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Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles
Thieves targeting EV charging stations in cities like Seattle to steal copper wiring pose challenges for major automakers, charging companies, and EV owners. The thefts have led to increased security measures and collaboration with authorities to address the issue.
Scrap your old car, save big on your next buy: Major offers announced across India
If you go to buy a new car for yourself after sent your old one to scrappage, you will get big concessions on the price you pay. A large number of states and Union Territories have announced these offers.
China wants everyone to trade in their old cars, fridges to help save its economy
China's trade-in plan for electric vehicles aims to boost growth amid trade tensions. The initiative includes upgrading machinery, fiscal support details pending, and a focus on environmental standards and recycling networks.
Coconut power for EVs? How startups are racing to decarbonise batteries
With the world betting on electric vehicles, the need for greener batteries has become important to maintain the balance between development and sustainability.
Repair or replace? Insurers in this country sending electric cars to junk yards due to mechanic shortage
Electric car sales in the UK face challenges due to a shortage of trained technicians for complex EV repairs. The scarcity of repair technicians poses a threat to exacerbate this situation, particularly in the UK, where consumer adoption has remained stagnant for nearly two years. The lack of mechanics trained to handle advanced EV repairs is contributing to the escalation of repair costs.
The original green drivers: The early adopters of electric cars in India are still passionate about EVs and sustainability
Early EV adopters like Saumya Prasad and Sanjay Gupta show dedication to sustainability. Their experiences with old electric cars demonstrate the longevity and value of EV ownership, contributing to the mainstreaming of electric vehicles in India. Industry watchers say electric vehicles are beginning to make economic sense. Now there is price parity between electric and ICE vehicles which will fuel the purchase of electric PVs and increase their penetration, which is now a mere 2%.
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Which T will turbo-charge new EV policy? Toyota more than Tesla
Is there enough juice in the fine print to get Elon Musk all charged up about the purchasing power of our billion plus population for his Models 3, Y or even S? With spotty charging infrastructure further tripping up several mega ambitions, perhaps the bigger beneficiary of the electric buzz will be another company whose initials also start with the same alphabet T: Toyota that by doubling down on “headache free” hybrids have made them far more mainstream.
Delhi scrap policy proposes upto Rs 10,000 fine, offers 3 weeks time to claim vehicle before it goes to scrap
Delhi government's scrapping policy requires retrieval of impounded vehicles within three weeks or they will be scrapped. Guidelines, fees, and procedures are in place to connect owners, enforcement agency, and scrapping facilities. The initiative aims to reduce pollution and encourage vehicle scrapping.
Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown
Investment in capacity and technology development has outrun actual EV demand, boosting pressure on companies to cut costs.
Tiny electric vehicles pack a bigger climate punch than cars
The big shift to tiny electric vehicles is underappreciated in the United States and Europe, where, despite the popularity of electric bicycles and scooters, the focus has been mainly on cars. The global majority, though, doesn't roll on four wheels.
Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe
The new charges - three felonies and six misdemeanors - are in addition to federal firearms charges in Delaware alleging Hunter Biden broke laws against drug users having guns in 2018. They come after the implosion of a plea deal over the summer that would have spared him jail time.
Why ban CO2-emitting cars if the market's moving against them already?
In general, a car lives for nearly 15 years. So, in order to convert the entire fleet to zero emissions needs selling only electric vehicles between 2035 and 2050.
World Earth Day: Polluted India needs to go extra mile with EVs
The capital city of India ranks 4th on list of world’s most polluted cities, according to IQAir, and many other cities are not too far behind where humans and plants too are engulfed in evil smoke. The hazardous level of pollution across metros and even in lower tier cities in India that is sizzling with heat waves necessitates finding alternatives to pollution-causing elements and switching to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Turning e-waste into e-wealth: An opportunity for the Indian EV ecosystem
India is one of the first few countries to have come up with a proposed Battery Swapping Policy, and apart from the central government, more than 20 Indian states have already announced their EV policies/policy drafts. However, amidst all this din and glitter of EV adoption, some concerns are being raised as to whether EVs are harbingers of a ‘green future’ or likely to complicate the scenario of e-waste in India?
Petrol cars continued to rule streets in FY23 amid EV play
The primary reasons for growth in petrol PV sales are price parity between petrol and diesel, the introduction of petrol hybrids and more model launches with petrol-only option. In the last five years, petrol model sales contribution has increased from 60% to 70%. CNG models account for 10% of PV sales and electric stands at 1.3%. In 2018-19, CNG sales stood at 3.8%, while electric vehicles were yet to take off, according to Jato Dynamics estimates.
A shoebox sized circuit breaker can solve the EV charging mess
North Carolina-based Atom has spent nine years developing what it calls a better, smarter circuit breaker — a digital one driven by computer chips and cloud software, rather than the analog version that flips on or off based on physics and mechanics.
Can Bhavish Aggarwal become India’s answer to Musk or will he collapse?
In his twenties, the founder of India’s largest ride-sharing company held off deep-pocketed rival Uber to remain the country’s top brand. Now, Aggarwal wants his Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd to displace Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc and China’s BYD Co. as the industry leader for electric vehicles by carving out a niche in lower cost designs.
Are retrofits the answer India is looking for to bring about an EV revolution?
Retrofitting of vehicles is also among the solutions offered to tackle the polluting internal combustion engine or ICE vehicles currently plying on Indian roads. It is like this: the Government wants to junk old vehicles. Retrofitting companies ask: why not retrofit them? We talk to companies engaged in retrofitting and find out why this route can be more viable for Indian consumers, and why a legislation surrounding it is needed.
India’s plan to recycle old cars is failing to woo vehicle owners
The government last year mandated that personal vehicles more than 20 years old and commercial vehicles more than 15 years old will need to undergo fitness tests in order to remain on the road.
The requiem for petrol cars and scooters is near but needs hard work from India
The biggest factor keeping EV car cost high is non-existent localisation of batteries, say findings of a Crisil’s report on clean mobility. Lithium is the most common battery type, and there is high dependence on its import.
When should you sell your car, how to ensure that it fetches you a good price
An easy way to decide if it is the right time to sell is to find out the current value of your car and the immediate or expected repairs and maintenance in the next six months or a year.
Govt plans to provide more tax concessions on vehicles bought after scrapping old ones: Nitin Gadkari
The road transport and highways minister said he is also requesting the GST Council to explore what more incentives can be provided under the National Automobile Scrappage Policy.
Volvo launches two luxury models -the S90 and the XC60 - in Gujarat
At present, both S90 and XC60 are available as diesel variants. As the demand for petrol cars is increasing due to various reasons, Volvo will discontinue the diesel variants in near future, said Mishra.
View: Transport sector emissions and moving ahead
Of estimated 17090 kilotons per year of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) emission in the country, the transport sector emits only 2%, and as for greenhouse gases, about 7.5%. While the triviality of the figures may not warrant attention, their health and climate impacts should.
Auto scrappage policy to accelerate economic growth, boost job creation: Gadkari
"The launch of the National Scrappage Policy by the prime minister was a 'historic decision'... It will accelerate economic growth and boost employment generation in the country," he said.
Notifications on vehicles’ scrapping likely in 2-3 weeks
The ministry of road transport and highways, which is formulating the scrapping policy, will issue the criteria for vehicle scrapping centres, revised vehicle re-registration and fitness test charges and fitness rules, which will form the eligibility criteria for a vehicle to be scrapped.
Benefits on buying new vehicles on scrapping of old; taxes, levies for polluting cars: Nitin Gadkari
The voluntary vehicle scrapping policy announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22 is touted as a major step to boost the Indian automobile sector, reeling under the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scrapped vehicle market pegged at Rs 43,000 crore
Scrappage policy for old cars and two-wheelers could create fresh jobs and also boost growth.
How Jagan Mohan Reddy rolled back several of his predecessor's policy decisions in Andhra Pradesh
Jagan Reddy has been creating storm after storm by undoing one after another of Naidu's policy decisions.
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