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Many paths to zero

Policy should focus on emission reduction, not just EVs

Hero Electric ties up with eBikeGO to transform last mile deliveries

Hero Electric has tied up with e-mobility startup eBikeGO to supply over 1,000 bikes to transform last mile deliveries

Mahindra Logistics to soon deploy electric vehicles for last-mile delivery

Mahindra Logistics is on an ambitious growth path with a target of achieving Rs 10,000-crore revenue by FY26

Indian auto industry expected to see stronger growth in 2021-22: Nomura

The Indian auto industry is expected to see stronger growth in 2021-22, after recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with electric vehicle sales, especially two-wheleers, also likely to see positive movements, according to Nomura Research Institute Consulting & Solutions India. However, in the personal vehicles segment, the levels reached in 2018-19 would be reached only in 2023-24, it added. In 2018-19, passenger vehicle sales rose 2.7 per cent to 33,77,436 units from 32,88,581 units in 2017-18, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). "After the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected that the auto industry will see stronger growth in 2021-22," Ashim Sharma, partner and group head (business performance improvement consulting-auto, engineering and logistics) at NRI Consulting & Solutions India, said. As far as personal vehicles are concerned, the 2018-19 levels would be reached only in 2023-24 whereas .

Royal Enfield moves through the gears amid growing competition in market

Competition in the middleweight segment and a growing market for electric bikes pose challenges for dominant two-wheeler player

Japan aims to eliminate gasoline vehicles by mid-2030s, boost green growth

Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in the next 15 years, the government said on Friday

Sonalika launches India's 1st field ready electric tractor 'Tiger Electric'

Unleashing a new era of agri innovation, Sonalika, India's fastest growing tractor brand and No.1 export brand across Europe, Americas, Africa and over 130 countries, has raised curtains from India's first field ready electric tractor 'Tiger Electric'.The latest technology marvel from the farmer centric brand has been designed in Europe and developed in-house with proven aggregates to deliver seamless power as well as emission free, noiseless farming in India and across the globe.With a vision of 'Leading Agri Evolution', Sonalika Tractors has been driving farm mechanisation worldwide with its customised & technology footprint, which is true reflection of 'Make-in-India' and made for the world.Creating a new technological benchmark in the tractor industry, India's first field ready electric tractor, Sonalika Tiger Electric is powered by a state-of-the-art IP67 compliant 25.5 kW natural cooling compact battery to ensure 1/4th running costs against the traditionally used ...

Driving into 2021, govt sets eyes on expanding road infra, more EVs

From Kailash Mansarovar route to Zojila tunnel to Lipulekh pass, massive construction works in the country''s roads and highways sector are either in progress or launched or have been completed

Factory floor will see Apple-Tesla tussle as electric vehicle race picks up

Artificial intelligence chief John Giannandrea is taking over the self-driving car unit, an indication that Apple sees software and systems as the key ingredient

Apple shares jump 5% on report of 2024 electric vehicle rollout plan

Central to the company's strategy is a new battery design that could "radically" reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle's range, according to the report

Ola eyeing sites in India, Europe to build charging station network: Report

The network is for electric two-wheelers

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Need to find 'swadeshi alternative' to imports from China: Nitin Gadkari

He also said that the government is taking a step towards recognising and facilitating rural entrepreneurs

SoftBank-backed Ola targets European market for electric vehicle business

The SoftBank-backed ride-hailing firm has roped in Julien Geffard to lead Europe operations for its electric business

India needs $180 billion investment to realise EV ambitions by 2030

Consistent policy support would also be critical to achieve EV goals

Ola to back New Zealand's goal of on-roading 64,000 new EVs by 2021

The introduction of SoftBank-backed Ola's electric scooters will help support New Zealand's public sector become carbon neutral by 2025

Tesla launches second $5 billion share sale since September

The interest in its shares got another boost when S&P Dow Jones Indices said in late November that Tesla would be added to the S&P 500 index

Rs 12.5 tn investment needed to realise India's 2030 EV targets: Study

The study is an initiative of think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

Cheaper tech, savings at pump: Hybrid cars selling fast than fully EVs

While hybrids, which blend the power of a gasoline engine with electric motors and batteries, are now more than two decades old - the first Prius debuted in Japan in 1997

Ather Energy launches electric scooter 450X in 16 additional cities

The Hero MotoCorp-backed startup currently has presence in 11 locations across the country.