Ashok Leyland has also lined up an investment of ₹500 crore to develop powertrains based on alternative fuels such as CNG and hydrogen. Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland is mulling to set up a new manufacturing facility for the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The Chennai-based company aims to expand its EV portfolio as well […]
High nickel battery chemistry contributed most to electric vehicles in 2021 – EQ Mag Pro
The high nickel chemistry batteries come with a higher total capacity due to higher energy density. The electric vehicle batteries use different types of technologies and one of them is the high nickel battery chemistry, which contributed most to electric vehicles in 2021, reveals a study by Adamas Intelligence. The contribution of high nickel battery […]
Electric vehicles could revive automobile industry of this country: Details here – EQ Mag Pro
Australia has one of the biggest reserves for lithium, which is the key mineral used in making EV batteries. With demands and sales of electric vehicles increasing substantially around the world, the automobile industry in Australia could see a revival, claims a study by Australia Institute’s Carmichael Centre. The study claims that Australia’s erstwhile car […]
Electric Vehicles in India; miles covered and miles to go – EQ Mag Pro
Only 7,96,000 Electric vehicles have been registered till December 2021 The growth of sales has seen a growth of 133% from FY 2015 to FY 2020 Electric vehicle (EV) industry has seen a drastic change over the last decade. India, however, lags considerably in terms of EV penetration, compared to other larger markets but there […]
Government agencies using 5,384 electric vehicles, says Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
A total of 5,384 vehicles out of 8,47,544 vehicles that were in use by government agencies, including central and state governments and autonomous bodies, as of February 4, 2022, were electric vehicles, Parliament was informed earlier this week. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said […]
Gujarat has 12th highest number of electric vehicles in country; UP tops – EQ Mag Pro
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of EVs (2,76,217), followed by Delhi (1,32,302) and Karnataka (82,045). Some of the lesser developed states such as Assam (47,947 vehicles), Bihar (64,241) and Uttarakhand (25,451) have more electric vehicles compared to Gujarat. Gujarat stands 12th on the list of states having maximum number of electric vehicles in India, […]
Government agencies using 5,384 electric vehicles, says Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
The Indian government has been emphasising on the use of electric vehicles. The government agencies in India are using a total of 5,384 electric vehicles as of 4th February, said Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in a statement in Lok Sabha on Thursday. He also said that the government agencies are currently […]
Charted: Lithium Production by Country (1995-2020) – EQ Mag Pro
Lithium is often dubbed as “white gold” for the development of electric vehicles. With several countries committed to phasing out new gasoline and diesel engine vehicles by 2040, the recent growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption has fueled a global boom in lithium production. For that reason, lithium production more than doubled between 2016 and […]
Electric Vehicles: Will Challenges Outweigh Opportunities in the Long Run? – EQ Mag Pro
All indications point towards large-scale EV adoption in the country in the near future. But will the challenges outweigh opportunities in the long run? In the last three months, petrol prices in the national capital have averaged at around Rs 100 per litre. That means for a daily commute to work of around 30 km, […]
Why electric vehicles are getting bigger and heavier? – EQ Mag Pro
EVs don’t have to be massive. Smaller, more efficient cars would consume fewer resources and make roads a lot safer. The brilliant thing about technology is how it tends to become smaller (and cheaper) over time. One glaring exception has been the most expensive piece of kit many of us buy: the automobile. Due to […]