Sodion Energy roll out of India’s first Sodium Ion batteries a revolutionary step?

Sodion Energy, whose co-founder is Bala Pachyappa, has rolled out India’s first Sodium Ion batteries, which is dubbed to be a revolutionary step.

 

This technology promises to transform several sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs) as well as home appliances, according to the company.

Will Xiaomi’s strategy to first roll out a premium vehicle work in the highly-competitive EV market?

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will first roll out a premium electric vehicle (EV) and is upbeat that it has a niche customer base in this segment but will this premium launch strategy work for the budget smartphone maker?

 

“In this fiercely-competitive market, we think it’s a good starting point for us in the premium segment. This is because we already have 20 million premium users in China based on the smartphone,” Xiaomi Group President Weibing Lu said. 

Why will Donald Trump slow down President Joe Biden’s EV push

Why will Donald Trump slow down President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle (EV) push in the US. According to the former US President, the EV technology is causing disruption to American workers.

 

He says that if the US goes ahead with its EV policy, the country’s auto industry would shut down in a few years as a result of jobs moving to China. 

JSW Group to invest Rs 40,000 crore in Odisha to make cheap and high-quality EV batteries, a niche area it is getting into

The JSW Group is set to invest Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) in Odisha to make high-quality and affordable electric vehicle (EV) batteries that are technologically advanced, and this is a niche area that the group is getting into.

JSW is also slated to make electric cars and e-commercial vehicles from this facility that would be priced at par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles so that JSW can have an edge in the cost-competitive Indian EV market.

Rolls-Royce Spectre, India’s costliest EV, is a lucrative buy for the affluent

Rolls-Royce has officially unveiled its first-ever all-electric vehicle (EV), the Spectre, in the domestic market and this car is India’s most-expensive EV to date that could be a lucrative buy for the country’s affluent.

Priced at a breathtaking Rs 7.5 crore (Rs 75 million), prior to additional options, it would definitely find room for attractive sales as the country’s super luxury car buyers have lately shown an interest towards the high-end segment. 

Tata Punch.ev judiciously priced, has adequate features and also a futuristic look

Punch.ev, which has been launched, is the first electric vehicle on Tata Motors’ pure EV architecture and it has been judiciously priced, with adequate features and also a futuristic look. 

This is a dedicated platform that can change the entire floor and be designed around the battery.

Honda’s leap into electric vehicles with ‘Honda 0 Series’ beginning 2026

In a groundbreaking move, Honda Motor, one of Japan’s leading automakers, revealed its strategic leap into the electric vehicle (EV) space with its Honda 0 Series, starting 2026, gearing up to compete fiercely in the global battery-powered cars’ market.

Need for a catch up in EV space

Despite being a name to reckon with in the automotive industry, Honda has been falling behind European and US counterparts like General Motors and Volkswagen in the EV space.

Tesla loses $94 billion as EV winter sets in

Tesla shares had a roaring 2023, as they more than doubled in the 12-month period but it seems that winter has set in for the share because Elon Musk’s firm has lost more than $94 billion in market valuation in only the first two weeks of 2024.

 

The electric vehicle (EV) giant, based in Austin, Texas, has been bombarded with negative news. These include yet another price cut for its cars in China and swelling labour costs, among others.

China’s BYD to again become top electric vehicle maker in the world

China’s BYD is again set to become the top electric vehicle (EV) maker in the world and it calls itself as the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of.

 

The automaker is gearing up to pip Tesla Inc as the new global leader in fully electric vehicle sales.

Tata Punch.ev may be priced around Rs 11 lakh

Tata Motors has just rolled out the first pure electric vehicle (EV) architecture called ‘acti.ev’, which will see its future portfolio of EVs, such as Punch, Sierra, Harrier and Curvv being launched, and the first to roll out will be the Punch.ev, which could be priced around Rs 11 lakh  (Rs 1.1 million).

 

“Punch.ev will be the first to roll out from this pure electric architecture, which will see a slew of vehicles with multiple body styles and sizes,” the company's statement said.

Delhi sees highest December EV sales in India owing to its friendly policy

It is learnt that nearly 20 per cent of the electric vehicles (EVs) sold in India during the month of December 2023 were in Delhi, mainly owing to its friendly policies with regard to electric vehicles.

 

Delhi has a policy on EVs, which lapsed on the last day of 2023, post multiple extensions. It is slated to be extended till March 31.

A look at the new Talaria Dragon Electric Enduro bike

The electric off-road motorcycle space in the UK is zooming ahead with new, high-performance models, which are sidestepping for future off-roaders like the Talaria Dragon Enduro electric bike.

 

Some of the others in this segment are the likes of Sur-Ron, as well as high performance-oriented models like the Cake Kalk.

Tesla’s Cybertruck is here but could take a while to reach Europe

After years of wait, owing to manufacturing snags, Tesla’s Cybertruck is finally rolling out but it could take a while before reaching European shores.

Deliveries started in the US but Europe will have to wait even though it is an important manufacturing hub for Tesla as well as a key market.

Maruti Suzuki to launch first electric car eVX in India, EV could be priced judiciously

After its trial with hybrid cars, the country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, is set to launch its first electric car, the eVX, in the Indian market by March next year, and given Maruti’s eye for perfection, we could expect a high-performing car that is priced judiciously.

 

Like the Toyota versions of Maruti cars such as the Glanza (Baleno) and Urban Cruiser (Brezza), the eVX will also have a Toyota version.

EVs have 80% more problems than ICE vehicles: Report

Even as the world is moving towards electric vehicles (EVs), a new report has suggested that EVs have 80 per cent more problems than their conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.

According to a study by Consumer Reports, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are even worse with almost 150 per cent more problems.

Future of electric vehicle batteries

In the electric vehicle (EV) space, advancements in battery technology are steering the industry towards a more sustainable and efficient future and here are some future battery technologies we can look forward to.

As we bid farewell to the traditional internal combustion engines (ICEs), emerging battery technologies can revolutionise the way we drive.

Xiaomi launches its first electric car SU7, ready to take on Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4

Xiaomi, the mega Chinese tech and phone company, has vroomed into the car world with its new electric sedan, the Xiaomi SU7.

This has been confirmed by official filings from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and marks Xiaomi's bold entry into the electric vehicle (EV) space.

Will English sports car brand Lotus see a bumpy journey with Eletre SUV in India?

English sports car brand Lotus has officially forayed into the Indian market with the most powerful and most expensive electric vehicle (EV) — the Eletre SUV — but will it see a bumpy journey in a country where even budget EVs are finding it difficult to see large-scale adoption?

The Eletre is also the first model of Lotus that marks its transition into an only-electric car brand.

Tesla’s $27,000 entry-level electric car from Germany may be exported to India

Tesla, the iconic electric vehicle (EV) maker, is planning to manufacture a euro 25,000 ($27,000) entry-level car from Germany and Elon Musk’s firm may set aside this budget car for markets such as India and other emerging economies.

Tesla’s India plan 

Tesla is also in advanced talks with the Indian government for setting up a manufacturing unit in the country and the Indian plant may also produce a budget car — possibly a different version.

AI set to revolutionise electric vehicle industry

In today’s fast-paced world, revolutionary technologies have continually reshaped industries, the automotive sector being no exception, and this time it is artificial intelligence (AI) that is set to revolutionise the entire electric vehicle (EV) industry.

As society moves towards sustainability, EVs are becoming immensely popular.