Page 45 - Electric Vehicles

Toyota, Maruti launch hybrid push in UP to capitalise on tax waivers

The waivers have split India's auto industry, with Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra and Hyundai arguing their sales of pure electric cars will suffer

Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in China

The Model Y crossover is the best-selling car in China among all power types

China: Anti-dumping probe into canola imports as Canada imposes EV tariff

Canada has followed the lead of the United States and European Union, and announced last week a 100 per cent tariff

Hero MotoCorp planning to invest Rs 900 cr in 3-wheeler startup Altigreen

If the transaction goes ahead, this will be the second largest investment by Hero in an electric vehicle (EV) maker

Kailash Gahlot calls gig workers 'Pradushan Yodha', asks them to adopt EVs

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday called gig workers of food delivery companies as 'Pradushan Yodha' (warriors against pollution) as he spoke about the importance of electric vehicles. Addressing thousands of delivery partners, commonly known as 'gig workers', at an event organised by delivery companies Zomato and Blinkit at Talkatora Stadium, he called them the backbone of India's economy. "You are ensuring that millions of people can receive household essentials in minutes and enjoy meals from their favourite restaurants with just a click. Your dedication keeps our cities running smoothly. "Your commitment to your work and to protecting the environment is truly inspiring. The Kejriwal government is with you every step of the way. Together, let's make Delhi pollution-free by adopting electric vehicles (EVs)," he said. Gahlot emphasised the importance of transitioning to electric vehicles and said they are not just a technological change but also a crucial move to

Sales of electric vehicles in August decline 13% to 156,199 units

But, despite this decline, August sales still represented the third-highest monthly total this year, following March and July

Bajaj Auto looks to pip TVS to second spot in electric 2-wheeler market

The Pune-based giant, which was trailing far behind TVS just two months ago in e-two-wheelers (e2Ws), has upped the ante

BYD's relentless growth taking its toll on smaller Chinese EV rivals

BYD's rise to become the dominant force in China's auto market, overtaking established western automakers

EU new car sales flat in July as battery EVs lose market share, says ACEA

Improvements in the Belgian, Dutch and French electric-vehicle (EV) markets failed to offset a drop of almost 37 per cent in sales

BYD eyes 50% overseas sales after it posts strong first half results

Rising overseas shipments contributed to a record June quarter for deliveries for BYD, with the company posting a 40 per cent year-on-year increase in electric and plug-in hybrid sales

Ather Energy, Google partner to give real-time info on charging stations

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Wednesday said it has collaborated with Google to give real-time availability information on two-wheeler fast charging stations to EV users. The collaboration will allow EV users with the Light Electric Combined Charging System - LECCS, the official Indian EV charging connector standard, on their two-wheelers to find 'Ather Grid' fast chargers on Google with complete live status updates of the chargers, the company said in a statement. Chargers with LECCS will appear when searching for 'EV charger near me' or 'charging stations" on Google Maps and whenever a new charger is installed, it will also be listed on Google Maps, it added. Ather Grid's fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers is based on the indigenously developed LECCS, which is approved for nation-wide adoption by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Ather Energy said. The new standard was launched last year in a significant move towards building a universal standard through .

Samsung SDI finalises deal to build $3.5 bn joint EV battery factory in US

The plan was first announced in April 2023 when GM and Samsung SDI said the joint venture would cost more than $3 billion, with planned production capacity of 30 GWh and operations to begin in 2026

EKA Mobility enters into strategic pact with IKEA for EV vans supply

Commercial electric vehicle maker EKA Mobility on Tuesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish furniture retailer IKEA for supply of electric delivery vans in India. Under the partnership, Eka has already delivered 10 such vehicles to IKEA, with plans to expand the fleet across multiple regions in the country, EKA Mobility said. The collaboration is a part of IKEA's plan to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet in the country, it said. The transition to electric delivery vans is expected to significantly reduce IKEA's carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics operation, EKA mobility said. "By supplying IKEA with our advanced electric delivery vans, we are not only contributing to a cleaner environment but also showcasing the potential of electric vehicles in transforming the logistics industry," said Rohit Srivastava, Chief Growth Officer at EKA Mobility. "As we grow in India with an EV first approach, IKEA Indi

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. duties on Chinese-made EVs. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement the tariffs would disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains, severely impact China-Canada economic and trade ties and damage the interests of enterprises in both countries. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this, the statement read. Canada claims it supports free trade and the multilateral trading system based on (World Trade Organization) rules, but it blatantly violated WTO rules and announced it will take unilateral tariff measures by blindly following individual countries. It is typical trade protectionism, it added. The ministry urged Canada to immediately correct its wrong practices and said that Beijing would take any necessary measures to defend the rights and interests of Chinese ...

Canada follows US, Europe, in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese EVs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was acting to counter what he called China's intentional, state-directed policy of over-capacity

China's BYD to use Huawei's autonomous driving system in off-road EVs

The Bao 8 SUV under the Fangchengbao lineup will be the first BYD model to sport Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system

China's Xpeng aims to manufacture EVs in Europe to blunt import tariffs

Volkswagen AG's Chinese partner is in the initial stages of selecting a site in the European Union as part of its future plan to localise production, Chief Executive Officer He Xiaopeng said

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, says PM Justin Trudeau

Ottawa will also impose a 25 per cent tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China, Trudeau told reporters in Halifax, Nova Scotia

China's EV maker's weak response to EU proves costly in tariff dispute

The main factor driving the uneven treatment appears to be varying levels of cooperation

Tesla's steep price reductions are fueling used eletric vehicle sales

CarMax Inc.'s superstore in Fremont, California, has seen a stream of shoppers more willing than ever to kick the tires on an electric vehicle