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Electric two-wheeler sales set to crash by 60 percent for June and hit a record one-year low

The Ministry of Heavy Industries’ recent reduction of the FAME II subsides from 40 percent to 15 percent is severely impacting India’s electric two-wheeler growth. The number is likely to plummet back to June 2022 levels of the 40,000 to 45,000 units range. This is the opinion of industry analysts and experts. The numbers seen… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales set to crash by 60 percent for June and hit a record one-year low

Electric two-wheeler sales set to crash by 60 percent for June and hit a record one-year low

In a first, Government to release critical minerals list tomorrow to reduce import dependencies: PTI

The government on Wednesday will release a list of ‘critical minerals of India’ for the first time, an official statement said. The list will be released by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, it said. “The Ministry of Mines is all set to unveil for the first time the list of… Continue reading In a first, Government to release critical minerals list tomorrow to reduce import dependencies: PTI

‘Road safety issue as urgent as COVID’: UN’s special envoy for global road safety: PTI

Not enough is being done for the “pandemic on our roads,” said UN’s Special Envoy for Global Road Safety Jean Todt, calling the issue of road safety as urgent as COVID-19, the Press Trust of India reported. Talking at the “Vision Zero Conference for Road Safety for All”, Todt made this comparison due to the lives… Continue reading ‘Road safety issue as urgent as COVID’: UN’s special envoy for global road safety: PTI

iCreate launches India’s largest EV innovation challenge EVangelise ’23

iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology), an innovation-based startup incubator, has launched EVangelise ’23, the third edition of India’s largest EV innovation challenge. Jagdish Vishwakarma, Minister of State, Government of Gujarat and Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat were present at the event. EVangelise ’23 will be open to innovators and startups from across… Continue reading iCreate launches India’s largest EV innovation challenge EVangelise ’23

iCreate launches India’s largest EV innovation challenge EVangelise ’23

A plastic fix for EV batteries

Saint-Gobain, a French auto component manufacturer known for its expertise in glass components such as windshields and sunroofs for automotive applications in India, has made a strategic move into the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) battery industry. The company’s focus now also lies in developing performance plastics specifically tailored for EV battery casings. Performance plastics play… Continue reading A plastic fix for EV batteries

A plastic fix for EV batteries

Honda Activa sales reaches 3 crore milestone

Its legendary status was never in doubt, but the mighty Honda Activa has taken another step towards cementing itself among the all-time greats, reaching the 3 crore sales milestone. This landmark occasion arrives 22 years since it first made its debut, and taking a look back at the scooter’s journey highlights the unwavering popularity it… Continue reading Honda Activa sales reaches 3 crore milestone