Time to think beyond Electic Vehicles; 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 Electric Vehicles ; 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 […]
EV market popularity adds to trust factor

Intro: The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in India is on the rise with significant growth in sales across different categories of vehicles. Apart from more options flooding the market, leading automotive players in the country are also putting their money on all things electric. The increasing market popularity has added to the trust factor, […]
EV turnaround: sales witness healthy rise

Intro: Despite range anxiety and inadequate charging infrastructure, electric vehicles have started finding takers in India, and that’s a positive development. The electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a remarkable turnaround, with sales showing a significant rise globally and in India. This surge reflects a growing consumer shift toward sustainable transportation, driven by government incentives, […]
Top players vie for top slot in EV arena

Electric mobility has gained significant traction in India over the past few months and that has, expectedly, given rise to a marketing and manufacturing war among top brands. While Tata Motors currently holds 70-pc share in the EV market and has more launches in the pipeline, Hyundai and MG, too, have chalked out big plans. […]
EV charging models for housing societies

Intro: With the rise in popularity of EVs, the business associated with charging facilities is also booming. Since a major part of the charging needs are met by home chargers, developers are ensuring setting up charging infrastructure in the residential societies built by them. In doing so, two models – OPEX and CAPEX – are […]