Electric Vehicles

For EVs to contribute to India's net zero goals, integrated action called for
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They said while the energy source has to majorly turn green, for widespread adoption of EV’s necessary infrastructure has to be created hand in hand in an integrated manner.
PURE EV launches ePluto 7G MAX with 201 km range
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Launched at a price of Rs 1,14,999 (ex-Showroom price), the scooter comes available in four colours -- matte black, red, grey and white, which is now open for booking across India, with deliveries beginning from the upcoming festive season.
Ather Energy raises Rs 900 cr from Hero MotoCorp, GIC
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Ather Energy said it plans to use the funds for new product launch and expansion of its charging infrastructure and retail network.
India sees over 120% growth in EVs, hybrid vehicles surge 400%
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Assistance systems (ADAS) rapidly expanded by 350 per cent (year-on-year) and the adoption of connected and digital cockpit features continue to gain steady traction in passenger vehicles, surpassing 60 per cent, according to the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR).
BYD sets new sales record in China in June, sells 2.5 lakh units
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Backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, BYD delivered 253,046 cars last month, a 5.3 per cent increase over the 239,092 cars delivered in May, it said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange, reports the South China Morning Post. BYD delivered 1.26 million vehicles to customers in the first quarter of 2023, almost double the figure a year ago.
Toyota plans EV with 1,200-km range that fully charges in 10 mins
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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
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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
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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
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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.
'Three As drive EV adoption worldwide and in India'
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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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