Electric Vehicles: News

21 Jan 2025

Hardeep Singh Puri

India to achieve 20% biofuel blending target by February

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has announced that India will achieve its 20% biofuel blending target by next month.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

US: Trump overturns Biden's 50% EV sales target by 2030

US President Donald Trump has overturned a key policy of his predecessor Joe Biden's administration, aimed at boosting the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US.

20 Jan 2025

Electric Cars

Meet Vayve Eva, India's 1st solar-powered electric car

Vayve Mobility has unveiled India's first solar-powered electric car, the Vayve Eva, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

20 Jan 2025

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors to launch luxury electric brand: What we know

Tata Motors will launch its new luxury electric vehicle (EV) brand, Avinya, with a Sportback.

15 Jan 2025

Auto

Top 5 tips to extend your EV's range in winters

In the winter season, you might witness a decline in your electric vehicle (EV)'s range and performance.

14 Jan 2025

Renault

Renault to enter India's electric car market with Kiger EV

As part of its strategy to regain lost market share, Renault will introduce a new range of SUVs and compact electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

This solid-state EV battery promises longer range, faster charging

Leading US-based battery technology company Microvast has made major progress in its All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology.

08 Jan 2025

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce to launch new EV in 2025: What we know

Ultra-luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce will unveil its second electric vehicle (EV) later this year. The announcement comes as part of the company's shift toward full electrification.

07 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki reveals 'e for Me' strategy for electric mobility

Homegrown automaker Maruti Suzuki has revealed its innovative strategy for electric mobility, 'e For Me.'

07 Jan 2025

Tata

Tata Group is venturing into electric air taxi business

Tata Group's subsidiary Tata Elxsi has announced a strategic partnership with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL).

07 Jan 2025

Mumbai

BluSmart's EV cab service now available in Mumbai

BluSmart, one of the leading electric ride-hailing companies, has announced its expansion into Mumbai.

CES 2025: This solar-powered EV prototype promises 644km of range

Once a defunct start-up, Aptera has unveiled a new "production-intent" solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) at CES 2025.

06 Jan 2025

Auto

Do EVs lose range in winters? Yes, know why

We all know the performance of electric vehicles (EVs) is affected by weather, especially when it comes to colder temperatures.

05 Jan 2025

China

How India will reduce dependence on China for EV technology

The Indian government has launched a major program to promote homegrown technology in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) segment.

This Indian-origin CEO is world's highest-paid employee, earns ₹48cr daily

Jagdeep Singh, the founder and former CEO of US-based QuantumScape, has been named the world's highest-paid employee.

04 Jan 2025

Piyush Goyal

Government, EV companies agree no additional subsidies needed: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said that the government and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are on the same page about not requiring more subsidies.

03 Jan 2025

Norway

90% of new car sales in this country were electric

Norway has seen a remarkable rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales, with almost 89% of all new cars sold in 2024 being fully electric.

01 Jan 2025

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj overtakes Ola Electric to become India's highest-selling E2W brand

In a major turnaround in India's electric two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company have beaten Ola Electric in December 2024 sales.

30 Dec 2024

Hyundai

These electric cars will be launched in India this January

The Indian auto market is gearing up for an exciting start to 2025, with a slew of new cars lined up for launch in January.

27 Dec 2024

Auto

JSW Group and China's Geely discuss electric car joint venture

JSW Group, headed by Sajjan Jindal, is said to be in talks with a number of leading automobile manufacturers for possible electric vehicle (EV) joint ventures. One of them is Chinese auto giant Geely.

24 Dec 2024

India

Vehicle registrations in India see 15% YoY drop in December

The Indian auto sector has witnessed a major slump in December, with the two-wheeler category being the worst hit.

24 Dec 2024

MG Motor

0-100km/h in 3.2s! Check features of India-spec MG Cyberster EV

MG Motor is gearing up to launch its fourth electric vehicle, the Cyberster, in India.

24 Dec 2024

China

This EV chassis doesn't catch fire or explode upon crashes

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), a leading global manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, has unveiled an innovative car chassis.

Ola Electric-rival Greaves Electric Mobility files for ₹1,000cr IPO

Greaves Electric Mobility, a leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO).

23 Dec 2024

Electric Scooters

India: By 2026, 1 in 5 scooters will be electric

The e-scooter segment in India is expected to make up one-fifth of the country's total two-wheeler market by FY26, Business Standard reported.

20 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 EVs in US: Here's why

Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced a recall of 694,304 cars in the United States, as per Reuters.

17 Dec 2024

LG

LG, JSW Energy planning $1.5B battery manufacturing venture in India

South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) is said to be in talks with India's JSW Energy to form a joint venture for battery manufacturing, as per Reuters.

Capex worth ₹16,000cr needed to meet EV-charging demand by 2030

India needs ₹16,000 crore in capital expenditure to cater to the increasing demand for public electric vehicle (EV) charging by 2030, a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) report has said.

16 Dec 2024

GST

Buying a second-hand EV may cost you more next year

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is mulling a proposal to hike the GST rate on old and used electric vehicles (EVs), as well as smaller petrol and diesel cars.

10 Dec 2024

Technology

This 'air sponge' could save EVs from catastrophic fires

An innovative technology, created by Aspen Aerogels, has emerged as a significant breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) safety.

09 Dec 2024

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors cars become costlier by 3% from January 1

Tata Motors, one of the leading Indian automakers, has announced that it will increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 3% across its passenger vehicles portfolio.

03 Dec 2024

Germany

Why workers at Volkswagen's factories in Germany are on strike

Volkswagen, Europe's largest car manufacturer, is facing major disruptions as workers have gone on strike at nine of its factories in Germany.

02 Dec 2024

Indian Government

Modi government mulls ₹9,000cr plan to boost EV battery production

The Indian government is said to be mulling a ₹9,000 crore plan, to boost the production of critical battery components for electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy systems.

01 Dec 2024

Lamborghini

Lamborghini's 1st EV, Lanzador, to debut by 2030

Lamborghini has reiterated its intention to launch its first electric vehicle (EV), the Lanzador, by the end of this decade.

74% Indian EV owners will stick to electric cars: Survey

A recent survey by Park+ Research Labs has found that 74% of electric vehicle (EV) owners in India plan to stick with electric cars for life.

24 Nov 2024

Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp is working on its first electric motorcycle

Hero MotoCorp, in partnership with its American partner Zero Motorcycles, is working hard on its first mid-sized electric motorbike.

24 Nov 2024

Tesla

Tesla and Rivian reach 'conditional' settlement in trade secrets lawsuit

Tesla and Rivian have reached a "conditional" settlement in their ongoing trade secrets lawsuit, Bloomberg reported.

22 Nov 2024

Tesla

Kia unveils high-performance EV9 GT with Tesla charging compatibility

Kia has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the high-performance 2025 EV9 GT, at the LA Auto Show.

PM e-Drive scheme: Modi government reinstates subsidies for electric 3-wheelers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has reinstated subsidies for electric three-wheelers under the PM E-Drive scheme.

14 Nov 2024

Delhi

Why GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures won't be implemented in Delhi

Delhi's air quality has dropped to "severe" for the second consecutive day with an AQI of 428 at 9:00am on Thursday.

13 Nov 2024

Dubai

Dubai will launch world's first air taxi service in 2026

Dubai has given the green light to build its first aerial taxi vertiport, which will be located close to the Dubai International Airport. The aerial taxi service will start in early 2026.

09 Nov 2024

Bentley

Bentley teases its maiden electric car ahead of 2026 debut

Bentley has announced plans to launch its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), an urban SUV, by 2026.

07 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

How Trump's presidency will impact EV sector and automakers

The automotive industry is bracing for major changes under President-elect Donald Trump.

06 Nov 2024

Maserati

Maserati's electrification plans in limbo amid leadership change

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has failed to confirm the previously announced electrification plans for Maserati, Italian trade unionists have claimed.

05 Nov 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Meet e VITARA, Suzuki's first ever electric car

Suzuki has unveiled the e VITARA, the production version of the eVX concept, making its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market.

03 Nov 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki's first EV debuts tomorrow: Know all about eVX

Suzuki or Maruti Suzuki as it is known in India, will unveil its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the eVX, in Milan tomorrow.

31 Oct 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti's first EV to debut globally on November 4

Maruti Suzuki has revealed that its first electric vehicle, the eVX, will enter series production by spring 2025.

31 Oct 2024

BYD

BYD's revenue surpasses Tesla for first time amid EV competition

Chinese automaker BYD has posted a quarterly revenue that exceeded Tesla's for the first time, a major milestone in the global electric vehicle (EV) market.

28 Oct 2024

Volkswagen

Volkswagen shutting 3 German factories, laying off thousands of employees

Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, is planning a major restructuring involving the closure of at least three factories in Germany, and layoffs of tens of thousands of employees.

27 Oct 2024

Auto

Breakthrough in lithium-sulfur EV battery tech promises longer life

Engineers from Southern Methodist University (SMU) have made some major advancements in the field of battery technology, something that could revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

25 Oct 2024

Jeep

Stellantis invests $29.5M in new technology to boost EV range

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Dodge has pumped $29.5 million into its research and technical center in Michigan.

24 Oct 2024

Tesla

Tesla is promising more affordable EVs in 2025

Tesla has announced plans to launch new and more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in 2025.

23 Oct 2024

Uber

After US and Brazil, Uber India surpasses 1 million drivers

Uber has announced that it now has over one million drivers in India.

23 Oct 2024

Rapido

Rapido to deploy 10,000 electric autos with 2-minute battery swaps

Leading Indian ride-hailing platform Rapido has announced a strategic partnership with IndoFast Energy.

Electric air taxis can now become reality in the US

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final ruling permitting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate in US airspace.

22 Oct 2024

Mercedes-Benz

How Mercedes-Benz is giving old EV batteries a second life

Mercedes-Benz has officially opened its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim, Germany.

21 Oct 2024

China

US government concerned about dependence on Chinese lithium batteries

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised concerns over the security risks posed by Chinese lithium batteries.

17 Oct 2024

Apple

Apple secretly collaborated with BYD on long-range EV batteries

Apple had been working in secrecy with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD, according to Bloomberg.

16 Oct 2024

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield's 1st electric motorcycle to debut on November 4

Royal Enfield, a dominant player in India's 250-750cc motorcycle segment, is gearing up to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market.

14 Oct 2024

Renault

Iconic Renault car returns in EV avatar after 30 years

Renault has taken the wraps off the revamped version of its iconic model, the Renault 4.

14 Oct 2024

MINI

MINI's first-ever electric John Cooper Works cars go official

BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has unveiled its first-ever electric performance models.

13 Oct 2024

United Kingdom

UK's new battery tech could increase EV range by 20%

Integrals Power, a UK-based battery technology company, has made major advancements in Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active materials.

12 Oct 2024

Apple

Apple's self-driving car project hits roadblock as testing permit canceled

Apple's permit to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in California has been revoked by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

12 Oct 2024

MG Motor India

MG starts delivering India's first EV with BaaS purchase option

MG Motor India has begun the deliveries of its newest electric vehicle, the Windsor EV, to customers in the country.

11 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla Robovan is here and it looks futuristic

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a new passenger van called the Robovan at the "We, Robot" event.

09 Oct 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai to invest ₹32,000 crore in India over next decade

Hyundai Motor India has announced a massive ₹32,000 crore investment plan for the next 10 years.

09 Oct 2024

Audi

Porsche recalls over 27,500 Taycan EVs over potential fire risk

Porsche has recalled 27,527 units of its Taycan electric sedans over a potential short circuit in the battery system. The defect could potentially lead to fires.

08 Oct 2024

BYD

BYD's $1 billion EV investment plan in India awaits approval

Chinese automaker BYD is eager to set up a car manufacturing base in India. However, it has not received any clear signal from the Indian government, on a possible relaxation of strict investment rules for Chinese companies.

08 Oct 2024

Uber

Uber to launch OpenAI-powered AI assistant for drivers in 2025

Uber is bringing an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, for its drivers in the US. It will be available starting early 2025.

07 Oct 2024

Startups

BluSmart in talks to raise $100M for EV ride-hailing expansion

BluSmart Mobility, a leading name in the electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing space, is in talks to raise between $80 million and $100 million, according to Moneycontrol.

07 Oct 2024

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors plans MG-like battery-as-a-service model to boost EV sales

Tata Motors is reportedly mulling the introduction of a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for its electric vehicles.