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Topic: Electric Cars

Tesla makes its India debut with a pricey Model Y at Rs 60 lakh, deliveries to start from 3rd quarter

Mumbai: Tesla on Tuesday launched its Model Y at about $70,000 in India, the highest price among major markets, as the U.S. automaker grappling...

Trump quashes Biden’s EV mandate in favour of petrol, says ‘you can buy car of your choice’

Among Trump’s poll promises, which he activated on Day 1 of presidency, was rescinding Biden’s ‘Green New Deal’ that envisaged half of US cars by 2030 would be electric.

Inside 2024 dashboard—BMW M5 on race track, driving on a frozen lake, altitude sickness

It is one thing to drive on a track, and quite another to drive on a frozen lake near the Arctic Circle in Finland—an adventure I had earlier this year on the Audi Ice Experience.

The ‘new car’ of the future isn’t from a showroom—it’s your old one updated like an iPhone

The last time I upgraded iOS on my iPhone, it was like learning to use a new device. And that’s what an SDV is all about. They’re redefining what a 'new car' means.

Tata Motors’ new Nexon shows CNG story is the one to watch, not just electric

CNG sales are also being pushed by the central government, as gas is cheaper to import than crude petroleum.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Why the future of cars does not look electrified

Making a jump from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is the kind of romantic prospect that would appeal to India, which jumped from a shortage of landline phones to an abundance of smartphones.

EVs were propped up as future of cars. So why are UK and US falling out of love with them?

Mercedes-Benz had said it would move toward becoming an 'electric-only' company by 2030 but has now put it off. The UK govt has withdrawn subsidies for EVs. And in India, the FAME-II subsidy is expected to lapse soon.

Tata Motors lands the right ‘Punch’ with their new electric car. It’s superior to Nexon EV

Tata Punch EV, with the larger battery and more powerful motor, is an excellent value proposition for those seeking a comfortable ride.

I spent 6 weeks with Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV. Here’s how it behaves—highways to city traffic

Hyundai IONIQ5 provides an impressive average of almost seven kilometers per unit of electricity, costing only Rs 1.2 per kilometer on city roads.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?