Public charging points grew sharply, from just 25 in 2015 to nearly 30,000 by August Tata Power inaugurated Mumbai’s first premium MegaCharger hub near the city airport on Tuesday, adding to its 1,000-plus charging points in the city. The facility, developed with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, features eight fast DC chargers with 16 bays, aiming… Continue reading India to need 2 lakh professionals to manage EV charging stations by 2030
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EU to bring forward review of 2035 vehicle emissions targets
The EU has set a target of a 100 per cent reduction of CO2 emissions for new cars and vans by 2035, which auto sector groups have said is no longer feasible. The European Commission will bring forward a review of its 2035 CO2 emission targets to the end of this year from 2026, EU… Continue reading EU to bring forward review of 2035 vehicle emissions targets
Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant
The ruling came days before a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony for the $5 billion Rivian plant, which is supposed to eventually employ 7,500 people on a 2,000-acre site near Social Circle, about 45 miles east of downtown Atlanta. A judge has rejected an attempt by the state of Georgia and a local development agency to force… Continue reading Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant
New AMC system to flag irregularities by vehicle dealers
According to AMC, new notice generation system is expected to streamline compliance and curb fraudulent practices, ensuring that vehicle tax is paid correctly and promptly. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has flagged irregularities in how some vehicle dealers are handling online vehicle tax payments on behalf of their customers and warned of strict action against… Continue reading New AMC system to flag irregularities by vehicle dealers
India to need 2 lakh staff for EV charging by 2030
Finding electricians through ITIs or local institutes was not difficult, he said, but specialised EV skills remained limited. Tata Power inaugurated Mumbai’s first premium MegaCharger hub near the city airport on Tuesday, adding to its 1,000-plus charging points in the city. The facility, developed with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, features eight fast DC chargers with… Continue reading India to need 2 lakh staff for EV charging by 2030
Scrapping 9.7 million unfit vehicles could generate ₹40,000 crore GST: Gadkari
Under existing Motor Vehicles Rules, fitness tests for commercial vehicles are mandatory every two years up to eight years, and annually thereafter. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn up to ₹40,000 crore in goods and services tax (GST) if all of the 9.7 million unfit… Continue reading Scrapping 9.7 million unfit vehicles could generate ₹40,000 crore GST: Gadkari
EU to fast-track review of 2035 combustion-engine ban
At the meeting the commission pledged to pull forward a revision of the system that was initially scheduled for 2026. The EU pledged Friday to fast-track a review of its plans to end combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035, after pressure from Europe’s embattled carmakers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted auto industry leaders… Continue reading EU to fast-track review of 2035 combustion-engine ban
EVs projected to hold 30% share of India’s 2W market by 2030: Kearney
According to the report, the household two-wheeler penetration is projected to rise from 75 per cent in 2020 to 89 per cent by 2030. The white paper, Indian Two-Wheeler Industry – Themes to Win in the Next Era of Transformation, was released at the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India… Continue reading EVs projected to hold 30% share of India’s 2W market by 2030: Kearney
GST reform is the biggest reform since Independence: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal speaking at the ACMA Annual Conclave 2025. The recent reduction of GST on auto parts from 28 per cent to 18 per cent is the biggest indirect tax reform since Independence, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the ACMA Annual Conclave 2025. “Reducing GST from… Continue reading GST reform is the biggest reform since Independence: Piyush Goyal
Auto industry must balance cost, resilience and localisation: Industry leaders at ACMA 65th Annual Convention
Akash Passey, President, ZF India, speaking at the 65th ACMA Annual Convention. Amid the push for localisation and advanced technologies in manufacturing, the auto industry veterans stressed the need for building stringent global supply chains even if that comes at a higher cost. They were speaking at the 65th Annual Convention of ACMA (Automotive Component… Continue reading Auto industry must balance cost, resilience and localisation: Industry leaders at ACMA 65th Annual Convention