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…
Made-in-India Ultraviolette F77 Electric Bike to be Exported to Europe
Bengaluru-based start-up Ultraviolette recently showcased the Ultraviolette F77 at the 2023 EICMA. Along with that the company also announced the launch of its F77 electric bike in the European market. The Ultraviolette F77 will be manufactured in India and will…
Festive October Powers Strong Double-digit Growth for PV, Two- and Three-wheeler Wholesales
As per the monthly numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, for three vehicle categories (passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers), cumulative sales at 2.36 million units are a strong 20% year-on-year growth (October 2022: 19,68,938 units). Importantly, all three segments…
Ashok Leyland to Invest Rs 1.2K Crore in its EV arm
Leading commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland (AL) will be making an investment of Rs 1,200 crore in its electric vehicle (EV) arm Switch Mobility- through its holding company Optare PLC UK. The decision to infuse own funds come after the…
Amazon Launches Worldwide Last-Mile Fleet Program in India, Featuring Electric Vehicles
Amazon has launched its inaugural last-mile fleet program in India, and it’s making an environmentally conscious move by employing 100% electric vehicles. This initiative will empower more than 300 delivery service partners (DSPs) to transport goods with zero tailpipe emissions….
RUBIO EFFORT TO BLOCK CHINESE-MADE EV CHARGERS PASSES SENATE
Instead of supporting American workers and industry, the Biden Administration’s policies make America more dependent on supply chains controlled by foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party. For example, a new Federal Highway Administration rule would waive Buy America requirements…
Lotus Revs up for Indian Debut With Exclusive Motors Partnership; Likely to Launch Eletre Electric SUV
British sports car manufacturer Lotus is set to make its debut in the Indian market. Known for producing high-performance models like the Emeya, Eletre, Emira, and Evija, Lotus has officially announced its entry into the Indian market, with the launch…
Revolt Motors to Provide Electric Bikes for Adani Green Energy Ltd
Electric motorcycle company Revolt Motors on Thursday announced that it has received an order from Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) to supply electric bikes for the renewable energy company’s corporate fleet. In a regulatory filing, the company said, “This marks…
HPCL and Gogoro Announce Partnership To Rollout Battery Swapping Across Retail Outlets in India
Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), a major Indian oil company,…
