 | Bihar's green target: 15% of all new vehicles to be EVs by 2028The Bihar Electric Vehicle Policy, designed to steer the state towards a sustainable transport paradigm, outlines ambitious goals for the next five years, culminating in 2028. |
 | Spurred by iQube success, TVS seeks to ‘change the game’ in EV with new launchesEnergized by the surprising success with its flagship e-scooter iQube, TVS plans to double down on its EV investments and launch a spate of new models in 2024 |
 | Andhra Pradesh’s e-mobility initiatives laudedThe State is taking steps to usher in an electric vehicle revolution, aligning with the Government of India’s policy, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2070, they explained. |
 | Come Nov 1, only clean buses between Delhi-NCR regionThe Centre had set up the CAQM in 2021 in the NCR and adjoining areas. |
 | Green push: Aggregators told to go electric by 2023 in DelhiThe file has now been submitted to the L-G’s office for approval. “It marks a significant milestone in Delhi’s fight against pollution. |
 | Ashok Leyland to invest Rs 1,000 crore for EV plant in UPThe commercial vehicle manufacturer will predominantly concentrate on the production of electric buses and also plans to assemble diesel vehicles, as well as emerging alternative fuels. |
| IMMT- Bhubaneswar pact with Nexus Power on EV battery techA battery testing lab in this connection has been developed where battery in the form of coin cell can be tested. |
 | Ashok Leyland arm rolls out commercial EVsThe company said these vehicles have interoperability with existing charging infrastructure of cars and could be charged completely in an hour in fast charging. |
 | Extend exemption of life tax on EVs, urges AP Chambers Chief SecretaryThe Andhra Pradesh Chambers stated that imposing road tax on electric vehicles will inevitably escalate the ownership costs, which may hamper sales and, in turn, affect the viability of dealerships. |
 | Porsche expects around 80 per cent sales in India from EVs by 2030Porsche, however, has no plans in the short to medium term to locally assemble its vehicles in India, as it is focusing on establishing and strengthening the brand in India. |
 | Kerala on fast lane, second after Delhi in EV adoptionOf the 4.57 lakh vehicles registered in the state until August 15, a sizeable 47,329, or 10.3 per cent, are EVs. |
 | How to find nearby EV charging stations when on roadWhile many EV users typically charge their vehicles at home, access to charging stations becomes crucial when embarking on longer journeys. |
 | Power corridor: Electric vehicles see double growthRegistration of EVs across states has increased by more than 50 times while India has witnessed just a 2.5 times jump in registration of non-EVs during the same period, he said. |
| Number of EVs in India grew 50-fold in last ten years, but still not even 1% of non-EVsIn the last 10 years, the registration of EVs across states has increased by more than 50 times while India has witnessed just a 2.5-fold jump in non-EV registration. |
 | Govt should de-risk capex to OEMs to drive e-bus adoption: Switch Mobility CEOIn a wide-ranging interview with TNIE, Mahesh Babu S, talks about payment security in e-bus procurement, policy continuity, foreign markets, raising capital and much more. |
 | BYD may pull out of proposed USD 1 billion investment in India as it faces government scrutinyEarlier this month, BYD was said to have proposed a USD 1 billion investment in India to establish manufacturing facilities for EVs and batteries. |
 | Environment ministry presses for EVs in national parks, tiger reservesHe contented that the EVs with slight remodelling can assure smooth and silent rides with good ground clearance. |
| With battery prices declining, EVs edge out CNG as cheapest travel optionThe fuel cost of an electric car like Tata Nexon EV is estimated at just Rs 1/km, compared to Rs 4/km for a CNG car and Rs 10/km for a petrol car. |
 | Check out the latest developments in technology with this week's XploreAfter a continuous drop for three consecutive quarters, the Indian smartphone market saw a slight improvement, with shipments reaching 36.1 million units, a growth of 18% sequentially. |
 | EV buyers in UP can now apply for subsidy through govt portal, says YogiEligible applicants will include those who have purchased and registered electric vehicles in Uttar Pradesh after the date of notification of the policy. |
