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Electric Two-Wheelers Will Get More Expensive Now

The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (hybrid &) Electric vehicles Phase II (FAME II) scheme was implemented in April 2019 by the central government to incentivise buyers to purchase electric 2-wheelers by providing a substantial subsidy on their price. This…

Tesla Proposes To Set Up EV Plant In India

Tesla has proposed setting up a factory in India to build electric cars for domestic sales and exports, which as senior executives discussed the plan for local sourcing of parts with government officials on 17 May, 2023, during their visit…

In Asia, India Lags With EV Penetration Only Around 1%

As India, which is the fourth largest car market globally, charts a new course for electric vehicles (EVs), the country still has EV penetration at only around 1 per cent (according to Moody’s) – and that too dominated by electric…

Hyundai Motor India Partners with Shell India to expand EV-charging Infrastructure in India

The collaboration with Shell India is a part of Hyundai’s EV charging infrastructure expansion plan for providing customer-centric solutions towards a cleaner and greener future through the adoption of environment-friendly Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). Shell India will also consider installing DC…

Indian Two-Sheeler Safety Standards One Of The Most Evolved In The World

When it comes to safety features in two-wheelers, India has one of the most evolved standards globally, said Vinay Harne, President, New Product Development of TVS Motor Company. According to Harne, the onus of providing affordable and reliable safety features…

Enigma To Launch 6 High-Speed Electric Two-Wheelers By Year End

The EV bike Café Racer- Enigma CR22, which offers a top speed of 120 kmph and delivers a range of 105 km on a single charge, is part of the lineup, as part of the B2B market, whereas the rest…

Hyundai Motor India Partners with Shell India to expand EV-charging Infrastructure in India

The collaboration with Shell India is a part of Hyundai’s EV charging infrastructure expansion plan for providing customer-centric solutions towards a cleaner and greener future through the adoption of environment-friendly Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). Shell India will also consider installing DC…

India To Open Lithium Reserves For Auction Later This Year

The Indian government is expected to initiate auction of mining rights for lithium reserves later this year.  The Indian government will offer mining rights for lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir later in 2023. The focus of the auction will…

India Ripe Target For EV Companies But Domestic Take Up Slow

India is a ripe target for electric vehicle firms as the third-largest auto market in the world but due to slow domestic takeup, no Indian company is likely to have a meaningful global share of electric vehicles in the foreseeable…

Citroen eC3 Aircross 7-Seater EV Launch In India Soon

The new Citroen C3 Aircross SUV is set to go on sale in India in the second half of 2023. Now, recent reports suggest that the French carmaker is also planning to introduce an electrified version of the SUV soon….