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Charged up tycoons: Elon Musk's $139 bn fortune is one of many in EV biz

Overall, fortunes of the handful of people tracked by the Bloomberg index in the EV industry have increased by more than $140 billion -- including Musk's $111 billion surge.

Tata Nexon EV, launched 10 months ago, crosses 2,000 sales milestone

The electric car was launched in January 2020.

Japan may ban sale of new petrol, diesel cars by mid-2030s: Report

Japan's government is considering abolishing sales of new gasoline-engine cars by the mid-2030s in favour of hybrid or electric vehicles

Ashok Leyland renames Optare as SwitchMobility, unveils global EV plan

With a new structure, SwitchMobility will be positioned to become Ashok Leyland's global arm, focusing on electric vehicles and green mobility solutions

Mercedes-Benz, the first motor car maker, flags off race for luxury EVs

Launched a few weeks ago, Merc's electric SUV is among the other such luxury electric vehicles (EVs) that are on their way

Focus on EVs seems to have pipped that on public transport: Volvo India CEO

In a Q&A Kamal Bali says industry needs a clear policy road map, whichever fuel is opted for; emphasis should be on sustainable mobility instead of congesting roads with electric vehicles

Iconic Volkswagen Beetle becomes India's first vintage car to go electric

The canary yellow Beetle, a 1948 model, is the first vintage car in India to be converted into an electric vehicle (EV)

EVs for personal use driving sales despite Covid-19 pandemic: Tata Motors

Employee transport and the e-mobility segment comprise the fleet segment while the personal segment is individual purchases

China goes ahead with hydrogen-powered cars, defying Elon Musk's warnings

In a 15-year plan for new-energy vehicles released on Nov. 2, China's State Council said the country will focus on building the fuel-cell supply chain and developing hydrogen-powered trucks and buses

Meet the techies who are building electric superbikes for Indian roads

The duo even built their own battery packs ground up, employing technologies one usually associates with applications in aerospace and consumer electronics

Indonesia to woo Tesla investment in push to become EV battery superpower

Indonesia has struggled to attract foreign investment at the same pace as some of its neighbours

EV policy will reduce carbon emission by 4.8 mn tonnes in 4 yrs: Delhi govt

Delhi's EV policy will contribute to 4.8 million tonnes of reduction in carbon emissions by 2024

Ford adding 350 jobs at two factories to make electric vehicles

Ford plans to add 350 jobs at two factories to meet expected demand for electric vehicles that haven't gone on sale yet.

Ford to add jobs to boost output of electric F-150, add electric van

Ford will invest $150 million to add production of electric vehicle motors and transaxles at a transmission factory in suburban Detroit, retaining 225 jobs.

30% EV share may cut oil bill by Rs 1 trn, but hurt tax revenue too: Study

Transition could give rise to combined annual loss in the oil and auto sector of about Rs 2 trillion

Top headlines: RBI Dy Guv seeks strict norms for NBFCs, Biden gains ground

From Joe Biden slowly chipping away at Trump's lead in key US states to Gadkari asking automakers to cut EV costs, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

Cut EV cost, forgo profit initially to capture mkt: Gadkari to automakers

Asserting that India has full potential to emerge as a global hub for electric vehicles by 2025, Nitin Gadkari asked automakers to reduce cost and forego profit initially to capture the market

Tamil Nadu grants 100% vehicle tax waiver to EVs, plans dedicated park

Park will be country's first for electric vehicles; state eyes Rs 50,000 cr investment in EV space

IGL to foray into electric vehicle charging in tie-up with Mahindra Powerol

According to A K Jana, managing director, IGL, the company through this tie-up would be scaling up to 100 EV charging stations within a year

Tesla to begin shipping 7,000 made-in-China cars to Europe: Report

About 7,000 Model 3s made at the Shanghai gigafactory are set for arrival in Belgium at the end of next month