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Read the smoke signals

E-vehicle fires call for comprehensive policy action

Delhi govt offers subsidy of Rs 5,500 for first 10,000 buyers of e-cycles

In a big push to electric vehicles, Delhi government on Thursday announced that it will provide a subsidy of Rs 5,500 each for the first 10,000 buyers of e-cycles in the city. The first 1,000 buyers of passenger e-cycles will also be given an additional subsidy of Rs 2,000 under the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, transport minister Kailash Gahlot said, claiming that Delhi has become the first state in the country to provide subsidy in e-cycle segment. The Delhi Cabinet has also okayed subsidy on purchase of heavy duty cargo e-cycles and e-carts for commercial uses, Gahlot said. The subsidy on cargo e-cycles will be Rs 15,000 each for first 5,000 buyers. The subsidy was earlier provided to individual buyers of e-carts but now a company or corporate house buying these vehicles will also be provided a subsidy of Rs 30,000, he said. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said e-cycles will help the residents reduce the use of polluting vehicles. Congrats Delhi! Today we are taking o

Bounce Infinity starts rolling out electric scooter; deliveries on Apr 18

Firm competes with electric two-wheeler makers such as SoftBank-backed Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Hero Electric, Bajaj's Chetak, TVS Motor Com­pany, and Boom Motors

Reducing self-imposed barriers

Less restrictive regulations with better process discipline could improve broadband reach and functionality

Tata Motors to export its EVs to mature auto markets

A portfolio of successful and affordable EVs makes will help the firm target the white space

Reliance sets up free EV charging infra for employees in Mumbai campus

The charging station set up by Jio-bp - the company's fuel retailing joint venture with British energy giant bp - is in line with the firm's promise to achieve net carbon neutrality

'India to see 48k more EV chargers with investment of Rs 14k cr in 3-4 yrs'

India is likely to see around 48,000 more electric vehicle chargers at an investment of around Rs 14,000 crore over next 3-4 years amid an expected healthy EV penetration in the country, a report said

Simple Energy inks pact with US-based C4V for cell manufacturing in India

Electric vehicle maker Simple Energy has inked an initial pact with the US-based battery technology firm C4V (Charge CCCV) for cell manufacturing in India, the company said on Wednesday. The Bengaluru-based energy startup had launched its first e-scooter Simple One mid-August last year. It has, however, not yet commenced the deliveries of its maiden offering. Lithium-ion battery cells are the central unit of any electric vehicle (EV). Simple Energy is leading the domestic EV industry by vertically integrating the entire value chain. As part of this, the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C4V for setting up a Lithium-ion cell manufacturing ecosystem in India, it said. In addition to the build-in India initiative, this strategic partnership utilizes cells with industry-leading safety, higher energy density than LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) batteries, faster charging, and longer life cycle based on C4V's patented technology, Simple Energy said. C4V is curren

General Motors, Honda plan to co-develop affordable electric vehicles

General Motors and Honda are planning to co-develop some affordable electric vehicles that will use next-generation Ultium battery technology, it said on Tuesday

Ola Electric's two-wheeler deliveries more than double in March

With deliveries more than doubling, the company became the second largest electric two wheeler seller in March- only behind market leader Hero Electric

Electric vehicle fires: US safety agency opens probe into batteries

General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen have issued recalls since February of 2020

From June 1, Delhiites can charge EVs free of cost between 12 pm and 3 pm

Normally, rates for EV charging during the morning and evening hours for per unit charge is kept at around Rs 10

Jio-bp and TVS Motor Company to collaborate on EV solutions

Under this proposed partnership, the customers of TVS electric vehicles are expected to get access to the widespread charging network of Jio-bp, which is also open to other vehicles

Jio-bp, TVS Motor Company collaborate on EV charging solutions

Jio-bp is operating its EV charging and swapping stations under the brand Jio-bp pulse

Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar in $3-bn deal

The Tesla and Polestar purchases give Hertz a steady stream of some of the most coveted battery-powered cars, even as manufacturers scurry to keep up with swelling order books

As EVs catch fire, lithium ion batteries remain at the heart of the problem

If not managed properly, the lithium ion cells used in electric vehicles can become overheated and cause fires

Carmakers face challenges making clean, green, mean electric machines

The tasks they face range from using cleaner processes to finding less environmentally damaging battery chemistries

Top headlines: Income in US on I-T radar, Sri Lanka cabinet resigns

Union Minister Piyush Goyal says people are looking at India as an emerging global superpower. More on this in our top stories.

Demand for EV bike prompts Boom to pause bookings, refund some customers

Tamil Nadu-based Boom Motors plans an additional investment of Rs 350 crore to maintain success of brand launched in November.

Tata Motors delivers 712 electric vehicles to individual customers in a day

The Mumbai-based auto major delivered 564 Nexon EVs and 148 Tigor EVs to customers