‘The rising cost of lithium and raw material are not the only challenges for EV industry’: Randheer Singh

‘The rising cost of lithium and raw material are not the only challenges for EV industry’: Randheer Singh As a thought leader and key policy maker for the industry what is your outlook for the domestic EV industry for FY 23-24 to reach the target of 1 million EVs?In Nov’22, we saw 9 E2W launches,… Continue reading ‘The rising cost of lithium and raw material are not the only challenges for EV industry’: Randheer Singh

‘The rising cost of lithium and raw material are not the only challenges for EV industry’: Randheer Singh

‘The rising cost of lithium and raw material are not the only challenges for EV industry’: Randheer Singh As a thought leader and key policy maker for the industry what is your outlook for the domestic EV industry for FY 23-24 to reach the target of 1 million EVs?In Nov’22, we saw 9 E2W launches,… Continue reading ‘The rising cost of lithium and raw material are not the only challenges for EV industry’: Randheer Singh

Citroen India reveals electric eC3 hatchback with 320km range

PCA Motors and Citroen have finally taken the wraps off the eC3, the all-electric version of the C3 hatchback that is already on sale in India. The company is set to announce the zero-emission car’s price in the coming days. Citroen will also be exporting the eC3 from India, a move which will its sales volumes a… Continue reading Citroen India reveals electric eC3 hatchback with 320km range

Hexall Motors to offer multiple e-cargo vehicles with wide range options

Delhi-based electric vehicle startup Hexall Motors has unveiled a range of cargo carriers under a Mammoth brand at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida with multiple load-bearing capacity and driving range options. Hexall plans to cater to both goods and passenger vehicle space with a driving range of 110 to 150kms to cater to… Continue reading Hexall Motors to offer multiple e-cargo vehicles with wide range options

Hexall Motors to offer multiple e-cargo vehicles with wide range options

Delhi-based electric vehicle startup Hexall Motors has unveiled a range of cargo carriers under a Mammoth brand at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida with multiple load-bearing capacity and driving range options. Hexall plans to cater to both goods and passenger vehicle space with a driving range of 110 to 150kms to cater to… Continue reading Hexall Motors to offer multiple e-cargo vehicles with wide range options

Hexall Motors to offer multiple e-cargo vehicles with wide range options

Delhi-based electric vehicle startup Hexall Motors has unveiled a range of cargo carriers under a Mammoth brand at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida with multiple load-bearing capacity and driving range options. Hexall plans to cater to both goods and passenger vehicle space with a driving range of 110 to 150kms to cater to… Continue reading Hexall Motors to offer multiple e-cargo vehicles with wide range options

Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra battle for UV leadership in FY2023

There is an exciting tussle underway for leadership in India’s booming utility vehicle (UV) market, which has seen sales of 14,69,594 UVs in the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, up a solid 42% year on year (April-December 2021: 10,36,006 units). Of the 15 OEMs in the fray, four – Tata Motors, Maruti… Continue reading Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra battle for UV leadership in FY2023

Toyota showcases hybrid tech strengths with Hyryder

India’s passenger vehicle segment is gradually making the shift towards cleaner mobility with OEMs increasingly offering solutions like petrol-CNG bi-fuel options, EVs and strong hybrids. In July 2022, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the Indian arm of global major Toyota which is pursuing its holistic goal of carbon-neutrality through various technologies, introduced its globally-proven technology in… Continue reading Toyota showcases hybrid tech strengths with Hyryder

Inside the industry: Should electric cars be taxed by efficiency?

As the Government ponders how to tax electric cars, I’m surprised by how little debate is being directed at rewarding efficiency – a glaring omission, considering the industry’s focus (driven in part by customer demand) on prioritising both bigger and higher-riding cars, which in both cases are typically more profitable but more consumptive. Why is… Continue reading Inside the industry: Should electric cars be taxed by efficiency?

Aehra hires ex-Ferrari and Lotus engineer to develop SUV and saloon

Italian-American EV start-up Aehra has taken a significant step towards launching its first car in 2025 with the appointment of ex-Ferrari and Lotus chassis maestro Franco Cimatti as its engineering boss. Cimatti is best known for his 32-year stint in Maranello, during which he progressed from testing engineer to manager of the road-testing department – overseeing… Continue reading Aehra hires ex-Ferrari and Lotus engineer to develop SUV and saloon