Electric Vehicle Updates
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Why EV cars are better than petrol, diesel and CNG cars for Indian roads
Auto | May 24, 2026 6:45 ISTEVs are not just a fad, but they are lining up as real challengers to petrol, diesel, and CNG cars in India. They cost less to run, are way cleaner, come loaded with cool tech, and are honestly a pleasure to drive. Sure, charging and batteries are works in progress, but things are moving fast.
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Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta flags off 500 new electric buses as her government completes one year
Delhi | February 08, 2026 14:26 ISTWith the addition of these 500 buses, Delhi’s total electric bus fleet has increased to 4,000, making it the city with the highest number of electric buses in the country. The new buses have been inducted into the DTC fleet to strengthen public transport and promote sustainable mobility.
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'UP now a state that turns limitless potential into results': CM Yogi at EV plant inauguration
Uttar Pradesh | January 09, 2026 21:29 ISTSpeaking at the inauguration of the Ashok Leyland EV plant in Lucknow, CM Yogi Adityanath said the plant currently has an annual manufacturing capacity of 2,500 units, which will be expanded to 5,000 units in phases.
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Noida unveils proposed names and details for upcoming 500 e-bus service
Uttar Pradesh | July 09, 2025 11:25 ISTNoida: The electric bus project saw major progress with the selection of two private operators. Travel Time Mobility India Pvt Ltd will manage 250 nine-metre buses at a rate of Rs 55 per kilometre, while Delbus Mobility Pvt Ltd will operate 250 twelve-metre buses at Rs 68 per kilometre.
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Delhi may roll out EV Policy 2.0: Major subsidy for women, phaseout plan for petrol, diesel vehicles
Delhi | April 15, 2025 9:46 ISTThe Delhi government is set to launch its EV Policy 2.0, offering a subsidy of up to Rs 36,000 for women buying electric two-wheelers. The policy includes incentives for scrapping old vehicles, supports e-autos and commercial EVs, and proposes deadlines to phase out CNG and petrol vehicles.
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CNG autos might disappear from Delhi roads soon | Here's why
Delhi | April 08, 2025 9:30 ISTThe Delhi government’s draft EV Policy 2.0 proposes a phased removal of CNG autorickshaws from the city, beginning August 15, 2025, to promote electric mobility and curb pollution. No new CNG autos will be registered or renewed after that date, and older CNG autos must be retrofitted or replaced.
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Electric vehicles insurance demand surges 16 times in 3 yrs, Delhi-NCR leads with 18.3% market share
Business | March 22, 2025 14:04 ISTElectric vehicles in India: The internal insurance sales data of the company suggest that bookings for the insured two-wheeler EVs accounted for 7-8 per cent of all two-wheeler insurance policies under five years.
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Tesla begins hiring in India after PM Modi-Musk meeting, announces key job openings
Business | February 18, 2025 8:29 ISTTesla has started hiring in India, listing key job openings in Mumbai and Delhi. This move followed Elon Musk's meeting with PM Modi, signaling Tesla's expansion into the Indian market.
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Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs
Business | December 19, 2024 15:52 ISTNitin Gadkari said in 2023-24 there was a 45 per cent increase in sales of EVs, and 400 startups in electric two-wheelers have already started manufacturing. The cost of lithium-ion batteries is expected to come down further thereby helping in affordability and thus fuelling mass adoption.
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'Ola toh Ola hai, Chetak shola hai': Bajaj Auto CEO takes dig at Ola Electric as EV rankings shift
Business | December 09, 2024 13:34 ISTBajaj Auto CEO Rajiv Bajaj took a dig at Ola Electric, calling Chetak EV a ‘shola’ as it becomes India’s best-selling electric scooter. New Chetak model launch set for December 20. Know more about the EV market competition and sales rankings.
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Anant Ambani and BP CEO launch Jio-bp's 500th EV charging station in Mumbai
Business | September 26, 2024 23:51 ISTAnant Ambani and BP CEO Murray Auchincloss inaugurated Jio-bp's 500th EV charging station at the Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center in Mumbai. The rapid expansion positions Jio-bp as a key player in India’s EV adoption, with a focus on fast-charging stations and green mobility.
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Modi govt approves Rs 10,900 crore PM E-Drive Scheme to boost mobility of EVs: Know its key facets
Business | September 12, 2024 7:41 ISTThe scheme addresses range anxiety of EV buyers by promoting in a big way the installation of electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS). The scheme also promotes mass mobility by supporting means of public transportation.
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Canada imposes 100 per cent import tariff on Chinese EVs, matching US measures amid trade tensions
India | August 26, 2024 18:52 ISTAt present, the only Chinese-made electric vehicles imported into Canada are produced by Tesla at its Shanghai factory. There are no Chinese-branded electric vehicles being sold or imported into the Canadian market at this time.
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Delhi gets 320 electric buses, becomes India's first city to have highest number of EVs
Delhi | July 30, 2024 15:43 ISTDelhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the new electric buses will be stationed at three bus depots -- Sukhdev Vihar, Kalkaji and Naraina.
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India's EV import tax reduction policy signals victory for Tesla and global automakers
Auto | March 15, 2024 20:51 ISTIndia's decision to lower import taxes on select electric vehicles (EVs) marked a significant triumph for Tesla, aligning with the company's persistent lobbying efforts in New Delhi.
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Ola plans to deploy 10,000 two-wheeler EVs in two months, scale up services across India by December
Business | January 27, 2024 16:13 ISTThe company announced on Friday the launch of e-bike services in Delhi and Hyderabad.
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Tesla vs BYD: BIG blow to Elon Musk as Chinese EV giant just overtook his dream project
Auto | January 04, 2024 14:12 ISTThe rise of BYD and other Chinese electric vehicle makers is a challenge not only for Tesla but also the world's major automakers as Chinese competitors push into Europe, Southeast Asia and other overseas markets with a relatively affordable option for drivers who want to go green.
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Ayodhya gets electric cars for public transport: Check fare, other details
Uttar Pradesh | January 03, 2024 20:18 ISTAccording to reports, Ayodhya is being planned to be developed as a net zero carbon emission city as it gets ready for the grand Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22.
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Tata Motors total sales up 5.89% at 82,954 units in October
Auto | November 01, 2023 13:25 ISTThe total domestic sales stood at 80,825 units last month against 76,537 units in October 2022, a growth of 6 per cent, said the company in a regulatory filing. Its total commercial vehicle sales grew by 4% last month.
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Tata Motors plans separate sales network for electric vehicles as demand surges
Auto | September 14, 2023 19:40 ISTThe move aims to provide a distinct and tailored experience to customers opting for environmentally friendly models.
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