Automaker Nissan wants half its global sales to be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030 and plans to plough billions of dollars into the effort, it announced Monday. The move follows in the footsteps of other major global automakers, which have increasingly signaled a move towards electric and hybrid vehicles as concern about climate change […]
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New German government aims for at least 15 million EVs by 2030 – EQ Mag Pro
Germany aims to have at least 15 million electric cars on the roads by 2030 in its shift towards climate neutrality, up from a previous goal of 14 million. Berlin : Germany aims to have at least 15 million electric cars on the roads by 2030 in its shift towards climate neutrality, up from a […]
Why did Ford and Rivian quit their electric vehicle alliance – EQ Mag Pro
A clearer explanation of it would aid the cause of EV development Breakups are tough—even amicable ones. But a reassessment usually lays bare the issues that inform the future. So it’s worth wondering about the relationship between the century-old Ford Motor Company and the recently-floated electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian Automotive Inc. It’s a shame. […]
BMW to launch three electric vehicles in next 6 months in India – EQ Mag Pro
The company will launch its technology flagship all-electric SUV iX in the next one month which will be followed by all-electric MINI luxury hatchback in 3 months German luxury car maker, BMW, on Thursday said it will launch three electric vehicles in the next 6 months in India to accelerate its electric mobility journey in […]
BMW calls for temporary import duty cuts on electric vehicles in India – EQ Mag Pro
“I think what we have been asking the government is to give us a three years window, reduce duties, create demand, then we can localize. Or may be they can give us a quantity window, say for selling 10,000 vehicles or something like that. These are the things, I think, are required for faster adoption […]
Delhi government to launch guidebook for workplace charging of electric vehicles – EQ Mag Pro
The EV guidebook will provide a step-by-step procedure for installation of charging infrastructure at workplaces. With this, the Delhi government aims to encourage corporates to join hands in promotion of EVs. The Delhi government is working on a guidebook to encourage workplace charging of electric vehicles (EVs), which will be released on November 29. The […]
Good News For Buyers! By 2024, Prices Of Electric Vehicles Will Be Same As Petrol, Diesel Cars – EQ Mag Pro
“We are working to increase electric vehicles sales and in the next two years, your vehicle will be electric,” Gadkari said. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is already working towards increasing the number of EV charging stations along the National Highways. EV market in India is expected to make up about 12 per cent […]
Own an old diesel vehicle? You can retrofit it with an electric kit in this city – EQ Mag Pro
The 10-year or older diesel vehicles will be allowed to ply in Delhi-NCR roads given they are retrofitted and transformed into EVs. Electric light commercial vehicles will be allowed entry in around 250 roads during no entry hours. In a major step to the electrification of the vehicle fleet in the national capital, the Delhi […]
This Kia electric crossover has small proportions but big dreams – EQ Mag Pro
Kia Niro is all set to be unveiled on November 25 at the Seoul Mobility Show. Kia Niro will come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants. Kia Niro electrified compact crossover vehicle has been teased ahead of its debut on November 25. The new model will inherit the design elements of the 2019 […]
Govt encouraging EVs, but will not stop ICE vehicles registration: Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
“I feel that we don’t need to make anything (ICE vehicles)mandatory,” Gadkari said The government is encouraging adoption of electric vehicles and use of alternative fuels like ethanol, bio-LNG, green hydrogen, but it will not stop registration of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Addressing virtually an event organised […]