Electric Mobility
car&bike Team
Jul 18, 2019, 3:33 PM
The government of India is strongly pushing for electric vehicle adoption in the country and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has now issued an advisory for incentivising EV adoption to all state transport departments.
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Sameer Contractor | Jul 18, 2019Formula E: Andre Lotterer Joins Porsche For 2019-20 SeasonAll set to make its Formula E entry soon, Porsche has signed on Andre Lotterer as its second driver for the FIA Formula 2019-20 season. While the German driver was contracted to drive with DS Cheetah for the sixth season as well, he has now chosen to race with Porsche instead. Lotterer joins German marque after his stint at DS Cheetah, which won the constructors' title in the recently concluded 2018-19 Formula E season. The 37-year-old will drive alongside Neel Jani at Porsche, who was confirmed earlier this year.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 18, 2019MG eZS Electric SUV Prices Announced For The UK; India Launch In 2019MG Motor UK has announced the pricing and availability on the ZS Electric SUV that goes on sale in September this year. The MG ZS EV, as it will be called in the UK, is priced from 21,495 Pounds, going up to 23,495 Pounds (around Rs. 18.36-20.07 lakh), after the 3500 Pound government grant and the company's initial discount. It will be the brand's first electric vehicle in the UK. The new electric offering is a five-seater SUV based on the standard ICE versions and offers a full-sized boot in its EV guise making it a practical offering. The MG eZS, as it will be badged in India, has been confirmed as the automaker's next offering after the Hector and is scheduled for a commercial launch in December 2019. The eZS will lock horns against the recently launched Hyundai Kona Electric.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 17, 2019ZF Introduces New 2-Speed Transmission For Electric CarsVehicles with the new 2-speed drive consume less energy, which in turn extends range by up to five percent when compared to a one-speed unit. Shifts take place at 70 kmph.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 17, 2019Greaves Cotton Increases Stake In Ampere Vehicles To 81 Per CentGreaves' total investment in Ampere Vehicles now stands at Rs. 120.49 crore.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 17, 2019Tesla Model 3 Scores 5 Stars In Euro NCAP Crash TestsAmerican electric automaker Tesla's most affordable offering, the Model 3 has been awarded five stars in the latest round of the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) crash tests. The electric vehicle scored a good 96 per cent in adult occupant protection and 86 per cent for child occupant protection. The Tesla Model 3 also scored 94 per cent for its range of safety assist systems, which is the highest safety assist score awarded to any new vehicle in 2018-19 protocols by the Euro NCAP.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 17, 2019Vakrangee To Set Up EV Charging Infrastructure Across IndiaThe company has targeted to reach at least 75,000 outlets by FY2021-22 and 3,00,000 outlets by FY2024-25, giving it an India-wide presence. Vakrangee plans to leverage this deep presence by providing EV charging facility through its network of retail outlets.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 16, 2019Hyundai To Invest Rs. 2,000 Crore To Make An Affordable EV For India: ReportHyundai plans to make this car affordable and the target is to price the new electric car around Rs. 10 lakh1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 16, 2019Tesla Cuts Price Of Model 3, Lifts Prices Of Premium EVsU.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc has lowered the price of its mass-market Model 3 and raised the prices of its premium Model X and S cars.1 min read
