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US President Biden sets US goal for clean cars to be half of 2030 sales

Biden will be joined at the White House Thursday by representatives of Detroit automakers and the United Automobile Workers union as he unveils an executive order establishing the goal

Swiggy aims to cover 800,000 km per day on electric vehicles by 2025

The food delivery giant has announced the commencement of trials that will increase the deployment of EVs in its delivery fleet

Medium, heavy passenger EVs increase from 124 in 2018 to 1,356: Gadkari

The number of electric vehicles operational in the medium and heavy passenger vehicle category has increased from 124 in 2018 to 1,356 as on date, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the number of electric vehicles registered for transport of cargo has increased from 6,246 in 2018 to 27,645 as on date, according to Vahan 4 records. Gadkari said under the Phase-I of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme, 425 electric buses were supported. Further, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has sanctioned 6,265 electric buses to 65 cities/ state transport undertaking/ state government entities for intra-city and inter-city operations. Out of these 6,265 electric buses, supply orders for 3,118 electric buses have been issued by the selected entities, he said. Replying to a separate question, Gadkari said the Advanced Traffic ...

Reliance BP Mobility bets on EV battery swapping with Swiggy's fleet

RBML is also actively partnering with top OEMs, tech, and platform players for setting up fixed charging stations with a format-specific approach for cars (B2B fleets and B2C consumers) and buses

Swiggy commits to increase deployment of electric vehicles by 2025

The food aggregator looks to operate more sustainably

Registration charge waiver for EVs to boost sales: Revolt Motors

The decision by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to waive off registration charges for EVs will make these vehicles affordable for the customers, the RattanIndia-backed company said.

You won't see Teslas in India anytime soon: Elon Musk will tell you why

The country's age-old, protectionist instincts have kept out international auto companies for decades.

Tesla's duty cut demand reopens debate between domestic and foreign players

Analysts also believe an import duty cut on EVs will spur growth and help create a market for high-end vehicles

Tipping point for electric two-wheelers

Globally, China was the largest market for electric two-wheelers in 2020, followed by Vietnam and India

Paris climate goals at risk if only rich countries adopt electric cars

Part of the problem is that global automakers design their cars, vans and motorcycles to win over well-heeled customers in the West, largely ignoring the needs of potential buyers in poorer markets

EVs to account for 25% of Tata Motors' PV sales: N Chandrasekaran

At present, EVs account for 2 per cent of the company's passenger vehicle (PV) sales

Ashok Leyland advances 10%, nears 52-week high on drawing up EV road map

Ashok Leyland's subsidiary Switch Mobility announced a strategic agreement with Dana Incorporated, the global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, to make a minority investment in Switch

Dana Incorporated picks up 1% stake in Switch Mobility for $18 mn

Switch Mobility, the electric commercial vehicles arm of Ashok Leyland, on Friday said Dana Incorporated (Dana), a global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, has picked up 1 per cent stake

Integrated approach for EVs

Customs duty is not the way to fast lane

Silence! Audi's electric SUV is now in town: Check details here

This is a vehicle that is top of the charts on the electric category of SUVs, for now

Ashok Leyland draws up EV road map, plans to launch first e-LCV in Dec

Company's EV push will be done through UK-based Switch Mobility - a combined entity of Ashok Leyland's electric CV operations and erstwhile Optare of UK

Tesla hikes electric car prices in US to boost profit; holds line in China

Tesla posted record vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, and the price increases in North America boosted quarterly profits to a record.

Ashok Leyland to invest up to $200 million in EVs via Switch Mobility

Hinduja group flagship firm Ashok Leyland will invest up to USD 200 million (nearly Rs 1,500 crore) in its electric vehicles journey through its UK-based arm Switch Mobility

DPCC becomes 1st govt body in Delhi to totally switch to electric vehicles

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has become the first government body in the national capital to completely switch to electric vehicles, officials said on Wednesday.

Yulu Bikes looks to hitch a ride on the fast expanding e-commerce segment

The tech base mobility solutions firm looking to make deep inroads in last-mile delivery