India’s 2030 vision of e-mobility translates into 102 million EVs…[But] 102 million EVs by FY30 would need deployment of 2.9 million public chargers. How do we building this charging infrastructure? In the last five years, governments, large corporations, startups and investors in India have expressed their commitment to a future marked by electric mobility. The […]
Electric Vehicles
Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle Launched In India, Priced At 99,999 – EQ Mag Pro
At present, Oben Electric retails the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle only in Bengaluru, with deliveries to commence from May 2022. Bengaluru-based Oben Electric launched its flagship Oben Rorr electric motorcycle in India, at a starting price of ₹ 99,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), after receiving state and central government subsidies. The pre-bookings for the Oben Rorr electric […]
Analysis of Electric Vehicle (EV) in India – EQ Mag Pro
Our motivation to write this analysis on EV in India has been on two folds. We have observed that the rate of petrol and diesel, specifically in India has had a steep rise. Specifically, it is noticed that their prices have almost doubled during this pandemic period. Also, with the present conflict of the war […]
Okaya Electric Vehicles crosses 350 dealerships – EQ Mag Pro
Mumbai : Okaya Power Group’s EV arm Okaya Electric Vehicles on Wednesday said it has crossed the 350 dealership-mark within eight months of the launching of the first outlet in the country in July last year. Currently, it has a network of 353 dealerships spread across 23 states and two Union Territories. The company said […]
Tesla electric vehicles to get two new paint colours at Berlin Gigafactory – EQ Mag Pro
Elon Musk stated that Tesla’s new “world’s most advanced paint facility” at the Gigafactory Berlin will offer two new paint hues. Tesla used to offer a number of hues in the early days of the Model S, but the automaker chose to consolidate options and now only offers a handful of colour options that have […]
No bar on Maruti to make electric vehicles: Chairman R C Bhargava – EQ Mag Pro
IiAS has raised serious questions regarding the decision of the Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) to invest directly in the EV project instead of MSI doing it. Brushing aside concerns raised by proxy advisory firm IiAS on Suzuki’s investment in the EV project, Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava on Thursday asserted that there was nothing in […]
Toyota Mirai, India’s First Hydrogen FCEV Launched – Here’s All You Need to Know – EQ Mag Pro
Toyota has launched India’s first all-hydrogen electric vehicle, Mirai, in India. The car was launched as part of the brand’s pilot project with the International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT). The Mirai is one of the few FCEVs in the world and purely runs on hydrogen generated electricity. The second-generation iteration of the car will […]
Planning to buy an EV or CNG car? Expect cheaper prices in West Bengal – EQ Mag Pro
West Bengal authorities has proposed exemption on registration charges and highway tax for electrical autos and CNG autos for 2 years from FY2023. West Bengal authorities in its state funds 2022 has proposed exemption of registration price and highway tax for electrical and CNG autos, giving a fillip to a seamless transition to cleaner fuel-driven […]
Delhi: How ride-hailing startups with electric vehicle-only fleet are ushering in change for climate – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI: Two months ago, the AAP government issued a draft policy making Delhi the first state in the country to adopt a policy to regulate vehicular emissions from app-based cab aggregators. The draft policy mandated that aggregators would need to ensure that 10% of all newly onboarded two-wheelers and 5% of four-wheelers were electric […]
EV financing start-up Revfin raises Rs 100 crore in debt – EQ Mag Pro
The EV financing digital platform is looking to enter states like Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab for electric three-wheeler financing. EV financing digital platform Revfin has raised Rs 100 crore in debt, which it plans to use to expand into new geographies for financing three-wheelers and make foray into providing loans for two-wheelers in […]