EVs will increase India’s dependence on China for raw materials, battery production: GTRI report

EVs will increase India’s dependence on China for raw materials, battery production: GTRI report

Electric vehicles by various manufacturers on display in Thiruvananthapuram. File | Photo Credit: Mahinsha S Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) also said that […]

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Tata Motors sees increasing EV adoption in rural India

Tata Motors sees increasing EV adoption in rural India

Tata Motors said it has seen increasing adoption of passenger car electric vehicles (EVs) in rural India and the demand was growing. “Since the introduction of Tiago EV, we have seen growing demand and increasing penetration of EVs in small towns,” said Vivek Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Sales & Service Strategy, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. […]

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Transition of India’s entire fleet of two-, three-wheelers to electric needs 5bn financing: World Economic Forum

Transition of India’s entire fleet of two-, three-wheelers to electric needs $285bn financing: World Economic Forum

Representational image only. The complete electrification of India’s entire fleet of two- and three-wheelers, the largest in the world, will require financing to the tune of $285 billion (nearly ₹23 lakh crore), according to a new white paper. Published in collaboration with NITI Aayog, the World Economic Forum (WEF) paper said the last-mile and urban […]

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Pravaig to unveil all-new electric SUV in November

Pravaig to unveil all-new electric SUV in November

Pravaig, the Bengaluru-based start-up behind the electric sedan Extinction, showcased in July 2020, is all set to unveil it on November 25, 2022. In contrast to the Extinction sedan — which was more of a garage-built prototype — the electric SUV looks more production-ready going by the teasers released. The styling gives off a more […]

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Auto part sector must invest more in EVs, alternative fuels R&D: Gadkari

Auto part sector must invest more in EVs, alternative fuels R&D: Gadkari

The government on Wednesday exhorted the auto component industry to invest some of its profit into research into technologies such as electric vehicles and alternative fuels as the country is facing challenges such as pollution following the use of diesel and petrol. Speaking at the 62nd annual convention of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), […]

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Tesla won’t manufacture in India unless allowed to sell, service cars: Elon Musk

Tesla won’t manufacture in India unless allowed to sell, service cars: Elon Musk

In August last year, Mr. Musk had said Tesla may set up a manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeds with imported vehicles in the country. In August last year, Mr. Musk had said Tesla may set up a manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeds with imported vehicles in the country. American […]

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Hyundai ties up with Tata Power to set up electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Hyundai ties up with Tata Power to set up electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Hyundai will facilitate, through its dealerships, space and necessary administrative approvals, while Tata Power will operate and maintain the charging stations Hyundai will facilitate, through its dealerships, space and necessary administrative approvals, while Tata Power will operate and maintain the charging stations Hyundai Motor India on May 17 said it has joined hands with Tata […]

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