If there is one vehicle category which has made industry, in India and the world over, stand up and take notice then it is the Utility Vehicle (UV) or Sports UV (SUV) segment. Even the pandemic had far less of an impact on this segment as it did on others. The reason is not difficult… Continue reading SUV sales surge in India: 9.3 million units in 16 years
Tag: Electric vehicles
Mike Hawes: ‘Demand for green vehicles set to continue into 2022’
As the British automotive industry moves ahead with its initiatives to decarbonise road transport, the Chief Executive of the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says more EVs were registered in 2021 than the combined registrations in the last decade. How well prepared is the UK automotive industry to tackle the transition to electrification? With a… Continue reading Mike Hawes: ‘Demand for green vehicles set to continue into 2022’
Martin Schwenk: ‘I hope that the current level of GST on EVs remains’
Mercedes-Benz India’s MD and CEO Martin Schwenk says an increased level of consumer interest towards sustainable driving and EVs will see it accelerate its new model launch programme. He also offers five mantras to drive faster adoption of EVs in India. How do you view EVs evolving in the passenger vehicle segment in India?There are… Continue reading Martin Schwenk: ‘I hope that the current level of GST on EVs remains’
Lucas TVS gets future-ready with 10 GWh gigafactory
Tamil Nadu has been in the news for the past couple of months what with the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave, a gaggle of electric scooter OEMs announcing plans for new plants in the state, growing number of EV dealers and various players entering EV charging infrastructure. While this is all about the EV ecosystem, the… Continue reading Lucas TVS gets future-ready with 10 GWh gigafactory
Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
The Tesla Model 3 is on course to become Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2021, amid huge growth in overall electric vehicle sales. Tesla sold 112,687 Model 3s from January through to November, according to JATO Dynamics figures, easily making it the top-selling EV. The Volkswagen ID 3 is likely to be the second most… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
@Hyundai: Dear My Hero – Hyundai Motor Group Presents World’s First Hydrogen Garbage Truck
Play The noise, odor, and exhaust gas. The least welcomed on road, yet the most needed vehicle in the world, garbage truck, has been reborn as a ‘hydrogen garbage truck’ to protect our dear sanitation workers. The world’s first ‘hydrogen garbage truck’ provides a better working environment for sanitation workers with lower noise, zero gas… Continue reading @Hyundai: Dear My Hero – Hyundai Motor Group Presents World’s First Hydrogen Garbage Truck
Clean Technica: Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?001596
Tesla has navigated the global automotive chip shortage better than most. It also pioneered using a unified computer architecture. How are those things related? What are the broader lessons here? Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Of all the innovations Tesla has brought to the auto industry, not the least significant is the unified computer architecture… Continue reading Clean Technica: Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?001596
Cleantechnica: 15% Of Auto Sales In Europe Were Fully Electric Vehicles In November 001595
Despite smaller growth rates, the European passenger plugin vehicle market is still in the fast lane. More than 221,000 plugin vehicles were registered in November — which is +33% year over year (YoY). This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market continued to fall off a cliff — down… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 15% Of Auto Sales In Europe Were Fully Electric Vehicles In November 001595
New York City just spent $11.5M on 184 Mustang Mach-E GT SUVs
New York City is buying 184 Mustang Mach-E SUVs for law enforcement and emergency response as part of the largest purchase of all-electric vehicles to date, city officials announced Wednesday. The vehicles, which will arrive in the Big Apple by June 30, will replace gas-powered vehicles currently used by the New York Police Department, the New York City… Continue reading New York City just spent $11.5M on 184 Mustang Mach-E GT SUVs
LAZ Parking Announces a Long-Term Investment from Argo Infrastructure Partners
Argo is a leading infrastructure investor based in New York with a long-term investment horizon, targeting higher quality infrastructure assets and businesses. This new partnership will strengthen LAZ’s existing capabilities, contribute and sustain its strong relationships with employees and customers, and support further investment in EV charging infrastructure assets across the U.S. “We are honored… Continue reading LAZ Parking Announces a Long-Term Investment from Argo Infrastructure Partners