New Delhi : Industry body IEMC on Thursday demanded continuation of incentives given to electric vehicle sector and cautioned that the withdrawal of sops would reduce EV sales to 37 million units by 2030 from estimated 125 million. According to India Electric Mobility Council (IEMC), India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has estimated that on discontinuation […]
Threatened by shortages, electric car makers race for supplies of lithium for batteries – EQ Mag
General Motors Co. and the parent company of China’s BYD Auto Ltd. went straight to the source and bought stakes in lithium miners, a rare step in an industry that relies on outside vendors Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the once-obscure white […]
Punjab announces Rs 300-crore incentive to promote use of electric vehicles – EQ Mag
These incentives will be provided on electric two-wheelers, e-cycles, e-rickshaws, e-autos and electric light commercial vehicles Punjab’s transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has said the state government will provide incentives worth around Rs 300 crore in the next three years to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce pollution. He directed the officials […]
Chandigarh: ₹7.66 crore in incentives released for 1,246 electric vehicles in 8 months – EQ Mag
The incentives have been provided against the purchase of 1,246 electric vehicles, including 326 four-wheelers, 895 two-wheelers and 25 three-wheelers In a bid to encourage adoption of electric vehicles, Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) has released ₹7.66 crore in incentives since the launch of the Electric Vehicle policy in September […]
Genesis Pioneers Facial Recognition in Electric Vehicles, Raising the Question: When Will We See It in Action? – EQ Mag
Genesis, a luxury vehicle division under the Hyundai Group, is spearheading a new technological innovation in the automotive industry. It’s set to roll out the GV60, the first EV worldwide to boast facial recognition technology. While this cutting-edge feature sounds undeniably intriguing, the real mystery is when it will hit the roads in full stride. […]
Unveiling the Secrets behind Lucid Air’s 800km Range: A Comprehensive Battery Teardown – EQ Mag
The battle for the title of the best EV in the market may have varying contenders, but when it comes to range performance, Lucid Air undoubtedly stands at the forefront. In a groundbreaking teardown, renowned car disassembly expert Sandy Munro delves into the depths of the Lucid Air Grand Touring, exposing the hidden marvels within […]
Jaguar evolution into all-electric brand on track; new model launches slated in 2025, says – EQ Mag
Addressing shareholders in the company’s Annual Report for 2022-23, he noted that the British automaker is set to transform into a modern luxury vehicle business The transformation of Jaguar into an all-electric luxury brand is on track with first new vehicles to be launched in 2025, according to Jaguar Land Rover chairman N. Chandrasekaran. Addressing […]
JLR to partner with Indian firm Agratas for new gen 120kWh EV batteries – EQ Mag
For its future EVs, JLR will use Tata-owned Agratas’ battery packs that provide a range of up to 720km. JLR (formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover) will partner Indian company Agratas to source battery packs that will give its EVs a range of up to 720km, the company told investors on Monday. Agratas is owned […]
Toyota unveils battery electric vehicle initiatives, aims for a commercial solid-state battery by 2027 – EQ Mag
Japan-based auto manufacturer Toyota has announced that it will introduce high-performance, solid-state batteries and other technologies to improve the range and performance and to cut costs of its electric vehicles. The company aims for a commercial solid-state battery as soon as 2027. It seeks to win over customers by offering vehicles with quicker charging times […]
Foreign automakers get a second chance as India transitions to EVs – EQ Mag
But with the advent of EVs, firms like MG Motor India Pvt, the local unit of China’s SAIC Motor Corp., Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG may finally gain a better foothold India’s transition to electric vehicles is giving automakers whose conventional gasoline cars have failed to make a mark a second chance. […]