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Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for Invicto UV
The Invicto marks Maruti Suzuki's entrance into the premium 3-Row segment and the launch is slated for July 5, 2023. The company said Invicto will appeal to customers who are looking for a strong design, best-in-class passenger room, ample cargo space, spirited performance, advanced technology, and a host of utility features.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st all electric car at $486K
South Korea is the first country for the British carmaker to introduce the battery-powered model among Asia-Pacific countries, Rolls-Royce said in a statement. The fully electric Spectre is available at a starting price of 620 million won ($486,000) in Korea, with the price going up depending on options.
Toyota plans EV with 1,200-km range that fully charges in 10 mins
Elon Musk-run Tesla Superchargers give about 200 miles of charge in 15 minutes. The company is also planning to introduce a high-performance lithium-ion battery to its next-generation EVs by 2026, as part of its new technology roadmap revealed on Tuesday.
Renault India to roll out three new models including a EV
He also said the company has reached the production milestone of 10,00,000 vehicles and the proposed new models are expected to drive the company into profitability. "We are getting into the EV segment with aggressive positioning and also into the bigger vehicle segments.
Electric-2 wheeler that charges within 12 minutes arrives in India
The two companies jointly unveiled a new vehicle model called 'Bzinesslite InstaCharged by Log9' which is powered by Log9's RapidX 2000 batteries, enabling it to go zero to zip within 12 minutes. The e-2W has been designed with unique features such as great speed, quick acceleration, superior range (80-90 kms), multi-theft.
Tesla Model Y becomes 1st EV to earn world's best-selling car tag
Tesla Model Y surpassed Toyota's RAV4 and Corolla models to top global sales rankings in the first quarter of 2023, according to data from Jato Dynamics. The 2023 Model Y starts at $47,490, considerably more than the 2023 Corolla ($21,550) and RAV4 ($27,575), reports The Verge. Tesla Model Y sold 267,200 units globally.
Musk teases two new EVs, a cheaper $25K hatchback likely soon
One of the new vehicles might be the $25,000 hatchback that Musk mentioned back in 2020 during the company's battery day, reports TechCrunch. "I just want to emphasise that we are actually building a new product. We are actually designing a new product.
MG Motor launches cheapest EV in India, starting at Rs 7.98 lakh
According to the company, the new Comet EV has been evaluated to provide an encouraging and economical charging cost of Rs 519 per month. The Comet EV is the second electric vehicle in MG Motor India's portfolio and comes with futuristic and user-friendly Smart technologies. The Comet EV is built on the pure electric.
Hyundai unveils Genesis GV80 Coupe concept car in New York
Inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept unveiled in New York last year, the GV80 Coupe Concept combines the practicality of a lifestyle-oriented SUV with the dynamism of a sports car, Hyundai said in a statement. The four-passenger SUV serves as a statement of intent for the future, hinting toward more emotional and performance-oriented models under the Genesis brand, it said, reports Yonhap news agency.
'Three As drive EV adoption worldwide and in India'
According to the report, the benign government policy has increased the affordability quotient with reducing input costs. Advancement in availability is on account of increase in EV model options for customers and expansion of the charging/manufacturing ecosystem. And customer acceptance is enhancing owing to better aspirational value for EVs and environmental consciousness, Emkay Global said.
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