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IKEA India to increase local sourcing, says CEO Susanne Pulverer

Local sourcing through partnerships will make a positive impact on the economy and society not just in retail but also in all allied sectors and services, she said

Volkswagen, BP could expand e-car charging alliance to other regions

Volkswagen also has European charging cooperations with Italy's Enel and Spain's Iberdrola, with Diess saying there would soon be an update on the latter alliance

Ola fracas reveals data privacy conundrum in electric vehicle industry

Questions are being raised on ola as to what extent can these new-age automobiles track user data and to what ends can they be utilised

With EV foray, Atul Auto eyes L5 battery-run three-wheelers via subsidiary

The wholly-owned subsidiary Atul Greentech Pvt Ltd designs and develops innovative solutions for last-mile electric mobility for domestic and export markets

EV maker One Moto India ties up with Royal Sundaram General Insurance

Electric vehicle maker, One Moto India on Tuesday said it has partnered with Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co Ltd for insurance policies of its vehicles. Under the tie-up, One Moto India customers will be able to avail an add on cover-depreciation waiver that enables them full claim without deduction, to their motor policies issued by the brand. Apart from this, the customers will also be offered competitive pricing, and cashless facility for claims at One Moto centers, the company said in a statement. Commenting on the partnership, One Moto India Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Aditya Reddy said majority of the customer base is experiencing EVs for the first time, they seek more support to enable the transition from ICE (internal combustion engine) to EV. "We have identified the requirement and are trying to address the same with reputed associations, so that everything can be offered to our discerning customers under one roof," he added. Stating that the electric ...

MG Motor India partners with BPCL to bolster EV charging infrastructure

Automaker MG Motor India on Monday said it has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to bolster EV charging infrastructure across the country.

Hero Electric to deploy 1,000 electric scooters to EVIFY in next two years

Hero Electric on Monday said it has joined hands with EVIFY, a tech-enabled electric vehicle-based logistics company.

India's largest gold refiner emerges as key player in high-tech PLI schemes

The company topping the evaluations rankings is unlikely to ring a bell: Rajesh Exports

Zypp Electric raises $1 mn from Northern Arc to expand EV fleet service

Zypp is growing its user base on Zypp rentals at 300 per cent month-on-month with the plans of expansion and investment on more scooters under its fleet, it said

Self Drive Nepal to be BYD electric vehicle's exclusive rental partner

A BYD service center will also be set up at Spark Group's facility in Guheshwori, Kathmandu, which is scheduled to be operational within May 2022

Will Rajiv Kumar's exit change the rules of the game in NITI Aayog

Aayog will have third vice-chairperson from the next month, while erstwhile Planning Commission that NITI replaced, Montek Singh Ahluwalia had an unhindered stint of almost 10 years as deputy chairman

The right push

Draft policy will increase EV adoption

Niti Aayog's draft EV battery policy leaves too many unanswered questions

The mode of financing vehicles without a battery has not been spelt out

Ola Electric recalling 1,441 units of two-wheelers due to fire cases

Ola Electric is recalling 1,441 units of its electric two-wheelers in the wake of incidents of vehicles catching fire, according to a company statement.

Vijayawada man killed, 3 others injured as e-scooter battery explodes

The incident occured in a house where the battery was being charged

EV adoption likely to stem foreign exchange outgo on oil imports

The imported cost for manufacturing an electric car is very high compared to a ICE-powered model.

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Hero Electric joins hands with women-only delivery platform Even Cargo

The collaboration envisages women to play a crucial role in accelerating electric mobility adoption and increasing penetration in low-income communities

2-wheeler EV fires shake up nation, govt applies emergency brakes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a tweet thread that companies may take advance action to recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately

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