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Auto Industry Reacts To Delhi EV Policy
The Delhi government released the latest draft of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 earlier this week and the policy promises a number of subsidies, incentives, and support for the EV industry to grow in the national capital. The government says that the draft has been prepared after taking into considerations suggestions from different stakeholders and offers subsidies across electric two, three and four-wheelers, along with support for developing the necessary charging infrastructure. The policy aims to bring 25 per cent of the total number of new vehicle registrations to 'Electric Only' by 2025. In addition, the road tax and registration for EVs will be waived off for the early adopters as part of the policy. Given the promising Delhi EV Policy, the auto industry seeing it as a big push for the EV sector to grow. Here's how the industry reacted to the new policy.
Delhi Government Drafts Electric Vehicle Policy 2019
Dec 23, 2019 10:36 PM
The Delhi government has released the draft for the Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 that aims at the frequent use of electric vehicles in the national capital. The policy draft states that the primary goal is to improve Delhi's air quality by bringing down emissions from the transport sector. As a result, the policy will seek the rapid adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in such a way that they contribute 25 per cent to the overall new vehicle registrations by 2024." The draft of the Delhi EV Policy was first put out in the public domain in November last year and suggestions and comments from the stakeholders including non-profit think-tanks, academic experts, EV and battery manufacturers, as well as multilateral bodies and concerned individuals.
Ampere Reo Elite Electric Scooter Launched At Rs. 45,099
Dec 23, 2019 10:29 PM
Ampere Vehicles recently launched its new electric scooter, the Reo Elite, in India with prices starting at Rs.45,099 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The company also started accepting bookings for the same for a token amount of Rs. 1,999.
Ather Energy Rolls Out New Over-The-Air Updates For 450 Electric Scooter
Dec 22, 2019 07:50 PM
The Ather 450 electric scooter has received its sixth over-the-air update since its launch last year. Customers of the e-scooter in Bengaluru and Chennai have received the newest update - 4.1.0 that brings a number of enhancements to the model. This includes onboard navigation and a smoother touchscreen experience on the model. According to the company's website, the dashboard now allows you to drop a pin to locate a destination that is not listed on the maps. The system also now allows automatic rerouting when the rider goes off-route, instead of manually selecting to accept or reject the new route.
Dao EVTech To Invest $ 100 Million In India; To Start Operations With 25 Dealerships
Dec 22, 2019 06:51 PM
With the EV space gaining prominence in India by the day, there are many players who are willing to set their foot in the Indian market. In fact, there's been an influx of electric two-wheeler makers in the last five years and major motorcycle companies like Hero Motocorp, TVS and Bajaj Auto have also invested in such start-ups. Joining next in the market with an investment of $ 100 million is the China-based Dao EVTech which is setting up its production facility in Hyderabad with a plan to begin operations from February 2020.
Tesla Could Make Electric Dirt Bikes In The Future
Dec 12, 2019 04:49 PM
And why not! On the heels of the Tesla Cybertruck and the Tesla electric ATV, Elon Musk responded to a tweet saying that 'electric dirt bikes would be cool'.
Global Electric Vehicle Market To Clock 24.6 Million Units By 2026
Dec 9, 2019 08:16 PM
While Europe is most likely to be the major growth region during the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region will also grow significantly.
Mantis Electric Motorcycle Unveiled At The India Bike Week 2019
Dec 7, 2019 05:34 AM
Mantis is expected to go on sale in India in the middle of 2020 when Orxa Energies, its manufacturer, will start operations in the country.
Crayon Envy Electric Scooter Launched In India
Dec 3, 2019 01:24 AM
Uttarakhand-based Crayon Motors is the newest entrant in the electric two-wheeler segment and has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its flagship Envy e-scooter in India. The new Crayon Envy joins the Zeez e-scooter that is already on sale and promises to offer best-in-class space, easy manoeuvrability and long-range. The new offering is part of the brand's low-speed range of scooters and has a top speed restricted below 25 kmph. The manufacturer is yet to announce the pricing for the new model.
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