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Hydrogen champion Hyundai races to electric as Tesla takes off. (AFP Photo)

Hyundai vs Tesla: Hyundai race to produce electric cars as Tesla takes off

No traditional automaker has been successful yet in catching up with Tesla, which retains an edge in battery and software technology

28 Jul 2020 11:34 AM

Martin Schwenk, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India with ‘EQ’.

Mercedes launches EQ electric in India

Mercedes-Benz has already started production of its first electric car EQC which has a range of 400 km on a single charge.

15 Jan 2020 1:16 AM

The company has announced that its first all-electric vehicle could debut as soon as 2025. (Image: Representational)

Bentley's first electric car to debut in 2025

One of the major differentiators for Bentley will be an all-new model in the electric segment, instead of transforming an existing model.

02 Jan 2020 12:31 PM

Now owners can also filter results based on the type of plugs available, Android Police notes. (Photo: ANI)

Google Maps now shows e-vehicle charging station based on plug type

Under a new feature, users will now be able to look for compatible charging stations for their electric cars, based on connector types.

17 Dec 2019 12:15 PM

The country's first internet-powered electric vehicle comes all the way from UK, with special embellishments to suit Indian driving habits.

'You are entering a non-smoking car’

India's first electric SUV is driven

09 Dec 2019 12:53 PM

The electric road technology will make it possible for batteries to be 80 per cent smaller than their traditional counterpart. (Photo: ANI)

Sweden is building an electric road that will charge car as you drive

The kilometre-long stretch, to be built by Elonroad, will make it possible to charge electric vehicles while driving.

12 May 2019 11:12 AM

The policy shift to cheaper batteries rather than subsidising all EVs may not be misplaced while battery prices are falling thanks to the Tesla technology.

Electric cars: Clarity needed

The misgivings Volkswagen’s chairman voiced over electric cars’ pricing can’t be discounted either.

22 Jan 2019 1:30 AM

Mass producing electric cars will help the carmaker reduce the cost to the same level as current diesel vehicles.

VW embarks on USD 50 billion electrification plan

VW will spend almost 44 billion euros (USD 50 billion) on developing electric cars, autonomous driving vehicles.

19 Nov 2018 7:53 AM

India does not have a "clear vision" and "ecosystem" in place for the promotion of electric cars, a senior official of European car manufacturer Volkswagen said here on Monday.

India lacks ecosystem for electric cars, says Volkswagen official

He also said that the company has announced Rs 8,000 crore investment for development in Indian products in the next five years.

08 Oct 2018 5:56 PM

Musk recently appeared to be smoking marijuana in a video clip that has been widely circulated.

5 things to know about the SEC’s complaint against Elon Musk

Musk floated the idea of pursuing a buyout that would end Tesla’s eight-year stint as a publicly held company.

29 Sep 2018 12:21 PM

The complaint filed in US District Court in Manhattan says that Musk had not discussed or confirmed key deal terms.

SEC seeks to oust Tesla CEO Elon Musk over go-private tweet

Musk falsely claimed in an August 7 statement on Twitter that funding was secured to go private at $420 per share.

29 Sep 2018 12:10 PM

A 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) subsidy scheme helped more than double sales last year.

Subsidies for electric cars can't last forever: Merkel

Germany wants to increase electric car sales, especially in the wake of a diesel emissions cheating scandal.

27 Sep 2018 4:24 PM

The company is upgrading its logistics system but running into an “extreme” shortage of car carrier trailers.

Tesla is making its own car carriers

Earlier this month, Musk acknowledged that the company was facing more logistical problems now than production delays.

25 Sep 2018 2:11 PM

The Germans’ combined market share will surpass Tesla’s to reach 11.8 per cent in 2020 before increasing further to about 19 percent three years later.

Electric Mercedes opens German assault on Tesla

The Mercedes EQC is the first production model under the carmaker’s electric EQ sub-brand.

03 Sep 2018 8:42 PM

The move also leaves Musk and Tesla having to fend off a series of investor lawsuits.

Elon Musk drops pursuit of $72 billion take-private deal

The decision leaves Tesla as a publicly listed company but raises new questions about its future.

25 Aug 2018 5:37 PM

The announcement represents the latest effort by Musk to add credibility to his proposed $72 billion deal for Tesla.

Musk says Silver Lake, Goldman advising on taking Tesla private

Musk also posted in a blog post on August 13 his most detailed vision yet into how a Tesla take-private deal could work.

14 Aug 2018 6:07 PM

South Korean auto major Hyundai plans to launch an electric SUV in India in the second half of next year, a top company executive said. (Photo: ANI)

Hyundai to drive in an electric SUV in India next year

Hyundai had showcased EV models Ioniq and Kona during the auto expo earlier this year in Delhi.

27 Jul 2018 1:54 PM

Tesla officials say a $1.5 million grant is only the beginning of their investment in K-12 education in Nevada.

Tesla to donate $37.5 million for education in Nevada

The funding will provide more Nevada students with access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education.

21 Jul 2018 9:12 AM

The Japanese electronics maker made the comments following questions from Reuters. (Photo: AP)

Tesla's battery maker suspends cobalt supplier amid sanctions concern

Panasonic said it was unable to determine how much of the cobalt used in batteries it makes for Tesla cars comes from Cuba.

20 Jul 2018 8:46 AM

Tesla had a goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s per week.

Tesla achieves Model 3 manufacturing milestone, produces 5,000 electric sedans

The 5,000th car finished final quality checks at the Fremont, California factory and was ready to go.

02 Jul 2018 7:10 AM

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