It suggested that India gradually move from incentives to mandates and disincentives, focusing on segments and regions where the transition is easier and benefits are higher. India will need to lift electric vehicle (EV) adoption by more than 22 percentage points in the next five years to stay on track with its goal of 30… Continue reading India must accelerate EV adoption to meet 2030 targets: NITI Aayog
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Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate hi-tech EV testing facility in Kolkata
Pralhad Joshi In line with India’s mission to promote sustainable mobility and reduce carbon emissions, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi will virtually inaugurate a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) testing facility at Alipore Regional Laboratory in Kolkata on Wednesday. Equipped with advanced infrastructure, the laboratory will conduct critical tests on EV batteries… Continue reading Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate hi-tech EV testing facility in Kolkata
Odisha unveils draft EV Policy 2025 to boost green mobility
The new EV policy announced capital subsidies for the first 100 public battery-swapping stations in the state. The Odisha government has released the draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, setting an ambitious roadmap to accelerate green mobility and make the state a national leader in sustainable transportation. The draft policy aims to achieve 50 per… Continue reading Odisha unveils draft EV Policy 2025 to boost green mobility
Mexico seeks to impose tariffs on auto, manufacturing imports
Mexico to propose import tariffs on autos and manufacturing, aiming to curb trade imbalances and add $3.76 bn to state revenue. Mexico’s government will propose a bill to impose import tariffs on some sectors, including automotives and manufacturing, in a bid to address trade imbalances, a top official said on Tuesday. The move would also… Continue reading Mexico seeks to impose tariffs on auto, manufacturing imports
Poor charging infra biggest barrier to EV adoption for Mumbai cabbies and auto drivers: Study
Most Mumbai auto and taxi drivers aware of EVs but unable to switch due to high costs, poor charging network, study finds. A staggering 85 per cent of Mumbai’s autorickshaw and taxi drivers are aware of electric vehicles (EVs), but most of them are unable to switch due to poor charging infrastructure, high costs, and… Continue reading Poor charging infra biggest barrier to EV adoption for Mumbai cabbies and auto drivers: Study
Germany should be leading, not trailing, auto sector in future, Merz says
“We want to shape the transformation of the automotive industry and not chase after it,” Merz said. Germany should lead the charge in the sector’s push towards electric mobility and not risk falling behind as Asian rivals and trade barriers make it harder for the country’s automakers to compete, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday.… Continue reading Germany should be leading, not trailing, auto sector in future, Merz says
Karisma Kapoor’s children move Delhi HC over Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000 crore assets
The children allege that the document shown was forged and that the original will was deliberately concealed to deny them their share. Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking recognition as legal heirs to the assets of late Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur, reportedly… Continue reading Karisma Kapoor’s children move Delhi HC over Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000 crore assets
What plans have major automakers announced at the Munich auto show?
It is monitoring its highly competitive China market in terms of pricing ahead of launching the iX3 there next year. Prominent global automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show, including new EVs and lower-cost vehicles, as Europe’s auto sector faces crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese… Continue reading What plans have major automakers announced at the Munich auto show?
Automakers debut new EVs, affordable models at Munich car show
VW’s Blume said US tariffs were costing the firm “several billion euros on our balance sheet” this year. Major automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show on Monday, unveiling new EVs and lower-cost models as Europe’s auto sector fights crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese firms… Continue reading Automakers debut new EVs, affordable models at Munich car show
Rajasthan’s mining and petroleum potential poised for growth, says T Ravikant, Principal Secy, Mines & Petroleum Department
Rajasthan outlines new policies to boost mining and petroleum investment at ET Rajasthan Business Summit. At the Economic Times Rajasthan Business Summit, T Ravikant, Principal Secretary of the Mines & Petroleum Department, laid out the state’s strategies to boost investment and production in the mining and petroleum sectors. Rajasthan possesses 82 minerals, with 58 commercially… Continue reading Rajasthan’s mining and petroleum potential poised for growth, says T Ravikant, Principal Secy, Mines & Petroleum Department