Electric Vehicles
Delhi Govt’s bizarre move to delist Tata Nexon EV from subsidies! Company responds
Mar 01, 2021After just two complaints of owners not achieving claimed driving range, the Delhi state government has moved to delist the Tata Nexon EV from subsidies. Tata Motors has issued a statement regarding the bizarre move.
Ather Energy’s new Hosur Factory Visit: How two of India’s best electric scooters are made
Feb 26, 2021With the new Hosur factory, Ather Energy’s production capacity has multiplied by 10 times and hence, the waiting period for 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters is expected to come down soon.
Delhi Metro deploys ETO Motors’ electric vehicles at Jamia station for last-mile connectivity
Feb 26, 2021For last-mile connectivity, it aims to induct 35,000 electric two, three, four-wheelers and buses along with 1,000 electric vehicles and 250 public charging and battery swapping stations.
Omega Seiki Mobility to set up EV manufacturing plant in this country with Rs 100 crore investment
Feb 25, 2021Omega Seiki Mobility says that it will also be investing Rs 200 crores in India to focus on R&D and manufacture all cutting-edge technologies and IT-driven businesses in the e-mobility segment.
Electric vehicle finance in India: Lending rate cap, lower interest rate will boost adoption
Feb 25, 2021While at present, only a handful of NBFCs and fintech players are operating in the said space, in order to make EVs a successful enterprise, governments must go beyond providing subsidies and prioritise initiatives to design policies that are venture-friendly.
Flipkart to add over 25,000 EVs to its fleet: Partners with Mahindra Electric, Piaggio & more
Feb 25, 2021Flipkart says that it has been driving several other initiatives over the years in the direction of a better environment and these include reducing single-use plastic packaging in the supply chain.
Pre-bookings open for India’s first electric cruiser: Earth Energy EV promises deliveries by March
Feb 23, 2021Earth Energy EV is also offering an introductory discount of up to Rs 2,000 along with add-on accessories like helmets, crash guards, etc.
Mahindra Electric, Amazon tie-up for electric delivery fleet: Treo Zor EVs deployed in seven cities
Feb 23, 2021In September 2019, Amazon became the first signatory of the Climate Pledge, which states that the company will be net-zero carbon by 2040 across its businesses – a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.
Okinawa Dual electric scooter video review: Top speed, range, price, features and more!
Feb 20, 2021Okinawa Dual electric scooter primarily aims at the B2B segment while it can be used as a personal transport as well. More details in our video review!
Electric vehicle lubricants and growth forecast for e-fluids in India
Feb 19, 2021Due to the proprietary and often unique elements manufacturers use in their design of EVs, the lubricants have to be tailored and customized to extract optimum performance.
All govt officials should use EVs: Nitin Gadkari during launch of Go Electric campaign
Feb 20, 2021Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari urged Power Minister R K Singh to make it mandatory to use electric vehicles for officials in his department saying he will do so for his departments.
Volkswagen India looking to bring in electric cars: First car to be expected by this time
Feb 19, 2021In 2016, Volkswagen globally had said that they will want only Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs by 2030. India, one of the largest car markets in the world, will definitely play a huge role in this.
Ather Energy opens experience center in Pune: 40-city presence in India by 2021 end
Feb 26, 2021While the 450X is priced at Rs 1,61,426, the 450 Plus will set you back by Rs 1,42,416 (ex-showroom, Pune).
MAHLE introduces new-gen heating systems for electric vehicles: Promises improved range in winter
Feb 19, 2021By using a heat pump, cruising ranges can even be extended by up to 20 percent and more when temperatures are around freezing.
India’s fastest electric bike SVM Prana video review: Top speed, range, acceleration tested!
Feb 18, 2021Srivaru Motors is currently operating in 14 cities down south and has aggressive plans for pan-India expansion. Here’s how their all-electric bike Prana is to ride and if it is good enough for its price tag!
eBikeGo electric two-wheeler logistics to expand to 30 cities by 2022: Secures Rs 10.91 crore funding
Feb 18, 2021eBikeGo promises to be 40% cheaper, reliable and cleaner than their existing petrol bike deliveries. The company has also partnered with local neighbourhood merchants, and kirana chains to transform their delivery operations
World’s lowest-priced electric vehicle: Detel Easy Plus and how it was made
Feb 19, 2021A Detel Easy Loader version, targetted for the B2B segment, is also coming out later this year. It will get a higher-powered dual-battery, 25kmph top speed, higher range and the chassis has been reinforced for the additional load it is expected to carry.
India’s fastest electric sportsbike: Kabira Mobility launches KM3000 & KM4000 with 150 km range
Feb 16, 2021Bookings for these bikes will be opened from 20 February 2021 and will be initially available in nine cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, and Dharwad.
Guide to buying a hybrid bicycle
Feb 18, 2021Before buying a Hybrid Bike, choose the right bike frame size and always opt for a test ride on the one that is recommended for you.
Omega Seiki introduces electric three-wheeler with refrigeration for COVID-19 vaccine delivery
Feb 16, 2021Omega Seiki Mobility states that the new Rage+ Frost will provide pollution-free delivery of essentials, maximising productivity, economic and environmental gain. The EV runs on a zero-maintenance Li-ion battery.
EESL electric vehicles clock 2 crore km in Delhi: Saved carbon emission, fuel by this much
Feb 14, 2021As per the Government of India (GoI), 70 percent of all commercial cars, 30 percent of private cars, 40 percent of buses, and 80 percent of two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) sales, in total at least 30% of entire vehicle population by 2030 would be electric.
Exclusive! Ather 450X, 450 Plus Delhi-NCR launch next month: New Hosur factory 3 times scalable
Feb 13, 2021Once launched, the Ather 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters will be priced around Rs 20,000 lesser compared to Bengaluru, thanks to Delhi state EV policy.
Ather Energy announces Rs 635 crore investment: Expansion to 40 cities by 2021 end
Feb 13, 2021Ather Energy currently manufactures two electric scooters namely 450X and the 450 Plus. These are 90 percent localized and the battery pack is being made by Ather Energy themselves.
Calicut gets first 50 kW SuperFast EV charging station courtesy MG Motor, Tata Power
Feb 12, 2021The 50 kW charger is designed to help charge the ZS EV from 0-80% in 50 minutes. The new charging station has been set up in collaboration between MG Motor India and Tata Power
World’s most economical EV: Detel Easy Plus electric scooter launch in April
Feb 12, 2021Home-grown brand Detel claims that its new electric two-wheeler will be the World’s Most Economical electric vehicle for B2C segment, set to launch in April 2021
Murugappa firm Tube to foray into 3-wheeler EV production with up to `200 cr outlay
Feb 12, 2021The company has reported a profit of `107.07 crore during the quarter ended December 31, 2020 as compared to `78.27 crore, during the same period a year ago, an increase of 37%.
ION Energy to supply made-in-India BMS for RAY 7.7 electric scooter with 150 km range
Feb 11, 2021Started in 2016, ION Energy’s BMS technology has been deployed in over 60,000 electric vehicles in India and Europe. The company supplies its technology to 75+ customers spread across 15+ countries.