Page 6 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
Current tech doesn't enable production of small e-cars: Maruti chairman
Maruti chairman R C Bhargava talks about the reasons for the slump in auto sector and challenges for e-cars
 "Current tech doesn't enable production of small e-cars: Maruti chairman")
Planning to buy e-vehicle? EV firms trim prices after GST breather
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a reduction in GST on EVs from 12 per cent to 5 per cent in her maiden Budget
 "Planning to buy e-vehicle? EV firms trim prices after GST breather")
Tata Motors cuts Tigor EV prices by Rs 80,000 post GST rate reduction to 5%
Last week, the GST Council slashed the GST rate on EVs to 5% from 12% to boost the sales of these vehicles in the country
 "Tata Motors cuts Tigor EV prices by Rs 80,000 post GST rate reduction to 5%")
GST rate cut drawing firms to EV business, but viability remains an issue
The availability of lithium-ion batteries will be a critical determinant of EV adoption by consumers
 "GST rate cut drawing firms to EV business, but viability remains an issue")
Chinese shadow growing longer over India's electric-vehicle dream
Beijing's increasing control over global supply of Lithium, a key ingredient in batteries that power electric vehicles, is scaring policymakers
Letter to BS: Pradhan's announcement on CNG stations is a positive signal
Major changes require dreaming big and setting the bar higher. It needs support from all stakeholders
A 'Shell' for Indian start-ups to solve energy challenges of the future
Royal Dutch Shell nurturing young Indian firms to develop futuristic energy solutions, such as green propulsion systems for satellites specially designed electric vehicles and energy storage systems
Bajaj father-son duo hits out at govt on slowdown, EV policy flip-flop
The domestic auto industry is facing one of the worst slowdowns, with sales across segments declining sharply month after month for a year
 "Bajaj father-son duo hits out at govt on slowdown, EV policy flip-flop")
Electric ambitions
EV adoption requires supporting eco-system
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EV push, registration charge hike to dent 2-wheeler segment most: analysts
Analysts say while the decision to slash duty on EVs is a step in the right direction, the proposal to hike registration and renewal charges will hurt the already ailing auto sector
 "EV push, registration charge hike to dent 2-wheeler segment most: analysts")
How this EV start-up is transforming the business of last-mile connectivity
The start-up's working is similar to that of ride-sharing services, except that all vehicles are owned by the company and its mobile app is not the only way to book a ride
 "How this EV start-up is transforming the business of last-mile connectivity")
Hero Electric looks to raise Rs 700 cr in 3 years to accelerate expansion
Currently, Alpha Capital is the investor in Hero Electric outside of the Munjal family
 "Hero Electric looks to raise Rs 700 cr in 3 years to accelerate expansion")
SIAM hails govt's move to cut GST rate on electric vehicles, chargers
The council reduced GST rate on EVs from 12 per cent to 5 per cent and EV chargers to 5 per cent from 18 per cent
 "SIAM hails govt's move to cut GST rate on electric vehicles, chargers")
India has game plan for EVs, its components: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Kant said the country's EV focus should mainly be on two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicles and public transport
 "India has game plan for EVs, its components: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant")
EV makers welcome GST rate reduction, seek similar cut for spare batteries
It also slashed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on EV chargers from 18% to 5%
 "EV makers welcome GST rate reduction, seek similar cut for spare batteries")
Meet Chetan Maini, pioneer in the race for electric mobility in India
Second time's looking lucky for Chetan Maini
 "Meet Chetan Maini, pioneer in the race for electric mobility in India")
Hyundai Motor lines up $200 million for electric vehicle mass market
The Korean automobile company recently launched an electric car named Kona in India
 "Hyundai Motor lines up $200 million for electric vehicle mass market")
Making Noida future-ready: City looks to set up 100 charging points for EVs
A memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed on Thursday between Noida Authority and EESL to set up the charging stattions
West Bengal finance minister urges calibrated rollout of electric vehicles
Amit Mitra says sole agenda of the next GST Council meeting will be on EVs
 "West Bengal finance minister urges calibrated rollout of electric vehicles")
Pragmatic policy likely on electric two-wheelers in a few months: TVS Motor
CMD Venu Srinivasan proposes hybrid model, says such vehicles would do a better job in cleaning up the environment
 "Pragmatic policy likely on electric two-wheelers in a few months: TVS Motor")
