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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

This Toyota battery can change the EV game

Japanese automaker Toyota is close to being able to manufacture solid-state batteries at the same pace as existing batteries for electric vehicles, according to a report. Watch the video for the detai

VinFast Auto earmarks $200 mn for assembly units in India, Indonesia

Vietnam's electric car maker VinFast Auto on Thursday said it is planning to invest up to USD 200 million (nearly Rs 1,665 crore) to set up assembly units in India and Indonesia with production expected to commence by 2026. VinFast, a competitor of American electric carmaker Tesla, "is aiming to access the tremendous potential for increased EV adoption in India and Indonesia where EV penetration is currently only 1 per cent", the company said, citing media reports in its third quarter earnings statement. "The establishment of VinFast facilities in these local markets can provide access to government incentives for local manufacturing, relief from certain tariffs and taxes and access to raw materials at attractive rates," it said. Each CKD (completely knocked down) facility in "Indonesia and India has a planned total capacity of up to 50,000 cars per year and an estimated total capital expenditure of USD 150-200 million in phase 1", the company said, adding, "Production is expected t

Trump rails against electric cars in Michigan while GOP challengers debate

As his Republican rivals prepared to gather onstage in California for their second primary debate, Donald Trump was in battleground Michigan Wednesday night working to win over blue-collar voters by lambasting President Joe Biden and his push for electric cars in the midst of an autoworkers' strike. A vote for President Trump means the future of the automobile will be made in America, Trump said at Drake Enterprises, a non-unionized auto parts supplier in Clinton Township, about a half-hour outside Detroit. The Republican front-runner's trip comes a day after Biden became the first sitting president in U.S. history to walk a picket line as he joined United Auto Workers in Detroit. The union is pushing for higher wages, shorter work weeks and assurances from the country's top automakers that new electric vehicle jobs will be unionized. The dueling appearances preview what will likely be a chief dynamic of the 2024 general election, which increasingly looks like a rematch between Trum

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SMEV writes to Gadkari, seeks unified policy of road tax exemption for EVs

Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) on Tuesday urged the government to formulate a unified policy of road tax exemption for Electric Vehicles (EVs) across the country. In a letter to the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, SMEV said a consistent and favourable policy environment is essential to accelerate the shift towards electric mobility in India. "I am writing to request your esteemed office to weigh in on a unified policy of road tax exemption for EVs that will play a pivotal role in encouraging the adoption of clean and sustainable transportation options, which is vital for our nation's environmental and economic future," SMEV Chief Evangelist Sanjay Kaul wrote. In July, SMEV had named Kaul as its Chief Evangelist to help revise the association's agenda. In view of the Ministry of Heavy Industries' decision to reduce the subsidy component mid-way through the FAME II scheme, this input (unified policy of road tax exemption for EVs) from t

Cheap cash to tax breaks: Here's how China subsidises its EV sector

Essentially, subsidies and support for any industry in China are usually a mix of payments and benefits at local, provincial and national levels

Tata to launch Nexon, Nexon EV facelift 2023 today, Check where to watch

Tata Nexon and Nexon EV facelift 2023 will be launched today at 12 p.m. This is India's top-selling SUV, check here the expected price, live-streaming, variants and more

Fyn partners with Euler Motors to procure 2,000 fast charging 3-wheeler EVs

EV-as-a-service platform Fyn on Wednesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with Euler Motors to procure 2,000 fast charging 3-wheeler EVs. The order will fuel the company's plans to expand to new geographies within the domestic market, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Coimbatore. Fyn also said it has secured funding from Malaysian energy group Petronas-backed Gentari for the entire order from Euler. Euler Motors is all set to deliver 2,000 units of its flagship electric three-wheeler HiLoad over the next 18 months, the company said in a statement. Gentari aims to establish a Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) fleet in India, Malaysia and APAC to drive sustainable mobility switch and adoption, and is looking to have a 10 per cent market share of charging points and EVaaS across key markets in APAC, including India, Fyn said. To meet the growing demand from the logistics sector, Fyn is leveraging its innovative platform approach to unite all EV stakeholders on a single platform, it .

Higher investment means Hyundai could get $2.1 bn to make EVs in Georgia

The state of Georgia and local governments are on track to give $2.1 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to Hyundai Motor Group after the South Korean automaker and a partner announced last month that it will invest an additional $2 billion at an electric vehicle complex it's building in Georgia. Associated Press calculations show projected incentives will rise by more than $290 million from the $1.8 billion deal originally announced last year. Only $2.75 million of that represents additional cash from the state. The rest will come from increases in tax breaks. The deal calls for Hyundai and battery maker LG Energy Solution to invest $7.6 billion in the Georgia plant and hire 8,500 workers by the end of 2031. That's up from the original job projection of 8,100 at the sprawling electric vehicle and battery complex being built in Ellabell, west of Savannah. It's the largest economic development deal in Georgia history, and comes with the largest incentive package. State leader

BMW unwraps next-generation EV lineup to take on Tesla, China's BYD

The Vision Neue Klasse concept car, on display at next week's IAA show in Munich, shows off BMW's dedicated EV underpinnings due in 2025

BYD reports its weakest revenue as auto price war takes a toll in China

Revenue rose 67 per cent to 140 billion yuan ($17.8 billion) in the three months ended June, the smallest gain since the first quarter of 2022, according to Bloomberg calculations