New Delhi: The apex body of the auto industry, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), organized its 12th Lecture on the theme Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India: Development, Testing & Homologation on a virtual platform yesterday. The same was organized as a part of SIAM’s ‘Walk the Talk’ campaign, highlighting the importance of design, […]
SIAM, SMEV welcome electric vehicle policy of Delhi govt
With the introduction of this policy, SMEV is certain that Delhi will lead by example and more states will also emulate such measures to give a boost to the EV industry. New Delhi: Auto industry body SIAM on Tuesday said the electric vehicle policy announced by the Delhi government would help encourage consumers to adopt […]
Govt softens stance on time frame for transition to electric vehicles
The change in stance follows a strong opposition by automakers of the proposed government plan to ban two-wheelers (below 150cc) and three-wheelers by 2023 and 2025, respectively The government seems to have softened its stance on the time frame for transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The Ministry of Heavy Industries, the Ministry of Road Transport […]
CII, SIAM urge government to hold talks before finalizing EV policy
CII has called for a three-pronged strategy for industry-wide talks According to SIAM, the auto industry’s turnover is close to half of the manufacturing GDP, supports 37 million jobs and contributes 11% of the GST revenues of the country The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) have urged […]
SIAM urges government to follow practical approach on electric vehicles
The statement has come in the backdrop of government think-tank Niti Aayog’s proposal of making it mandatory for all commercial cars to be electric from April 2026. The government must follow a practical approach in bringing electric mobility without “needlessly” disrupting the automotive industry, apex body of automobile manufacturers Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) […]