Electric Vehicles: News
29 Dec 2017
IndiaWill Tesla come to India in 2018? Looks doubtful
Once upon a time, there was excitement in India about Tesla arriving in the country, but several reports since have bashed such hopes.
28 Dec 2017
IndiaCentre working on automobile policy; focus on eco-friendly electric vehicles
The Centre has appointed a consultant for formulating an automobile policy with a focus on clean technology; it may pave the way for adoption of eco-friendly vehicles.
25 Dec 2017
IndiaMercedes-Benz discourages India's all-electric cars push for 2030
Mercedes-Benz India has asked the government "not to rush with the all-electric vehicles push", as such a push might foreclose better technological solutions for future generations.
19 Dec 2017
IndiaOkinawa launches the fastest electric-scooter "Praise" at Rs. 59,889!
Gurugram-based Okinawa Autotech has launched its flagship e-scooter Praise at Rs. 59,889 (Delhi ex-showroom).
24 Nov 2017
IndiaMahindra partners with Uber to bring electric vehicles to India
Mahindra and Mahindra partnered with Uber India on Friday to bring in electric vehicles to India.
15 Nov 2017
IndiaThis company is making India ready for 'Electric vehicle' revolution
India is slowly-but-surely laying groundwork for electric vehicles (EVs).
11 Nov 2017
MumbaiBEST introduces electric buses in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) introduced six much-awaited electric buses to its fleet on Friday. These buses intend to reduce pollution, aim to ease congestion and provide better connectivity.
08 Oct 2017
BoeingThis start-up aims to fly hybrid-electric planes by 2022
The aviation industry is a lifesaver for most of us, but what if it could be upgraded to save time and costs and reduce emissions?
01 Oct 2017
NITI AayogTata Motors bags Centre's 10,000 electric cars' order
The Centre has been pushing for a reduction in traditional fuel cars to tackle pollution.
29 Sep 2017
IndiaGujarat EV story: Modi's home state leads his ambitious plan
The government is pushing towards making India a pollution free nation.
27 Sep 2017
IndiaTesla in talks with government for possible India launch
Elon Musk's Tesla has begun talks with the government to bring its electric cars to India via the single-brand retail route.
16 Sep 2017
IndiaMaruti shifts gears, to make electric cars in Gujarat
After expressing initial apprehension about the future of electric cars in India, automaker Maruti Suzuki announced that it will manufacture electric cars at its plant in Gujarat.
11 Sep 2017
FloridaTesla "remotely" increases range of vehicles to help Irma victims
Every small help is important during a crisis. Elon Musk's Tesla did its bit by pushing an over-the-air update to some of its vehicles in Florida, so that they can cover more range than usual.
11 Sep 2017
BMWChina plans to ban petrol and diesel cars soon
China's pollution level is one of the highest in the world; it's been seeking to remedy the situation for some time now.
08 Sep 2017
Nitin GadkariBMW and Jaguar announce their electric car plans for 2020
For automakers going electric is now a necessity, as diesel cars will soon get completely banned.
07 Sep 2017
IndiaMaruti Suzuki plans on creating an electric car for India
India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has revealed its plan of entering Indian electric car market.
27 Aug 2017
Ratan TataTata Nano may stage a comeback, as an electric car
Tata Nano, which was released among much fanfare, has lost its steam over the years. Not only have the sales dwindled to an abysmal low, several allegations on the model have made it a tough sell.
19 Aug 2017
Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai plans on introducing a longer-range electric car soon
Hyundai already has an electric model under its kitty, but that model lags behind when compared to the ones introduced by its competitors.
18 Aug 2017
Elon MuskGovt. plans to buy 10,000 electric cars for NCR mantris
Looks like Delhi's bureaucracy has finally decided to go green.
30 Jul 2017
Elon MuskTesla's Model 3, the electric beauty with a 310-mile range
Automobile's future is all about electric cars. However, there are two major concerns. First is the price and second, mobility.
27 Jul 2017
BMWBMW confirms Electric Mini; to go into production in 2019
BMW has announced that it will build an all-electric model of the three-door Mini in the UK's Oxford.
24 Jul 2017
IndiaMercedes says, without incentives, EVs in India would be impossible
If New Delhi wants to end fossil-fuel transport by 2030, it will have to cough up incentives. Previously Tesla CEO Musk had asked for incentives in electric-car imports until local output was viable.
24 Jul 2017
TechnologyBritain ushers in new battery-focused industrial policy with Faraday Challenge
Britain is investing £246mn in battery technology, now a top priority considering its planned shift to cleaner innovations like electric cars.
13 Jul 2017
StartupsSwedish start-up Einride unveils futuristic driverless electric truck
Advancing technology is changing how we drive (or don't drive) our vehicles.
11 Jul 2017
TeslaWhy does no-one in Hong Kong want a Tesla anymore?
Tesla seems to be losing one of its biggest markets. After Hong Kong withdrew tax breaks for electric vehicles (EV), enthusiasm of owning a Tesla has dipped drastically.
07 Jul 2017
VolvoVolvo is e-volving, pledges to go hybrid/electric from now on
Out with the old and in with the new, that's a general sentiment these days. Marking the end of an era and adapting to new sustainable society of the future, Volvo has decided to slowly let go of traditional combustion engines.
06 Jul 2017
DelhiHaryana govt plans to introduce electric buses in Gurugram
Haryana government is planning to introduce 75-100 electric buses in Gurugram.
23 Jun 2017
Elon MuskTesla looks to start manufacturing cars in China
Tesla Motors announced that it was in talks with the Chinese authorities to establish a factory in Shanghai, a first in China.
19 Jun 2017
TechnologyWireless electricity transmission: The impossible is now a reality
Scientists at Stanford University have developed a technology to wirelessly transmit electricity to moving objects.
05 Jun 2017
IndiaIIT Delhi's eco-friendly innovations to bring about a sustainable environment
IIT Delhi is making India and the world a better place, one invention at a time.
05 Jun 2017
IndiaPower giant NTPC forays into electric vehicle charging stations
With the intention of promoting clean energy, power giant National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) forayed into the new business of setting up electric vehicle charging stations in Delhi and Noida. It will eventually raise the demand for such vehicles as well as the demand of power generated by NTPC's plants.
23 May 2017
IndiaTesla will not be plying on Indian roads anytime soon
Tesla's Model 3 is capable of reaching 60kmph from zero in 6 seconds and it gives 215 miles mileage on a single charge; it's a technological marvel, environment-friendly car and it's also a car that will not be available in India anytime soon.
19 May 2017
IndiaIn a first, 200 electric taxis to run in Maharashtra
In a first in India, approximately 200 electric taxis will run in Maharashtra on 26th May.
21 Apr 2017
Tesla Model SElectric carmaker Tesla recalls 53,000 cars over parking brake issue
US electric automobile manufacturer Tesla has issued a global-recall for some of its Model S and Model X vehicles to fix a parking brake issue.
19 Apr 2017
IndiaElectric Vehicles: Nissan Leaf trial runs to commence this year
Nissan Motor Co. is exploring the opportunities of electric-vehicles in India, as Nissan India Operations head, Guillaume Sicard noted, "We will start a pilot project involving the Nissan Leaf this year, which will help us in assessing the viability of electric vehicles (EV)."
28 Mar 2017
IndiaOla cabs to introduce fully electric taxis
ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ola Cabs' parent company, is set to introduce fully electric cars as Ola cabs on a pilot basis across major Indian cities within three months.
