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Flipkart resolves to transition to EVs by 2030, make them locally

According to sources, Flipkart is expecting to have more than 35,000 electric vehicles by 2030 and they would be made in collaboration with local OEMs and start-ups

Varroc rides high on sharp auto recovery, strong order book hopes

Jump in European electric car sales, better utilisation of facilities should help improve sales and profitability

Techo Electra Motors launches e-moped Saathi, prices start at Rs 57,697

Pune-based electric two-wheeler start-up Techo Electra Motors on Thursday launched its new e-moped 'Saathi', priced at Rs 57,697 (on-road Pune)

Tata Motors rolls out 1000th unit of flagship compact SUV Nexon EV

The best seller in its segment, Nexon EV helped Tata Motors post a market share of 62 per cent in EVs in the June quarter of the current fiscal, the company said

Korean EV maker Edison to invest up to Rs 5,000 cr in UP, create 5,000 jobs

Project to be set up in three phases; company is scouting for land near Lucknow and Yamuna Expressway

Top headlines: Tata may sell JLR, UK steel biz, CBDT undergoing facelift

From Tata likely to sell JLR and UK steel operations in UK, Covid-19 drug sales performing well to private train operators allowed to choose halt stations, here are the top news of the day

A bumpy road: Confusion clouds electric vehicles rollout sans batteries

Sohinder Gill, director general, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles, said delinking of batteries from EVs is a good idea, however, a lot needs to be done before it becomes implementable

Railway, e-mobility key growth drivers in India: Hitachi ABB Power Grids

The company has seen its capacity returning to 90% of the pre-Covid-19 level and already received orders totalling 60 per cent of that in the January-March period

Mixed reaction to sale, registration of EVs without pre-fitted batteries

SMEV Director General Sohinder Gill said the move to delink batteries from EVs is a good idea

Govt plans sale, registration of EV two, three wheelers without batteries

Battery, which accounts for 30-40% of the total cost of a vehicle, could be provided separately.

Govt allows sale, registration of EVs without pre-fitted batteries

The government on Wednesday said it has allowed the sale and registration of electric vehicles without pre-fitted batteries, a move which will reduce the upfront cost of these vehicles.

Startup eBikeGO ropes in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador

Through the association, the company is aiming to build mass appeal, positive voice and widespread adoption for electric mobility, eBikeGO said in a statement.

EV makers want Delhi govt to look into exclusion of lithium scooters

Electric vehicle manufacturers have hailed the new electric vehicle policy of the Delhi government and hope it will look into exclusion of e-scooters

M&M eyes strategic partnership in EV biz, no Covid impact on launch plans

The auto major, which reported a 94 per cent decline in consolidated profit at Rs 54.64 crore for the June quarter, also said there is no impact of Covid-19 on its EV launch plans

CM Kejriwal launches Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, aims to create jobs

Under the policy, the Delhi government will give incentive of up to Rs 30,000 for two-wheelers, autos and e-rickshaws while for cars, it will give incentive of up to Rs 1.5 lakh

Tamil Nadu to set up exclusive park for EVs, targets Rs 50k-cr investment

The state plans to create 150,000 jobs with a comprehensive EV ecosystem in the state

Hyundai Motor India extends warranty options for Kona EV customers

Hyundai Motor India on Thursday said it has brought in new warranty options for customers of its electric vehicle Kona. Under the 'Wonder Warranty' initiative, customers can opt for either three-year unlimited option or four year/60,000 km or five year/50,000 km options, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. However, the battery warranty for eight years /1,60,000 km remains applicable irrespective of the warranty option chosen, it added. "In line with the response we have received for the electric SUV, we have introduced the Wonder Warranty scheme which elevates after-sales customer experience by offering them the freedom of choice and provide a complete peace of mind," HMIL Director Sales, Marketing & Service Tarun Garg said. All the existing customers have an option to choose Wonder Warranty and get the benefits without paying any extra cost, he added. The auto major said it has ensured the installation of 7.2KW AC chargers at more than 50 dealerships in 30 cities

EV market likely to be Rs 50,000-cr opportunity in India by 2025: Report

The report also said it expects 9 per cent penetration by 2024-25 in the two-wheeler segment and with the right macroeconomic environment, the number can further go up to 16 per cent

Buses, non-personal passenger cars to adopt electric mobility next: Report

India's first wave of electric mobility adoption has penetrated the two- and three-wheeler segments with a variety of new products

Buyers in Europe rejoice as policymakers offer electric-car subsidies

Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron have sought to soften the coronavirus pandemic's blow to the badly hit car sector.