On the surface, the collaboration seems like a masterstroke: Toyota brings global EV pedigree, and Maruti has local manufacturing prowess and market reach. But it’s more complex than that.
Renault’s decision to not bring the second-generation Duster to India in 2019 was a head-scratching one. At the time, Indian executives had claimed this was due to cost issues.
Indian auto manufacturers have expressed concern over slashing import tariffs on EVs and have requested for a gradual reduction to 30 per cent rather than dramatic cuts.
Car manufacturers are now realigning production, with a possible decline in the coming months across the board as they and dealers clear excess inventory.
It costs just Rs 3/km to run my EV. But then again, owners of petrol and diesel vehicles wouldn’t find themselves stranded for lack of juice on a desolate highway.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
The biggest hurdle is charging facilities on highways. Till now EV are seen as city vehicles.
Socialist Modi and socialist India are allergic to Chinese EVs. They want Indians to suffer with overpriced Indian EVs.