With zero tailpipe emissions, electric vehicles are widely perceived as the greenest type of transport. But critics have long pointed to the ‘dirty’ electricity – derived from burning coal – used to manufacture these vehicles, especially in developing countries such as India. They’ve argued that shifting to EVs doesn’t kill emissions, it simply shifts them […]
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Ford EVs will use Tesla’s charging plug starting next year – EQ Mag
Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that in early 2024 more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers will be operational with Ford vehicles. Farley also announced that next-generation Ford vehicles would come equipped with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, Tesla’s standardized version of its proprietary charging system. “We don’t want Tesla […]
As electric cars boom, locals fear Chinese battery plant will harm land in drought-stricken Hungary – EQ Mag
DEBRECEN, Hungary : Just beyond the pastoral gardens and traditional homes of an eastern Hungarian village, a gigaproject of Chinese industry is taking shape. Bulldozers and excavators are already preparing the land for construction of a nearly 550-acre electric vehicle (EV) battery plant. The 7.3 billion euro ($7.9 billion) factory will be one of Hungary’s […]
Domestic passenger vehicles sales expected to stay strong this fiscal, says Tata Motors – EQ Mag
Cavelossim (Goa), Domestic passenger vehicles sales, specially those of SUVs, are expected to remain strong this fiscal despite the pent-up demand and low inventory which drove up sales in the past are no longer there, according to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. Managing Director Shailesh Chandra. The company, which […]
Mahindra & Mahindra increases capex outlay for FY22-24 to Rs 15900 crore – EQ Mag
According to the company’s statement, the additional Rs 1,600 crore will go into the conventional ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles for the anticipated regulatory changes and capacity expansion. Mahindra & Mahindra – an automobile giant – on Friday said it has revised upward the capital expenditure (capex) outlay for the three years cycle of FY22-FY24 […]
Limitations of electric vehicles: Addressing challenges for widespread adoption – EQ Mag
The world is witnessing a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. While the advantages of EVs are widely recognized, it is essential to acknowledge the limitations and challenges that hinder their widespread adoption. This essay aims to explore the key limitations […]
Simple Energy launches its first electric scooter, the Simple ONE the Super EV with a record-breaking 212 kilometres of range – EQ Mag
Company to focus on deliveries of pre-booked orders in a phased manner Will expand retail operations to 40-50 cities through a network of 160-180 retail stores BANGALORE : Simple Energy, India’s leading electric vehicle and clean energy start-up, today officially launched its maiden electric 2-wheeler- the Simple ONE at an attractive starting price of INR […]
Subsidy Reduction of Electric Two-Wheelers May Lead to Decline in EV Adoption, Manufacturers Say – EQ Mag
Startup players in the EV space, however, welcomed the government’s decision saying it was time for the EV industry to stand on its own. Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles on Tuesday said the sudden reduction of subsidy for electric two-wheelers may lead to a major decline in EV adoption, impacting the entire industry for […]
Two-wheeler EVs to get expensive from June 1 as government cuts FAME II subsidy – EQ Mag
The government has reduced the subsidy provided under FAME-II (Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme applicable on electric two-wheelers registered on or after June 1, 2023, according to a notification by the ministry of heavy industries. For the electric two-wheelers, the demand incentive will be ₹10,000 per kWh. The cap on […]
Exclusive: Simple Energy to launch electric car by 2025. Electric motorcycle under development – EQ Mag
Based on the interaction conducted by Arpit Mahendra. Bengaluru-based and homegrown EV maker, Simple Energy, launched its much-awaited electric scooter called the Simple ONE. The EV maker is seemingly off to a great start with an order book of over 1 lakh units which the company expects to retain despite its recent price increase. The […]