Page 5 - Electric Cars

EV two-wheeler sales breach FY23 figures despite cut in FAME-II subsidy

According to the Centre, 734,760 EV two-wheelers have been registered so far in the financial year 2023-2024 period (FY24), nearly 6,400 more units compared to FY23

Hybrid vehicles seen racing ahead in auto battle on possible tax sop

Hybrids, which combine a battery with an internal combustion engine (ICE), usually petrol, are cheaper and suffer no range anxiety while boosting the overall fuel efficiency.

Tesla to recall over 2 mn vehicles in US due to warning font size issue

The recall includes nearly all of its models, including Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles, NHTSA said

Budget wishlist: Mercedes-Benz India expects long-term GST plan on EVs

Currently, all electric vehicles (EVs) benefit from a concessional GST rate of five per cent, while vehicles running on internal combustion engines (ICE) are charged a 28 per cent GST

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 .

Tesla is raising worker wages as auto union tries to raise its EV plants

Factory workers at Tesla have been told to expect pay raises this year, a move that comes as the United Auto Workers union tries to organize the electric vehicle maker's U.S. plants. The UAW said Thursday that Tesla workers have told the union about company statements on the raises, which did not give details about the size of the increases. After winning strong contracts with Detroit's three automakers last year, the union has embarked on an effort to organize all nonunion auto plants in the U.S., including Tesla's assembly and battery factories in Texas, California and Nevada. The Tesla raises come after nearly all companies with nonunion auto plants announced worker pay increases shortly after the UAW contracts were ratified. The UAW said its organizing drive will target more than a dozen U.S. plants run by Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW and Volvo. Tesla also is on the list, along with EV startups Rivian and Lucid. UAW President Shawn F

The one-in-five achievement

From every fifth car sold this year expected to be electric to the rise of robotrucks, the landscape of sustainable technologies is evolving rapidly

Tesla recalls over 1.6 mn imported vehicles for steering, door issues

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles imported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering functions and door latch controls. China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the recall on Friday. It said Tesla Motors in Beijing and Shanghai would use remote upgrade technology to fix the problems, so in most cases car owners would not need to visit Tesla service centres to get the upgrades. The recall due to problems with the automatic steering assist function applies to 1.6 million imported Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Ys. When the automatic steering function is engaged, drivers might misuse the combined driving function, increasing a risk of accidents, the notice said. The recall to fix the door unlock logic control for imported Model S and Model X EVs affects 7,538 vehicles made between October 26, 2022 and November 16, 2023. It is needed to prevent door latches from coming open during a ...

China's Xiaomi unveils first electric car, plans to become top automaker

The sedan, dubbed the SU7, is a highly anticipated model that is expected to make the most of its shared operating system with the company's popular phones

Maruti Suzuki's 2024 launches: Know about new cars, prices, specs, and more

Maruti will also join the EV bandwagon with its first born-electric SUV, the eVX, which is slated to be launched in India towards the end of 2024

10,000 fuel stations now offering EV charging facilities across the country

The government has mandated that all petrol pumps set up after 2019 must have one alternate energy supply besides petrol and diesel. The alternate fuel could be CNG, biogas, or EV charging facility

Humanity on the verge of crossing 5 climate 'tipping points', warns report

An international team of more than 200 researchers identified 26 natural processes or features at risk of being suddenly and irreversibly disrupted by climate change, including ice sheets

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

Top car loans: Compare interest rates, EMIs and processing fees

Bank of Maharashtra offers a 0.25 per cent interest rate concession for existing housing loan borrowers and corporate salary account holders

Tesla driver's family can seek punitive damages over fatal crash: Judge

The judge found the deceased driver's widow presented sufficient evidence of misconduct and negligence that she should be allowed to ask a jury to punish the electric-car maker

IGE, Archer Aviation partner to launch electric air taxis in India by 2026

Electric air taxi operations in India are subject to regulatory approvals and clearances, the company said in a statement

Own an electric car? There is now an add-on cover for your car's batteries

The insurance add-on launched for private cars, covers expenses incurred in the repair/replacement of the batteries and any associated charges due to unexpected power surges while charging

Permit only CNG, electric, BS VI vehicles in Delhi-NCR: Rai urges Centre

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday urged the Centre to permit only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat vehicular pollution. In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, he expressed concerns about the expected deterioration in air quality in the coming days due to Diwali and stubble burning in neighbouring states. "Therefore, an emergency meeting should be convened with NCR states to address the issue," he said. Starting from November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses are allowed to operate between Delhi and the cities and towns in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan that fall within the National Capital Region (NCR), according to directions issued by the Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Rai suggested that the Centre should also implement a ban on all vehicles non-compliant with BS VI norms in the entire National Capital Region. Various emission inventory and source apportionme

TPEM's Avinya series of vehicles will be manufactured at Sanand 2 facility

The Sanand 2 plant would be operational by the fourth quarter of FY24

Carbon removal isn't just for corporations, individuals pay for it too

There are a number of ways to permanently remove carbon from the atmosphere, ranging from directly capturing CO2 from the air to spreading crushed volcanic rocks