‘Battery as a Service’ business model, based on battery swapping technology, is the new talk of the EV Motown Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the recent budget, announced the formulation of a Battery Swapping Policy and interoperability standards, which is claimed to be one of the remedies of multiple problems posed by the current model. […]
Electric Vehicles
India registers 162% growth in EV sales this year, says Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Thursday in the Lok Sabha said that India has registered overall 162 per cent growth in the sales of electric vehicles this year Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Thursday in the Lok Sabha said that India has registered overall 162 […]
Prices of EVs to be equal of petrol cars in 2 years, says Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
Gadkari also said MPs can buy electric vehicles once a charging station is installed in Parliament premises Prices of all electric vehicles (EVs) will be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the country within two years, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said in Lok Sabha on Thursday. Gadkari also said MPs […]
E-scooter fires: Govt orders forensic probe; to take action after report – EQ Mag Pro
Gadkari also said that as on March 25, as many as 10,76,420 EVs were registered in the country and 1,742 public charging stations (PCS) were operational The government has taken very seriously the four incidents of fire in two-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs) in the past one week and will take appropriate action against the manufacturers […]
Green push: Delhi govt to hire only electric vehicles for official purposes – EQ Mag Pro
After its formation in August last year to prepare a broader policy on electric vehicles, a Delhi government committee has decided to continue with the previous scheme that allows purchase of all vehicle types. The Delhi government will, going forward, hire and lease only electric vehicles (EVs) for official purposes. However, purchase of petrol, diesel […]
Evergrande electric vehicle arm to start taking car orders ‘imminently’ – EQ Mag Pro
China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group said it will start accepting orders for its inaugural electric car, the Hengchi 5 sport utility vehicle, “imminently” and open sales centres in 15 major cities across the country. Liu Yongzhuo, president of the electric vehicle (EV) arm of the world’s most indebted property developer China Evergrande Group, made […]
13 Upcoming Electric Cars – Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra – EQ Mag Pro
The electric car market is gradually blooming in India, thanks to the government’s new EV policies and new product lineup. In the next couple of years, we will witness several new electric car launches across different segments. Here’re key details of the upcoming electric cars from India’s top four car manufacturers – Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, […]
Majority of consumers postpone decision to buy vehicle due to COVID-19: Report – EQ Mag Pro
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced 80 per cent of consumers to postpone their decision to purchase a four-wheeler, while 82 per cent of respondents deferred plans to buy a two-wheeler, according to a survey by Mobility Outlook. With electric vehicles (EV) gaining traction in India, 40 per cent of two-wheeler (2W) customers are willing to […]
Why do electric vehicles catch fire? How to avoid EV battery fire? – EQ Mag Pro
The Ola S1 Pro is in the news for catching fire while parked, blowing up in flames instantaneously. There have been other incidents of electric scooters catching fire across the country, leaving customers and others shocked. But should you be worried? And what can you do? Here’s a primer on the matter. Electric scooters have […]
Upcoming electric cars under ₹20 lakh in India in FY23 – EQ Mag Pro
Tata and Mahindra are more likely to convey a number of electrical automobiles in FY23 priced beneath ₹20 lakh. The Indian electrical automobile market has witnessed vital development within the final couple of years. In 2021, a complete of 329,190 electrical automobiles have been bought in India, representing a 168 per cent development over 2020’s […]