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MG Motor India signs pact with Vertelo to deliver 3K EVs in phased manner

MG Motor India on Thursday said it has signed an initial pact to deliver 3,000 EVs to integrated fleet electrification platform Vertelo in a phased manner. Both the entities have signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect. The partnership will focus on providing sustainable mobility solutions to riders and will also work towards establishing a robust EV charging infrastructure in the country, MG Motor India said in a statement. "This partnership between MG India and Vertelo demonstrates a shared vision for a green and sustainable future with decarbonisation in India. We also believe that this collaboration will augment our endeavours to offer advanced e-mobility solutions for passengers and boost faster adoption of EVs in the country," MG Motor India Chief Growth Officer, Gaurav Gupta said. Vertelo is a fleet electrification platform that aims at providing end-to-end solutions to operators and corporates. It has been established by Macquarie Asset Management and has receiv

Hero Electric, Benling India barred from all EV incentive schemes

MHI to write to FinMin on a wider ban in all government schemes

Affordable mass electric vehicles key to unlocking demand in Indian market

A compact, budget-friendly electric car from a major Indian manufacturer, could be the tipping point for widespread EV adoption

SWCNTs producer NoPo Nanotechnologies raises $3 mn in pre-series A funding

NoPo specializes in the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), a material that holds promise across various applications, ranging from usage by EV battery manufacturers

US electricity demand from EVs rises to new highs in early 2024: Maguire

EVs accounted for 16 per cent of all light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2023

China may raise temporary tariffs on some US, EU cars, warns lobby group

Chinese EVs are under the spotlight in the EU and US, as China controls a majority of the battery supply chain and produces more EVs than anywhere else in the world

Tata Power-DDL, India Smart Grid Forum tie up for vehicle-to-grid project

Tata Power Delhi Distribution on Tuesday said it has inked an initial pact with India Smart Grid Forum for the 'Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Demonstration Project'. The initiative aims to explore the potential of EVs to provide essential grid services like frequency and voltage support, test their viability as backup power sources during outages, and examine the impact of bi-directional charging, a company statement said. The pilot project aims to showcase the basics of how electric vehicles (EVs) can interact with the grid. This project looks at reducing carbon emissions within the transportation and energy sectors, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) which supplies electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, said.. Additionally, the project will investigate how EVs can participate in the power market by storing electricity when prices are low and selling it back during peak hours. It will also test the feasibility of charging EVs with green electricity. "T

Centre to conduct second round of consultation for new EV schemes

The Ministry of Heavy Industries will release policy guidelines and start accepting applications after July 15

Large order book, EV demand drive auto parts maker Sona BLW growth

Company gains market share in its top three markets of North America, India, EU

Hero MotoCorp to expand electric model range to increase customer base

Hero MotoCorp is looking to expand its presence in the electric two-wheeler segment as it aims to introduce new models below its current range to cater to a broader set of customers, as per a senior company official. The country's largest two-wheeler maker currently sells two electric scooters under its Vida range, priced between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh. "We are expanding our portfolio in the first half of this year (current fiscal)..into the mid and the mass segment as well," Hero MotoCorp Chief Business Officer - Emerging Mobility BU Swadesh Srivastava said in an analyst call. With new product introductions this fiscal, the company is going to be able to play in each of the three segments of premium, mid and mass, he noted. "With this, we are looking at significant growth within this year. And we are also looking to improve our cost structures," he said. The company is going to witness huge growth in the EV segment this year as well as next year, he stated. "We are looking at

FAME-II guidelines clear and companies defaulted knowingly, says govt

The ministry has started the investigation in the cases of subsidy violation in April last year to probe procedural lapses and role of officers that led to the funds wrongly being disbursed

Expecting good response from several firms on EV policy: DPIIT Secy

The government on Saturday said India is expecting good response from many automobile companies on its electric-vehicle (EV) policy, which was released in March to attract global players like Tesla. Secretary in Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh said that in the policy, the government has used tariff tweaks without actually spending any money to seek commitments from manufacturers to set up base in India. "Everybody talks about one company (US-based EV major Tesla), but we are expecting responses from many companies to that policy," Singh said here at CII's annual business summit. On March 15, the government approved an electric-vehicle policy, under which duty concessions will be given to companies setting up manufacturing units in the country with a minimum investment of USD 500 million, a move aimed at attracting major global players like Tesla. As per the policy, a company will get three years to set up manufacturing facilities i

Centre's new electric vehicle policy to be open to all companies

The policy primarily aimed to boost EV manufacturing in the country by top global players such as Tesla, VinFast, BYD among others

Role of advanced tech, critical materials more pronounced: Industry

The industry and the government should focus on getting technology from Chinese companies rather than allowing China to control the technology

EV maker Tesla 'silent'; yet to communicate its India plans: Report

US electric carmaker Tesla is 'silent' and yet to communicate its India plans to the government under the new EV policy, an official said on Friday. American tech billionaire Elon Musk, who was scheduled to visit India on April 21-22, had postponed his visit at the last moment citing "very heavy Tesla obligations". Musk, CEO of electric carmaker Tesla, was also slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit. "They (Tesla) are just silent.. the (EV) policy was always meant for everybody," the official said when asked whether the company has communicated its plans to the government. The commercial decisions are announced by the companies, the official added. An e-mail query sent to Tesla remained unanswered. Earlier in April, he confirmed his visit to India in a post on X saying, "Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi in India". In June last year, Musk met with Modi during the latter's US visit and stated that he planned to visit India in 2024

Electric vehicle components maker Matel raises $4 million in funding

Founded in 2017, Matel manufactures synchronous machines and motor controllers for e-mobility, industrial applications, agricultural pumping, and the HVAC sector

Chinese EV maker Nio to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand

Nio said on Thursday it would have a second Onvo model targeting larger families coming up next

TVS Motor starts operations in Italy, to introduce range of scooters, bikes

TVS Motor Company Ltd on Wednesday said it has started its operations in Italy with plans to introduce a range of both conventional as well as electric scooters and motorcycles. The company is expanding its operations in Italy via its branch office, TVS Motor Italia, headed by Giovanni Notarbartolo di Furnari, TVS Motor Co said in a regulatory filing. Furnari brings extensive experience from senior managerial roles in major automotive companies in Italy, Latin America, the UAE, and Europe, it added. "Our move into Italy is a strategic step towards our global ambitions," TVS Motor Co President, Head Group Strategy, Sharad Mohan Mishra said. The company will introduce its TVS Apache 310 Series bike, available in RR and RTR versions, that has been developed in collaboration with BMW. Other products lined up for the Italian market include TVS Ronin 250 - a 'modern-retro' lifestyle motorcycle; commuter bike TVS Raider; mid-range scooter TVS NTorq and scooter TVS Jupiter 125, along with

US suggests additional tariffs if China moves EV production to Mexico

The Biden administration is suggesting that additional tariffs could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes. President Joe Biden on Tuesday directed the office of the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a total tariff in excess of 102% on Chinese EVs, as well as directing new tariffs on other products including steel, aluminum, computer chips and solar cells. But Chinese EV company BYD has previously indicated that it was looking at factory sites in Mexico for the Mexican market, creating a possible loophole to avoid the expanded tariffs. Asked at the White House news briefing about new tariffs should Chinese companies launch production in Mexico, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said, Stay tuned. Tai said that additional tariffs would require a separate pathway from the Section 301 review of the Trade Act of 1974. That four-year review led to the tariffs on $18 billion worth of

US tariff hike on Chinese goods: Experts fear China may dump EV, batteries

India also has a policy in place that requires the government's approval to allow FDI proposals from countries sharing land borders, such as China