Flexible Fuel Vehicles and HEVs get big push
INTRO: The Government is pushing the manufacturing and application of Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) that run on ethanol as an environmental friendly alternative to petrol. Meanwhile, it is also promoting Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) that combine the power of ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles with electric motors—with the larger idea of creating a vehicular economy […]
Time to think beyond EVs; look at hybrids
Despite concerted efforts by the Centre and state governments, coupled with a healthy contribution from the private players, India still lacks an adequate charging infrastructure High import duties and lack of subsidies have made it tough for the hybrid cars’ demand to grow. While hybrids attract 43 pc tax, inclusive of GST; electric vehicles attract […]
Time to think beyond EVs; look at hybrids
INTRO: It may come as a surprise to many that instead of joining the EV bandwagon, the country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has decided to bet big on a bouquet of technologies, starting with CNG and moving towards hybrids. The decision brings spotlight on hybrid vehicles, which many feel are a better alternative towards a […]
Govt push to flex fuel vehicles and hybrid EVs laudable
Along with its continuing push to the sale of EVs, the Government is also focusing on flex fuel-based vehicles now. It has set timelines for manufacture of FFVs and establishing ethanol pumps across India. Alongside, people are also being encouraged to go for hybrid vehicles. Both these are laudatory moves as electrification is a time-consuming […]
