Eco-friendly Vehicles

An engineering student from Manipur has transformed a vintage Bajaj-150 scooter into an eco-friendly electric vehicle.

In addition to being eco-friendly, CNG vehicles also require very low operational charges. Moreover, CNG vehicles do not damage the engine in the long run if the car is taken care of properly.

Electric vehicles are a powerful weapon in the world's battle to beat global warming, yet their impact varies hugely from nation-to-nation and in some places they pollute more than gasoline models, data analysis shows.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced incentives on the sale of electric vehicles in the state to encourage the use of eco-friendly vehicles and reduce vehicular pollution level.

The centre had reportedly received 86 proposals from 26 states/UTs for the deployment of around 15,000 e-buses.

As a vehicle owner, you can do more in saving the environment. So, this world environment day, here are 10 ways to make your vehicle eco-friendly.

Pune's Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited, has introduced a range a new electric vehicles to help disinfect indoor and outdoor areas for a germ-free environment. The company has introduced three electric vehicles including the Kinetic e-Fogger and e-Sprayer range that can disinfect outdoor areas like slums, industrial campuses, hospit...

Since they began appearing on streets last year, electric scooters have been billed as an eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling automobiles, especially in traffic-clogged urban areas. Now Hyundai, one of the world's largest automakers, is exploring the idea of using e-scooters as a compliment to their vehicles instead of an alternative.

Kia's 'ACE' strategy - to produce Autonomous, Connected and ECO/Electric cars - will see the brand adopt connected car technologies across every vehicle segment by 2030. Further to this, the company plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025. The company continues to invest in the development and commercialization of autonomous driving and eco-...

Ahead of the Budget, automobile industry body SIAM has asked the government to restore incentives given on research and development in the form of weighted tax deduction to previous level. In its pre-budget wish list, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has also sought inclusion of certain imported electric vehicle parts in preferential ...

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki said today that government incentives will be needed to make electric vehicles (EVs) affordable as the country moves towards the eco-friendly solution for mobility. The company, which plans to launch its first EV in India by 2020, also said it will conduct a study to find consumer insights to prepare for the j...

The e-Alfa Mini comes with a seating capacity of 4+1 and is designed specifically for Indian conditions. The eco-friendly vehicle is now available on sale in Delhi-NCR at a price of Rs. 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Under the GST rates announced last week, hybrid cars, which are considered eco-friendly, are slated to attract a 15 per cent cess over and above peak rate of 28 per cent, same as those of large luxury cars and SUVs.

Auto industry today termed clubbing of hybrid vehicles along with luxury cars in GST rates as environment unfriendly and regressive step, saying it went against plans to promote green vehicles.

The government's top brass, led by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will brainstorm on Thursday on how best it can push large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in the country, ahead of the roll-out of FAME India - the national mission on electric mobility. At the meeting scheduled for February 23, Power, Coal, Mines and New & Renewable Energy Minis...

An engineering student from Manipur has transformed a vintage Bajaj-150 scooter into an eco-friendly electric vehicle.

In addition to being eco-friendly, CNG vehicles also require very low operational charges. Moreover, CNG vehicles do not damage the engine in the long run if the car is taken care of properly.

Electric vehicles are a powerful weapon in the world's battle to beat global warming, yet their impact varies hugely from nation-to-nation and in some places they pollute more than gasoline models, data analysis shows.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced incentives on the sale of electric vehicles in the state to encourage the use of eco-friendly vehicles and reduce vehicular pollution level.

The centre had reportedly received 86 proposals from 26 states/UTs for the deployment of around 15,000 e-buses.

As a vehicle owner, you can do more in saving the environment. So, this world environment day, here are 10 ways to make your vehicle eco-friendly.

Pune's Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited, has introduced a range a new electric vehicles to help disinfect indoor and outdoor areas for a germ-free environment. The company has introduced three electric vehicles including the Kinetic e-Fogger and e-Sprayer range that can disinfect outdoor areas like slums, industrial campuses, hospit...

Since they began appearing on streets last year, electric scooters have been billed as an eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling automobiles, especially in traffic-clogged urban areas. Now Hyundai, one of the world's largest automakers, is exploring the idea of using e-scooters as a compliment to their vehicles instead of an alternative.

Kia's 'ACE' strategy - to produce Autonomous, Connected and ECO/Electric cars - will see the brand adopt connected car technologies across every vehicle segment by 2030. Further to this, the company plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025. The company continues to invest in the development and commercialization of autonomous driving and eco-...

Ahead of the Budget, automobile industry body SIAM has asked the government to restore incentives given on research and development in the form of weighted tax deduction to previous level. In its pre-budget wish list, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has also sought inclusion of certain imported electric vehicle parts in preferential ...

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki said today that government incentives will be needed to make electric vehicles (EVs) affordable as the country moves towards the eco-friendly solution for mobility. The company, which plans to launch its first EV in India by 2020, also said it will conduct a study to find consumer insights to prepare for the j...

The e-Alfa Mini comes with a seating capacity of 4+1 and is designed specifically for Indian conditions. The eco-friendly vehicle is now available on sale in Delhi-NCR at a price of Rs. 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Under the GST rates announced last week, hybrid cars, which are considered eco-friendly, are slated to attract a 15 per cent cess over and above peak rate of 28 per cent, same as those of large luxury cars and SUVs.

Auto industry today termed clubbing of hybrid vehicles along with luxury cars in GST rates as environment unfriendly and regressive step, saying it went against plans to promote green vehicles.

The government's top brass, led by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will brainstorm on Thursday on how best it can push large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in the country, ahead of the roll-out of FAME India - the national mission on electric mobility. At the meeting scheduled for February 23, Power, Coal, Mines and New & Renewable Energy Minis...