SEAT is confident that it will receive confirmation from the EU within a month or two that the bloc will remove the additional tariff of 20.7% on producing its Cupra Tavascan model in China, Haupt said. The European Commission‘s expected decision to reverse its ban on selling new cars with combustion engines from 2035 could… Continue reading SEAT says EU’s rethink on 2035 combustion-engine ban could help EV transition
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CAQM sets up expert panel to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR
The CAQM said the committee may consult stakeholders, co-opt additional experts or institutions if required and is expected to furnish interim recommendations when appropriate. The Commission for Air Quality Management has set up a 15-member expert committee to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying that such emissions remain a major contributor to air pollution in… Continue reading CAQM sets up expert panel to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR
Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters
Critics of the move argue that the measure risks disrupting global supply chains, raising costs for manufacturers and retaliatory trade frictions. Many are wondering why a developing economy, itself a target of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, will slap similar tariffs on another developing economy also hit by Trump tariffs? Mexico’s Senate has approved sweeping… Continue reading Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters
Mexico’s tariff hike to hit 75% of India’s exports from January 2026: GTRI
GTRI states that Mexico’s action is aligned with US trade priorities. Mexico’s decision to sharply raise import duties on goods from countries without a free-trade agreement will significantly disrupt India’s exports beginning January 1, 2026, according to a new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Mexico has announced to impose steep tariffs of… Continue reading Mexico’s tariff hike to hit 75% of India’s exports from January 2026: GTRI
ChargeZone pushes for high-uptime, data-led charging network to power India’s EV future
India’s public EV charging network will scale from thousands to lakhs of points only through disciplined execution, digital monitoring and targeted upstream infrastructure support, says ChargeZone Director Ravindra Mohan. At the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025, Mohan outlined how the company has built one of the country’s most reliable charging networks by combining in-house software, multiple… Continue reading ChargeZone pushes for high-uptime, data-led charging network to power India’s EV future
Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market
Renault will scale back its charging network ambitions, targeting 100 stations in France and more than 100 in Italy by the end of 2026, far below the previously stated goal of 650 charging stations across Europe by 2028. Renault is shutting down car-sharing services and slowing the rollout of fast-charging stations at its Mobilize unit,… Continue reading Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market
India rupee steadies after hitting record low; drift lower may persist
Most Asian currencies rose on Friday, with the Chinese yuan hitting a 14-month high even as the People’s Bank of China signalled unease over its rapid gains. The Indian rupee ended little changed after hitting a record low on Friday but notched its second weekly fall in a row as investors continued to fret over… Continue reading India rupee steadies after hitting record low; drift lower may persist
PV sales surge 18.7% as auto industry clocks record November: SIAM
Looking ahead, the industry enters the year-end on steadier footing, with November’s performance indicating that demand has not faded abruptly after the festive surg. India’s automobile industry sustained its post-festive rhythm this month, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers marking their highest-ever November sales, supported by continued retail traction and the ongoing impact of GST… Continue reading PV sales surge 18.7% as auto industry clocks record November: SIAM
India’s EV rules must balance speed, safety and global alignment: ARAI Director Reji Mathai
Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI India’s EV transition cannot be built on technology alone; it must rest on a robust, globally aligned regulatory framework that protects consumers while enabling innovation. Delivering the closing address on day one of the ET Auto Conclave 2025, Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI, unpacked how India’s EV standards are formulated… Continue reading India’s EV rules must balance speed, safety and global alignment: ARAI Director Reji Mathai
Interoperability, demand and grid readiness key to India’s EV charging future
India’s public EV charging network has expanded nearly eightfold over the past two years, but challenges around fragmentation, underutilisation and inconsistent user experience continue to threaten the next phase of adoption. Speaking at the session “One Nation, Many Chargers: Tailoring EV Infrastructure for Cities and Fleets” at the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025, industry leaders said… Continue reading Interoperability, demand and grid readiness key to India’s EV charging future