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Luxury car major Rolls-Royce launches its first EV Spectre in India

Rolls-Royce showcased a fully electric Experimental Phantom concept named 102EX. This was followed by 103EX, a dramatic design study that anticipated a bold electric future for the marque

Subsidy withdrawal on EVs may lead to stagnated growth: Ather Energy CEO

Withdrawal of government's incentive on sale of electric two-wheelers in April would prompt industry players to work hard and this could result into one or two more years of stagnated growth, Ather Energy's CEO and co-founder Tarun Mehta said on Friday. "The industry is no longer entirely dependent on subsidies for survival but an early discontinuation of the subsidy in April would prompt industry players to tighten their belts and work hard. "Despite this resilience, such a scenario would still result in one or two more years of stagnated growth, pushing the industry further away from its targets," the CEO of the electric two-wheeler firm said in a statement. The central government provides incentives on the sale of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers under the FAME-II (Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme, which is ending in March this year. In June last year, the central government has already reduced the subsidy amount on electric .

ETO Motors bags order to deploy 500 EV 3-wheelers in UP, focus on Ayodhya

ETO Motors on Monday said it has bagged an order to deploy 500 electric three-wheelers in Uttar Pradesh, with special focus on Ayodhya. The Letter of Award (LoA) given by the Uttar Pradesh government has given the company the responsibility to deploy and manage the electric three-wheelers in Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra, Mathura, and Gorakhpur, ETO Motors said in a statement. Notably, ETO Motors has received authorisation to initiate the deployment with a special focus on Ayodhya, coinciding with the inauguration of the Ram Temple, it said. The strategic launch in Ayodhya aims to facilitate devotees visiting the sacred site, marking a beginning for the integration of electric mobility into cultural and religious events, the company said. "Our e-three-wheelers are not just vehicles but carriers of change, driving economic growth and social empowerment while upholding our commitment to environmental stewardship," ETO Motors Director Karthik S Ponnapula said. ETO Moto

Tata inaugurates first EV-only stores in Gurugram; public opening on Jan 7

The showrooms also provide testimonials from current EV owners who talk about the challenges they have faced and myths about owning an EV

Ford Motor cancels deal to sell its Tamil Nadu plant to JSW Group

The JSW Group had finalised an agreement to buy the Ford plant for around $100 million, but Ford called off the deal as it is no longer looking to sell the factory

Buying insurance for your electric car? Key factors to keep in mind

We explore the essential factors to consider when purchasing insurance for electric and hybrid cars

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in CY22 to 7.2 per cent this year

India lags peers in cost of electric vehicle ownership compared to ICE cars

EVs here cost 25% less as against 50% in the US, 41% in France and 29% in Germany

CSM Tech, IIT-M to build autonomously driven electric race car by 2025

CSM Tech is backing Raftar, a motorsports team run by the students of IIT Madras, which has won the Formula Bharat thrice, more than any other peer

French carmaker Renault looks to drive electric car into India next year

Renault India is actively working on a number of new models, including two internal combustion engine (ICE) products. The company had previously hinted at plans for an A-segment electric car

US EV startup Fisker announces India debut with an SUV of 563 km range

Fisker is set to make its debut in India in September 2023. It will sell only 100 units initially, and the company will also set up a manufacturing unit in India in the upcoming years

From marinated millets to stuffed mushrooms, White House menu for PM Modi

Keeping in mind his food preferences, First Lady Jill Biden said that she had asked her chef Nina Curtis to prepare a stunning vegetarian menu

Chandigarh to stop registration of non-electric two-wheelers by July

The policy is part of the Chandigarh administration's plan to reduce pollution and move towards green mobility

MG starts bookings for Comet at Rs 11,000, deliveries to start soon

In its press release, MG said that more than 80 customisation options of extended vehicle warranty and service packages are available for customers

Delhi to get more EVs as PFC sanctions Rs 633 cr loan for cabs, 3-wheelers

The 5,000 passenger e4Ws (Electric Four-Wheelers) being launched in Delhi are expected to result in emission savings of over 1,00,000 tons of Carbon dioxide

Hyundai planning to invest $18.2 billion in EV production by 2030

Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it will invest 24 trillion won ($18.2 billion) in its domestic electric vehicle (EV) production facilities and other EV projects by 2030

Kia India to re-open bookings for EV6 on April 15: Check full details

Kia India announced the re-opening of Kia EV6 booking in India from April 15. The Kia EV6 was launched last year and hiked its price January to Rs 60.95 lakh (ex-showroom)

Intend to take decisive steps through launch of Comet: MD, MG Motor India

MG Motor India on Thursday said it has christened its upcoming electric vehicle as Comet. The name derives inspiration from the iconic 1934 British airplane which participated in the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race, the automaker said in a statement. Urban mobility is at a point of inflexion where new age solutions are needed to address both the current as well the forthcoming challenges," MG Motor India President and Managing Director Rajeev Chaba said. As the industry moves further into the digital age, there will be an exceedingly large number of innovations that could range from futuristic technologies to unique designs to clean mobility and many others, he added. "We at MG, through 'Comet', intend to take the needed decisive steps and a 'leap of faith' in the direction of creating solutions for a better future for each one of us," Chaba said.

Formula E, Tata Com announce multi-year collaboration on broadcasting races

Electric car racing body Formula E and Tata Communications on Saturday announced a strategic multi-year collaboration with the digital services company becoming the official broadcast distribution provider to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The new agreement will see Tata Communications deliver high-definition, high-resolution and high-speed live broadcast content to viewers around the world as part of Formula E's new remote broadcast production of live races, reducing the environmental impact typical of major live international sports events on TV, a release from the company said. Tata Communications MD and CEO A S Lakshminarayanan said: "Our relationship with Formula E is another example of how we are enabling organisations with the power of technology to deliver ground-breaking entertainment in a sustainable and environmentally positive way. We are passionately evolving and innovating our solutions portfolio to allow Formula E to harness the power of digital and cloud ..

Ola launches its new e-scooter S1 Air, prices starting at Rs 84,999

EV manufacturer Ola Electric on Thursday launched its much-anticipated Ola S1 Air e-scooter, which comes available in three variants at a starting price of Rs 84,999