90 per cent of Aston Martins to be electrified by 2030 with full EV planned

Aston Martin has outlined plans to electrify 90 per cent of its line-up by 2030, with plug-in hybrid and fully electric models coming in the next few years.  Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer Tobias Moers stated that Aston Martin will launch its first fully electric car by around 2025. “Electric drive is part of our… Continue reading 90 per cent of Aston Martins to be electrified by 2030 with full EV planned

EV subscription service Onto partners with Shell to expand access to charging

British electric vehicle subscription service Onto has partnered with Shell to give its users access to charging stations in preparation for a wave of new EVs coming to market over the next several years.  The partnership, which Shell announced Tuesday, will give Onto customers access to more than 3,400 Shell Recharge charge points in the… Continue reading EV subscription service Onto partners with Shell to expand access to charging

Ford India launches EcoSport SE variant without spare wheel

Ford India is trying hard to keep the EcoSport relevant in a highly competitive compact SUV segment in the country, where products like the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue are wooing buyers with their appeal and premium features. However, the Ford EcoSport, which actually started it all and, in a sense, gave birth… Continue reading Ford India launches EcoSport SE variant without spare wheel

Tata Motors shareholders’ give nod to hive-off PV biz into new entity

On the completion of the deal, TML Business Analytics Services Limited will be changed to ‘Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited’. Mumbai: Shareholders of Tata Motors have approved the hiving off of its passenger vehicles business into a separate entity. The shareholders on March 5, resolution for approving the scheme of arrangement between Tata Motors Limited… Continue reading Tata Motors shareholders’ give nod to hive-off PV biz into new entity

The true disrupter in the auto industry isn’t Tesla — it’s Fisker (TSLA, FSR)

Nobody really saw this one coming. A year ago, Henrik Fisker was an admired auto-industry veteran, but with a failed startup behind him. Fisker Automotive’s 2013 bankruptcy sent Fisker back to his roots in design for a spell, but it didn’t discourage him from taking another crack at building a car company. Fisker Inc., however,… Continue reading The true disrupter in the auto industry isn’t Tesla — it’s Fisker (TSLA, FSR)

Industry, not policies, should decide the path of e-mobility: Dr Andy Palmer

Electrification is fast becoming the dominant force of change in the automotive industry the world over. And though the need for the shift towards electric mobility is undisputed, the ‘how’ and ‘when’ do throw up plenty of debate. At Autocar Professonal’s EV Forum, held on February 22-23, Dr Andy Palmer, Chairman, Switch Mobility and former… Continue reading Industry, not policies, should decide the path of e-mobility: Dr Andy Palmer

Clean Technica: UK Plugin Vehicle Share Hits 13% In February, Up 2.3× Year-On-Year — Diesels Down 61%000648

Europe’s third largest auto market, the UK, saw 13% plugin electric vehicle market share in February, up 2.3× from 5.7% a year ago. The overall auto market was down 35.5% year-on-year due to continuing lockdowns, which are currently planned to lift in mid April. Diesel powertrain sales volume fell by over 61% year-on-year and are… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK Plugin Vehicle Share Hits 13% In February, Up 2.3× Year-On-Year — Diesels Down 61%000648

Mumbai: Up to 4% dip in electricity rates; e-vehicle charging also cheaper

The drop will be a relief to many residential, commercial and industrial users who were financially hit in the Covid-19 lockdown. Pending power bill payments today amount to over Rs 45,000 crore across the state, said sources. MUMBAI: The overall electricity tariff across power utilities in the city will either remain unchanged or decrease up… Continue reading Mumbai: Up to 4% dip in electricity rates; e-vehicle charging also cheaper