Electric Vehicles

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 o...

Date : Jun 26, 2021

By : 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 Indi...

Date : Jun 17, 2021

By : 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 ...

Date : Jun 04, 2021

By : 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-t...

Date : May 28, 2021

By : ARUP DAS

Race to the Future

Realistically speaking, how far are we from a mass-market shift to EVs? Abhishek Chaliha looks for answers.

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 clea...

Date : May 14, 2021

By : ABHISHEK CHALIHA