The CII has joined SIAM in urging the government for a proper, well-aligned roadmap, formulated in consultation with industry stakeholders, before finalising goals and timelines for electrification of vehicles in India.
The automobile industry body says that the tight deadlines for two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturers will disrupt the industry, already facing challenges due to BS-VI regulations and new safety norms.
India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026, according to a source and records of government meetings to discuss new rules for clean mobility.
Sahara Group has announced its foray into the automobile sector under the brand name 'Sahara Evols'. The business venture will offer a wide range of electric vehicles (EVs) along with advanced allied services.
Patent images reveal that Yamaha may be exploring different places for positioning the charging socket in the company's under-production range of electric bikes.
The proposal to ban all two-wheelers with internal combustion engines below 150 cc by 2025 is still a draft proposal and the government will look at reactions and recommendations from manufacturers. Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that a clear roadmap will be formulated for converting two-wheelers and three-wheelers to electric.
The CUx Ducati edition electric scooter is the product of a licence agreement between Super Soco and Ducati, but there's no technical contribution from Ducati for its development.
Bajaj Auto is getting ready to launch its electric scooter under the Urbanite brand. The first electric vehicle from Bajaj will be an electric scooter, followed by other products.
