Electric Mobility

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Dec 24, 2019, 3:54 PM

Electric Vehicle Startup Rivian Scores $1.3 Billion Investment From T.Rowe Price, Others

Founded in 2009, Rivian plans to build an all-electric pickup truck, the R1T, and the companion R1S SUV, starting in late 2020. Both models are based on a Rivian-designed skateboard chassis

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 23, 2019

  Delhi Government Drafts Electric Vehicle Policy 2019

  The Delhi government has released the draft for the Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 that aims at the frequent use of electric vehicles in the national capital. The policy draft states that the primary goal is to improve Delhi's air quality by bringing down emissions from the transport sector. As a result, the policy will seek the rapid adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in such a way that they contribute 25 per cent to the overall new vehicle registrations by 2024." The draft of the Delhi EV Policy was first put out in the public domain in November last year and suggestions and comments from the stakeholders including non-profit think-tanks, academic experts, EV and battery manufacturers, as well as multilateral bodies and concerned individuals.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 23, 2019

  Ampere Reo Elite Electric Scooter Launched At Rs. 45,099

  Ampere Vehicles recently launched its new electric scooter, the Reo Elite, in India with prices starting at Rs.45,099 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The company also started accepting bookings for the same for a token amount of Rs. 1,999.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Dec 23, 2019

  Big Auto News Headlines Of 2019

  2019 was truly an important and eventful one for the auto sector, be it the country's largest automaker deciding to phase out diesel engines, or the return of India's most popular scooter as an electric vehicle, we saw some major changes. So, as we near 2020, we look back and list down 9 biggest breaking news from the auto sector this year.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 23, 2019

  Tesla To Take New $1.4 Billion Loan From Chinese Banks For Shanghai Factory

  Tesla broke ground on the factory in January and has started producing vehicles from its Shanghai plant. It aims to build at least 1,000 Model 3 cars a week by the end of this year.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 23, 2019

  MG ZS EV: Variants Explained

  The MG ZS EV ismade available in two variants Excite and Exclusive, so be rest assured there are plenty of features on offer in both. We put together a list of what each variant has on offer.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 22, 2019

  Ather Energy Rolls Out New Over-The-Air Updates For 450 Electric Scooter

  The Ather 450 electric scooter has received its sixth over-the-air update since its launch last year. Customers of the e-scooter in Bengaluru and Chennai have received the newest update - 4.1.0 that brings a number of enhancements to the model. This includes onboard navigation and a smoother touchscreen experience on the model. According to the company's website, the dashboard now allows you to drop a pin to locate a destination that is not listed on the maps. The system also now allows automatic rerouting when the rider goes off-route, instead of manually selecting to accept or reject the new route.

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  Shubham Parashar | Dec 22, 2019

  Dao EVTech To Invest $ 100 Million In India; To Start Operations With 25 Dealerships

  With the EV space gaining prominence in India by the day, there are many players who are willing to set their foot in the Indian market. In fact, there's been an influx of electric two-wheeler makers in the last five years and major motorcycle companies like Hero Motocorp, TVS and Bajaj Auto have also invested in such start-ups. Joining next in the market with an investment of $ 100 million is the China-based Dao EVTech which is setting up its production facility in Hyderabad with a plan to begin operations from February 2020.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Dec 21, 2019

  MG ZS EV Bookings Open In 5 Cities For A Token Of Rs. 50,000

  MG Motor India today announced opening pre-booking for its much-awaited electric SUV, MG ZS EV across 5 cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Interested customers can place an order for the fully electric ZS EV for a token of Rs. 50,000 at the MG showrooms in the aforementioned cities, or book it online by visiting the company official website.

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