Electric Vehicles
This modified 1020hp Tesla Model S Paid aims to take on Pikes Peak
Jun 14, 2021Soon after Elon Musk announced deliveries have commenced for the new Tesla Model S Plaid, their neighbors at Unplugged Performance have modified it to take on Pikes Peak this year.
GMC’s electric SUV can drive sideways like a crab: What Hummer EV’s crab mode looks like
Jun 14, 2021The electric SUV GMC Hummer EV will be the first GM vehicle to feature the company’s new modular EV platform and battery known as Ultium
Exclusive: Simple Energy to launch electric scooter for last-mile delivery in 2021 fourth quarter
Jun 14, 2021Simple Energy say that the product has been designed and developed last-mile fleets, logistics, and other allied businesses. This would be the second product after it launches the Mark2 electric scooter in August
India will need 4 lakh charging stations to serve 20 lakh electric vehicles by 2026: Report
Jun 14, 2021The report also mentions the impact of the pandemic on the emergence of a new consumer who is eager to be healthy, breathe clean air and build a better, more resilient world for the next generation
FAME-II electric 2-wheeler discount policy: Ather, Ola, Okinawa upbeat about demand
Jun 13, 2021The amendments to the FAME-II electric vehicle policy was rolled out on Friday and manufacturers have lauded the efforts in adopting EV mobility in the country.
New 1000hp Tesla Model S Plaid is the quickest production car ever: Mind-blowing acceleration!
Jun 12, 2021The new flagship Tesla electric vehicle is now the new Tesla Model S Plaid which boasts an astounding acceleration time of under 2 seconds. Here’s how it writes the future of automobiles.
FAME-II amendment: Made-in-India electric 2-wheelers cheaper and more e-buses, rickshaws in offing
Jun 12, 2021The amendments made have also ensured that cap on electric two-wheeler incentives will be up to 40 per cent of the vehicle cost.
Exclusive! Ather 450X prices slashed by Rs 14,500 as Govt increases FAME II subsidy
Jun 12, 2021In a notification issued yesterday, the DHI said that the incentive for electric two-wheelers in the country is now being hiked from Rs 10,000 per kWh to Rs 15,000 per kWh.
Tesla Model 3 spotted testing in Pune: When to expect first Tesla electric car in India
Jun 11, 2021Tesla has already registered its subsidiary Tesla Indian Motors & Energy Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is expected to have its India headquarters in Mumbai and showrooms in cities like Delhi & Mumbai
Cell Propulsion raises $2 million from investors
Jun 11, 2021Founded by Nakul Kukar, Paras Kaushal and Supratim Naskar, the Bengaluru-based Cell Propulsion builds and deploys electric commercial vehicles (eLCVs and eHCVs) as part of its integrated solution. Around September 2020, the company had raised about $1 million as part of its pre-series A round.
Why electric bicycles make more sense as low-carbon & healthy transport than electric cars
Jun 09, 2021E-bike providers must craft marketing strategies to target populations such as working professionals and senior citizens who can benefit from e-bikes’ ability to be ridden with less physical effort.
Apple in talks with China’s BYD, CATL for electric vehicle batteries
Jun 08, 2021It was not immediately clear if Apple is also talking to other battery makers. Apple, which has yet to make a public announcement about its car plans, declined to comment
TVS signs MoU with CESL for EV charging station network in India
Jun 07, 2021As part of the partnership, CESL will help strengthen the charging infrastructure in these cities for the customers of the TVS iQube ELectric scooter.
Tesla pulls the plug on Model S Plaid+: Elon Musk tweets why
Jun 07, 2021Tesla has scrapped its plans to introduce its flagship version of the Model S. Elon Musk tweeted that the Model S Plaid+ has been cancelled.
Zypp Electric launches EV fleet for last-mile delivery in Hyderabad: To expand to 500+ by September
Jun 07, 2021Zypp Electric states that a team of trained riders including men and women has been hired, while also assuring that all riders are following COVID etiquettes – wearing masks, gloves and face shields
India’s first ‘electric vehicles-only area’ to be developed at Statue of Unity
Jun 07, 2021The Statue of Unit authority said that the area surrounding the 182-metre tall statue in Kevadia in Gujarat’s tribal-dominated Narmada district will be converted into an electric-vehicles-only area in a phased manner.
Three Wheels United: EVolving a new loan process for EVs
Jun 07, 2021Three Wheels United offers vehicle loans only to those drivers who want to buy an electric three-wheeler; it will soon enter the electric two-wheeler space as well.
Green Mobility Push! CESL to supply over 30,000 electric two, three-wheelers in these states
Jun 06, 2021Under the agreements, CESL will be investing in establishing the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and also, monitor the use of the assets.
World Environment Day 2021: Five affordable electric scooters to help you go green
Jun 05, 2021World Environment Day 2021 | If you do believe electric vehicles are the answer to a greener tomorrow, we’re lining up five electric scooters to help you start your green revolution.
Poonawalla-backed h2e to develop India’s first hydrogen-powered three-wheelers
Jun 05, 2021A start-up funded by Adar Poonawalla, h2e has collaborated with Hydrogen In Motion (H2M), a Canadian hydrogen storage company, under an Indo-Canadian programme funded by GITA — a public-private partnership between the Technology Development Board, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and CII.
No registration fee for electric car/bike soon: Ather, Hero and others react
Jun 05, 2021To ensure that the EV adoption is quick, companies have been making sure that the range of the vehicle is more, the charging time is less and overall the asking cost of the electric vehicle is lower than the competition.
Komaki introduces online bookings platform for its electric scooters
Jun 04, 2021Having studied the subject of EV range, Komaki states that it will soon launch models with batteries that will offer a range of up to 220 km.
BSA electric bikes development on track: India launch expectations & all details
Jun 03, 2021Mahindra already has the tried and tested Mojo platform and it would be interesting to see if the company utilizes this platform for any of the BSA electric bikes here in India.
World Bicycle Day: One year into pandemic, e-bikes now viable mobility solution
Jun 03, 2021Employers in India have begun to notice the benefits of e-bikes and have started taking the initiative of providing their employees with e-bikes and enjoying the benefits of costs saved and healthy employees.
World Bicycle Day: GoZero Mobility announces roadside assistance for e-cycles
Jun 03, 2021GoZero customers are being assured of 24×7 roadside assistance support and at the same time, insurance benefits, consultation with a doctor twice a year, theft as well as medical insurance of up to Rs 2 lakh, and more
World Bicycle Day 2021: 5 feature-loaded e-bikes to help you kick off a healthy habit
Jun 03, 2021Electric bicycles are convenient. There are no, ‘oh where will I charge it?’ problems. Even if you live in a high-rise, you could carry the bicycle to your apartment with you. Hence, we’re also featuring a foldable bike.
BluSmart electric cab fleet to have 50% women drivers: First batch begins operations in Delhi
Jun 02, 2021BluSmart is an asset-light model and does not require a driver-partner to own and bring the electric car on the platform.