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State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd's (EESL) procurement of electric cars from Mahindra Electric and Tata Motors was seen as a big push towards electric mobility in India. The cars sourced were to be used by government officials in place of conventional vehicles. However, the move seems to have not gone down well with senior government officials, who have refused to use electric cars for daily use. According to a report in Live Mint, a government source who didn't wish to be named said that the senior officials have cited poor performance and low range of the electric vehicles, as one of the reasons to refuse using the electric cars.
Government Officials Reject Using Electric Cars Under EESL Scheme
Calender
Jun 28, 2018 12:55 AM
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State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd's (EESL) procurement of electric cars from Mahindra Electric and Tata Motors was seen as a big push towards electric mobility in India. The cars sourced were to be used by government officials in place of conventional vehicles. However, the move seems to have not gone down well with senior government officials, who have refused to use electric cars for daily use. According to a report in Live Mint, a government source who didn't wish to be named said that the senior officials have cited poor performance and low range of the electric vehicles, as one of the reasons to refuse using the electric cars.
Audi E-Tron Quattro Spied With Virtual Exterior Mirrors
Audi E-Tron Quattro Spied With Virtual Exterior Mirrors
calender
Jun 28, 2018 12:37 AM
Audi will now unveil the e-tron Electric SUV in the US instead of at the Audi Summit in Brussels due to the arrest of CEO Rupert Stadler in the VW diesel emissions scandal.
Elon Musk Gives Out Details Of The Tesla Pickup Truck On Twitter
Elon Musk Gives Out Details Of The Tesla Pickup Truck On Twitter
calender
Jun 27, 2018 06:25 PM
The company is expected to launch the pickup truck following the release of the Model Y and Musk took to the social media platform to ask all Twitteratis as to what they would like to see in Tesla's upcoming truck.
Nissan India To Set Up Digital Hub In Kerala
Nissan India To Set Up Digital Hub In Kerala
calender
Jun 27, 2018 04:35 PM
Nissan India hopes to generate at least 3,000 direct employment opportunities along with a few thousand indirect ones.
Upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift To Get 1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Engine
Upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift To Get 1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Engine
calender
Jun 27, 2018 08:09 AM
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class range will soon be updated with the 2018 version of the car which has undergone a fair few changes. Apart from a slightly different look that includes new bumpers, new LED headlamps, new tail lamps and new wheels, the car will also get a major upgrade to the interior department. A noteworthy change though will be under the skin. The current entry level petrol C-Class in India is the C200 petrol, featuring a 2-litre engine that makes 181 bhp of peak power. This engine will soon be replaced by a smaller and lighter 1.5-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder unit which will make more power at a rating of 184 bhp. Torque will be slightly lower though at 280 Nm as compared to 300 Nm that the current powerplant makes.
Volkswagen Expands China's Mega-Factory To Build More Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen Expands China's Mega-Factory To Build More Electric Vehicles
calender
Jun 26, 2018 11:11 PM
Through Roadmap E, the VW Group aims to manufacture 40 new locally produced electric vehicles in the next 7 or 8 years.
Lithium-ion Powered Okinawa Praise Coming In September 2018
Lithium-ion Powered Okinawa Praise Coming In September 2018
calender
Jun 26, 2018 10:57 PM
Okinawa Scooters will finally launch the Lithium-ion powered Praise electric scooter in September this year. The new Lithium-ion batteries are detachable units and capable of offering 80 per cent charge within 45 minutes.
Okinawa Becomes First EV Brand To Reach Leh With The Praise e-Scooter
Okinawa Becomes First EV Brand To Reach Leh With The Praise e-Scooter
calender
Jun 26, 2018 08:12 PM
Okinawa has announced the completion of a successful trip to Leh by its flagship e-Scooter Praise. With this, the company becomes the first electric two-wheeler brand to take its e-scooter to Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads.
Elon Musk Reveals The Tesla Semi Truck's Autopilot Mode With Come With "Mad Max" Mode
Elon Musk Reveals The Tesla Semi Truck's Autopilot Mode With Come With "Mad Max" Mode
calender
Jun 26, 2018 07:40 PM
While the Tesla electric cars are known for some very interesting features and performance figures, its CEO Elon Musk has now hinted that the upcoming Tesla Semi Truck will also come with what is called the "Mad Max" mode. Fortunately, the Semi truck won't be participating in a post-apocalyptic adventure with the Mad Max mode, but it will be a feature for the autopilot system. In a series of tweets recently, the entrepreneur revealed an image with the autopilot system and the Mad Max mode being one of the options.