Electric Vehicles

Centre Proposes Scrapping Registration Charges For Electric Vehicles

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2019

The government has decided to waive registration charges for electric vehicles, a draft notification said Wednesday.

Govt Proposes No Registration Charges For Electric Vehicles

PTI | Wednesday June 19, 2019

The ministry has issued the draft notification for amendments in CMVR where the amendments in Rule 81 are proposed for such waiver.

GM To Consider Revival Of The Hummer Brand By Going Electric

Sameer Contractor | Wednesday June 19, 2019

General Motors is mulling to revive the iconic Hummer brand, albeit as an all-electric offering as part of its electric vehicle plans for the next decade.

Niti Aayog Recommends Sale Of EVs Only From 2030

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Government's think tank had earlier suggested banning all conventional three-wheelers and two-wheelers which are equipped with engines of up to 150 cc.

Auto Industry Body For Inclusion Of Electric Vehicle Segment In Priority Lending

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2019

India has so far been rather slow in adopting green vehicles for reasons ranging from poor infrastructure, low speed to unaffordable prices.

Honda e Electric Vehicle Details Revealed

CarAndBike Team | Saturday June 15, 2019

The Honda e gets a 35.5 kWh Lithium-ion high-capacity battery, can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger.

Continental Is Developing New Tyres For EVs And Fuel Efficiency Norms; Launch In 2021

Shubham Parashar | Friday June 14, 2019

Tyres which are designed for electric vehicles have low rolling resistance as well as are better compounded to emit less carbon along with being lighter in weight. Tyres which help in increasing fuel efficiency are comparatively lighter in weight as well.

South Korea's LG Chem To Team Up With China's Geely On EV Batteries

Reuters | Thursday June 13, 2019

The joint venture would have annual production capacity of 10 GWh by the end of 2021, and its products would be supplied to Geely's electric vehicles from 2022, LG Chem said in a statement.The two parties would invest $94 million each in the venture, LG Chem said in a statement.

Honda Joins Industry Concern Over Electric Vehicle Deadline

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Honda has unveiled its first two-wheeler, which will meet the BS-VI regulations, and says that the deadline for converting two-wheelers below 150 cc to electric by 2025 is unrealistic.

Okinawa Announces Road Side Assistance Across Electric Scooter Range

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Gurugram-based electric two-wheeler maker Okinawa Autotech has announced 24x7 Road Side Assistance (RSA) programme for all its customers. The electric vehicle manufacturer will be extending the service to customers of the Ridge+ and i-Praise, which are currently on sale. Customers can avail three free RSA services, which will include two free towin...

EV Deadlines May Disrupt Industry: Auto Component Manufacturers

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday June 12, 2019

ACMA, the apex body of auto component manufacturers, has now cautioned the government that the deadlines to bring in electrification in the Indian auto industry could be highly disruptive to the industry.

Hero MotoCorp Proposes Realistic Roadmap For Electric Vehicles

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal has appealed to the government to adopt a cautious, clear and realistic approach for adoption of electric vehicles.

Hyundai Motor India Seeks Clarity On Electrification Of Shared Mobility Partners Like Ola/Uber

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Hyundai Motor India is already gearing up with its electrification strategy, however, Government's plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026 seems ambitious to the Korean carmaker.

EV Deadline May Create Consumer Discontent: TVS Chairman

CarAndBike Team | Monday June 10, 2019

TVS Motor Company Chairman Venu Srinivasan has now voiced concerns over the government's proposed deadline to replace all internal combustion engine two-wheelers and three-wheelers with electric vehicles.

CII Urges Government For Consultation Before Finalising EV Deadlines

Monday June 10, 2019

The CII has joined SIAM in urging the government for a proper, well-aligned roadmap, formulated in consultation with industry stakeholders, before finalising goals and timelines for electrification of vehicles in India.