Page 19 - Electric Vehicles In India

Chinese shadow growing longer over India's electric-vehicle dream

Beijing's increasing control over global supply of Lithium, a key ingredient in batteries that power electric vehicles, is scaring policymakers

GST rate cut drawing firms to EV business, but viability remains an issue

The availability of lithium-ion batteries will be a critical determinant of EV adoption by consumers

Tata Motors cuts Tigor EV prices by Rs 80,000 post GST rate reduction to 5%

Last week, the GST Council slashed the GST rate on EVs to 5% from 12% to boost the sales of these vehicles in the country

Tata Motors, Tata Power to install 300 charging stations in 5 cities

The companies on Friday inaugurated seven charging stations in Pune

With govt so zealous about EVs, will the new tax sops spur their adoption?

Start-ups see a boost in demand for EVs with policy backing, but ground realities are different

The irresistible charm of electric mobility

Solar was to India's 2014 Budget what electric vehicles is to the 2019 Budget

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%

Likely spike in ethanol blending to counter disruption by e-vehicles

The general consensus seems to be tilting in favour of greater ethanol mix

India must expand fuel refining capacity by 80% despite EV push: Pradhan

The world's third-largest energy consumer would need a combination of cleaner diesel and petrol, compressed natural gas (CNG), biofuels and electric vehicles

Electric fleet companies help make business of small EVs viable

Firms like SmartE or Bengaluru-based Lithium Urban Technologies, giants like Ola that helps e-commerce companies deliver products, are playing a key role in kicking up sales of electric vehicles

VW group to enter Indian EV market with premium SUV rollout by year-end

Audi's e-tron will be the first of 12 electric vehicles to enter domestic market; company plans to ship 200 CBU cars

Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran says migration to EVs need to be planned

Chandrasekaran said the demand for EVs needs to be created with the right incentives

Honda opposes NITI proposal on e-vehicles, says adoption a major challenge

Japanese automobile major Honda Tuesday said the two-wheeler industry in India needs more time to stabilise after BS-VI changeover before moving to full electric vehicles (EVs). Joining its Indian counterparts Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co in opposing the Niti Aayog's proposal to completely ban two-wheelers that are powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs) of up to 150cc from 2025, the company called for a plan jointly prepared by all concerned stakeholders before taking such a step. Honda, which is present in the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), said despite its 25 years of experience of developing and selling electric two-wheeler adoption of such vehicles has remaind a challenge due to various factors. "The industry needs more time to stabilise after BS-VI changeover before we take the next step of moving from IC engine technology, especially considering Indian customer requirement of higher daily commuting ...

Nearly 400,000 electric vehicles in India, UP leads race, Delhi at 2nd spot

However, the actual number of electric vehicles could be much more as a lot of e-rickshaws operate without any registration

Subsidy on EVs only for commercial vehicles, not personal usage: Govt

Under the Rs 10,000-crore FAME scheme, subsidy on EVs are given to three- and four-wheelers for commercial and fleet applications

Vakrangee aims to set up 75,000 EV charging kendras across India by FY22

For all operators who want to setup Electric Vehicle services in India, it will make sense for them to leverage Vakrangee's charging infrastructure

EV is future, but only with economy of scale: Hyundai India MD & CEO

We hope that driving Kona will change the mindset of the customer, said S S Kim

Budget 2019: Boost for EVs evokes mixed reactions from auto industry

The income tax rebate of Rs 1.5 lakh for EV buyers along with GST rate of 5% will encourage buyers in the personal mobility space to "seriously consider EVs", believe industry experts

Road ministry wants easier licensing for EVs to boost public transport

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a set of non-fiscal benefits, such as creating an ecosystem for them in public transport

Bajaj Auto, TVS say plan to switch to EVs by 2025 unreal, may impact jobs

Ask why cars aren't being targeted, say India's auto-manufacturing sector which supports four million jobs risks being derailed