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With the automotive universe on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, Amaan believes that the present is the most exciting of times for a motoring enthusiast. Having spent nearly a decade covering the auto sector for several leading publications including BBC TopGear and Firstpost, he is now deeply invested into the electric vehicle space, as the learnings to be made are immense. Amaan also enjoys sport nearly as much as he enjoys cars, bikes, and hopes to be at the Isle of Man TT someday.
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Simple One Electric Scooter Price Hiked; Deliveries Begin June 6
EV start-up Simple Energy has also revised the range figure for the One e-scooter, owing to a change in kerb weight.
FAME-II Subsidy For Electric Two-Wheelers Slashed; EV Players React
From June 1, 2023, electric two-wheelers will only be eligible for a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per kWh of battery capacity, as opposed to the Rs 15,000 per kWh offered at present.
Electric Scooters, Bikes Due For Substantial Price Hike From June 1 With Reduction In FAME-II Subsidy Imminent
With the original allocation for two-wheelers in the FAME-II scheme now exhausted, incentives will be slashed by as much as 62 per cent from June 2023 onwards.
Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha And Kawasaki Form Association To Co-Develop Small Hydrogen Combustion Engines
Four of Japan’s leading automotive players have joined hands to address technical challenges hindering adoption of hydrogen powertrains.
Hyundai Exter Micro-SUV To Get 6 Airbags As Standard; ESC Optional On Base Model
At launch, the Hyundai Exter will be available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, as well as the option of a factory-fitted CNG kit.
Honda Elevate Compact SUV To Feature Electric Sunroof; Debut Confirmed For June 6
The first SUV to wear the Honda badge in India since the CR-V, the Elevate is expected to be available in petrol and strong hybrid forms.
Hyundai India To Build Battery Assembly Unit; Increase Production To 8.5 Lakh Vehicles By 2032
To expand its electric vehicle portfolio and develop future vehicle platforms, Hyundai will invest Rs 20,000 crore over the next 10 years.
MG Motor India Aims To Hand Over Majority Stake To Indian Suitors In 2-4 Years
A fully-owned subsidiary of China’s SAIC Motor, MG Motor India has announced it will dilute its shares and set up a new plant in Gujarat, with an eye on firming up its long-term plans.
Ather Extends Faster Home Charger Upgrade To Base 450X Buyers At A Discount
The 700-watt ‘Dot’ charger will be offered as an option to buyers of the entry-level 450X electric scooter for an added cost.
TVS iQube Prices Revised; E-Scooter Now Starts At Rs 1.21 lakh
Following government intervention, TVS, along with other electric two-wheeler firms, has now included the price of the offboard charger into the scooter’s ex-showroom cost.
Ather Energy To Refund Charger Cost For E-Scooters Purchased Till April 12, 2023
Including the total cost of reimbursing customers who paid an additional amount for the charger of their e-scooter, Ather is set to shell out around Rs 140 crore.
Hyundai Exter Micro-SUV Spotted Fully Undisguised Ahead Of World Premiere
Set to rival the hot-selling Tata Punch, the Hyundai Exter features some interesting styling touches including H-shaped light motifs, dual-tone alloys and faux skid plates.
TVS To Refund iQube Customers Who Paid Over Rs 1.50 Lakh For The E-Scooter
Under what it terms a ‘goodwill benefit scheme’, TVS Motor Company will reimburse ‘customers who have paid over and above the threshold limit’ of the FAME-II scheme.
Hero MotoCorp To Reimburse Vida V1 Buyers For Chargers; Slashes E-Scooter Prices
Both variants of the Vida V1 electric scooter have had their prices reduced by Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000.
FAME-II Controversy: Hero Electric Receives Notice For Subsidy Recovery
In response to the letter from the authorities, Hero Electric says the question of refunds ‘does not apply’; Okinawa denies receiving a notice.
Electric Two-Wheeler Sales In April 2023: Overall Sales Dip Sharply, But Ola Sales Soar
Compared to March, registrations of electric two-wheelers in India dropped by 23 per cent in the month of April as the industry continues to grapple with controversy over subsidies.
Citroen C3 Aircross First Look: In Pictures
With the C3 Aircross, Citroen is aiming to secure a slice of the lucrative compact SUV market in India
Maruti Suzuki To Launch Innova Hycross-Based Hybrid MPV Soon
Set to become the flagship model in Maruti Suzuki’s passenger vehicle portfolio, the new MPV will be manufactured at Toyota’s plant in Bidadi, Karnataka.
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Unveiled; PHEV Has Up To 115 KM Of Electric-Only Range
The new E-Class has grown in size and is packing far more tech than before; to be offered with a range of mild- and plug-in hybrid powertrains overseas.
Maruti Suzuki Makes ESC Standard On Most Models In Light Of Bharat NCAP Rollout
All Maruti Suzuki cars and SUVs – barring the Alto K10, S-Presso manual and Eeco – are now equipped with electronic stability control.
