EV GENERATION
Chorus grows for angel tax repeal; policy push for EVs
Startup Inc’s calls to do away with angel tax have found support from the government. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
£315,000 Ferrari supercars growl a warning for EVs
Since going public in 2015, the Italian company has expanded both the volume and variety of cars it sells, while preserving exclusivity by raising prices, restricting who can order vehicles and resulting in long waiting lists. Around three-quarters of its cars are purchased by existing clients, while almost half the company’s vehicle sales are hybrids.
How one of the world's strongest car unions is dealing with EV job losses
Toyota in Japan and Hyundai or Kia in South Korea navigate challenges from technological transformation and electrification.
Retrofitting of inter-city diesel buses can generate over 50,000 jobs
Dr. Charan Singh and Davinder Sandhu emphasize the economic and environmental benefits of retrofitting. It offers a pragmatic solution for sustainable urban transport, driving economic revitalization and environmental improvements. Retrofitting leverages existing infrastructure while transitioning towards cleaner mobility, showcasing tangible progress in achieving sustainability goals.
Budget 2024: Hi-tech thermal plants may get Rs 6,000 cr viability support
Budget 2024: The Union budget for 2024-25 is expected to include a support scheme for setting up 800 MW coal-based power plants using Advanced Ultra Supercritical (AUSC) technology. The finance ministry is evaluating a proposal for ₹6,000 crore viability gap funding (VGF) and a ₹3,500 crore payment security mechanism for electric buses. The project, based on indigenous technology developed by a consortium of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, and NTPC, is expected to cost upwards of ₹15,000 crore at completion.
Groww Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for Nifty EV & New Age Automotive FOF
Groww Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with Sebi for Nifty EV & New Age Automotive FOF. It will be an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units of Groww Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF or similar ETF tracking the Nifty EV & New Age Automotive Index.
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Canada considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs
Canada is considering imposing import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stated on Monday that the government will seek the public's opinion on the matter starting July 2.
China drives away autonomous Tesla
Elon Musk envisions a future driven by self-driving cars and humanoid robots, potentially transforming Tesla into a trillion-dollar enterprise. However, uncertainties loom over Tesla's ability to deliver on these promises to both consumers and shareholders. Despite Musk's ambitious projections of unlocking ten times Tesla's current value through autonomous vehicles, Chinese competitors are advancing in key technologies like lane-navigation and battery economics.
Ather's Maha plans: BJP leader urges CM Siddaramaiah to persuade firm to invest in Karnataka
BJP MLA Arvind Bellad urged Karnataka government to persuade Ather Energy to set up its plant in Dharwad district, expressing disappointment over the company choosing Aurangabad for investment.
Groww Mutual Fund files draft documents for Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF
Groww Mutual Fund has filed draft documents with Sebi for Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF. Groww Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF will be an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index - Total Return Index.
How to maximise your electric vehicle's battery lifespan: Tips and tricks
Maximizing the lifespan of EV batteries is crucial for cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. Essential tips include avoiding deep discharges, regular use, and proper charging practices.
What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?
Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection due to fundraising difficulties and weak demand for its Ocean electric SUV. Rivian, Lucid Group, and Nikola are making strategic moves to reduce costs, boost demand, and introduce new vehicle options in the competitive electric vehicle market.
Business families seek legal advice to amend tightly written deeds of family settlement amid global expansion plans
Business families, particularly in India, are increasingly seeking legal counsel to amend rigid Deeds of Family Settlement (DFS) originally drafted decades ago. These deeds, designed to safeguard inheritances, now pose challenges as younger generations seek to expand globally into new sectors like fintech, tech-led consumer businesses, and electric vehicles. Legal experts note that the old deeds lack flexibility for today's globalized and dynamic business environment, prompting families to consider amendments to address issues such as wealth protection, succession planning, and regulatory compliance.
We are balancing our focus on both ICE as well as EV: Anish Shah, Mahindra Group
So, all three businesses or segments will be self-funding and the numbers we have given for the auto business in terms of capex will essentially come from within the auto segment and that is something we feel is required for growth and something that will drive future growth of the company.
Used EV sales fail to take off: Why electric resale market lags
Electric vehicles (EVs), including scooters, cars, and commercial vehicles, are surprisingly unpopular in the used vehicle market and often sell for less than similar fossil fuel-powered models, according to EV experts. One major reason is the challenge of precisely determining an EV's remaining battery life. This is crucial because batteries can make up half the cost of a new EV, significantly impacting how much a used one is worth.
RInfra to raise $350 mn via overseas bonds
Reliance Infrastructure plans to raise $350 million through FCCBs to repay debt and start electric power generation businesses.
Anil Ambani's Reliance Infra to raise USD 350 mn FCCB to repay rupee debt, expansion
The company has debt facilities in form of term loans on non-convertible debentures of Rs 2253 crore and Rs 703 crore respectively, according to a Care Rating report dated February 26 this year.
Series AA 127- The EV transformation-Part 1: How a multibagger got fresh tailwinds & gave 22,334% return in the last 20 years
Excerpts from its annual report for 2017-18. ELECTRIC VEHICLES – THE NEW MARKET DISRUPTOR “We are anticipating the next market disruption through electric vehicles. We are closely reviewing and watching the situations and doing our ground level work. We are also mapping all of our existing products vis-à-vis EV to capitalise on the opportunities EV will throw at the component manufacturers, whether it is motors, batteries or any other system which will come into the electric vehicles, totally different from the conventional IC engine” Cut to August 2023, five years down the line, the company commissions two plants for making on-board charger, off-board charger, motor control Units, DCDC converters, battery management systems, and more products catering to EV 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. Now this is a reflection of the speed at which an auto ancillary company needs to function and also the product range it needs to have if it has to stay relevant in the changing world of the auto Industry. Foresight, planning and timely execution is the key.
Not so well known stakeholders of EV ecosystem: 8 stocks that don't come instinctively, 3 with an upside potential of more than 18%
We also have a whole list, but we have separated the eight companies, just because these companies are not the names which one would instinctively think about and probably they may have more to go as they form this index.
Series AA 127- The EV transformation - Part 1: How a multibagger got fresh tailwinds & gave 22,204% return in last 20 years
Below are the excerpts from its annual report of 2017-18. ELECTRIC VEHICLES – THE NEW MARKET DISRUPTOR | “We are anticipating the next market disruption through electric vehicles. We are closely reviewing and watching the situations and doing our ground level work. We are also mapping all of our existing products vis-à-vis EV to capitalise on the opportunities EV will throw at the component manufacturers, whether it is motors, batteries or any other system which will come into the electric vehicles, totally different from the conventional IC engine.” Cut to August 2023, five years down the line, the company commissions two plants for making on-board charger, off-board charger, motor control Units, DCDC converters, battery management systems, and more products catering to EV 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. Now this is a reflection of the speed at which an auto ancillary company needs to function and also the product range it needs to have if it has to stay relevant in the changing world of the auto Industry. Foresight, planning and timely execution is the key.
BYD launches new hybrid vehicle tech that promises 100 km with just 2.9 litres fuel
BYD in China launches latest plug-in hybrid technology achieving record low fuel consumption of 2.9 litres per 100 km. Unveiled by Chairman Wang Chuanfu in Xian, Shaanxi province, site of BYD's first automaking factory.
There's a fork in the road to clean energy
Hybrids run on electricity generated by burning fossil fuels. This situation will not change as we move up the hybrid technology tree. EVs, too, run on electricity produced in India principally from fossil fuels. However, transition to renewables makes EVs progressively less polluting. At some point in the future, EVs will be far cleaner than hybrids. So, do the two categories deserve the same fiscal encouragement?
Mother set of Multibaggers: Evolution of EV ecosystem and emergence of new winners from auto ancillary space
Whether it's institutional or retail investors, the desire to find the next multibagger is always high. But it is not easy to find multibagger stocks for multiple reasons. In the last 30 yearsonly two or three sectors have thrown up multibaggers -- IT, pharma and some engineering or industrial segments. Now the auto and auto ancillary sectors are transforming. From next Sunday onward, we take a deep dive into individual auto ancillary companies which have either transformed due to EV space or are changing themselves or will go down as they are not relevant in new age of EV.
Ford losing $100,000 per every electric vehicle: Report
Ford Motor Co faces losses from electric vehicles, cutting orders and fast-tracking small EVs to compete with Tesla. CEO Jim Farley acknowledges challenges. Tesla, Elon Musk, and CFO John Lawler's comments on pricing pressure and EV costs are key. Ford focuses on hybrids, delays launches, and addresses quality issues.
Kia unveils revamped EV6 electric vehicle with bigger battery
Kia, South Korea's second-largest automaker, on Tuesday announced the release of a redesigned and upgraded version of its EV6 electric vehicle, which was first introduced in 2021.
D2C space: Investments in "not my parents' brands" are #trending
Investors like Titan Capital are shifting focus to Gen Z brands, moving away from traditional brands. This trend is visible in brands such as Perfora, Wakefit, Hocco and Mokobara across various sectors, reflecting the changing consumer behaviour towards new and innovative products. The phenomenon of Gen Z consumers not using their parents' brands is visible in even sectors such as automotive and smartphones.
Tesla retreats from next-generation 'gigacasting' manufacturing process
Tesla, amid falling sales and increasing competition, has abandoned plans for an innovative one-piece gigacasting manufacturing process. Initially aiming to revolutionize manufacturing and reduce costs, Tesla has opted for its more traditional three-piece method for vehicle underbodies. The decision underscores Tesla's strategic pivot towards self-driving technology over massive EV sales growth, reflecting recent layoffs and executive departures. This shift also comes after the cancellation of the Model 2 and signals a more conservative approach to production innovation.
China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation
BYD's Denza Z9GT challenges Mercedes-Benz in the premium EV market, showcasing advanced technology and upmarket push to increase profitability amid a saturated domestic market and international scrutiny.
Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027
Japan's second-biggest car maker has lagged behind European and U.S. competitors such as General Motors and Volkswagen in ramping up EV sales.
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