The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has asked states to look into violations of Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) by manufacturers and dealers selling low-speed electric two-wheelers. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in an advisory to states said that these manufacturers and dealers are supplying higher battery capacity models, which are…
The flu typically kills the very young, the old and the sick. That made the virus in 1918 unusual, or so the story goes: It killed healthy young people as readily as those who were frail or had chronic conditions. Doctors of the time reported that, among those in the prime of their lives, good…
After the first five months of the year, we can see that not all brands are enjoying the growth of all-electric car sales in the United States. While the overall number of new BEV registrations market improved by 68 percent year-over-year to 447,514 units, some of the brands – including stars of 2022 – are…
Nissan has opened a window into its electric performance future, pulling the covers off a 1000kW monster it calls the Hyper Force concept at the Japan Mobility Show. And for those eagle-eyed among you, it might look a little similar, especially around the rear lights. But while the brand is willing to drop plenty of…
Toyota and Lexus announced they have reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on their battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025. In line with Toyota’s vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus customers will have convenient access to more than…
The Ace EV is the first product featuring Tata Motors’ EVOGEN powertrain that offers an unparalleled certified range of 154 kilometres. New Delhi: Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, Friday launched the new Ace EV in Nepal, with its sole authorised distributor, Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. The new Ace EV, an…
This successful model, initially piloted in Bihar, has now been effectively implemented in numerous dealerships across India. New Delhi: Greaves Retail, the retail unit of Greaves Cotton Ltd. and fuel-agnostic mobility solutions provider in India, has joined forces with Usha Financial Services Ltd. for customer financing in the electric three-wheeler sector. The collaboration aims to…
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce blasted the European Union’s decision to open an investigation into the state subsidies that allow Chinese-made EVs to be sold at “artificially low” prices on the Old Continent, which could lead to the EU imposing tariffs on battery-powered vehicle imports. Beijing described the probe as “protectionist” and said that the…
Last month’s “Run on Less” event organized by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) proved a real success for the Tesla Semi, full data released by the organization shows. Tesla‘s all-electric Class 8 truck demonstrated its range and charging efficiency advantages compared with competitors from established truck makers such as Freightliner and Volvo….
Eight years after world leaders approved a landmark agreement in Paris to fight climate change, countries have made only limited progress in staving off the most dangerous effects of global warming, according to the first official report card on the global climate treaty. Many of the worst-case climate change scenarios that were much feared in…
