The Indian mass electric passenger car market, currently dominated by Tata Motors, will see the entry of a strong rival in the form of Mahindra & Mahindra’s XUV400 electric vehicle that will be globally unveiled today at 7.30pm at the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) R&D centre. The XUV400 is expected to have a NMC powered… Continue reading M&M’s XUV400 to break cover today at 7.30pm at MRV
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Volkswagen India celebrates a year of Taigun with anniversary edition
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has introduced the First Anniversary Edition of its Taigun SUV. The company had launched the Taigun on September 23, 2021 at an introductory price of Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India). As per Autocar Professional’s statistics, the Taigun has sold close to 25,000 units in its first year – 24,542 units comprising… Continue reading Volkswagen India celebrates a year of Taigun with anniversary edition
Tata Power sets up over 450 EV charging points across 350 national highways
Tata Power, India’s largest EV charging solutions provider, has announced setting up of over 450 ‘EZ Charging’ points across 350 national highways in the country. Tata Power EZ Charging Points are now present across major national highways including the longest highway (NH44 which connects J&K to Tamil Nadu), the busiest highway (NH19 connecting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand) and… Continue reading Tata Power sets up over 450 EV charging points across 350 national highways
August retails grow 8%, FADA revises growth outlook to ‘optimistic’
The real-world sales numbers for the month of August 2022 are out, courtesy the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Cumulative sales across five vehicle categories – two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, tractors and commercial vehicles were 15,21,490 units, up 8.31% YoY (August 2021: 14,04,704 units). Except tractors, whose numbers decreased by -32%, all the other… Continue reading August retails grow 8%, FADA revises growth outlook to ‘optimistic’
StoreDot ships EV battery cells for testing to global OEMs
StoreDot’s extreme fast charging EV battery technology claimed to provide 100 miles / 160km of range in just 5 minutes consistently and without compromising battery health. StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles, has commenced shipping its production-ready battery cell samples to global EV OEMs and strategic partners. StoreDot’s EV OEM investors… Continue reading StoreDot ships EV battery cells for testing to global OEMs
BMW and Mini cars with vegan interiors to go on sale from 2023
The BMW Group plans to launch its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023. Fully vegan interiors will be available for both BMW and Mini models for the first time from 2023. With this move, the BMW Group says it is “serving the demand for vegan and leather-free interiors, which is set to increase… Continue reading BMW and Mini cars with vegan interiors to go on sale from 2023
Saietta Group displays light duty eDrive solutions at Cenex-LCV
Saietta is showcasing a wire-frame two-wheel vehicle exhibit on its Cenex-LCV booth, which displays a complete integrated eAxle solution for electric microcars. The UK-based Saietta Group, a specialist in providing flexible eDrive solutions for light and heavy-duty vehicles, is showcasing a range of innovative eDrive technologies at the Cenex-LCV Expo in Millbrook, UK (September 7-8).… Continue reading Saietta Group displays light duty eDrive solutions at Cenex-LCV
BYD India to launch all-electric Atto 3 SUV on October 11
Electric vehicle company BYD (Build Your Dreams) India, which currently retails the e6 MPV, is to launch its second offering for India, the Atto 3 electric SUV, on October 11, 2022. The Atto 3 will join the Rs 25 lakh-35 lakh EV SUV segment in India, which includes models like the MG ZS EV and the… Continue reading BYD India to launch all-electric Atto 3 SUV on October 11
Kinetic Green launches 125km-range Zing e-scooter at Rs 85,000
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions, which has a strong presence in electric three-wheelers, today expanded its electric two-wheeler range with the new Zing High Speed Scooter. The eco-friendly scooter is priced at Rs 85,000, ex-showroom including FAME subsidy. The Zing HSS, which is targeted at young riders and comes with features like multi-speed mode… Continue reading Kinetic Green launches 125km-range Zing e-scooter at Rs 85,000
BYD and Landmark open new showroom in New Delhi
L-R: Rajiv Vohra, Director of Group Landmark; Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice-President, BYD India and Garima Misra, Managing Director of Group Landmark. Automobile dealer Landmark today opened a new 6,000 square feet sales and service facility in Okhla, New Delhi for electric vehicle OEM BYD India. It is coming up with another showroom in Mumbai in Kalina,… Continue reading BYD and Landmark open new showroom in New Delhi