Exclusive Bajaj Chetak electric plant planned; Bajaj in talks with Delhi
Rajiv Bajaj has revealed that a dedicated Chetak electric scooter manufacturing plant is in the planning. The Chetak will be launched nationally in the future.
Mahindra XUV400 to get plug-in hybrid variant [Update]
In December 2019, a report on ET Auto stated that M&M is working on a new SUV with Ford that could be called Mahindra XUV400 and that it would get a plug-in hybrid variant.
Bajaj Chetak sales set to reach a new high in October
Bajaj Chetak sales data are a sign of recovery at Bajaj Auto’s new electric mobility business. For the third month in a row, Bajaj Chetak sales will see a positive change.
Hero Electric AE-3 electric ‘trike’ not launching anytime soon [Update]
Hero Electric showcased many new vehicles at the Auto Expo 2020 and among them was the funky Hero Electric AE-3, which many saw as the potential first ‘trike’ when launched in India.
Bgauss electric scooter showrooms in Pune & Chennai open
Bgauss expanded the availability of Bgauss electric scooters to two more cities yesterday. The Bgauss A2 & Bgauss B8 are available in a total of five cities now.
Cafe-racer style Atum 1.0 electric bike bookings open, to launch this year
Hyderabad-based startup Atumobile, headed by Vamsi Gaddam who is the joint managing director of Visaka Industries Limited, last week revealed its first product in the form of a near-production prototype. The Atum 1.0 is set to be released later this year and the electric bike carries the promise of launching a mobility vertical that is sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Suzuki Swift Hybrid updated for 2020 with mild changes [Update]
The 2020 Suzuki Swift Hybrid has been launched in the home market of Japan and gets updated design and features.
Tata Sierra EV based Monster Truck rendered
Fancy a Tata Sierra monster truck? But for that, let’s first explore if a business case exists for the Tata Sierra in the first place.
Would love to bring electrified cars to India, says BMW India’s President
BMW Group currently has three EVs in its portfolio – BMW i3, BMW iX3 and MINI Electric. It hasn’t launched any of them in India till now, but it is very eager to.
Could see 2 Tesla car plants in India by 2023, says an analyst
According to analysts, Tesla India could setup not one, but two manufacturing units in the country to achieve its global aspirations.
Tata EVision electric car 1000 km range & 10 year warranty: Fact Check
Rumours about the Tata EVision details have been spreading like wildfire recently. Is there any truth to these speculations? Let’s find out.
EESL plans 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations within 3 years [Update]
EESL also plans to put up 10 electric vehicle charging plazas this financial year, as per a report on ETAuto.com. One such plaza has already come up at Chelmsford Club.
Toyota RAV4 Indian launch plan, a testimony to TKM’s focus on hybrids
The Toyota RAV4 India launch will happen in the middle of 2021, but it won’t be a high-volume launch. The Toyota RAV4 price in India would be steep.
Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV still on the Indian radar
EconomicTimes.Indiatimes.com has reported that Ford India is considering the launch of the Mustang Mach-E and that the model is under study. The newspaper states that Ford is looking at bringing down global performance models to capture a higher ‘mindshare’ in India.
Gemopai electric scooters get festive season discounts of up to INR 5,500
Gemopai Electric has announced cash discounts and several other offers on all three Gemopai electric scooters – Gemopai Miso, Gemopai Astrid Lite and Gemopai Ryder.
Hero Electric NYX HX electric scooter’s correct range is 100 km
Hero Electric recently launched the Hero NYX HX at INR 63,990. According to some media reports, the range of the new Hero electric scooter is an impressive 210 km.
Brazil’s Voltz EVS electric bike can do 120 km/h & 180 km range [Update]
Brazilian EV two-wheeler brand Voltz Motors has introduced an electric street bike – the Voltz EVS. It is more capable than the Revolt RV400 sold in India, but also a lot more expensive.
Energica Ego electric bike showcased at Delhi Auto Components Show 2020 [Update]
The flagship faired offering (Ego+) is powered by a powered by the same 21.5 kWh Lithium polymer battery that powers the oil-cooled motor that develops 145 hp and 215 Nm of torque and 240 kmph top speed.
Tata Motors not threatened by Tesla’s launch in India, says its CEO
The upcoming Tesla electric cars are unlikely to be compared with Tata electric cars, however, that could change past 2023 when the Tesla Model 2 launches.
Ather 450 Plus & Ather 450X get buyback program & option packs
In a round of announcements today, Ather Energy introduced a buyback program and various option packs for the Ather 450 Plus and Ather 450X. The company is gearing up to start customer deliveries of both the Ather electric scooters next month.