Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged people to use electric scooters as it is economically feasible and suit the climate.
According to reports, senior Tesla executives are planning to meet PMO officials to discuss local sourcing of components for Tesla's models.
About 50 per cent of Indian consumers are now open to buying EVs, albeit with a caveat, while 54 per cent of consumers are now concerned more about EV quality.
Tata Motors is currently leading the Indian passenger electric vehicle (EV) market, followed by MG Motor, and Hyundai Motor.
According to an official statement, a draft of the scheme has now been sent to the lieutenant governor. It will then be put up for public feedback and comments by the transport department before being given the final shape.
Yogi Adityanath on Electric Vehicles: A government spokesperson explained that the two provisions have been made because EVs are currently more expensive than diesel and petrol vehicles and therefore, there is a need to allow for additional expenditure on their purchase.
Toyota has indicated that by 2026, it will have launched ten new EV models and will sell 1.5 million battery electric vehicles per year.
Atishi said that EV charging rates in Delhi are the "lowest in the world" at less than Rs 3 per unit.
Sharing the post on Instagram, Bill Gates wrote, "India’s passion for innovation never ceases to amaze. I drove an electric rickshaw, capable of traveling up to 131km (about 81 miles) and carrying up to 4 people. It’s inspiring seeing companies like Mahindra contribute to the decarbonization."
As per the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, 100 per cent tax exemption will be given on electric vehicles (EV) sold and registered in Uttar Pradesh from October 14, 2022, to October 13, 2025, says a notification issued by Principal Secretary L Venkateshwarlu.
The electric version of the C3 will be available in the United States as well, just six months after its debut in India. The eC3's specifications have been made public by the manufacturer prior to its release.
Auto Expo 2023: Greaves Cotton announced it will leverage its decades of engineering expertise to manufacture powertrains as it aims to lead last-mile passenger and cargo mobility through a complete EV ecosystem stack.
Auto Expo 2023: The company, a part of USD 2.2 billion JBM group, also showcased its new series of e-buses, including city bus, staff bus and school bus.
Electric vehicles in India are on the fast track to a bright future, thanks to strong government support, increasing demand, and a growing range of EV models. Despite the challenges facing the electric vehicle industry in India, there are endless opportunities for growth and innovation.
UP Govt EV policy: The main objective of the policy is not only to create an eco-friendly transportation system in the state, but also to make Uttar Pradesh a global hub for the manufacturing of electric vehicles, batteries and associated equipment, the release said.
Speaking to ANI, Manolo Falco said, "For us at Citi, there is a tremendous opportunity to support India's capital and advisory needs. Recent Government policies on logistics, hydrogen, EV will support further growth, self-reliance & efficiency."
The police have written to the local authorities with a request for replacing over 60 vehicles with newer models, highlighting their dilapidated condition and maintenance costs of over Rs 2 crore so far.
According to officials, kerbside charging is an emerging concept globally wherein EVs can be charged while being parked on roadside kerbs using either street light lamp posts or through dedicated charging posts.
An electric highway generally refers to a road which supplies power to vehicles travelling on it, including through overhead power lines.
The plane without wings, as the company TransPod calls it, is based on a new field of physics called "veillance flux" and features an innovative "contactless power transmission".
Top News
Latest News
