Author: Michael Khan

Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd has announced that it will be investing 10 billion rupees ($121 million) to establish a manufacturing facility in Telangana, India. This new facility will be dedicated to producing electric three- and four-wheel vehicles, such as cargo and passenger vehicles, and will be part of the company’s efforts to expand its last-mile mobility business. The investment will be made over the course of eight years at the company’s Zaheerabad plant and will require the approval of the Telangana government, which Mahindra has already secured through an agreement. See also: Mahindra showcases five new electric SUV…

Dutch fuel cell system developer and integrator zepp.solutions has revealed the creation of a hydrogen-powered truck called Europa. Based on a well-known diesel truck manufacturer’s proven chassis, the first examples of the Europa are expected to be on the road in the final quarter of 2023. Although the specific diesel model that serves as the base has not been revealed, the published rendering has led many to believe that it is a Mercedes Actros. The Europa is a 4×2 tractor unit that will be equipped with 350-bar hydrogen tanks, which will hold over 50 kilograms of hydrogen, offering a range…

Ourense, a city in Galicia, Spain, is set to make history as the first in the region to introduce fully electric city buses. This has been made possible through a partnership with local manufacturer Unvi. Over the coming months, 25 new buses will be introduced on Ourense’s streets, with 10 of them being fully electric and the remaining 15 being diesel-powered. The electric buses, known as Unvi eC22, will be equipped with the latest technology, including driver assistance systems, pedestrian detection, and maximum accessibility for passengers. See also: Tata Motors Eyes Spain or UK for European Battery Cell Factory Location…

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 21,000 of its electric ID.4 crossover vehicles due to a potential loss of power and stalling while driving. The root cause of this issue is found to be with the software controlling the high-voltage battery, which can reset itself under certain conditions, leading to the deactivation of the pulse inverter. This in turn can cause the electric motor to lose power. The affected ID.4s were manufactured between May 26, 2020, and January 20, 2022, with the problem first being identified in July 2021. However, after investigation, Volkswagen concluded in September 2021 that the drivers were not…

Volvo Cars reported a total of 48,520 global car sales in January, a 2% increase compared to the previous year. However, the figures are still 19% lower than the sales recorded in 2021. Despite this, the company has reason to celebrate as their plug-in electric car sales continue to grow at a steady rate. In January, Volvo sold 19,742 rechargeable cars, a 31% increase from the previous year. This represents 40.7% of the total car sales, marking the third consecutive month with a result above 40%. More notably, all-electric car sales saw a significant boost of 152% year-over-year, reaching 7,874.…

The latest report by Canalys on electric vehicles (EVs) in India reveals promising growth in the market. In 2022, the overall car market grew by 23%, and the EV sector saw an impressive increase of 223% with 48,000 vehicles delivered. Despite the economic uncertainties in the country, the demand for EVs and luxury EVs remains high due to rising consumer buying power. Tata dominates the Indian EV market with 86% share, thanks to their two models. Chinese automaker MG holds 9% and Hyundai 1.6% with only the Kona being sold in the country. Luxury brands such as Mercedes, BMW, and…

India has increased taxes on cars and motorcycles brought into the country as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make In India” initiative ahead of the 2024 elections. Imported cars priced under $40,000 will now be subject to a 70% tax rate, up from 60% previously. Meanwhile, the taxes on semi-knocked-down vehicles, which have major components imported before final assembly in India, will rise from 30% to 35%. These tax hikes will take effect starting April 1st. India’s recent decision to impose a 70% tax on fully-built electric vehicles (EVs) with a value over $40,000 has sparked concern from luxury…

The Tesla Model S has once again set a benchmark in the electric vehicle (EV) industry by achieving the longest driving range in winter conditions. According to Motor.no, a Norwegian media outlet, the electric sedan covered 530 km (329 miles) on a single charge during winter. Typically, EVs experience a decrease in driving range during cold weather, similar to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This is because of the way lithium-ion batteries operate. However, the Tesla Model S defied the odds and was the only EV among all test vehicles to surpass 450 km (279 miles) under the harsh…

The Go-Ahead Group, the parent company of the Oxford Bus Company, has made its largest zero-emission purchase to date with an order of 104 battery-electric buses from Wrightbus. The order consists of 99 StreetDeck Electroliner double-deckers and five GB Kite Electroliner single-deckers, with eight of the double-deckers being open-top for City Sightseeing in Oxford. The purchase, which costs over £30 million and is part-funded by the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme and the Oxfordshire County Council, will result in all local routes in Oxford’s urban area being zero-emission when a separate order of 55 Alexander Dennis Envir400EV battery-electric…

BMW is considering introducing additional electric vehicles (EVs) in India in response to the growing demand from luxury car consumers. This was shared by Vikram Pawah, the country president of the German automaker, in an interview with Reuters. “We are going to have 25 electrified products (globally) by the end of 2023, of which half of them will be fully electrified. Our intention is to evaluate each one of those 12 electrified products for the Indian market,” Pawah said. The luxury automaker, BMW, is anticipating a boost in electric vehicle (EV) sales in India in 2023, as supply chain difficulties…

Tesla defied the job-cut trend among tech firms in 2022. Unlike Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Twitter, which laid off substantial numbers of employees to cut costs amid an impending economic downturn, Tesla hired nearly 29,000 new workers, a 22% increase from the previous year. Though Tesla did go through a round of layoffs, it mainly impacted corporate and remote positions that were deemed redundant. The company stated its intention to reduce salaried headcount by 10% while increasing the number of hourly workers in its manufacturing sector. Last year, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, sent an email to employees announcing…

Ola Electric, a rapidly growing player in the electric vehicle market, is making waves with its S1 electric scooter. The scooter, based on the Etergo Appscooter, has been a huge success in India and is proving to be the perfect urban e-scooter for busy cities. To support its growing customer base, the company is aggressively expanding its Hypercharger fast-charging network and Experience Centers, which serve as showrooms and service centers for its scooters. CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently announced that the company will open 100 more Experience Centers by the end of January 2023, bringing the total number of centers to…