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Patients should feel confident that the current generation electric cars should not have any significant impact on their device function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Magnetic fields in electric cars don't seem to cause pacemaker problems

Over the last few decades we have learnt that very simple household items like electric razors, blow dryers, microwaves, ovens, etc.

24 Apr 2018 4:25 PM

BMW has relied on its research and development facilities in Germany to produce the current Mini.

BMW to manufacture electric Mini in China

BMW announced that it is giving the Chinese company its first foreign manufacturing partner and the German group’s first Mini assembly site.

07 Mar 2018 1:15 PM

Electric vehicle is the future transport.

Maha to promote electric vehicles

App-based taxis like Ola, Uber to get incentives to go electric, become battery-operated.

30 Nov 2017 5:53 AM

Having long touted fuel-cell vehicles and plug-in hybrids as the most sensible technologies to make cars greener, Japan’s top-selling automaker surprised industry watchers last year with plans to add full-sized electric vehicles (EVs) to its line-up.

Toyota has committed to hydrogen cars despite potential 'game changer' EV battery

It joins a rush of global automakers scrambling to develop more EVs.

25 Oct 2017 9:20 AM

The rating for the Model 3, which is lower priced than earlier Tesla models and aimed at giving the Silicon Valley automaker mass market appeal, was part of magazine’s annual survey of new vehicle reliability.

Tesla misunderstands 'positive' Model 3 rating: Consumer Reports

The survey predicts which cars will give owners fewer or more problems than their competitors

21 Oct 2017 4:29 PM

Polestar says it will follow up with an all-electric model in 2019 and an SUV in 2021.

Volvo's electric car brand Polestar unveils first model

Hybrid Polestar 1, a four-seat coupe with a lightweight carbon-fiber body, promises a range of 150 kilometers on a charge.

17 Oct 2017 4:03 PM

The KUV100 is likely to share its battery pack and electric motor with the e2o Plus, but its weight may keep it from matching the e2o's kilometres-per-charge figure.

Mahindra KUV100 NXT electric to launch by 2019

e2o Plus was built from the ground-up to be an electric car, and to deliver maximum cruising range per charge.

12 Oct 2017 12:30 PM

These chargers would facilitate electric car users to charge their cars (battery electric vehicles such as the Mahindra e2o, Nissan Leaf, etc) at any time safely and conveniently. The chargers can also monitor the car battery charging status and units consumed while charging a car.

Tata Power launches electric vehicle charging facility

Tata Power has taken this initiative of providing charging stations at Tata Power Receiving Station, along with Mass - Tech Controls.

21 Aug 2017 2:13 PM

The automaker and affiliate Kia Motors Corp, which together rank fifth in global vehicle sales, also said they are planning 31 eco-friendly models by 2020, up from a previously flagged 28.

Hyundai reveals electric car with 800+km per charge

Hyundai unveiled a near production version of its new fuel cell SUV with a range of 800+km.

17 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

Battery makers and other end-users such as car manufacturers will need to sign multi-year deals that encourage large producers to invest more, and faster, industry sources say. (Image used for representational purposes only)

Lithium processors prepare to meet demand in era of electric car

Although there's plenty of lithium around, the problem is ensuring there is enough capacity to process it.

07 Aug 2017 9:58 PM

Business minister Greg Clark also wants to establish a "National Battery Manufacturing Development facility" which would support the building of electric batteries for the automotive sector. (Representational image)

Britain launches fund to boost electric battery technology

Automakers are racing to build greener vehicles and improve charge times in a bid to meet rising customer demand.

24 Jul 2017 10:11 PM

Volvo has also said it will build its first fully electric car in China based on its architecture for smaller cars which will be available for sale in 2019 and exported globally.

Geely's Volvo to go all electric with new models from 2019

Volvo has invested heavily in new models and plants since being bought by Geely from Ford in 2010

05 Jul 2017 5:36 PM

The company did not provide a timeline for setting up a China plant, but said it expects to "more clearly define" its China production plans by the end of the year.

Tesla moves a step closer to building electric cars in China

Tesla has said it wants to build electric cars in China to avoid a 25-percent tariff on imported vehicles.

23 Jun 2017 9:12 PM

A Tesla Inc spokeswoman Tesla spokeswoman Keely Sulprizio declined to comment on the NTSB report.

Tesla driver in fatal 'Autopilot' crash got numerous warnings

The driver’s family has not taken any legal action against Tesla and was still reviewing the NTSB report.

20 Jun 2017 8:28 AM

An agreement with the city of Shanghai would allow Tesla to build its facilities in Lingang development zone and could come as soon as this week, the report said.

Tesla close to agreement on first production plant in China

Tesla would need to set up a joint venture with at least one local partner under existing rules.

20 Jun 2017 8:25 AM

While the Niti Aayog report has not yet been formally adopted, government sources have said it was likely to form the basis of a new green cars policy. (Representational image)

India's electric vehicles push likely to benefit Chinese car makers

The prospect of India aggressively promoting electric vehicles was a "big opportunity", a source close to SAIC

24 May 2017 2:33 PM

The report's focus solely on electric vehicles marks a shift away from the current policy that incentivises both hybrid vehicles. (Representational image)

India's green car plan prioritises electric vehicles over hybrids

A draft of the 90-page blueprint also suggests the government opens a battery plant by the end of 2018

07 May 2017 5:42 PM

Electrippin’ round the world

Wiebe Wakker has travelled the world in an electric car to raise awarenes about sustainability.

21 Apr 2017 12:14 AM

$This partnership will enable individuals to buy new all-electric Mahindra e2oPlus on ZAP, Zoomcar's fractional car ownership programme.$

Mahindra partners Zoomcar for electric car sharing

Mahindra Electric is the electric vehicles manufacturers of the diversified USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group.

10 Apr 2017 1:09 PM

The company already has its own motor racing team that has been participating in the FIA Formula E Championship since 2004.

Meet NIO EP9, world's fastest electric car

The EP9 catapults to the 100kmph mark from a standstill in a mere 2.7 seconds and hits 200kmph in 7.1 seconds.

28 Nov 2016 12:46 PM

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