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Force Motors plans to invest around Rs 2,000 cr in 3-4 years: MD Firodia

Automaker Force Motors plans to invest around Rs 2,000 crore in the next three to four years on various activities including sustainability drive and electric vehicle development, according to the company's Managing Director Prasan Firodia. The company, which sells a range of commercial and utility vehicles, is looking to bring electric versions of its vans' ranges step by step going forward. "At a company level we are looking at about Rs 2,000 crore investment over the next three to four years," Firodia told PTI in an interview. He was responding to a query on the company's overall investment plans. "The investment will be across conventional engines, EVs, upgrading further engineering facilities, creating a more sustainable environment. It is across the board and across the value chain," Firodia added. The company, which showcased its Traveller Electric, Urbania Diesel, and Traveller CNG at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, has embarked on an electrification drive, although it wi

Eicher enters small commercial vehicles segment, unveils 'EV-first' truck

The vehicle is scheduled for customer trials in April 2024, with a commercial rollout expected in the first quarter of 2025

Ashok Leyland hands over keys of Boss Electric truck to Billion E-Mobility

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has commenced delivery of its intermediate and heavy duty electric trucks to its customers, the company said. The keys of 14T Boss Electric Truck were handed over to Billion E-Mobility at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in New Delhi, the company said. "Ashok Leyland is proud to deliver the first fully electric vehicle to our customer today. The Boss 4T Electric Truck was showcased in the Auto Expo last year. Today, delivering this road-ready product marks a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable and efficient transportation," said company Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal in a statement on Saturday. "As we stand on the cusp of a new era, these vehicles represent our firm commitment to lead the transition to green mobility offering advanced technologies focused at meeting the evolving needs of the Indian and global markets," Agarwal said. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo which is ...

BMW eyes India's emerging electric car mkt with focus on affluent consumers

BMW, which introduced battery-powered vehicles in India last year, currently sells five electrified models, the most among all carmakers

Tesla ordered to pay $1.5 mn over alleged hazardous waste violations

A California judge on Friday ordered Tesla Inc. to pay USD 1.5 million as part of a settlement of a civil case alleging the company mishandled hazardous waste at its car service centers, energy centers and a factory, multiple county district attorneys announced. The complaint filed in San Joaquin County alleged illegal disposal of hazardous waste and violation of laws involving storage and management of the waste, according to statements from several of 25 district attorneys offices in California involved in the case. Tesla did not immediately respond to an Associated Press email seeking comment. The district attorneys' statements said Tesla cooperated with the investigation and acted to improve compliance with laws that were brought to its attention by the prosecutors. Electric vehicles play a role in environmental betterment, yet it's imperative to recognize that their production and maintenance yield detrimental waste," said San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. Tesl

PLI will be among biggest sources of funds for EV biz next yr: Tata Motors

Balaji said that PLI benefits would range from 13 to 18 per cent of revenue for vehicles that are approved by the government for PLI

More people choosing lower EV variants, 'range anxiety' improves: TaMo

People realising they are going to use electric cars in the city, says a senior executive

Budget 2024: Govt to bolster EV ecosystem in the country, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman announced that the government will continue its support for manufacturing and charging infrastructure

Budget 2024: What did FM Nirmala Sitharaman say on green mobility and EV

The Centre proposes mandatory blending of natural gas for transport, building a strong electric vehicle ecosystem and encouraging entrepreneurship among youth in the Interim budget 2024 speech

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024: Venue, dates, tickets details here

The expo is poised to draw attendees from domestic stakeholders and international participants across 47 countries. Here is everything you need to know about India's global mobility expo

Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package at Tesla voided, things to know

When the package was proposed in early 2018, the goals seemed like moonshots. The top threshold in each category required Tesla to grow by more than 11-fold

PM Narendra Modi set to inaugurate India's first global mobility expo

The mobility show-Bharat Mobility Global Expo-will be conducted from February 1-3 in the national capital and will bring the entire mobility value chain under one roof

Discounts fail to fire up electric 2-wheeler sales in January, shows data

Industry unlikely to meet FY24 target of 1 million registrations

Servotech Power, BPCL to set up 1,800 EV charging stations pan India

Servotech Power Systems Ltd (SPSL) on Tuesday said it has secured an order worth Rs 120 crore from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to install 1,800 fast EV charging stations across various locations in India. The project involves two charger variants, 60 kW and 120 kW, Servotech said, adding that it aims to complete this project by the end of this year. In a statement the company said it has bagged an order of 1,800 DC fast EV charging stations from BPCL and the order value is Rs 120 crore. "Our partnership focuses on establishing a dynamic EV charging network that makes EV charging accessible for EV owners nationwide. "Through cutting-edge DC Fast EV chargers, we aim to play a pivotal role in realizing India's ambitious goals in the E-Mobility sector, bringing the nation closer to becoming an EV-powered nation," Sarika Bhatia, Director of Servotech Power Systems said. Servotech Power Systems develops tech-enabled EV charging solutions.

60 battery, EV infra cos to participate in Bharat Mobility Global Expo

More than 60 battery, recycling, and electric vehicle infrastructure firms will participate at Bharat Mobility Global Expo to be held from February 1 to 3, to showcase their innovations, a statement said on Monday. Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is organizing a dedicated pavilion on battery technologies, recycling, and EV infrastructure as part of this global expo, an IESA statement said. More than 60 leading companies including Amara Raja, LivGuard, GODI Energy, Epsilon Advanced Materials, Bhilwara Group, Replus, Himadri Speciality Chemical, Trontek Group, and Battrix are participating in the event. "India is at the forefront of a transformative mobility revolution, and this expo serves as a testament to the nation's commitment to sustainable transportation," Rahul Walawalkar President, IESA and CES (Customized Energy Solutions) India said in the statement. The expo will showcase the diversity and innovation propelling emobility landscape, he added. "Central t

Olectra Greentech Q3 results: Net profit rises 77% to Rs 27.11 cr

Electric vehicles maker Olectra Greentech on Monday reported a 77 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 27.11 crore for the December 2023 quarter on the back of higher revenues. "The PAT (net profit) stands at Rs 27.11 crore (in the October-December quarter), compared to Rs 15.30 crore in the previous fiscal year up by 77 per cent," a company statement said. Its revenue surged 33 per cent in Q3 FY2023-24 to Rs 342.14 crore, it said, adding that the significant revenue growth was recorded due to higher deliveries. The company has delivered 1,615 electric vehicles to date. Strong demand continues with the total number of bus orders on hand at 8,088 units, it added. During the quarter under review, Olectra delivered 178 electric vehicles, against 142 in 2022-23, an increase of 25 per cent. Olectra Greentech Managing Director KV Pradeep said, "We are pleased to report strong growth in our consolidated revenue and profitability for the Q3 and 9 Months FY23-24. Our focus continues on ..

Domestic auto component aftermarket to touch $14 billion mark: Report

The domestic auto component aftermarket is expected to touch USD 14 billion mark by 2028 on the back of robust growth in vehicle parc in the country, a report commissioned by industry body ACMA in partnership with Ernst & Young said. As per the Global Automotive Aftermarket Research Report, the size of the automotive aftermarket stood at USD 10 billion in 2023. The growth of aftermarket in India is being fuelled by a steady increase in the vehicle parc -- number of vehicles running on the road -- which currently stands at 340 million and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8 per cent for the next five years, it added. "The Indian domestic aftermarket, valued at USD 10 billion in 2023, is poised to surge almost 1.4 times over the next five years on the back of growing vehicle demand and promising capabilities of the Indian aftermarket players," ACMA President Shradha Suri Marwah said in a statement. Besides, key ten international markets offer export opportunities of over USD 35 .

Hybrid vehicles practical solution for decarbonisation drive: Report

Hybrid vehicles are a practical medium-term solution for India's decarbonisation drive as the country moves towards eventual electrification, according to a report by HSBC Global Research. Under the current circumstances, the total carbon emissions (well to wheel) from hybrid cars is lesser than that of electric vehicles (EVs) and it may take 7-10 years for EV and hybrid emissions to converge. "Hybrids are critical not just from a cost of ownership perspective, but also for India's de-carbonisation drive," the report said. Hybrids are much less polluting than EVs, it said, adding that the "total carbon emissions i.e. Well to Wheel (WTW) from an EV is currently 158 g/km vs 201 g/km for diesel, 176g/km for petrol, and 133 g/km for hybrid". This means that hybrids are 34 per cent, 25 per cent, and 16 per cent less polluting than diesel, petrol, and a proportionate EV, respectively, it added. Total emissions include both vehicle emissions -- tank to wheel (TTW) and crude mining/refini

Switzerland-based responsAbility to invest up to $25 million in BluSmart

The announcement said that the investment will help BluSmart expand its EV charging infrastructure across the country

Ola unveils e-bike service in Delhi, Hyderabad; plans 10K EVs across cities

The company plans to deploy 10,000 e-vehicles across Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad over 2 months