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Senior government officials have denied using Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Tata Motors manufactured electric cars on the basis of poor performance and low mileage, says report.

Citing poor performance and mileage, govt officials refuse to use e-vehicles

Both models were not capable of providing an average of more than 80-82 km on single charge in cities.

27 Jun 2018 12:33 PM

Britain risks a shortage of electric cars after Brexit as carmakers will lose an incentive to sell low-emission vehicles there, a Brussels-based think-tank warned.

Britain's supply of electric cars at risk from Brexit

Britain was the third largest market for zero emission vehicles in the EU last year.

28 May 2018 1:38 PM

Renault Trezor Concept car displayed at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show. The two-seater electric car is expected to become a commercial product by 2020. (Photo: AP)

Driving an e-revolution

With an objective of achieving zero emission and cutting down oil import bill, the government wants only electric vehicles by 2030.

27 May 2018 1:37 AM

Electric vehicles major attraction in 'Happy Cities Summit'

Electric cars and electric scooters on display at 'Happy Cities Summit' here are grabbing the eyeballs of scores of visitors.

11 Apr 2018 12:27 PM

It appears the world is sold on electric locomotion as a concept that has been seen to work and forces are already at it to ensure things speed up.

In fast lane: Going electric

Electric cars are cheaper to own and run. There are lower running costs, as power is cheaper than refined fossil fuels.

18 Dec 2017 12:45 AM

A representational image of an electric vehicle.

Battery swapping can push electric car revolution: ADB blog

In India, tenders to procure 10,000 high-performance electric cars have already been announced.

23 Oct 2017 6:26 PM

Japanese car maker Honda is a big player in global automobiles industry. (Photo: File)

Honda seeks roadmap on EVs before commercial launch in India

Company has put in place a separate team in its research and division unit for e-vehicles since last year.

23 Oct 2017 11:20 AM

Tesla reaffirms effort to build cars in China

China levies a 25% duty on sales of imported vehicles & has not allowed foreign automakers to establish wholly owned factories in the country.

23 Oct 2017 10:43 AM

M&M coupled with Tata Motors are only two companies selected by state-owned EESL to supply 500 electric cars in the first phase.

Looking at cost-saving steps for e-Verito for EESL order: M&M

M&M has stated that it would not supply more than 150 electric cars in the first phase.

11 Oct 2017 2:47 PM

Tata Motors will supply the cars in two phases starting in November.

Indian government to buy 10,000 electric cars from Tata Motors

India wants to promote the use of electric vehicles to curb carbon emissions and energy demand.

30 Sep 2017 12:27 PM

Dyson's electric car will not be aimed at mass market, which means they will be directly competing with the likes of Tesla, Lucid Motors and their class-leading offerings in the segment. (Photo: Representative image, Lucid Motors)

Dyson to start making electric cars from 2020

Dyson founder says they are already working on the electric car with 400 dedicated employees.

27 Sep 2017 1:45 PM

The projected sales target would take Renault-Nissan's annual revenues to around $240 billion. (Representational Image)

Renault-Nissan to launch 12 zero-emission models

Renault-Nissan is targeting car sales of 14 million units by that year, a rise of nearly 40 per cent from current levels.

15 Sep 2017 2:42 PM

Engine-maker Cummins India is investing in research on electric mobility solutions for India. (Photo: Representational/File/PTI)

Auto industry gears up for govt's electric vehicles push

A new auto policy with roadmap for electric vehicles is in works and likely to be made public before year-end.

11 Sep 2017 11:26 AM

Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp Beijing said Jia Yueting will remain controlling shareholder without any role.

China's LeEco founder resigns as chair of listed unit after public plea for patience

The announcement came after Jia on social media promised to repay debt and reaffirmed LeEco's electric car commitment.

06 Jul 2017 9:18 PM

GST Council may review steep levy on hybrid cars

Incidence of GST on mid and large-sized hybrid cars has been kept at same level as passenger cars.

24 May 2017 4:56 PM

'Ultra-fast-charging' technology being developed

Israeli start-up StoreDot says batteries that charge in 5 minutes are on the way.

17 May 2017 2:25 PM

To support the growth of its NEV line-up, GM has built a battery assembly plant in Shanghai which should be ready to deliver battery packs next year.

GM to start pure-electric model production in China within 2 years

GM, one of the largest automakers in the Chinese market, plans to launch at least 10 "new energy vehicles" by 2020.

22 Apr 2017 7:58 AM

Porsche auto specialist joins Apple

Alexander Hitzinger is the latest auto specialist to be recruited by technology giant Apple as it explores building its own car.

18 Dec 2016 9:31 AM

Some manufacturers of electric cars have been grappling with the issue of nearly silent electric cars, but not in the interest of protecting passengers.

Electric cars should make low noise now

This is to prevent these vehicles from injuring pedestrians, especially people who are blind or are visually impaired.

23 Nov 2016 12:22 AM

BMW eyes 100,000 electric car sales in 2017: Sueddeutsche

BMW wants to boost sales of electric cars by two-thirds next year to 100,000 vehicles.

14 Nov 2016 10:42 AM

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