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Hybrids, CNG may contribute 50% of sales in 2-3 years: Renault India CEO

As French carmaker Renault pushes multifuel powertrain strategy in India, Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise said hybrid and CNG technology can possibly account for almost half of the automaker's powertrain mix in its sales over the next 2-3 years. His comments came as the company bets big on hybrid and CNG technology in its India strategy. The automaker on Saturday launched its first strong hybrid offering on the Duster SUV, and plans to launch factory-fitted CNG models in the future. When asked how Renault India's powertrain mix could look over the next 2-3 years, Deblaise told PTI: "It is possible, 50 per cent is possible from hybrid and CNG, but we do not have a target." India's car market is increasingly seeing multiple powertrain technologies develop alongside each other, including hybrids, CNG and electric vehicles, rather than one single technology replacing another immediately. Automakers see hybrid technology as a practical bridge as the electric vehicle ecosystem evolve

Mercedes-Benz India sees scope for plug-in hybrids in luxury segment

Mercedes-Benz India sees potential for plug-in hybrid vehicles in the luxury segment, as consumers are willing to pay a premium over pure electric or conventional ICE models for electric driving range, combustion engine flexibility, and better resale value than fully electric vehicles, a top executive said. In an interview with PTI, Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer said plug-in hybrids could address some concerns associated with electric vehicles, including charging infrastructure and range anxiety. "I think it is a good interim technology for the customer because today, each powertrain has its pros and cons," Iyer said. "When you look at a plug-in hybrid, it balances both worlds. You get, like in the S-Class hybrid Maybach, a 100 kilometers EV range for everyday driving to your office and back. In case you are not able to charge the car, you can drive it in combustion engine mode." Iyer said plug-in hybrids are priced 5-6 per cent higher than electric or conventional engine ca

India's June car sales jump 29%; EVs and hybrids hit record share: Fada

Alternative-fuel vehicles account for a record 40.4% of retail car sales in June as higher petrol and diesel prices boost demand

Global OEMs, new homegrown player seek 5% GST benefit for REEVs

Global automakers want India to extend concessional EV tax rates to range-extended electric vehicles, arguing the technology can ease range anxiety during the EV transition

Toyota expects $4.3 bn hit from Iran war fallout amid supply disruptions

Toyota posted an operating profit of 569.4 billion yen ($3.6 billion) for the three months ended March 31, compared with 1.1 trillion yen a year earlier

Ford to take $19.5 bn hit as it scales back EV push, shifts to hybrids

Ford said it will take $19.5 billion in charges mainly linked to its EV business, as weak demand forces the carmaker to scale back electric plans and focus more on hybrids and petrol vehicles

TaMo evaluating both CNG, hybrids for larger cars, SUVs above 4 metres

Tata Motors says its strong EV-CNG mix keeps it well within CAFÉ compliance, but it is studying CNG use up to 4.3 metres and exploring strong hybrids for larger cars and SUVs if segment competitivenes

SUVs, rural growth, premiumisation to keep PV sales in fast lane in 2026

From the Maruti WagonR Electric to the Tesla Model 3, 2026 will be a landmark year for India's auto industry, led by SUVs, hybrids, and EVs amid GST reforms and rising rural demand

Rajasthan govt turns off road tax exemption for strong hybrid cars

The move comes roughly two months after NITI Aayog launched its India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024

JSW MG Motor asks government to reduce GST on plug-in hybrid cars

On July 5 last year, the Uttar Pradesh government issued an order removing registration tax on strong hybrid cars, sparking a debate within the automobile industry

Renault 2024 sales volume grows 1.3% with 2.26 mn vehicles, most hybrids

Sales growth, however, slowed sharply from the 9 per cent rise recorded in 2023, as the global auto sector faced a challenging year with inflation weighing on consumer appetite

Why hybrids may fail to take off in India's evolving automobile market

A new report says EVs and CNG vehicles will outpace hybrids by far

Hyundai Motor India confirms plans to launch hybrid vehicles soon

Also plans to expand EV portfolio and production capacity

Auto industry has to be 'well balanced' on EV investments: Kia India CEO

Indicating that Kia's current focus remains on the electric car market, he mentioned that the company's first mass-market electric car-scheduled to be launched next year-will be a mid-sized SUV

Hybrid car sales soar as global policies boost electric vehicle market

Since 2021, hybrid vehicle sales have been growing steadily in several markets, including China, Japan, Korea, the UK, France, and the US

Hybrid, EVs each could have 8 per cent market share by FY28: ICRA

The share of compressed natural gas (CNG)-run cars is also expected to increase from 14 per cent in 2023-24 to 18 per cent in 2027-28

Strong hybrid car sales in UP take off after registration tax waiver

The data revealed that the share of strong hybrid vehicles in total car sales in UP grew from 1.2 per cent in June to 3.3 per cent by August

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

48% tax on hybrid cars and 5% on EVs to stay for long: Amitabh Kant

Major car makers such as Maruti Suzuki India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have been asking for lowering of taxes on hybrid cars

Registration tax waiver on hybrid cars to remain: UP govt to auto companies

The state govt has announced full waiver of registration fee for strong hybrids to boost use of eco-friendly cars