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Hybrid cars optimal solution to scale electrification of vehicles: Toyota

Japanese auto major Toyota on Thursday said hybrid cars will be an "optimal solution" to build scale for increased use of electrified vehicles in India, according to a senior executive. In a virtual press briefing with global media prior to Japan Mobility Show, Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing Co Executive Vice President Pras Ganesh said multiple green technologies were required to cater to varying needs of different regions in a vast country like India. "The hybrid electric vehicle we think is maybe an optimal solution to begin scale in terms of electrification..around 40 per cent of the distance and around 60 per cent of the time on a hybrid electric vehicle based on Indian statistical testing, is actually on zero emission," he noted. It's a very good solution without the need for any additional infrastructure, Ganesh said. He noted that looking at the size of the country, multiple solutions were required when it came to offering electrified vehicles. "Even if you t

McLaren Automotive launches hybrid sports car Artura with V6 petrol engine

British luxury carmaker McLaren Automotive on Friday said it has launched hybrid sports car Artura in India with price starting at Rs 5.1 crore (ex-showroom). The company produces the cars at its UK-based facility and then ships the units to various locations, including India. The price of the car varies on the level of personalisation ordered by the customer. "Our impact in the Indian market in our first year has been outstanding, and we look forward to continuing to provide our customers with an exceptional service and the ultimate driving experience," McLaren Automotive Managing Director - APAC and China Paul Harris noted. The model comes with a 2,993-cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed transmission and a lithium-ion battery pack, which provides the supercar with instant torque and improved throttle response. The package generates a combined power output of 680PS and 720 Nm of torque. Artura's top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with ..

Will India be an all-electric or a hybrid market for Toyota Motor?

Green mobility drives Toyota's India plans: With 10 pure electric cars planned by 2026 in its global portfolio, the world's largest car maker hopes to move beyond its SUV mainstays in the country

Nissan to develop new powertrains, may cut cost of hybrid cars by 30%

By enhancing the common parts that underpin a vehicle, the Yokohama-based automaker expects to be able to lower the cost of its hybrid cars to the same level as gasoline-powered cars by 2026

Toyota Motor's new Innova HyCross priced at Rs 18.30 lakh onwards

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday said the new hybrid version of its multi-purpose vehicle Innova will be available at a price starting from Rs 18.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Bengaluru-based auto major unveiled Innova HyCross in November and it will be available at the dealership from mid next month. The self-charging hybrid version of the vehicle has been priced between Rs 24.01-28.97 lakh (depending upon the variant) while the gasoline version will come in the range of Rs 18.30-19.20 lakh, the company said in a statement. The Innova HyCross comes with a self-charging strong hybrid electric system, a 2-litre petrol engine along with an e-drive sequential shift system. It will also be available with an option of 2-litre engine mated to an automatic transmission. The booking for the vehicle commenced on November 25. The launch of the feature-packed Innova HyCross is a significant milestone for us in India and we are truly humbled by the overwhelming response received from across

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Initial acquisition cost of hybrid models to be on a par with diesel ones

Ashok Leyland, IIT Madras tie up to develop hybrid EVS using turbine tech

While the main powertrain will be the electric motor, the onboard power would be generated by a micro gas turbine developed jointly by NCCRD and Aerostrovilos Energy, an IITM-incubated start-up

Govt working on linking vehicle tax with emissions, says official

In India, Electric Vehicles (EVs) attract a GST of 5 per cent, while hybrids attract a much higher 43 per cent

Are hybrid cars a better solution for India than EVs?

Electric vehicles are way more expensive than the traditional combustion engine vehicles. As India tries to meet clean-mobility goals, are low-cost hybrids the solution that Indian car market needs?

Are hybrid cars a better solution for India than EVs?

Electric vehicles are way more expensive than the traditional combustion engine vehicles. As India tries to meet clean-mobility goals, are low-cost hybrids the solution that Indian car market needs?

TMS Ep246: Hybrid cars, China's property crisis, RIL AGM, Benami law

Are hybrid cars a better solution for India than EVs? Can China's real estate crisis crash the global economy? RIL's 45th AGM: What should investors expect? What is Benami law? All answers here

Are hybrid cars a better solution for India than EVs?

Electric vehicles are way more expensive than the traditional combustion engine vehicles. As India tries to meet clean-mobility goals, are low-cost hybrids the solution that Indian car market needs?

Incentivise alternative technology for small cars: Maruti Suzuki chairman

CNG, ethanol, bio gas could offer cheaper alternatives to EVs in the market for small cars

Hybrids vs Electric vehicles battle to hot up in India's car market

The strong hybrids offer a great solution over pure EVs, as they take care of all the barriers of the pure EVs, maintain Japanese carmakers

Top Headlines: Inflation impact on India Inc profit, new SEZ law, and more

The early-bird results for the April-June 2022 quarter hinted at a decline in earnings, even as corporate revenue continued to grow at a fast clip

Maruti takes the road to electrification with strong hybrid Grand Vitara

Grand Vitara will go on sale in September with prices expected to start at Rs 9.5 lakh

Maruti Suzuki not to have pure petrol cars in a decade, says official

Maruti Suzuki is also focusing on growing its sport utility vehicle portfolio and the market share in that segment

Maruti Suzuki looks to deploy strong hybrid tech across model range

Battery electric vehicles, CNG cars and greater focus on ethanol and bio-CNG compliant engines would also be prioritised going ahead

Maruti Suzuki launches Brezza 2022; check prices, features, other details

The second-generation Maruti Suzuki Brezza 2022 will be available in manual and automatic transmission options, priced between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 13.96 lakh

Maruti Suzuki betting on hybrids over electric vehicles in clean shift

India's shift to electric vehicles is also much slower than other major markets like China and the US even though PM has committed to making India a net-zero carbon-emitting nation by 2070