With zero tailpipe emissions, electric vehicles are widely perceived as the greenest type of transport. But critics have long pointed to the ‘dirty’ electricity – derived from burning coal – used to manufacture these vehicles, especially in developing countries such as India. They’ve argued that shifting to EVs doesn’t kill emissions, it simply shifts them […]
Share of CNG, EVs and hybrid vehicles likely to reach 30% of total auto sales in 5 years: Icra – EQ Mag
Ratings agency also says a cohesive approach from all stakeholders is imperative to facilitate the ‘E20 transition’ CNG, EVs and hybrid vehicles may grab up to 30 per cent share in total auto sales in the next five years even as petrol cars are likely to dominate passenger vehicle volumes in the medium-term, a report […]
Toyota focusing on hybrid vehicles at the moment: Chairman Vikram Kirloskar – EQ Mag
Toyota unveiled the Innova Hycross hybrid vehicle in India today. At the launch, Vikram Kirloskar – Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Vice Chairman said that the company will bring electric vehicles in India in future, but at the moment it is focusing on hybrid vehicles keeping in mind the objective of meeting holistic carbon reduction. When asked […]
Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI: India is witnessing a shift in mobility trends with more and more consumers expressing interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as per Deloitte’s Global Automotive Consumer Study 2022. More than a third of Indian consumers have expressed interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as the segment sets steam with India’s focus on environment […]
Grant Program Proposal To Fund Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Advances In Florida Senate
Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) is sponsoring a proposal aimed at increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Florida by using fees from license taxes to fund a new grant program. A proposal meant to encourage the construction of more electric vehicle charging stations passed its first committee stop today. It would create […]
EV makers oppose GST cut on hybrid vehicles
The high taxes are making it difficult for some cos to launch hybrid EVs The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) may drop a proposal to cut goods and services tax (GST) on strong or full hybrid vehicles in its final budget recommendations to the government following stiff resistance from manufacturers of battery electric cars […]
Govt may ease norms for EVs to qualify for FAME incentives
Electric and hybrid vehicles with a range of 120km and minimum speed of 70km per hour will be eligible for FAME 2 incentives One million electric two-wheelers, 0.5 million three-wheelers, 55,000 four-wheelers and 7,090 electric buses to be incentivized New Delhi: The government is looking to make it easier for electric and hybrid vehicle makers […]
