Electric Cars News
Some Tesla Supercharger Stations To Limit Charging To 80 Per Cent
Electric vehicle-maker Tesla is updating some of its supercharger stations to limit the top state of charge (SoC) to 80 per cent at busy stations to reduce wait times. "The limit will be enforced at 8 per cent of the stations 24/7, while the rest will be affected by the limitation at peak hours. Tesla says owners that stop by at an affected station will receive a notification," the Engadget reported on Saturday.
Skoda Launches New iV Sub-Brand; Marks Entry Into The World Of Electric Vehicles
May 24, 2019 05:21 PM
The first two allelectric vehicles based on Volkswagen Groups MEB modular electric car platform will be introduced in 2020, one of which will be a production version of the VISION iV SUV coup study.
Hyundai Kona Electric India Launch Details Out
May 23, 2019 04:28 PM
The Hyundai Kona electric can go up to 350 km on a single charge which takes about 30 minutes through fast charging. Globally, the Kona Electric is offered in two iterations- one which is equipped with a 100 kW motor and the other with a 150 kW motor.
Tesla Reduces Prices On Model S and X Amid Stock Slump
May 22, 2019 07:20 PM
Faced with a slumping stock price and questions about demand for its vehicles, Tesla has lowered the U.S. base prices of its two most expensive models. The company on Monday cut $3,000 from the price of the Model S sedan and $2,000 from the Model X SUV. Tesla said in a statement that it periodically adjusts prices and available options like other car companies. The decreases offset price increases from a month ago when Tesla offered longer battery range and added a new drive system and suspension. The statement didn't say if slowing sales influenced the decision.
Ashok Leyland Ready To Ride On Elon Musk's India Dream
May 20, 2019 09:31 PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk who has been moving back and forth on his India dream for couple of years and unable to take the next big step now has an invitation from commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland. Musk wants to make India his next big market but the question lingers: Will the electric car ever run on the bumpy 'desi' roads? According to Venkatesh Natarajan, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Ashok Leyland, the company is open to Musk for a partnership to finally let Indians experience his path-breaking autonomous Tesla electric cars.
Citroen 19_19 Concept Makes Global Debut At Viva Tech 2019
May 18, 2019 11:46 PM
Marking its 100-year anniversary, French carmaker Citroen has unveiled an all-new concept model at the Viva Tech 2019.
Renault Zoe Autonomous Concept Car Showcased At Viva Tech 2019
May 18, 2019 07:50 PM
Renault has recently showcased its new self-driving concept car, Renault Zoe, at the Viva Technology Exhibition or Viva Tech 2019, in Paris.
Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility
May 6, 2019 05:42 PM
Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd raised a sum of Rs. 400 crores led by several of Ola's early investors, Tiger Global and Matrix India and others, as part of its first round of investment.
Fast Chargers For Electric Vehicles Installed At Parliament House
May 5, 2019 09:20 PM
Electric Vehicles have been on Government's agenda for long and all possible measures are being taken for its adoption. AC and DC fast chargers for electric vehicles have been installed at the Parliament House to charge the electric vehicles supplied to the government as part of the EESL tender. Snehlata Shrivastava- Secretary General of Lok Sabha inaugurated the charging stations along with flagging off the recently supplied Tata Tigor electric and Mahindra eVerito. Senior officials from Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) were also present at the inauguration.
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