1.30 Lakh; Positioned Closer To Ather 450S, Ola S1 Air
Pricing in India’s electric scooter space has become a more sensitive topic since a substantial reduction in FAME-II subsidies for electric two-wheelers. Manufacturers have introduced more affordable variants to remain accessible to the masses, and now, in a bid to…
IDEAS: Amtrak Introduces First Electric Vehicle Into National Network
The new electric bus will be able to complete the almost 200-mile round-trip on a single charge, with the new EV set to save ‘approximately 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year, cutting CO2 emissions by 109 tons annually’, according…
Road Tax Exemption For Electric Cars In Telangana Replaced With High Rates
The road tax exemption available for electric cars in Telangana has been replaced with a levy ranging from 11-15%, a move that could surprise many potential EV buyers. “Their policy has changed… till recently there was zero tax, now they…
