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Is new EV policy doing enough to lure Tesla to make electric cars in India

Domestic players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra opposed any move to reduce duties on fully-built cars

Local chip design firms can cater to e2Ws worldwide: Cadence's India MD

He points out, moreover, that there are two clearly different markets in the semiconductor sweepstakes

JSW MG Motor India plans to sell a million electric vehicles by 2030

'The percentage of stake we hold is not as important as bringing the highest and best-available technology cars into India', says Sajjan Jindal

JSW MG Motor India to invest Rs 5,000 cr; focus on new energy vehicles

One of the key targets of JSW MG Motor India would be to bring down prices of NEVs closer to that of ICE vehicles

FAME II not getting extension is setback for industry: Switch Mobility CEO

Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland, recently obtained its FAME II certificate, and the scheme is ending for them on March 31

EV policy to encourage production of premium electric cars: Audi official

The new electric vehicle policy unveiled by the Indian government would encourage local production of premium electric cars in the country, a senior Audi AG executive said on Tuesday. Audi AG Vice-President, Sales Overseas, Andre Konsbruck said the Indian government is taking the right steps to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country. "The government seems to be very committed to sustainability and to the electric future," he said in an interaction here while referring to the new electric policy. Konsbruck said that India is perhaps the first market where a specific regulation is targeted towards premium cars. "So it might really accelerate the localisation of premium electric cars, which will automatically then also drive the demand," he stated. Last week, the Indian government approved an EV policy, under which import 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 ...

Auto component makers to gain from new 4-wheeler electric vehicle policy

Currently Indian ancillary makers are not all capable of supplying EV-specific components but some component makers are suppliers to global EV OEMs

Centre likely to drag defaulters of FAME scheme to Delhi High Court

In addition to taking legal action in court, the ministry is also "debarring" these OEMs from participating in any other government schemes administered by the ministry

New EV policy to help launch many premium-quality SUVs: VinFast Auto

Vietnam's electric car maker VinFast Auto on Monday said India's new electric vehicle policy that provides import duty concessions for companies setting up manufacturing units in the country with a minimum investment of USD 500 million will allow it to introduce a wide variety of eco-friendly premium-quality SUVs at inclusive prices. The Indian government's new electric vehicle (EV) scheme aims to drive large investments in manufacturing, create competencies and upskilling, set up a robust supply chain and offer consumers world-class, zero-tailpipe emission vehicles, VinFast India CEO Pham Sanh Chau said in a statement. "This forward-looking policy helps us introduce a wide variety of smart, green, premium-quality SUVs, at inclusive prices, along with outstanding aftersales policies," he added. Chau further said, "With a long-term growth commitment in India, we have pledged an expenditure of USD 500 million, which includes the electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu."

E-Luna turns an instant hit in electric vehicle two-wheeler market

The E-Luna brand is considered as one of the most affordable electric two-wheelers from an Indian manufacturer, priced between Rs 69,990 and Rs 74,990

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EV import policy can face execution challenges

BluSmart to add 4,000 EVs of French carmaker Citroen to its fleet

As part of the initial phase, 125 Citroën ë-C3 electric SUVs were flagged off from BluSmart's EV charging superhub in Bengaluru

Xiaomi shakes up Chinese EV sector, keeping rival XPeng on its toes

Plans for the US to advance a bill that may ban Chinese biotech firms from accessing federal contracts may impact the long-term outlook for firms including WuXi AppTec Co

NexGen Energia to invest Rs 1,000 cr for setting up EV unit in J&K

Sustainable energy solutions firm NexGen Energia on Monday said it will invest Rs 1,000 crore in setting up a manufacturing unit for electric vehicles (EVs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Noida-based company said it is currently in talks with the authorities in the Union Territory and scouting for 100-acre land either in the Kathua industrial area or in the Kashmir Valley. The move comes soon after the company announced Rs 3,000 crore investment for setting up a Compress Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Gujarat. "Along with 'Make in India', we are on the way to fulfil the dream of self-reliant India. We will establish an EV plant in Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with the government in which we will invest Rs 1,000 crore," NexGen Energia chairman Piyush Dwivedi told PTI. "The manufacturing unit will provide direct and indirect employment to about 1 lakh people and we aim to launch NGE's most affordable electric two-wheeler on April 15 next month for just Rs 36,900 from our Noida unit," Dwived

Enough safeguards in place for domestic industry in EV space: R C Bhargava

R C Bhargava tells that we support any scheme of the government that encourages new investment and new technology to come into the country, and that is what we hope will happen

India opens doors for global EV makers; scheme to help USA's Tesla

Scheme allows EV imports by manufacturers who commit to invest Rs 4,500 cr at 15% custom duty for 3 years

New scheme for electric vehicles may put global majors in fast lane

While Vinfast has already announced an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to set up an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tamil Nadu, Tesla's next move will be watched carefully

Initial cost of e2W may rise 10% due to reduced subsidy, says ICRA

Credit rating agency ICRA expects the initial cost of an electric two-wheeler (e-2W) to increase by 10 per cent due to the reduced subsidy

India approves new EV policy in boost to Tesla's market entry plans

New policy mandates companies to invest a minimum of $500 million in the country and will allow them three years to set up local manufacturing for EVs

Nissan considering business partnership with Honda to make key EV parts

Nissan is considering partnering with Honda on key EV parts, as well 'kei car' - boxy vehicles that are smaller and less powerful than regular cars, primarily made for the domestic market