Indian electric two-wheeler OEM start-ups hit badly by a potential demand slowdown by the FAME 2 subsidy cut have, on behalf of their apex body, SMEV (Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles), urged the government to levy an additional Green Tax on ICE vehicles to encourage EV adoption and support the reduction of pollution-causing crude… Continue reading SMEV recommends FM impose a “Green Tax” on ICE vehicles
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SMEV recommends FM impose a “Green Tax” on ICE vehicles
Indian electric two-wheeler OEM start-ups hit badly by a potential demand slowdown by the FAME 2 subsidy cut have, on behalf of their apex body, SMEV (Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles), urged the government to levy an additional Green Tax on ICE vehicles to encourage EV adoption and support the reduction of pollution-causing crude… Continue reading SMEV recommends FM impose a “Green Tax” on ICE vehicles
HMSI launches National Environment Campaign, offers free PUC check-ups at authorised dealerships
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today on World Environment Day has started its week-long National Environment Campaign from June 5-11. The campaign was kicked-off at Pioneer One Honda, Noida, Uttar Pradesh with sapling planting ceremony led by Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, HMSI, Takeshi Kobayashi, Director, Sales and Marketing, HMSI along with other senior delegates from the organisation. The… Continue reading HMSI launches National Environment Campaign, offers free PUC check-ups at authorised dealerships
Igus India to invest Rs 100 crore in setting up new facility at Bengaluru
Igus India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the German motion plastics company igus, announced at a press conference held in Bengaluru today, that the company plans to invest Rs 100 crore to enlarge the availability of items and establish value-adding processes at its new plant. Igus India has taken up a new four-acre facility near… Continue reading Igus India to invest Rs 100 crore in setting up new facility at Bengaluru
Stellantis and Galloo plan JV for end-of-life vehicle recycling
Stellantis and leading metals recycler Galloo today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into exclusive negotiations to form a joint venture focused on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling as part of the automaker’s continued commitment to build its circular economy activities. The Stellantis-Galloo joint venture will work with selected authorised treatment facilities to… Continue reading Stellantis and Galloo plan JV for end-of-life vehicle recycling
Continental-Nisshinbo’s new plant in Gurugram to drive up localisation of electronic brake systems
In line with its strategy of ‘in the Market, for the Market’, technology company Continental has announced the inauguration of a new plant in Gurugram, together with its joint venture partner Nisshinbo Holdings. The JV was announced early last year, with Continental holding a share of 40 percent and Nisshinbo 60 percent. The new JV… Continue reading Continental-Nisshinbo’s new plant in Gurugram to drive up localisation of electronic brake systems
Maruti Suzuki to set up two new solar plants in Rohtak and Manesar as part of its renewable energy push
Accelerating efforts on the environment front and strengthening its commitment to carbon neutrality, Maruti Suzuki India announced the installation of two new solar power plants at its facilities. These two solar power plants, namely 1.85 MWp at the R&D Centre, Rohtak, and 20 MWp at Manesar will be commissioned in FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to set up two new solar plants in Rohtak and Manesar as part of its renewable energy push
Dhiraj Tripathi appointed as Vice President – Export and Electric Vehicles at Piaggio Vehicles
Piaggio Vehicles (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian auto giant Piaggio Group and India’s manufacturer of small commercial vehicles as well as electric 3W, has announced the appointment of Dhiraj Tripathi as Vice President- Export and Electric Vehicles. In his new role with Piaggio India, Tripathi will be responsible for the Sales, Service,… Continue reading Dhiraj Tripathi appointed as Vice President – Export and Electric Vehicles at Piaggio Vehicles
SWITCH Mobility delivers first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to UK-based Stagecoach
SWITCH Mobility, a Hinduja Group company and the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, has delivered the first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to Stagecoach, one of the UK’s leading bus and coach operators. These first set of deliveries are part of a 20 bus order received from Stagecoach, for… Continue reading SWITCH Mobility delivers first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to UK-based Stagecoach
SWITCH Mobility delivers first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to UK-based Stagecoach
SWITCH Mobility, a Hinduja Group company and the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, has delivered the first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to Stagecoach, one of the UK’s leading bus and coach operators. These first set of deliveries are part of a 20 bus order received from Stagecoach, for… Continue reading SWITCH Mobility delivers first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to UK-based Stagecoach