ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Senior industry executives said the state is considering linking incentives on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) to guidelines outlined in FAME II.Some car makers had raised objections to the incentives for hybrids announced by Uttar Pradesh as the...

Finance Minister Sitharaman's budget preparation raises EV sector optimism. Expected measures include FAME-3, charging infrastructure funds, localization incentives, renewables integration, priority lending, reduced GST. Tandon stresses 2030 goals n...

Industry players are looking forward to potential GST concessions and incentives for electric vehicles in the upcoming Budget FY25. Expectations include policies like FAME 3.0 to enhance the EV ecosystem, promote R&D, and support local manufacturing...

Vidyut has launched an offline pre-owned EV platform in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, with plans to expand. An online marketplace is coming in six months. They handle the full process, reselling EVs from major brands. Their battery subscripti...

International Battery Metals (IBAT) achieves breakthrough lithium production in Utah with a water-efficient DLE method. Producing 5,000 tons annually, it targets varied deposits like China's and recycles over 98% of water from the Great Salt Lake.

Tata Motors experiences sales decline in passenger vehicles, including EVs, in June. Despite challenges, the company foresees a recovery in demand, especially with the upcoming festive season. Tata Motors stands ready to capitalize on growth opportu...

Smaller component makers for electric vehicles (EVs), many of which started with other businesses before pivoting to their current business mainstays, are increasingly attracting interest from venture capital firms amid a boom in EV sales. The boom ...

India's climate change strategy includes the EV30@30 initiative, aiming for 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. This transition enhances air quality, reduces oil dependence, and fosters economic growth. While challenges like limited com...

Electric vehicle financing presents varying rates across different vehicle types, with banks and NBFCs playing a crucial role in offering competitive options. Understanding the evolving landscape of interest rates and the influence of factors like E...

Tata Motors is eyeing 30-40 per cent sales from EVs by FY30 and is planning to spend about Rs 18,000 crore to develope an ecosystem for the electric vehicle business. Over the next two years, the company has scheduled for launch Curvv EV, Curvv ICE ...

Designed specifically for the Vietnamese and other Asian markets, the VF3 is priced for "mass appeal", according to VinFast. The VF3 might also appeal to Indian families looking for a compact car with a range suitable for getting around in India's c...

Indian auto manufacturers are seizing the export opportunity in the electric vehicle (EV) market, driven by increasing demand for cleaner mobility in developed countries and government support. Companies like Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp are gear...

Domestic auto makers like Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, and TVS Motor are seizing the export opportunity in the electric vehicle market. Maruti Suzuki is set to export its first electric SUV to Europe, Hero MotoCorp is launching its VIDA V1 electric...

Tata Motors is planning to demerge its existing automotive businesses into two listed entities, a move aimed at enhancing synergies across its Passenger Vehicles (PV) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) segments. This step is expected to boost collaboration...

Companies certifying vehicles for subsidies under FAME 3 - scheduled to be announced in the upcoming budget - will have to undergo a techno-commercial audit twice a year to ascertain they are meeting localisation guidelines. If they come up short, t...

Mahindra Group plans partnerships for local battery cell production to meet future electric vehicle demand in India by 2030. CEO Anish Shah confirms global technology and private equity interests for funding, focusing on indigenous production. Mahin...

The financial infrastructure for commercial vehicles is built around ICE vehicles, hindering EV adoption. EV financing faces challenges due to uncertain residual value, battery concerns, and higher interest rates. Small operators struggle with highe...

Euler Motors, an electric three-wheeler maker, raised Rs 200 crore ($24 million) led by Piramal Alternatives India Access Fund, with British International Investment and Blume Ventures also participating. Total funding now stands at Rs 570 crore. Th...

The company is planning to launch its new 2W model pre-Diwali and one post-Diwali. Pritesh Talwar, President - EV Business at Lectrix EV is optimistic about creating its name in the 2W market as he believes there is enough space to sustain and creat...