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Li Auto, Guangzhou And Geely Trump Legacy Automakers In China EV Market

In a significant shift in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, traditional automakers are being outpaced by local EV manufacturers, The Wall Street Journal reports.  Traditional automakers are also feeling the pressure to adapt their strategies to the burgeoning EV market. Approximately one…

SMEV India Suspends Constitution, Seeks Revamp Under New Head

The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), a lobby of Indian electric-vehicle makers, announced it has suspended its constitution and gone into voluntary hibernation.  In a statement, the association said it would suspend all operational actions and launch a…

Indian Startups Witness 72% Decline In Funding During H1 2023

Indian startups witnessed a 72% decline in funding during the first half of 2023 as compared to last year in the same period, according to a report titled ‘Tracxn Geo Semi-Annual Report: India Tech- H1 2023’. This year from January to…

Vitesco Technologies Targets Indian EV OEMs, Showcases Demo Scooter With 48V System

In an effort to showcase its strengths in vehicle electrification, the company has showcased its innovative solutions along with a demo version of its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles and scooters with 3 to 7 kW output (equivalent up to…

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Chinese EVs Charged Up To Threaten U.S., European Automakers On Home Turfs

Chinese electric car companies are growing, and they’re preparing to challenge legacy automakers in the United States and Europe on their home turfs.  The growth bid by such Chinese EV players as BYD Co. Ltd. is shaping conversations among policymakers…

IPM India Introduces Electric Vehicles To Optimize Sustainable Logistics Network

IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited (IPM India), a country affiliate of Philip Morris International, Inc. (PMI) adds electric vehicles (EVs) to its logistics fleet for optimisation of sustainable logistics network. Introduced in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, these vehicles will save more…

Ligier Myli Electric Micro-Hatchback Spotted In India

France-based automaker, Ligier has been associated with endurance racing for quite some time. Besides motorsports, the company has also been producing microcars since 1980. Its latest creation is called the Ligier Myli.  The Myli was recently spotted testing in India,…

Audi To Launch Electric SUV Q8 E-tron, Strengthen Its India EV Portfolio

German luxury car manufacturer Audi will launch electric SUV Q8 e-tron in India next month as it aims to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio in the country, according to a senior company official. The SUV Q8 e-tron will be…

Okaya EV Offers Price Discounts On Electric Scooters

Okaya EV, a Delhi-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced ‘Okaya Carnival’ for its prospective customers. As per the company, with the purchase of any Okaya electric scooter, customers can win exciting prizes, including a cashback of up to Rs 5,000…

China’s WeRide Secures Self-Driving Vehicle License From UAE

The United Arab Emirates has given Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide the first national license for self-driving vehicles. The permit allows WeRide to test its Level 4 autonomous vehicles on public roads throughout the country.  Level 4 is a designation…