Page 12 - Electric Cars

500 EV models now: Two-thirds of global car sales will be electric by 2040

If any country is going to meet its net-zero emissions targets in the next 30 years, more needs to be done to clean up road transportation

Tesla's duty cut demand reopens debate between domestic and foreign players

Analysts also believe an import duty cut on EVs will spur growth and help create a market for high-end vehicles

Tipping point for electric two-wheelers

Globally, China was the largest market for electric two-wheelers in 2020, followed by Vietnam and India

Integrated approach for EVs

Customs duty is not the way to fast lane

Silence! Audi's electric SUV is now in town: Check details here

This is a vehicle that is top of the charts on the electric category of SUVs, for now

Tesla hikes prices of Model 3, Model Y in US; holds line in China

Tesla showed signs this week of divergent strategies in the world's two biggest automotive markets, raising prices to boost profit margins in the United States while keeping prices steady in China

Tesla hikes electric car prices in US to boost profit; holds line in China

Tesla posted record vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, and the price increases in North America boosted quarterly profits to a record.

If Tesla joins 'Make in India', govt will lower import duty: report

Musk recently said that his electric vehicle (EV) company wants to launch cars in India, but the country's import duties on EVs are "highest in the world by far"

Elon Musk wants to bring Tesla to India, blames high import duties on EVs

Last year, a report said that India has taken a slew of measures to promote the use of electric cars in the country

Audi drives into green lane with e-tron; eyes 15% EV sales by 2025

The VW Group firm launched its maiden EV brand e-tron today

MCG to establish electric vehicle zone in Gurugram under pilot project

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), is working under the pilot project 'Parivartan' to establish an electric vehicle zone in an upscale area of Gurugram.

Tesla launches cheaper Model Y in China; China-made car sales muted in June

Tesla on Thursday introduced a cheaper version of the Model Y in China, where it faces increased scrutiny from both regulators and the public and growing competition from local rivals.

A new green wave of growth

Vandana Gombar assesses the green energy plans of Reliance, NTPC, Tata and Ola

French automaker Renault raises targets for share of electric vehicles

Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo said Renault planned 10 new electric models by 2025

Clear air, water: China's electric car capital has lessons for the world

Almost 30% of the cars sold in Liuzhou last year were electric, more than five times China's average

MG Motor to drive in second electric model in India in next 2 years

MG Motor India can launch a new electric vehicle with a price tag below Rs 20 lakh mark in the country over the next two years, according to a top company official. The model would be the automaker's second electric vehicle in the country after the ZS SUV which is currently tagged between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 24.18 lakh (ex-showroom). "We have been very pleased with our electric vehicle product performance till now. We intend to launch more electric cars in the future and hopefully we can look at a car below Rs 20 lakh as our second EV in the future," MG Motor India President and Managing Director Rajeev Chaba told PTI. The automaker, which also sells models like Hector and Gloster, has so far sold around 3,000 units of ZS EV in the country. When asked about the timeline for the product launch, Chaba said, "We are not defining the timelines now due to the COVID situation and shortages of essential materials, especially chips. So hopefully in two years, we can do it." On expectations

Tesla to recall 285,000 cars in China and fix cruise control function

Tesla is recalling about 285,000 electric vehicles in China because the cruise-control function can be activated accidentally and cause cars to accelerate suddenly, creating a safety hazard

Gujarat announces EV policy, predicts 110,000 vehicles on road by 2023

To encourage people to turn to e-vehicles, the state government would provide subsidies ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,50,000 on the purchase of vehicles under this policy

Ex-Tesla president sold stock worth $274 million since June 10: SEC filing

Every leadership level saw an increase in representation, except the executive level where there has been a slight decline.

Spain hopes to jumpstart electric car industry with European Union funds

Spain produced 2.2 million cars and trucks in 2020, second only to Germany in Europe. But only 140,000 of these were electric or hybrids