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Skoda set to play part in India green mobility space, mulls EV launch

The automaker, which is witnessing a turnaround in its domestic business, however, has no plans to get into the CNG space in the immediate future

Tesla gets eco nod to produce EVs at Gigafactory Berlin, with riders

The environmental approval for the giant factory faced a lot of opposition with concerns ranging from deforestation to water supply and more

India looking for mass EV technology to build in India, says Gadkari

India is looking for a electricity-based technology for mass rapid transportation that is cost effective and such as can be made in the country, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said. The ministry plans to undertake the development of ropeways as an alternate transport solution in the hill and congested, urban areas. Rope ways, cable car and particularly I'm very much clearly interested to work on the technology of light rail transport, Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, said addressing a US audience here on Friday. Some of the US companies have also approached him with the technology, he said in his address on Rebuilding Infrastructure for India 2.0', a part of Reimagining India 2.0 series'. The series of dialogues a part of Silicon Valley monthly Dialogue (SVD) -- has been launched by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) on the occasion of India-at-75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. We are in search of the technology, which can be ...

Sony, Honda Motor team up to develop and sell electric vehicles

Honda will be responsible for manufacturing the first model, while Sony will develop the mobility service platform

India's largest EV charging station for 4 wheelers opens in Gurugram

India's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station with a capacity of 121 charging points for 4 wheelers, has been opened here in Sector 86

MG Motor announces new venture to build EV charging infrastructure

MG Motor India announced a new venture, MG Charge, to build charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with an aim to install 1,000 chargers in residential areas across India in 1,000 days

Battery-swapping policy for EVs may impact the spread of charging stations

The battery swapping policy could slow the market for zero-emission vehicles

Chinese automaker SAIC's MG Motor India to raise funds for EV push: Report

'MG Motor India has yet to finalise how much money it plans to raise, which will depend on the valuation of the Indian business and its growth plans'

Tesla to win approval for $5.5-bn Berlin gigafactory on Friday

State of Brandenburg to hold press conference on Friday; Tesla's Berlin gigafactory has faced several delays, factory key to Tesla's ambitions in Europe

Explained: Why $100 oil could hurt the energy transition more than it helps

When fossil fuel prices rise, consumers start to take electric vehicles and clean energy alternatives more seriously - not just for their environmental benefits but in hopes of eventually saving cash

Japan's Renesas, Tata Elxsi partner in EV design centre

The centre in Bangalore will be a new hub for the two companies to develop crucial EV systems, such as battery management systems and motor control units

Ford splits electric vehicle, internal combustion into separate units

Ford is splitting its electric vehicle and internal combustion divisions into separate businesses. The automaker said Wednesday that its plan includes two distinct, but strategically interdependent, auto businesses Ford Blue focusing on traditional combustion engines and Ford Model e, which will develop electric vehicles. Ford is already developing electric vehicles like the Ford GT, Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning pickup and it operates an EV division in China. Ford also has Ford Pro, which serves as a one-stop shop for commercial and government customers with a range of conventional and electric vehicles and a full suite of software, charging, financing, services and support on Ford and non-Ford products.

South Korea's Hyundai Motor plans to invest $16 bn in EV push

The Seoul-based automaker said it aimed to achieve an operating profit margin of 10% or higher in EV business by 2030

South Korea's Hyundai Motor plans to invest $16 bn in EV push

The Seoul-based automaker said it aimed to achieve an operating profit margin of 10% or higher in EV business by 2030

Tesla offers free EV charging near Ukraine for people fleeing country

When regions of the world are hit by natural disasters, Tesla has been known to offer free Supercharging in those regions to give one less thing for people to think about when moving away from danger

BMW drives in all-electric MINI Cooper SE at Rs 47.2 lakh

Only 30 units were allotted for India in the first batch

Hitachi Energy, Ashok Leyland, IIT-M working on 20-sec E-bus battery charge

Industry sources say players like NTPC, Olectra, JBM Auto and Green Cell Mobility too are keen on this technology. If it works, it will give a huge push to the planned EV expansion in urban India

Ford CEO says no plan to spin off EV business, but change coming

Shares of Ford, which is based in Dearborn, Michigan, fell 2% to $16.95 Wednesday. They have lost about one-third of their value since hitting a 2022 high on Jan. 14.

Pune-based Pinnacle Mobility to launch EKA brand e-buses in 2-3 months

Plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore over the next five years as it seeks to build a portfolio of EVs in the last-mile mobility segment

Tesla to pay $275,000 over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant

Elon Musk-run Tesla has agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty for violating the Clean Air Act at its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Fremont, California.