The Ministry seeks to bring down the subsidy offered on electric two-wheelers from the existing Rs 15,000 per KW to Rs 10,000 per KW. The extension of FAME 2 scheme which has been in the news for a while, and subsequently its impact on adoption and sales of electric vehicles has been perplexing. In fact, […]
Analysis-Tesla’s new car-making process stokes debate among industry experts – EQ Mag
Tesla Inc’s new vehicle-assembly system, which created instant buzz when it was unveiled in March, ignited a debate among auto manufacturing experts on whether CEO Elon Musk’s so-called unboxed process is radical, revisionist or derivative – or all of the above. Musk believes the company needs to radically rethink conventional manufacturing methods in order to […]
Delhi government begins works on new EV policy – EQ Mag
The key target set by the EV policy was to ensure that 25% of all new vehicle registrations are EVs by 2024 The Delhi government has started drafting a revised electric vehicle (EV) policy for the next three years and will hold a stakeholder consultation next week to get opinions, according to officials aware of […]
Honda unveils next all-electric vehicle to launch in the European market – EQ Mag
Over the weekend, Honda unveiled its new 2023 SUV lineup, which includes the fully electric e: Ny1, ZR-V hybrid, and the old favorite CR-V with a twist. The e: Ny1, in particular, has garnered some attention because it’s Honda’s second all-electric vehicle. Honda released the e-City vehicle in Europe first. It gained wide acclaim and […]
India ripe target for EV companies but domestic take up slow: Report – EQ Mag
India is a ripe target for electric vehicle firms as the third-largest auto market in the world, said a report by S&P Global Ratings New Delhi : India is a ripe target for electric vehicle firms as the third-largest auto market in the world but due to slow domestic take-up, no Indian company is likely […]
Ola focuses on small town India for network expansion – EQ Mag
CHENNAI : Small town India is taking to electric scooters in a big way. According to Ola Electric, smaller locations like Durg in Chattisgarh, Belgaum, Tumkur and Hassan in Karnataka, Ernakulam in Kerala and Tirupur in Tamil Nadu are boasting 35%-60% penetration in electric scooters. “Kolhapur is among the top five penetration markets, Belgaum has […]
Charged Up: Luxury auto companies are set to drive in more EVs in FY24 – EQ Mag
Mumbai : Almost a dozen luxury electric cars and SUVs are set to hit the Indian roads this fiscal year, as manufacturers seek to align their product strategy with the trend in a market where adoption of greener mobility is growing at a fast clip. Out of the 48 passenger vehicle launches scheduled for the […]
Solution to pollution: Are electric cars ‘green’? – EQ Mag
Electric vehicle (EV) sales have picked up pace as buyers see them as a greener alternative to traditional combustion engines. But we might be placing a disproportionately large bet on these vehicles as a solution to pollution.There is, and rightfully so, growing acceptance for EVs as they are considered less detrimental to the environment than […]
Sri Lanka to convert 500,000 tuk-tuks to EVs – EQ Mag
Colombo, Facing a severe energy crisis amid the financial downturn, Sri Lanka mulls to switch to electric mobility by converting 500,000 ‘tuk-tuks’ (autorickshaws) to electric vehicles (EVs) within the next five years. Backed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Power and […]
Royal Enfield to pump in Rs 1000 crore in TN, plans to roll out electric vehicles – EQ Mag
This investment will focus on bringing new Royal Enfield bikes to the market, both petrol and electric. In a bid to cater to the growing demand for Royal Enfield motorcycles, parent company Eicher Motors intends to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in FY24. Royal Enfield posted its highest ever sales of 8,34,895 motorcycles in FY23, […]