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Maharashtra's new EV policy sets 10% share in total registrations by 2025

The new policy, which has updated the one announced in 2018, was released by Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) Ashish Singh and state environment minister Aaditya Thackeray and others here.

Terra Motors joins hands with FCC Corp to develop EVs, parts in India

Japanese electric vehicle maker Terra Motors Corporation has joined hands with FCC Corporation to collaborate on the development of futuristic electric vehicles for global markets

CESL inks pact to provide 25,000 electric 2-wheelers to Andhra govt staff

Convergence Energy Services Ltd has entered into an agreement with New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh for providing 25,000 electric two-wheelers to state employees

MCG to establish electric vehicle zone in Gurugram under pilot project

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), is working under the pilot project 'Parivartan' to establish an electric vehicle zone in an upscale area of Gurugram.

Samsung's battery arm mulls US investment to meet growing EV demand

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is considering investment in the US to meet growing demand for electric vehicles, industry sources said on Friday

Tesla launches cheaper Model Y in China; China-made car sales muted in June

Tesla on Thursday introduced a cheaper version of the Model Y in China, where it faces increased scrutiny from both regulators and the public and growing competition from local rivals.

Unveiling its last petrol car, Lotus sets off in pursuit of Porsche

Lotus unveiled its last ever petrol car on Tuesday, a milestone in the British sportscar brand's journey towards becoming an all-electric and far bigger automaker by the end of the decade

Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes global market after $1.8 billion HK listing

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc, which on Wednesday raised $1.8 billion from a Hong Kong listing, will develop future models based on product platforms designed for international markets

Okaya Group's EV division forays into electric two-wheeler business

Energy storage solutions provider Okaya Group's EV arm on Monday announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler business with the launch of a range of vehicles. Besides, the company -- which already has set up a two-wheeler manufacturing plant in Baddi (HP) and plans to start another facility in Haryana -- also announced three more plants to be launched in Neemrana (Rajasthan) by 2023-25, a release said. Launched in two variants, AvionIQ series and ClassIQ series, the Okaya EV two-wheelers are equipped with all the required technologies to manage the increasing volatility of Indian power conditions, it added. With prices ranging from Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000, the e-two-wheelers are available all across the country, the release said. Combined with two state-of-the-art R&D centres exclusively for EVs in India and one overseas, Okaya EV is uniquely placed to bring out e-2 wheelers and bikes of the future. Further, to ensure seamless supply of these vehicles, we aim to open showrooms

Oye! Rickshaw looks to invest $500 million over the next three years

The investments will be for creation of battery swapping infrastructure across India

PV recovery, EV potential likely to drive Minda Industries' growth

An engine agnostic portfolio also reduces the EV transition risk

Electric scooter-maker Ather Energy takes on Ola, expanding its Hosur plant

Ather's aggression comes on the heels of Ola Electric's ambitious game of investing Rs 2,400 crore to build a plant to make 10 million two-wheelers a year by 2022.

Ather Energy in expansion mode, targets to increase production

The firm is bullish over long-term growth prospects of green mobility solutions in the country

Hinduja Group formally launches EV making arm Switch, sets up new team

Appoints Andy Palmer as its executive vice chairman and CEO, Nitin Seth as Chief Operating Officer

Tesla stock trading pattern looks bleak after tough start to 2021

The lackluster performance in recent months has culminated with the stock now on the verge of a so-called death cross

Nissan bets big on UK with EV battery plant and new crossover model

Nissan Motor Co bet on Britain to supercharge its European electric future, pledging $1.4 billion with its Chinese partner to build a giant battery plant that will power 100,000 vehicles a year

Volvo Cars EV road map includes better batteries, longer driving range

Volvo Cars is working with Swedish partner Northvolt on a new generation of batteries with higher energy and designed to be packaged as a structural element of the vehicle

Bajaj Auto expects delivery of electric scooter 'Chetak' in Sept qtr

Bajaj Auto expects to start delivering its electric scooter 'Chetak' in the second quarter of 2021-22, having stopped taking bookings in April this year

French automaker Renault raises targets for share of electric vehicles

Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo said Renault planned 10 new electric models by 2025

Aventose Energy's electric two-wheeler enters pre-production stage

Chennai-based Aventose Energy will be launching durable and hassle-free electric alternatives to 100-125cc petrol 2-wheelers by September 2021