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Texas to Impose 200 Dollars Fee on Electric Vehicles From September

Starting September, electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Texas, the second largest state in the US, will have to pay an extra $200 each year to register their vehicles, local media has reported.  If they want to buy another EV, that…

BYD Files Trademark For Seagull Electric Hatchback In India

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has filed a trademark for its Seagull electric hatchback, hinting at its plans to bring the car to Indian shores. The Seagull was globally unveiled back in April 2023, at the Shanghai 2023 Motor Show as the…

Mahindra Reveals Electric Jeep Wrangler-rivalling Concept

Mahindra has shown off a wild electric concept version of its boxy Thar off-roader at an event in South Africa, alongside the Global Pik-Up concept.  Dubbed the Mahindra Vision Thar.e, this electric off-roader looks nothing like the combustion-powered Thar revealed in 2020. From some angles…

Ola Launches S1X Electric Scooter At Introductory Price Of Rs. 79,999, Deliveries To Begin By December

Ola Electric on Tuesday launched its new entry-level electric scooter S1X with an introductory price of Rs 79,999 as it accelerates its challenge to conventional engine counterparts.  The company also showcased its four electric motorcycles which will be launched towards the…

Joy E-bike Becomes Title Sponsor For India Tour Of Ireland

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., the manufacturer of electric vehicles under the brand ‘Joy e-bike’, has announced its association as ‘Title Sponsor’ with the India Tour of Ireland 2023.  “This significant collaboration will recognize the tournament as the ‘Joy e-bike…

India Likely To Cancel Major Electric Bus Tender

The third tender for 4,675 electric buses for India, published in January 2023, is likely to be a flop. Apparently, there was not much interest from the industry – because of the financing model chosen in the tender.  As reported…

General Motors JV Launches Baojun Cloud EV In China Starting Under $14K

GM’s joint venture (SGMW) launched the Baojun Cloud electric hatchback on Thursday in China, starting at 95,800 yuan ($13.2K).  SGMW is a joint venture between General Motors, SAIC, and Wuling Motors in China. The company sells vehicles under the Wuling and…

Tata Motors EV Family Is Now 1 Lakh Strong

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of the EV revolution in India, today announced the achievement of an outstanding milestone of 1 Lakh Tata EVs. This momentous journey underscores Tata Motors’ unwavering commitment to driving positive change…

Foxconn Considers India For EV Manufacturing Hub, Targets 5-7 Lakh EVs By 2025

Foxconn is also aiming to establish a compound semiconductor fabrication plant in India, focusing on gallium nitride and silicon carbide chips.  Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s foremost contract electronics manufacturer, is actively considering India as its third worldwide hub for…

EVs Power BMW’s March Over Mercedes In July

Electric cars have led the charge for BMW in July to go ahead of arch-rival and unchallenged market leader Mercedes-Benz in monthly retail number for the first time in several years.  BMW clocked 1,097 units in registrations during July, a year-on-year…