Page 25 - Electric Vehicles In India

China's BYD plans India push, eyes 40% of world's 4th-biggest auto market

India's switch to electric vehicles is lagging behind other countries such as China and the US, hampered by high upfront costs and a lack of charging infrastructure

Electric ambitions

Meaningful transition to EVs will be challenging

Sun Mobility aims to serve 100k vehicles through battery swapping platform

Sun Mobility, an energy infrastructure and services provider for electric mobility, on Thursday said it aims to serve 10 lakh vehicles through its platform by 2025. The company unveiled its SwapX compact battery swapping station at the Auto Expo 2023 here, with an aim to enable individuals to become franchisees as it looks to accelerate expansion of network. Besides, Sun Mobility also showcased its next generation battery pack S2.1, which has a higher power battery offering 45 per cent more range and interoperability. "Our aim is to have one million vehicles on our platform," SUN Mobility co-founder and chairman Chetan Maini said. The company, which offers battery swapping service to two- and three-wheelers and small four-wheelers, has already deployed over 240 stations in more than 18 cities in India. The SwapX and S2.1 smart batteries have been developed indigenously and in-house by SUN Mobility, Maini said. "It helps us improve network density with S2.1 addressing range anxiet

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

"A team of experts has already studied the technical aspects of the one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina by visiting the sites"

No near-term boost likely for auto stocks from Expo 2023, say analysts

Analysts, however, believe investors may adopt 'buy on dips' strategy for the pack as overall sales growth is expected to remain steady going forward

Greaves Mobility to start a new focus on over Rs 1 lakh electric scooters

With its new premium Primus and Ampere NXG, it is targeting buyers seeking a faster and more stylish ride

Auto Expo 2023 set to feature electric cars, scooters on Wednesday

The clean vehicle push comes at a time when Centre is looking to cut emissions and pollution in major cities while also reducing its oil import bill

TMS Ep339: Online gaming, EV revolution, IT sector, Digital University

Will self-regulation work for online gaming in India? Will commercial vehicles drive the EV revolution? Will IT sector succumb to global headwinds? What's the National Digital University? Answers here

EV industry ends 2022 with one million unit sales; worries loom ahead

Despite consumer interest EVs, reluctance on the part of the auto industry to invest more in them, lack of long-term policy and the rising number of Covid cases put the sector at risk

EV push: Eicher Motors to pick 10.35% stake in Spain-based Stark Future

Stark Future recently launched its first high performance electric motocross bike, the Stark VARG

EV makers optimistic about delivering fire-proof experience to riders

As India goes ballistic on the electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the real test of EVs, especially two-wheelers, will happen again with the onset of summer next year

Ola Electric launches third software update for its e-scooter customers

Upgrade will give vehicles more than 50 features and improvements, says company

Royal Enfield will be a disruptive player in electric motorcycles: CEO

"Now, we are in the execution phase for EVs. You will see products one after the other starting to come from 2025. When we come, it will be a disruptive motorcycle."

Govt vehicles to be replaced with EVs in Himachal Pradesh: Officials

The government of Himachal Pradesh has decided to replace all diesel and petrol-run vehicles with electric-run vehicles in government departments in a phased manner during the next five years

All charged up: 5 bidders in fray for India's largest electric bus tender

18 bids received for electric buses in eight slots based on bus size, specifications and state transport undertakings

M&M to invest Rs 10,000 cr to set up plant in Pune for upcoming EV range

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Wednesday said it will invest Rs 10,000 crore in the next 7-8 years in the manufacturing and development of electric vehicles at Pune, Maharashtra. The investment of Rs 10,000 crore for electric vehicles has been approved under the Maharashtra government's industrial promotion scheme for electric vehicles, M&M said in a regulatory filing. "The company, through its subsidiary, will make investments of approximately Rs 10,000 crore over a period of 7-8 years for setting up the manufacturing facility, development, and production of Mahindra's upcoming Born Electric Vehicles (BEVs)," it added. Some of these BEVs were showcased in Oxfordshire, UK, on August 15, 2022, it added. These electric SUVs are based on the INGLO EV platform and will be launched under the XUV brand and the all-new electric-only brand 'BE'. M&M Executive Director, Auto & Farm Sectors Rajesh Jejurikar said, "The government's focus on 'ease-of-doing-business' and progressive ...

Move to block Rs 1,100 crore subsidy for EV players arbitrary, says SMEV

Manufacturers had already been passed on subsidy amounts to customers, can't sustain any further and are planning go stop operations

Cell manufacturer Godi India announces new technology to improve EV range

Silicon-based cells can store nearly ten times energy, give an electric vehicle greater range

Bharat Forge: Diversification, lower input costs should reap benefits

Bharat Forge is the largest exporter in forgings components globally, with around 60 global customers and about 68 per cent of its revenue from exports

Union Budget 2023 may announce sops for domestic EVs and storage solutions

Custom duty exemptions being provided for lithium-ion cells for making phone battery packs could be extended to EV batteries and energy storage solutions as well