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Slowing Chinese imports may delay automakers' electric vehicle target

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In markets where EVs have achieved significant penetration, the drive came from either huge ‘incentivisation’ schemes, or strict CO2 regulations.

Pavan Lall Mumbai

4 min read Last Updated : Jun 22 2020 | 9:51 PM IST

Rising anti-Chinese sentiments may push automakers’ electric vehicle (EV) plans on to the slow lane, with imports from the country set to hit a snag. Incidentally, the world’s biggest component makers for EVs are Chinese.

Market leader Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) says the impact could be offset by strong state support for other technologies like hybrids, which the industry has been pushing for but hasn’t received.

C V Raman, senior executive director (engineering) of MSIL, said: “The government is primarily supporting battery electric vehicles (BEV), whereas equivalent support to other EV technologies (strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid) is missing. Further, the industry has

Topics : Goods and Services Tax Electric vehicles in India Electric vehicles sales automobile industry imports Chinese goods India-China border dispute Automakers Maruti Suzuki India

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