ELECTRIC

EU raises customs duties on Chinese electric vehicles due to unfair subsidies. Tariffs aim to address market imbalance. Negotiations ongoing between EU and China. Concerns about impact on European jobs and green technology production. Uncertainty lo...

Greaves Finance, a Greaves Cotton subsidiary, appointed PB Sunil Kumar as Executive Director and CEO effective July 3, 2024. He will advance financing for electric two-wheelers via the evfin platform. With 25 years' experience, including positions a...

The European Union imposed provisional duties of up to 38 per cent on Chinese electric car imports due to alleged unfair state subsidies, sparking concerns of a trade war. The move was criticised by China as "politically motivated" and "protectionis...

The Delhi High Court has directed Tesla Inc. and Gurugram-based Tesla Power India to mediate their trademark dispute. Tesla Inc. alleges that Tesla Power India's use of the "Tesla" trademark infringes on its rights, causing consumer confusion and ha...

The Indian government plans to fast-track three major electric vehicle schemes in its first hundred days, including incentives for local battery production and electric bus procurement under FAME 3. Aimed at boosting clean mobility, these initiative...

Solar power generation in the third-largest producer of electricity from the sun rose to 63.6 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first half of 2024, the data showed, up 14.7% compared with the same period last year and 18.5% in the calendar year 20...

Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo Cars plans to exclusively launch electric vehicles in India after 2030. Volvo aims to introduce one new electric vehicle annually, starting with the EC30 in 2025. The market for electric cars in India, though currently ...

M&M partners with ABB using PixelPaint tech to offer precise finish application without disrupting production line for personalization options on new EVs, marking a significant advancement in the automotive industry.

Matter Group secures a significant USD 35 million Series B funding led by Helena, with plans to deliver advanced AERA electric motorbikes in India to address global climate challenges.

Sales of e2Ws plummet due to policy inconsistencies, supply chain issues with Chinese suppliers, and expectations for FAME III rollout, impacting top manufacturers like Hero Electric, Okinawa, and Ampere.

EU countries debate supporting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in Brussels amid concerns over Beijing's possible retaliation affecting EU exports like cognac and pork.

The comparison between FAME-II and EMPS subsidies is crucial, as highlighted by a report from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, emphasizing the importance of stable subsidy regimes for the EV industry's growth.

Spain significantly increased its renewable energy generation in the first half of 2024, with renewables contributing 60 per cent of its electricity, up from 51 per cent a year earlier, driven by new solar capacity and increased output from hydropow...

The Indian government has proposed new guidelines to reduce the approval time for electricity connections for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The approval time in metropolitan areas will be cut from seven days to three days, and in municipa...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is making progress in equity partnership talks with an Indian company to share costs and risks. While open to continuing solo, Skoda sees value in local collaboration amid government EV pushes and stricter emissions regul...

Ola Electric, the electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to invest $100 million in the first phase of building its Gigafactory for producing lithium-ion battery cells. The investment will be used for 'phase 1A' of the Gigafactory, which will set up 1....

GT Force's GT Texa, priced at Rs 1.20 lakh, offers a 130 km range with a 3.5 kWh battery. The electric motorcycle features alloy wheels, E-ABS controller, and telescopic dual suspension systems for a comfortable ride. Available in multiple states, i...

Tata Motors expects policy continuity in the upcoming Union Budget and calls for more players in the charging infrastructure space for faster adoption of electric mobility in India. The new NDA government is expected to present the Union Budget next...

Uber becomes the second ride-hailing service provider to offer electric vehicles in the city of Kolkata, following Snap E, another brand operating with an all-EV fleet.