Page 27 - Electric Vehicles

Govt calls for Siam proposals to rev up electric car adoption in India

EV sales growth in India slowed in 2024. About 99,165 electric cars were sold last year, marking a 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase, according to the FADA

Govt to cap EV charging investment for tariff relief as Tesla's entry looms

India last year announced a policy aimed at attracting Tesla to manufacture EVs in the country and let such foreign carmakers import cars at a 15% tariff

India's EV push needs high-speed trains to match China's adoption rate

If linking trains to EVs seems odd, that's only because the complementary nature of the two modes of transport has gone unexplored

Rs 69K cr capital expenditure to fuel Suzuki's India growth engine

SMC aims for 4 million units of annual manufacturing capacity to meet in India and expand as a global export hub

Number of operational EVs in India likely to cross 28 mn mark in 2030: IESA

The total number of operational electric vehicles (EVs) in India is likely to cross the 28 million-mark by 2030 fuelled by increasing demand and incentives, the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said in a report. India continues to make significant and sustained inroads in its decarbonization journey, with rapid increase in sales of EVs, supported by demand and supply incentives, growing consumer demand, and a focus on developing charging infrastructure, IESA said in a statement. The outlook for electric vehicle sales continues to be positive, driven by increasing environmental awareness, customer interest, advancements in battery technology, and readily available and easily accessible EV charging infrastructure, it said. India's cumulative electric vehicle (EV) sales crossed 4.1 million units in the fiscal year 2023-2024. IESA, a leading alliance focussed on e-mobility, energy storage, and hydrogen, forecast that the cumulative number of EVs in operation will likely cross 28 ..

Tesla to import cars from Germany, not China, as India plans take shape

The Berlin factory, which produces the Tesla Model Y, is now likely to manufacture right-hand drive vehicles for the Indian market

Govt mulls including charging infrastructure in EV investment mandate

The policy, announced in March last year, was widely seen as an attempt to woo Tesla

Can 'Make in India' help Tesla navigate increasing global roadblocks?

After prolonged speculation about Tesla's entry into the Indian market, the Elon Musk-led EV major has begun the process of setting up its manufacturing unit in India

Musk's Tesla may face licensing delays in China amid Trump tariff threats

Chinese authorities may be considering leveraging Tesla's approval process as a strategic tool in ongoing trade negotiations with the US government

Matel teams up with Honda Power Pack for swappable EV battery solutions

Matel Motion & Energy Solutions on Wednesday said it has partnered with Honda Power Pack Energy India to integrate its ePowertrain with the latter's swappable battery solution. This collaboration aims to provide electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers with swappable battery solutions, Matel Motion & Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd (Matel) said in a statement. "This initiative will play a crucial role in driving EV adoption across India by providing a practical and cost-effective solution for vehicle manufacturers and users alike," Matel Co-founder and Director of Business Development & Partnerships, Netaji Patro said. The introduction of swappable battery technology addresses challenges of range limitations and lengthy charging time, particularly in the commercial segment where operational downtime translates to lost revenue, by enabling users to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged units at designated swapping stations in minutes. Honda's swappable battery, backed by ...

Tesla exploring Maharashtra for EV plant, may seek collab with Tata Motors

Tesla has advertised job openings on LinkedIn for 13 positions across vehicle service, sales, customer support, operations, and business development

Delhi gets 1st electric gramin sewa vehicle as part of green mobility push

In a step towards promoting environmentally friendly transportation, the first electric Gramin Sewa vehicle was officially registered in the national capital on Tuesday. The new vehicle, designed for last-mile connectivity, has a seating capacity of six passengers plus a driver. Gramin Sewa, launched in 2011, is a para-transit system operating high-capacity three-wheelers in rural areas, unauthorized resettlement colonies, and JJ clusters. These vehicles play a crucial role in providing affordable transport to Delhi's underserved regions. The Delhi government has mandated the replacement of all CNG-powered Gramin Sewa vehicles, originally registered under the 2010-11 scheme, with electric variants. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce pollution and promote clean mobility. Chandu Chaurasia, President of Delhi's Gramin Sewa Union, expressed enthusiasm over the milestone and said, "The registration of the first six-plus-one electric Gramin Sewa vehicle in Delhi is a matter

Chinese consumer portal flooded with complaints after BYD's smart EV launch

Over 4,700 complaints were filed against BYD cars between February 11-17 on 12365auto.com, a third-party auto consumer complaints platform, compared with about 150 the week before

Audi India bets on EVs for growth in India as supply chain issues ease

In a recent discussion, the company confirmed that while supply chain disruptions previously affected availability, the situation has now stabilised

Mahindra electric origin SUVs get bookings of over 30,000 units on day 1

The split between the XEV 9e and BE 6 is 56 per cent and 44 per cent, respectively. Deliveries will begin in the latter part of March 2025

Ola Consumer turns Ebitda profitable; revenue declines 21% in FY24

Full-year Ebitda (excluding discontinued operations) grew significantly to Rs 271 crore from Rs 87 crore last year

Sunrise sectors drive India's apprenticeship growth to record high: Report

Industries at the forefront of technological and economic transformation are increasingly turning to apprenticeships to build a skilled workforce, according to the latest Apprenticeship Outlook Report

'I assume he wants to do business in India': Trump on Modi-Musk meeting

PM Modi US visit: Following his discussion with Elon Musk, PM Modi shared a post on social media platform X, describing the meeting as 'very good'

Trump admin halts $400 mn armoured Tesla purchase by US State Department

US President Donald Trump had signed executive orders to roll back EV incentives and regulations, reversing the previous administration's climate policies

Tata.ev plans to double India's EV charge points to 400,000 by 2027

Already charger utilisation levels have increased in India with the growing population of EVs