Electric Vehicles

  • Sultan of Swing- Uday Narang

    Uday Narang, Founder & Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), on all the exciting things that they have been up to, what the future holds, and how they have made it their mission to bring about an electric revolution in India.

    Uday Narang, Founder & Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), is a man who has made it his mission to bring about an electric revolution in India and going by the speed at which he is moving, there is little to stop him from going forth and accomplishing all that he has set out to do.…

    DATE:
    24/12/2021
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • METAMORPHOSIS

    Tata Motors second Electric Vehicle, the Tigor EV, is here. Is it worth the price and should you buy one? Yes and Yes.

    Just like many in India have lived to tell their great grandchildren the story of how pigeons delivered letters during their days before email became de riguer, many out there, will live to tell the story of how their journey from the days of bullock carts metamorphosed into Electric Vehicles (EVs). For now, let us dive…

    DATE:
    08/09/2021
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • The Times They’re A-Changin

    Vivek B. Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Passenger & Electric Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors talks to TURN OF SPEED about their newly launched Tata Tigor EV and their strong push towards Digital.

    In this interview with TURN OF SPEED, Vivek B. Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Passenger & Electric Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors, tells us about the newly launched Tata Tigor EV – their second offering in a market where many car manufacturers are yet to launch a personal EV – and about how Tata Motors is inviting Indians…

    DATE:
    01/09/2021
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • OLA

    Ola Electric is gearing up to launch its much talked about scooter. The fact that it is going to come loaded with tech and in an array of exciting colours does make it a tempting proposition for many who wish to own an electric scooter.

    The Ola electric scooter has been testing on Indian roads for quite some time now and the market is abuzz with talk about all that is going to be on offer. In fact, just a few days back, Ola created history by  becoming the most pre-booked scooter in the world! Crazy right? Not really. Afterall, Ola…

    DATE:
    02/08/2021
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Maharahstra announces EV Policy 2021

    Maharashtra’s EV policy plans a 10% EV target in new registrations by 2025. It also hopes to establish a comprehensive charging facility.

    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…

    DATE:
    14/07/2021
    WORDS:
    SHWETA BHANOT MEHROTRA
  • Pride and Joy

    Yatin Gupte, Chairman & MD, Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Limited, talks about their recently inaugurated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, and how they’re looking at setting up manufacturing facilities in Kerala and West Bengal with a total investment of INR 200 crore.

    Despite the turbulent times faced by the automotive industry due to the pandemic, Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Limited, manufacturers of electric two-wheeler, ‘Joy e-bike’ has been going full throttle and has no plans of slowing down. The company plans to launch three new two-wheelers this year, enter new export markets and segments, and expand their…

    DATE:
    26/06/2021
    WORDS:
    SHWETA BHANOT MEHROTRA
  • Gujarat announces comprehensive EV Policy; aims to become EV hub

    From extension of FAME II policy by two years to incentives announced by the Central government and most recently by the state of Gujarat, India’s electrification developments are unfolding thick and fast.

    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…

    DATE:
    26/06/2021
    WORDS:
    SHWETA BHANOT MEHROTRA
  • 2W EVs get a booster shot

    In a recent amendment of FAME India Phase II, the demand incentive for electric two-wheeler makers has now been revised to INR 15,000 per KWh from the earlier INR 5,000 per KWh, with the overall cap of incentives fixed at 40% of the value of vehicle.

    Affordability of electric mobility has always remained a pain point for both the manufacturers and buyers. The recent amendment in the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) announced by the Department of Heavy Industry on June 11th, 2021, is expected to fast-track adoption of electric mobility…

    DATE:
    17/06/2021
    WORDS:
    SHWETA BHANOT MEHROTRA
  • 2 Fast 2 Furious

    Automobile manufacturers are now bringing their heritage, performance and design DNA to their battery-powered SUVs, thereby retaining their identity while introducing state-of-the-art green technology. Here’s a look at what’s brewing…

    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…

    DATE:
    04/06/2021
    WORDS:
    ARUP DAS
  • Fast and Furious

    Electric vehicles have come a long way from being eyesore concepts to state-of-the-art luxury vehicles that are insanely fast. We take a look at some of the finest EVs out there and tell you all about what makes them so appealing.

    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…

    DATE:
    28/05/2021
    WORDS:
    ARUP DAS