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Mahindra XUV 400 EV launch: Where to watch, time, features and price

Mahindra XUV 400 EV is ready to be launched today, September 8, 2022. Read this detailed report on features, specifications and expected prices in India

LG, Honda to set up $4.4-bn joint venture in US to make EV batteries

Major South Korean battery maker LG and Japanese automaker Honda are investing USD 4.4 billion in a joint venture in the United States to produce batteries for Honda electric vehicles in the North American market, the two companies said on Monday. The plant's site is still undecided, but construction will begin in early 2023, with mass production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells to start by the end of 2025, they said. The joint venture is to be set up this year, with the closing of the deal subject to regulatory approval. Our joint venture with Honda, which has significant brand reputation, is yet another milestone in our mid- to long-term strategy of promoting electrification in the fast-growing North American market, said LG Energy Solution Chief Executive Youngsoo Kwon. The plant will produce batteries exclusively for Honda vehicles assembled in North America, including the company's Acura luxury brand, according to a joint statement. LG, a leading manufacturer of lithium-

Take that, Elon Musk: Ford CEO dares Tesla boss over EV pickup trucks

Drawing a comparison between Tesla's long-delayed Cybertruck and Ford's plug-in pick up -- F-150 Lightning, Jim Farley took a dig at Musk while announcing a major investment in a solar energy

Andhra Pradesh seeks to attract $4 billion investment in EV segment

Andhra Pradesh is seeking to position itself as the lighthouse state' and attract investments to the tune of four USD billion in the electric vehicles segment over the next few years.

Toyota Kirloskar drives in first mass-market hybrid car in India

Japanese carmakers taking the hybrid route for cleaner mobility in India

About a third of vehicles sold in India will be electric by 2030: Report

By that time, nearly one in every 10 electric vehicles sold worldwide will be in India, and EV sales will cross 10 million units from just 400,000 last year, according to a report by Arthur D. Little

Tata Motors to supply 10K Xpres-Ts in largest-ever EV fleet order

Comes close on the heels of order signed with BluSmart for 3,500 Xpres-Ts

Kia EV6 India launch tomorrow: All you need to know about new vehicle

The premium EV model by Kia will be in the league of Volvo XC40 Recharge and Hyundai Ioniq 5, say reports

Vedanta employs largest lithium-ion battery powered fleet of 27 forklifts

Done in partnership with Gemini Equipment and Rentals India, this feat sets the ball rolling on Vedanta Aluminium's plans to decarbonise its industrial vehicle fleet.

Top headlines: Adani group's gross debt, EV fire incidents, and more

From Adani group's gross debt rising to EV fire incidents, here are the top headlines on Tuesday

We will regain 50% market share gradually: Maruti Suzuki CEO

In a Q&A, Hisahi Takeuchi also explains why the company won't be able to launch its first EV in the affordable segment

Fire incidents unlikely to impact EV sales in long-term, says Crisil

There has been a spate of incidents where electric vehicles have caught fire, with the recent one reported from Nashik in Maharashtra

India, Japan to collaborate on EVs, battery storage, hydrogen

A India-Japan Clean Energy Partnership statement was issued, detailing areas of cooperation, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met India Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Japan's Suzuki Motor to invest $1.3 bn for EV production in India: Report

Suzuki has decided to build a new electric vehicle production line in India with the aim of starting operations as early as 2025, Nikkei said, without identifying the source of its report

Delhi govt to set up dedicated cell for facilitating adoption of EVs

The EV cell mandated by the policy will function under the aegis of the DTIDC, an agency of the transport department

China's Great Wall Motor signs MoU with Maharashtra, to invest $1 bn

"This would be a highly automated plant in Talegaon (near Pune) with advanced robotics technology integrated into many of the production processes," said Parker Shi, MD of GWM India

Auto Expo 2020: Renault India to bring mass segment EV in 2 years

Stating that the Kwid could drive in as the first EV in India because of its "awareness and familiarity" with the market, Cambolive said it will have to be localised.

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Venture fund for start-ups in this space, 100% reimbursement of SGST on EV sales, zero electricity tax are some of the measures set out in the policy

Govt softens stance on time frame for transition to electric vehicles

The change in stance follows a strong opposition by automakers of the proposed government plan to ban two-wheelers (below 150cc) and three-wheelers by 2023 and 2025, respectively

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget charges up India EV industry

Union Budget 2019 says GST on EV will be reduced from 12% to 5% and the government will give customers tax break.