India’s $18,000 Tata Nexon EV Points To Global EV Affordability
India only sells about 2,000 electric vehicles a year – in a market of 4 million sales per year. The introduction of the Tata Nexon EV is arguably the country’s best attempt so far to make electric cars accessible to…
Bgauss A2, B8 Electric Scooters Unveiled In India
Bgaus, a new electric two-wheeler brand in India has unveiled two scooters – the B8 which is a premium scooter and the A2, an entry-level two-wheeler. This brand has been introduced by RR Global and will be officially launched in…
NITI Aayog Introduces New Program To Decarbonize India’s Transport System
The National Institute of Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and the International Transport Forum (ITF) of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have jointly launched a project aimed at decarbonizing India’s transport sector. The program, Decarbonizing Transport in Emerging Economies…
FICCI Urges Government To Extend FAME-II For Two Years To Boost EV Demand
Industry body FICCI has recently recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME -II scheme till 2025, to enhance demand for electric vehicles. The recommendations, submitted by FICCI”s EV committee to the government, seek immediate support from policymakers to…
Ather Energy Finally Announces 2Wheeler Exchange Program
Ather Energy has finally formally announced its two-wheeler exchange program. What this means is that if you own a petrol-powered two-wheeler, you can now exchange it for an electric two-wheeler! Great news for electric vehicle enthusiasts in the country, we…
Simple Mark 2 ‘Smart’ Electric Scooter To Launch In Feb 2021
India happens to be the world’s largest two-wheeler market so it is safe to assume that if one were to electrify the segment, it’ll have a substantial boost on the country’s EV ambitions. However, so far most of the electric…
Ashok Leyland To Focus On Exports, Electric Buses
Ashok Leyland Ltd. (ALL), the Hinduja Group’s flagship company, will give more thrust to exports and electric buses, expanding its light commercial vehicle (LCV) portfolio and introducing its next generation light truck platform Phoenix in September, a top official said….
IOC Along With Sun Mobility Launches Battery Swapping Facility For Quick Recharge Of Electric Vehicles
Indian Oil Coroporation Limited (IOC) and Sun Mobility recently announced the launch of a battery swapping facility for electric vehicles (EVs) at IOC petrol pumps, offering to replace discharged batteries with fully charged ones in a procedure that would take…
Social-Distancing E-Scooter: Gemopai Miso Launched In India
Nearly a month ago Gemopai Electric, the Indian e scooter manufacturer, had teased the impending launch of what it describes as “India’s first social distancing scooter”. And ladies and gentlemen, the scooter is here: Gemopai Miso e scooter has been…
EESL Announces Tender For 250 Electric Cars To Be Deployed Pan-India
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has invited bids for the procurement of 250 electric cars. These electric cars will come with three years of warranty and a comprehensive annual maintenance contract (AMC) of up to eight years. The contract…
