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With the automotive universe on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, Amaan believes that the present is the most exciting of times for a motoring enthusiast. Having spent nearly a decade covering the auto sector for several leading publications including BBC TopGear and Firstpost, he is now deeply invested into the electric vehicle space, as the learnings to be made are immense. Amaan also enjoys sport nearly as much as he enjoys cars, bikes, and hopes to be at the Isle of Man TT someday.
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Simple Energy Targets Deliveries Of 100 One E-Scooters In June
Having taken well over a year and a half to put its maiden electric scooter into production, the EV start-up only delivered a handful of scooters in Bengaluru on June 6.
Innova Hycross-Based Maruti Suzuki Invicto MPV To Be Launched On July 5
Set to become the flagship model in Maruti Suzuki’s passenger vehicle portfolio, the new MPV will be manufactured at Toyota’s plant in Bidadi, Karnataka.
Volvo EX30 Electric SUV Revealed: Entry-Level Volvo EV Has Up To 480 KM Range
The smallest Volvo SUV till date, the EX30 will be offered with two battery pack options; India launch likely in 2024.
Tork Kratos R Electric Motorcycle Price Hiked; Now Costs Rs 1.87 Lakh
Electric two-wheeler start-up Tork Motors has announced a price increase following the reduction in FAME-II subsidies.
Honda Elevate Compact SUV Unveiled In India Ahead Of October Launch
The first compact SUV to wear the Honda badge in India, the Elevate will be offered in petrol and strong hybrid forms.
Bajaj Chetak E-Scooter Price Hiked By Rs 22,000 Following FAME-II Subsidy Reduction
At present, the Bajaj Chetak is available in the ‘Premium’ variant, but now qualifies for a substantially lower incentive under the FAME-II scheme.
Ather 450S To Get Redesigned Dash With New Screen; Market Launch In August
Bookings for the more affordable Ather 450S will open in July; prices will start at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Ampere Primus E-Scooter Price Hiked By Rs 39,100; Now Costs Rs 1.49 Lakh
Along with a hike for its flagship model, Greaves Electric Mobility has also increased prices of the Zeal EX and Magnus EX e-scooters.
Ather 450X Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 30,000; Adds 700W Charger And Fast-Charging Access For Base E-Scooter
Along with an increase in prices necessitated by FAME-II subsidy reduction, Ather is now bundling a 700-watt charger as standard with its 450X e-scooter.
TVS iQube E-Scooter Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 22,000 After FAME-II Subsidy Drop
At present, TVS produces two variants of the iQube electric scooter – the standard iQube and the iQube S.
Fiat Revives Topolino Name For All-Electric Quadricycle Based on Citroen’s Ami
Inspired by the original 500, the new Fiat Topolino is expected to carry over the Citroen Ami’s battery and powertrain.
Ola S1 Electric Scooter Price Hiked Following FAME-II Subsidy Reduction
With FAME-II subsidy for electric two-wheelers now capped at 15 per cent of a vehicle’s ex-factory cost, India’s best-selling electric scooter has witnessed a 30 per cent increase in price.
Matter Aera Electric Motorcycle Prices Hiked By Rs 30,000 As FAME-II Subsidy Drops
With a reduction in FAME-II subsidies for electric two-wheelers, the price of the Matter Aera 5000 will start at Rs 1.74 lakh from June 6 onwards.
Mahindra Thar 5-Door Launch Confirmed For 2024
Following the launch of the rear-wheel-drive variant, Mahindra is currently focusing on ramping up production of the three-door Thar.
Mahindra Yet To Deliver Close To 3 Lakh SUVs; Highest Pending Orders For Scorpio
The SUV manufacturer has struggled to utilise its full production capacity in the last few months due to specific semiconductor shortages.
Exclusive: Ather E-Scooter Owners Will Soon Have To Pay To Use Grid Fast Chargers
Having extended free charging across its Grid network for about four years, Ather Energy has now commenced beta testing of a paid charging programme.
BMW i5 Electric Sedan Revealed; Packs 81.2 kWh Battery, Over 500 Km Of Range
The first all-electric 5 Series derivative, BMW’s i5 will be offered in both single- and dual-motor versions overseas.
Simple One Electric Scooter Price Hiked; Deliveries Begin June 6
EV start-up Simple Energy has also revised the range figure for the One e-scooter, owing to a change in kerb weight.
FAME-II Subsidy For Electric Two-Wheelers Slashed; EV Players React
From June 1, 2023, electric two-wheelers will only be eligible for a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per kWh of battery capacity, as opposed to the Rs 15,000 per kWh offered at present.
Electric Scooters, Bikes Due For Substantial Price Hike From June 1 With Reduction In FAME-II Subsidy Imminent
With the original allocation for two-wheelers in the FAME-II scheme now exhausted, incentives will be slashed by as much as 62 per cent from June 2023 onwards.
