GST Council Meeting: Rates On Electric Vehicles, Chargers Slashed To 5%
n a welcome move for e-vehicles manufacturing industry in India, a decision was taken during the 36th GST Council meeting to reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on electrical vehicles (EV) from 12 per cent to 5 per cent…
Hyundai KONA Electric Car Caught Fire, Exploded, Claims Man; Company Reacts
Weeks after Hyundai’s much-awaited EV KONA electric car was launched in India, a news of alleged fire and explosion incident in the electric car is going viral on the internet and social media. Reportedly, the alleged fire and explosion in…
Kia Motors Begin The Trial Production At India Plant
South Korean automotive major Kia Motors on Tuesday commenced trial production at its India plant in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh with plans to commercially launch its first vehicle in the second half of 2019. The company has invested $1…
Magenta Power Ropes In HPCL As A Strategic Investor
Eyes 500 EV charging points in FY20 Solar power systems provider Magenta Power has roped in state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) as a strategic investor as it bids to accelerate deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across India, according to…
Magenta Power Announces India’s 1st Portable & Compact EV Charging Solutions ‘ChargeGrid’ Series
Supporting the Indian Government’s ‘National electric mobility mission’, Magenta Power, promises to turn any location to vehicle charging station with ‘ChargeGrid’ Series. The EV Charging Solutions series is India’s first fully integrated, unmanned, convenient, payment-enabled open network of smart charging…
Honda To Use Hybrid Tech To Power Small Cars In India Till EV Infra Is In Place
Honda Motor Company has set a target to introduce hybrid technology in India that would help it meet new mileage and emission norms till the time the country is ready to host electric vehicles. Honda Cars India, the second largest…
To Develop Infrastructure For Electric Vehicle Users, Govt. Giving Incentives To Manufacturers
After multiple policies for bringing in electric vehicles to the country, Indian government’s think tank – Niti Aayog will now be working towards setting up the required infrastructure for the EVs. For the same, the ministry of heavy industries will…
Kinetic Engineering To Develop Axles And Gearboxes For The EV Market
Kinetic Engineering announced its contribution to the Indian government’s vision of promoting electric vehicles (EV) in India. Kinetic shall utilize its strong technical knowledge, vast manufacturing experience and vertically integrated inhouse capabilities to provide high-quality systems and components to its…
5 Electric Bike Startups Leading India’s Switch To Clean Fuel
Despite the continued domination of fossil-fuel guzzling vehicles on Indian roads, the past five years have seen a significant push toward electric automobiles. More than manufacturers and the government, that push is coming from consumers, particularly in the electric vehicle…
Hyundai’s Kona Receives 120 Confirmed Bookings In 10 Days
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest vehicle manufacturer, received 120 confirmed bookings for its electric sports utility vehicle Kona, launched earlier this month. The company also received 10,000 requests for test drive from potential customers in an indication…
