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Ultraviolette F77 now offers battery warranty of up to 8 lakh kms

Ultraviolette Automotive has announced a new battery and drivetrain warranty structure for its F77 electric bike. With this new structure, the warranty for the battery pack has been doubled as standard, free of cost. Ultraviolette’s new warranty pack includes 3 distinct packages – UV Care, UV Care+ and UV Care Max, all of which are… Continue reading Ultraviolette F77 now offers battery warranty of up to 8 lakh kms

Abarth reveals retro sports coupe based on Alfa Romeo 4C

Abarth has revealed a retro two-seat sports coupé to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Called the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT, it’s based on the Alfa Romeo 4C and is described as a ‘modern reinterpretation’ of the 1965 Fiat-Abarth OT 1300 race car, which claimed high-profile victories at the Nürburgring, Monza and Mugello in period. The 1300… Continue reading Abarth reveals retro sports coupe based on Alfa Romeo 4C

90% of qualifying electric-vehicle buyers opt for $7,500 ‘new clean vehicle’ tax credit as upfront payment, Treasury says

Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images The bulk of Americans buying qualifying new electric vehicles are opting to receive an associated tax credit upfront from the car dealer instead of waiting until tax season, according to new Treasury Department data. About 90% of consumers who qualify for a “new clean vehicle” tax credit —… Continue reading 90% of qualifying electric-vehicle buyers opt for $7,500 ‘new clean vehicle’ tax credit as upfront payment, Treasury says

Ford stock can go higher by taking a page of out Detroit rival GM’s playbook

Ford needs to close the gap with General Motors . We think Ford can do it by following GM’s lead on buybacks — plus, refining its mix of electric vehicles and hybrids as well as reining in warranty expenses. Shares of Club name Ford have gained about 7% year to date, lagging by far the… Continue reading Ford stock can go higher by taking a page of out Detroit rival GM’s playbook

Shell India shifts gears for electric future

Shell Plc’s Indian operations are shifting gears to navigate the evolving energy landscape. The oil and gas giant is deploying a multi-pronged strategy to mitigate the potential decline in demand for traditional fuels as India transitions to cleaner options. One key thrust, as per the company’s top executive, remains electric mobility. Even as the company’s… Continue reading Shell India shifts gears for electric future

India auto sales rise 12% to 23.85 million in FY2024, PVs shine, CVs and 3Ws near best-yet FY2019

First the good news. The Indian automobile industry has wrapped up FY2024 with total wholesale vehicle dispatches of 23.85 million units, an increase of 12.49% over FY2023’s 21.20 million units. The not-so-good news is that India Auto Inc is still 2.41 million units away from its best-ever fiscal year: FY2019’s 26 million units (see 10-year… Continue reading India auto sales rise 12% to 23.85 million in FY2024, PVs shine, CVs and 3Ws near best-yet FY2019

Omega Seiki partners Exponent Energy, introduces quick-charging e3W

E-mobility startup Omega Seiki Mobility has partnered Bengaluru-based rapid charging solutions provider Exponent Energy to introduce Stream City Qik – claimed to be the world’s fastest charging passenger-carrying electric three-wheeler at Rs 324,999, ex-showroom. The company says the Stream City Qik has the capability to charge to 100 percent within 15 minutes at Exponent Energy’s… Continue reading Omega Seiki partners Exponent Energy, introduces quick-charging e3W