EV charging facility now available at every fifth petrol pump, but only 20% are fast chargers

Updated On Nov 13, 2024 at 07:53 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Utilisation remains extremely low as charging stations haven’t been able to address some fundamental challenges of EV owners, said an oil company executive engaged in setting up charging facilities at pumps. New Delhi: Every fifth petrol… Continue reading EV charging facility now available at every fifth petrol pump, but only 20% are fast chargers

IAC urges for Auto LPG adoption amid Delhi-NCR’s pollution crisis

The IAC is advocating for the retrofitting of vehicles to run on Auto LPG, citing it as a sustainable and immediate solution to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) is urging for the adoption of Auto LPG as a solution to combat the worsening air pollution in Delhi NCR,… Continue reading IAC urges for Auto LPG adoption amid Delhi-NCR’s pollution crisis

TVS Supply Chain Solutions reports INR 10.6 crore PAT in Q2 FY25

The company’s consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter under review witnessed a year-on-year increase, reaching INR 2,512.9 crore compared to INR 2,262.9 crore in the same period last year. TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd, part of the TVS Mobility Group, announced a consolidated profit after tax of INR 10.6 crore for the July-September 2024… Continue reading TVS Supply Chain Solutions reports INR 10.6 crore PAT in Q2 FY25

Constant innovation is the key to accelerate EV adoption

By continually evolving technology and policy, the EV ecosystem can achieve widespread acceptance and long-term growth. India is rapidly emerging as a leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, driven by technological advancements, falling battery costs, and a growing shift from policy-driven to consumer-led demand. According to Bloomberg NEF’s Electric Vehicle Outlook 2024 report, Indian EV… Continue reading Constant innovation is the key to accelerate EV adoption

Saju Mookken takes charge as Marelli’s India Country Manager to drive growth in automotive sector

Saju Mookken Marelli, a global automotive technology company, has appointed Saju Mookken as India Country Manager. Mookken, who has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, will lead Marelli’s strategic initiatives and growth in India. This appointment comes as India becomes the world’s third largest automotive market. Ravi Tallapragada, the previous Country Manager,… Continue reading Saju Mookken takes charge as Marelli’s India Country Manager to drive growth in automotive sector

All-time low beckons for rupee on slide in yuan, rally in dollar index

The sense right now is that the RBI wants the rupee to weaken due to what is happening to the dollar overall, but at a pace that does not “cause alarm”, he said. The Indian rupee is likely to open at a lifetime low on Tuesday, weighed by the rally in the dollar index and… Continue reading All-time low beckons for rupee on slide in yuan, rally in dollar index

EU Sees ‘Slim’ Chance of Success in EV Tariff Negotiations with China

China and the EU will continue technical talks this week after discussions in Beijing where both sides touted some progress. The European Union sees very limited progress in negotiations with China aimed at finding an alternative to tariffs on electric vehicles and the bloc currently sees little prospect of a quick deal, according to people… Continue reading EU Sees ‘Slim’ Chance of Success in EV Tariff Negotiations with China

GRAP-II on since Oct 22, AQI stays in upper end of ‘v poor’ at most hotspots

Out of 57 sources of air pollution in Delhi, the highest were identified at Mundka and Anand Vihar, which was seven each. Delhi environment department has identified 57 significant pollution sources across 13 hotspots in the city that are receiving priority attention this winter season. According to officials, they successfully addressed 10 major pollution sources… Continue reading GRAP-II on since Oct 22, AQI stays in upper end of ‘v poor’ at most hotspots

What a new Trump regime will mean for India’s auto industry

Trump, of course, has little love lost for China and will ensure that it does not get an easy entry into the US. New Delhi: During his first term as US President, Donald Trump’s pet peeve was the high import tax India levied on imported motorcycles and, more specifically, on Harley-Davidson. Not that this would… Continue reading What a new Trump regime will mean for India’s auto industry

Kerala to set up 2,000 EV charging stations by 2030 in partnership with ESYGO

The aim of this project is to ensure EV charging infrastructure across Kerala by 2030, from major cities to rural areas. New Delhi: Kerala State Co-operative Institute of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications (COSTECH), based in Thiruvananthapuram, India’s first IT federal cooperative institution, is all set to establish 2000 EV charging stations across the state… Continue reading Kerala to set up 2,000 EV charging stations by 2030 in partnership with ESYGO