Electric Vehicles
Maharahstra announces EV Policy 2021
The Maharashtra state government has announced a revised Electric Vehicle (EV) policy 2021 under which it is targeting a 10% penetration of EVs in the new vehicle registrations in the state by 2025. This includes at least 25% electrification of urban fleet aggregators in the e-commerce, delivery and logistics domains. In April next year, it…
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Gujarat announces comprehensive EV Policy; aims to become EV hub
Gujarat has become the latest state to announce a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) policy. While automakers across segments have welcomed the move that will see the enabling of faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country, one needs to keep an eye on how these incentives will unfold vis-a-vis higher buyer demand. "In line with…
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2 Fast 2 Furious
Everyone loves SUVs. They aren't just popular in India, but globally as well, and that is why it is the fastest-growing segment. Apart from their intimidating road presence, they are practical in terms of cabin space, raised ground clearance and high seating position. With all these pros comes the bulk weight which eats into its…
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Fast and Furious
Electric vehicles have been around for a while, but in the last couple of years with the government pushing for greener mobility solutions, we are seeing a crop of new age EVs that offer state-of-the-art technology, luxury and even practicality. EVs have come a long way from looking like boxy cars to having an air…
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Race to the Future
It is no secret that electric cars are all the rage, globally. From an upstart EV company becoming the most valuable automotive company in the world to people’s rightful enthusiasm for a cleaner future, electric cars are on the minds of motorists around the world. However, while everyone is talking about EVs, is the picture…
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5 reasons why Electric Vehicles are enticing
In today's day and age, Electric Vehicles, (EVs), are the need of the hour. There is a great deal of interest in EVs and it won't be long before the world makes that crucial transition to them. However, it isn't all talk. Several car manufacturers, like MG Motor India, are taking big steps to ensure that…
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Living the Tesla life
Tess arrived on a beautiful sunny day in December 2018. Now, 25,000+ miles later, I think I can pen down a few words about what it has been like living with the Tesla Model 3. Allow me to break it up into three simple categories – The Good, The Great, and The Glorious. If you…
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Elegant Quiet Comfort
Mercedes-Benz’s EQ range (which consists of EQ-Boost – Electrified Combustion Vehicles, EQ Power – Plug-In Hybrids, and EQ – Electric Vehicles), represents Intelligent Electric Mobility. Little surprise then that at a time when the Indian government is batting hard for Electric Vehicles (EVs), they decided to bring in the EQC as the first model to…
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“Aesthetics arise from efficiency”: Marc Lichte
Q. Mr. Lichte, the wait will soon be over. Audi will introduce the e-tron GT on February 9. Is the presentation of such a model still exciting even after seven years of being the brand’s Head of Design? ML: The world premiere is a magic moment. That applies to the entire Audi Design team as well as to me personally.…
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Indian EV startups: A sweeping matrix
“The point of doing this is to just give a hardcore smackdown to gasoline,” said Elon Musk, when he unveiled Tesla Roadster 2. And coming from him, the line may as well be perceived as the direction that beckons the entire industry. However, the overarching goals of green technology – to conserve energy and protect…
