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China urges EU to rethink EV tariffs; says 'cooperation the way forward'

Brussels seemed to have left some room for the two sides to continue their consultations to find a solution and avoid the worst scenario, the Xinhua commentary added

EU to impose up to 25% additional tariffs on imported Chinese EVs

The move comes as European automakers are being challenged by an influx of lower-cost EVs from Chinese rivals

EU to imposes tariffs of up to 48% on electric vehicle imports from China

China has threatened retaliation across agriculture, aviation and cars with large engines. Beijing has already launched an investigation into some types of European liquor.

Ather plugs into Maharashtra to roll out 1 million e2Ws every year

To bet Rs 1K cr on Aurangabad plant; capacity will hit 1.42 mn

Li-ion battery plants being built to flood mkts with more cells than needed

Manufacturers have announced so many new factories that capacity will outstrip demand for the rest of the decade

Slowdown in EV sales steers the world further off course from net zero

The outlook for fully electric vehicles has markedly deteriorated in the past year. BNEF began the 2023 edition of its EV Outlook by highlighting the profound transformation

Electric 3-wheeler sales rise 23% in May; industry awaits FAME 3: FADA

May 2024 has witnessed a slight recovery in E3W sales after the sector saw major decline following the end of the FAME 2 scheme in March

Electric vehicle owners can soon sell surplus battery power back to grids

The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, similar to rooftop solar schemes, allows EV owners to sell the electricity stored in their vehicles to the grid

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Bengaluru is enthusiastically embracing not just electric cars, but electric two-wheelers also

Citroen inks MoU with CAB-EEZ Infra Tech to supply 2,000 units of e-C3 EVs

French carmaker Citroen on Monday said it will supply 2,000 units of its electric vehicle e-C3 to urban e-mobility player CAB-EEZ Infra Tech Pvt Ltd over the year. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which the first 100 units of e-C3 were flagged off, Citroen India said in a statement. This further augments 200 e-C3 units already part of the Cab-E fleet taking the total to over 300 units operating across Mumbai and Pune, it added. "Cab-E has been one of the early adopters of the e-C3. Their continued choice of this product is a validation of Citroen's proposition as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions," Citroen India Brand Director, Shishir Mishra said. Cab-E Director & CEO Kuldip Ghosh said, "This partnership not only benefits stakeholders but also propels Cab-E to a leadership position in the electric urban mobility market." Citroen e-C3 offers a range of 320 kilometre (ARAI-certified) per single charge and can ...

NDA's third term to intensify commitment to green mobility initiatives

Under Modi's first government, electric vehicles (EVs) were propelled into the mainstream through FAME

Norway sovereign fund opposes Elon Musk's $56 bn Tesla pay package

The vote at next week's AGM will be the second time Musk's pay package has been put before shareholders. A judge voided an initial vote that approved the package in 2018

Looking forward to 'exciting work' in India, says Musk; congratulates Modi

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday said he is looking forward to his companies doing "exciting work" in India as he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic election victory. Modi will be administered the oath of office on June 9, his third consecutive term as Prime Minister. Congratulations @narendramodi on your victory in the world's largest democratic elections! Looking forward to my companies doing exciting work in India, Musk said in a post on X. The congratulatory message came two months after the CEO of the electric carmaker Tesla and microblogging platform X in April postponed his proposed visit to India due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". Musk -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi -- later wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year. In June last year, Musk met with Modi during the latter's US visit and stated that he planned to visit India in 2024 while

TVS Motor recalls select units of iQube electric two-wheeler for inspection

TVS Motor Company on Friday said it is recalling a select set of iQube electric two-wheeler units for a "proactive inspection". The company will inspect the bridge tube of units that were manufactured between July 10, 2023 and September 9, 2023 to ensure that the vehicle's ride handling is good over extended usage, it said in a statement. The company will also carry out any rectification, if required, on affected scooters at zero cost to the customer, it added. The company or its dealer partners will individually contact customers, TVS Motor said.

Wardwizard bags $1.29 bn electric vehicle order from Philippines company

This collaboration aligns with the Philippines government's PUVMP, which seeks to replace outdated gasoline and diesel vehicles with cleaner electric alternatives

Tata-owned British icon JLR is out for hunt with models assembled in India

India will supplement Range Rover's global production at its iconic manufacturing base in Solihull, which will also produce Range Rover's upcoming fully electric model

IIT-Jodhpur develops special adaptor to charge EVs using solar panels

IIT-Jodhpur has developed a special adaptor that will allow users to charge their electric vehicles using solar power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February said his government was aiming to create a system in which people can recharge their electric vehicles from the power they generate from rooftop solar systems. The adaptor, likely to be priced below Rs 1,000, could prove to be very effective if the solar panel initiative is a success, Nishant Kumar, Assistant Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Jodhpur said. People are increasingly looking towards buying EVs and currently, the government is also providing subsidies for them, Kumar said. "On one side, our charging adaptor will be connected to the solar panel and on the other, to the charger provided by the company. It includes two points that will supply power according to the requirement," Kumar said. Currently, extracting maximum power from a solar panel without a power converter is challenging and a

Tripura to set up EV charging stations in Agartala, says power minister

A proposal seeking necessary funds has been placed before the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Electric vehicle portfolio to drive auto component maker Uno Minda growth

The management highlighted that the partnership will significantly expand Uno Minda's e-4W product portfolio, enabling it to effectively cater to the growing Indian EV market

Hero MotoCorp to acquire additional 2.2% stake in Ather for Rs 124 cr

Hero MotoCorp on Thursday said it will acquire an additional 2.2 per cent stake in Ather Energy for Rs 124 crore. Investment is being made in the form of purchase of additional shares from an existing shareholder of Ather Energy for acquisition of up to 2.2 per cent, Hero MotoCorp said in a regulatory filing. The acquisition entails an investment of up to Rs 124 crore and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2024, it added. Hero MotoCorp currently holds a 39.7 per cent stake in Ather Energy. Bengaluru-based Ather Energy is engaged in designing, manufacturing, producing, selling, servicing, software development, and software management, in relation to electric automobiles and charging infrastructure. The company is also engaged in storage, distribution, and management systems of electric power (including energy in the form of batteries) and other ancillary services. Ather Energy posted Rs 1,753.8 crore revenue in FY24.