Electric vehicles

Tata Tiago EV, Tigor EV India launch not too far: Electric models unveiled at Auto Expo 2018

Both Tata Tiago EV and Tigor EV are powered by a three-phase AC induction motor with a range of 130km.

Feb 14, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Electric vehicle industry seeks reduction of GST to 5% to achieve FAME targets

SMEV points out the Government of India should take immediate remedies and proactive measures to accomplish its ambitious vision of selling only e-vehicles in the country by 2030.

Jan 26, 2018

Future of electric vehicles bleak in India as govt think tank Niti Aayog pushes for Methanol-based hybrid models

The high cost and the unavailability of the lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles may have forced NITI Aayog to reconsider its stance on electric vehicles.

Jan 1, 2018

These 11 cities in India are getting all-electric 390 buses, 370 taxis, 720 autos and Rs 437 crore subsidy

Here is the full list and breakdown of 11 cities in India that are getting hundreds of electric vehicles (EVs) and Rs 437 crore subsidy.

Dec 27, 2017

India's plan to go all-electric with cars by 2030 'not viable,' impedes better technology: Mercedes India chief

Mercedes-Benz Managing Director and Chief Executive Roland Folger has said India's plan for all-electric cars by 2030 may be too short-sighted.

Dec 24, 2017

Modi govt's electric vehicle mission can create Rs 1.9 lakh-cr battery market in India: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog's prediction of battery market in India is almost equivalent to 2/5th of the global battery demand.

Nov 23, 2017

Mahindra mulls bringing GenZe electric two-wheelers to India

The arrival of Mahindra's electric brand GenZe would be a big boost for India's ambitious EV push.

Oct 23, 2017

India's ambitious EV push: Are we ready? Challenges and roadblocks galore

Are we ready as a country to embrace the EV push? The resounding answer seems to be a deafening No! Find out why.

Oct 21, 2017

Mahindra bemused over Tata Motors' bid price to supply 10,000 electric vehicles for India govt

"We find the price (quoted by Tata Motors) hard to comprehend," says managing director of Mahindra, Pawan Goenka.

Oct 6, 2017

World's largest EV procurement: EESL ready to offer 40% order to Mahindra, but it comes with a rider

Despite running India's one and only electric vehicle brand, Mahindra Electric, M&M couldn't beat Tata Motors in the bid. However, authorities now have given it a second chance.

Oct 4, 2017

Tata Tigor electric coming soon; EV to be manufactured at Sanand plant in Gujarat

Tata has won a tender to supply 10,000 electric cars for Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL).

Oct 3, 2017

Tata Motors beats Mahindra, Nissan; wins bid to supply 10,000 electric vehicles for India govt

Tata Motors will deliver first 500 e-cars in November 2017 and 9,500 EVs would be delivered in the second phase.

Sep 29, 2017

Suzuki electric cars, Maruti Suzuki electric cars

India's ambitious EV push gets ignited, Maruti Suzuki enters fray

Suzuki has announced its decision to make electric cars at its factory in Gujarat for India and the world.

Sep 15, 2017

Karnataka's ambitious push for green fuel: IT capital aims at becoming EV capital of India

Karnataka government has come up with a policy aiming at establishing EV manufacturing zones and facilities for testing that can be used even by start-ups.

Sep 14, 2017

Horsepower vs bulldozers: Govt's electric impulse needs a better policy plug

We have some way to go before the creation of an EV ecosystem which the consumer can't escape.

Sep 11, 2017

Nitin Gadkari sends stern message to automakers: Switch to alternative fuel vehicles or face bulldozing

Gadkari detailed government's plans to focus on alternative fuel vehicles at SIAM annual convention in New Delhi.

Sep 8, 2017

India to go full EV by 2030: This is how Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra are preparing

While industry experts are still concerned over the practicality of the mission, carmakers have already started working on their EVs.

Sep 5, 2017

Tesla Model 3 to get an update soon: EV will now be more suitable for India

The new option will help Tesla Model 3 models to go over bad road conditions without under body getting scraped.

Sep 2, 2017

Move over Tesla Model 3, Fisker EMotion is the new EV everyone needs to watch out for

With a range of 643km range and nine minutes quick charging, Fisker EMotion will give Tesla models a run for their money.

Aug 19, 2017

Tata Motors bullish on India's EV future; plans to be the early bird

Tata Tiago electric is expected to debut in September while an electric bus has already started the trial run.

Aug 17, 2017

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