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About 15% EV dealers to shut shop post lockdown

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 3, 2020

More than 200 dealers or 15% of the 1,400 odd electric vehicle dealerships across the country will likely shut down once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted, said the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the apex body for the EV industry. EV manufacturers say...

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Okinawa Looks To Make EV Charging Practical For Range-Anxious Indians

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 9, 2020

"People think that lack of infrastructure is the biggest challenge for the adoption of electric vehicles in India, however, that is only in the case of four-wheelers," said Jeetender Sharma, cofounder of Okinawa Autotech. Sharma's belief stems from the fact that detachable...

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Energy storage market to touch $546 billion by 2035, predicts Lux Research

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 27, 2020

The total energy storage market is expected to grow to $546 billion in annual revenue by 2035, according to a report released by Lux Research. Lux Research estimates that the three main drivers of energy storage – mobility applications, electronic devices, and stationary...

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Ather 450X becomes a nationwide hit; scooter company to foray into Ahmedabad, Kochi, Coimbatore & Kolkata

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 25, 2020

Ather Energy is in big demand. Ather recently confirmed its entry into 4 new cities beyond Bangalore and Chennai at the time of launch of the Ather 450X. Now with high demand pouring in from other cities, Ather has further confirmed its entry into 4 new markets. In January,...

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The biggest challenge for mass adoption of electric vehicles in India: Price

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 10, 2020

More so than anywhere else, automakers are chasing the holy grail of electric mobility in India: a lower price. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s launch of its e-KUV at a price of ₹825,000 ($11, 587), compared to its next cleanest option -- a mid-range petrol variant at ₹650,000...

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Back on EV trail, Hero MotoCorp set to launch Duet

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 30, 2020

Close on the heels of launches by Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company, India’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is getting ready to launch its first electric scooter Duet E. The maker of Splendor and Passion could be launching the battery powered scooter in the next few...

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Maruti Suzuki to display green sustainable mobility at Auto Expo

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 30, 2020

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on Wednesday said it will display a bouquet of new products and technologies at the upcoming Auto Expo - The Motor Show 2020. Making strides in CNG and Hybrid vehicles, the company will strengthen its resolve in the domain of green sustainable...

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Honda gears up for launch of e-scooters

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 28, 2020

Major two-wheeler manufacturers are foraying into the electric vehicles space, eyeing its massive potential in a country that sells nearly 20 million two-wheelers each year. Japanese auto maker Honda is gearing up for a possible launch of electric scooters and is set to ship...

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TVS Motors Enters Indian EV Market With iQube Electric Launch

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 28, 2020

After zeroing down on the use of renewable energy to power electric vehicles (EV) charging stations, Indian motorcycle giant TVS Motors is now betting on entering the electric two-wheeler market directly, starting with the launch of iQube Electric. The motorcycle maker...

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Detel to foray in EV industry with a new electric vehicle

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 24, 2020

The feature phone, TV and connected essentials brand, Detel on Thursday announced its entry in EV segment in India with a new electric vehicle. The company said in a release that it is all set to disrupt the Indian EV market with its unique and affordable offerings under its...

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