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In a first, Tata's electric four-wheeler catches fire; govt orders probe

This is the first such incident involving an e-car in India

EVs catching fire because of 'mad rush' to get into business: Rajiv Bajaj

'Upstarts and not start-ups have entered the sector'

Going green and saving on long-term costs running an electric vehicle

Both two- and four-wheeler EVs are available at various price points to suit your budget; you can also expect a slew of new models a few months down the line

Kia EV6 India launch tomorrow: All you need to know about new vehicle

The premium EV model by Kia will be in the league of Volvo XC40 Recharge and Hyundai Ioniq 5, say reports

What is range anxiety and how does it affect EV buyers?

Most consumers who want to buy electric passenger vehicles have one thing to ask: How long will the battery last in one charging? This has also given rise to range anxiety. Let us know more about it

India wants Tesla to buy $500-mn local auto parts for tax break: Report

While it could start at a lower base, Tesla would need to agree to ramp up Indian parts purchases by around 10% to 15% a year until a satisfactory level was achieved, says a source

Toyota, VW are plotting to beat Tesla, pour billions into electric cars

The masters of mass production laid out plans to splurge $170 billion over the coming years to preserve their claim on an industry they've dominated

Omega Seiki partners Europ Assistance to offer roadside assistance

The roadside assistance programme will include a host of facilities, including repair on spots and towing assistance after breakdown

FCEV: New breed of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles India plans to test

The vehicles derive electricity from a fuel cell powered by hydrogen, instead of drawing it from only a battery; if successful, the initiative could help India reduce its carbon footprint

A good time to buy an electric two-wheeler, hold on if it's a car you want

A range of options and easy buying terms tilt the scales in favour to e-scooters; electric cars, on the other hand, are too expensive currently

Top headlines: Small savings cross Rs 1 tn, Volkswagen Beetle goes electric

From Indians pumping nearly Rs 1 trillion into small savings schemes to Beetle becoming India's first vintage car to go electric, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

The e-car tipping point

While China is eyeing an ambitious target for EVs by 2025, India is opting a more gradual transition

Ola Electric inducts former Hyundai and Tata Motors exec onto its board

B V R Subbu currently manages a boutique strategy-consulting firm, advising global PE funds. He is also on the boards of various automotive and tech firms

Working strongly on EV charging framework, battery recycling, says NTPC

NTPC had earlier said it has signed pacts with cab aggregators Ola, Lithium, Shuttl, Bikxie, Bounce, Electrie and Zoom Car for creation of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Corporation tax cut: Toyota plans to bring key global suppliers to India

Toyota may set up a separate entity for electric, hybrid vehicles

Will launch EV in India by 2022 but govt must build ecosystem: Renault

Stating that India is still not equipped with the ecosytstem for EVs, Renault India CEO and MD Venkatram Mamillapalle said launching EVs now and "having the cars in the garages makes no sense"

NITI Aayog at the forefront of Centre's move to promote electric vehicles

Nitin Gadkari said it was the mandate of his ministry and not that of NITI Aayog to take a call on vehicle technology

Electric mobility start-ups promise cheaper rides, but can they scale up?

Evolution of successful business models in electric mobility, as electric vehicles gain ground and BS VI norms for internal combustion vehicles come into place, will separate men from boys in sector

Will you replace your cars with electric vehicles? 88% says no: BS Poll

Sitharaman said that Goods and Service Tax (GST) on electric vehicles will be reduced from 12% to 5%

Mahindra Electric, Zoomcar tie up to offer self-drive EVs on rent in Delhi

The initiative is aimed at promoting connected, shared and electric mobility as a model, in line with the recommendations in the NITI Aayog report on the government's 2030 vision