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Tesla Autopilot results in decreased driver attention, says report

Electric vehicle maker Tesla's Autopilot results in a noticeable decrease in driver attention when activated, finds a new report.

This battery idea from 1970s could help EVs take lead in auto industry

Sodium-based batteries aren't going to take electric cars any further than lithium can, but materials needed to make them are widely available.

England to be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers

Specifically, all new homes and offices will have to feature "smart" charging devices that can automatically charge vehicles during off-peak periods

Metal of choice: How electric vehicles will shape demand for platinum

Prices of this rare precious metal lagged gold as a result of an industrial slowdown but battery adoption may boost it

Ola Electric defers e-scooter sale to September 15 due to website glitch

The company will be notifying buyers via email and push notifications about the window to purchase the scooter

Jio-bp partners with BluSmart to set up EV charging infra in India

BluSmart, through its all electric fleet, provides zero-surge and zero-tailpipe emission ride-hailing service in the Delhi NCR

Battery-powered vehicles to concept cars: Wild wheels at IAA Mobility Show

Auto brands were already questioning the relevance of car shows before the novel coronavirus arrived

CESL to launch the country's first grid scale battery storage program

Set to launch grand challenge for electric buses in cities

India eyes turning 3-wheelers into EVs to achieve '30% EVs by 2030' target

After four- and two-wheelers, India is eyeing to turn a significant part of 6 million three-wheelers on roads into electric vehicles

Lodha Group ties up with Tata Power for EV charging infrastructure

Real estate developer Lodha Group has tied up with Tata Power to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its residential and commercial projects.

EV Plugs comes up with aggregator service for EV charging

Public sector companies, like NTPC and EESL, and those running electric vehicle (EV) services, like BluSmart, have put up charging infrastructure.

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's newly launched electric scooters

Qualcomm is providing key 4G connected octa core android platform which provides connectivity, computing capabilities and enables rich immersive displays with power saving software

Rolling out the EV charging network

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 provides the overall vision

Toyota to spend $13.5 billion to develop EV battery tech and supply by 2030

The world's largest automaker by volume, which pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles with the popular Prius, is now moving rapidly to deliver its first all-electric line-up next year.

Explainer: How will solid-state batteries make electric vehicles better?

Solid-state batteries use thin layers of solid electrolytes, which carry lithium ions between electrodes.

Qualcomm, Google bring intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault EV

Chip-maker has announced that it is working with Google and Renault to design an in-vehicle experience for Renault's next-generation electric vehicle, the new Megane E-TECH Electric.

Piaggio, KTM, Honda and Yamaha set up swappable batteries consortium

Piaggio said it had set up a consortium with Honda Motor Co., KTM AG and Yamaha Motor Co. to encourage the use of swappable batteries for electric motorcycles and light electric vehicles.

Volkswagen CEO says smart cars, not electric cars, are 'gamechanger'

Diess spoke as environmental pressure on the auto sector is ramping up, with the European Commission in July proposing an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035

RevFin Services looks to raise around $40 mn via securities this fiscal

RevFin Services Pvt Ltd plans to raise around USD 40 million through debt and equity by the end of this fiscal to accelerate its lending, according to a top company official

Govt revamps incentives for autos to boost EVs, hydrogen fuel cells: Report

India has revised its proposed $8 billion scheme for the auto sector which will now focus on incentivising companies to build electric and hydrogen fuel-powered vehicles