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Ape Electrik: Piaggios First Ever Electric ThreeWheeler In India Launchededit
Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari, Diego Graffi, MD and CEO, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, India and Chetan Maini, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, Sun Mobility at launch of Piaggio’s ‘Ape Electrik’ e-Auto, in New Delhi
Mention
Piaggio may tap Aprilia to take on Enfield in Indiaedit
Italian automaker Piaggio is looking to enter the mid-weight motorcycle market in India to take on Eicher Motors-owned Royal Enfield. The firm was earlier looking at launching products in the 150cc motorcycle segment, but with the market moving towards higher-displacement bikes, the plan now is to introduce products in the 250-300cc range, managing director Diego Graffi told.
Industry
Electric Vehicle Costs Will Normalise In 3-4 Years, Says Amitabh Kantedit
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said the cost of electric vehicles will become almost equal to internal combustion engine cars in the next 3-4 years, as India will work on reducing the cost of lithium-ion batteries one of the main expenses of electric cars.
Govt Invites Proposals To Build EV Charging Infrastructure Under FAME IIedit
In continuation of the government’s second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME II), the government is inviting proposals for development of EV charging infrastructure. In a notification, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said that the Expression of Interest is being issued for inviting proposals from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/municipal corporations, PSUs (State/Central) and public/private entities desirous for development of EV charging infrastructure.
Exempt LPG & CNG autos from getting permits: Unions to govtedit
After the Centre’s move to exempt electric vehicles from the need for passenger transport permit, auto unions across the state are urging the government to implement the same for LPG and CNG autos. The Centre has provided several benefits to electric vehicles such as waiver of parking fee, toll charges, priority parking etc. The unions feel that the exemption will not only lessen financial burden but also bring down pollution levels in the city.
Methanol blend on cards, may trim oil import bill by Rs 5,000 croreedit
The government is looking at introducing methanol-blended fuel pan India — a move that can potentially reduce one’s fuel bill by at least 10%, lower vehicular pollution levels by over 30%, and save the exchequer Rs 5,000 crore in annual import bill. Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has written to petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asking him to “make all efforts” to make methanol widely available for commercial use at fuel stations, officials told ET.
Competition
Erickshaws can charge batteries in a minute now in Noida with E-Chargeup Solutionedit
At a time when erickshaws have become the cheapest and most convenient mode of transportation for commuters across cities, E-Chargeup Solutions, a startup, has come up with an easy battery swapping solution for these electric vehicles.
Benling India unveils Aura electric scooteredit
Benling India has unveiled its new electric scooter Aura, which will go on sale in the first quarter of 2020, informs the company in a release. After starting its operations earlier this year, Benling India has already launched three low-speed models, which are Kriti, Icon and Falcon. The Aura will be sold in the high-speed segment, as claims the two-wheeler maker.
International
Nissan LEAF Gets A Price Cut In The UKedit
Struggling with what to get your loved ones for Christmas? Well Nissan may have an answer, because it’s cutting the price of its best-selling Leaf electric car over the festive period. The Sunderland-built car, the world’s best-selling EV, has been dropped in price by £1,650 across the entire range, meaning it now starts from just £26,345 for an Acenta version (including the £3,500 Plug-in Car Grant), whilst range-topping Tekna models are from £29,345.
BMW claims to have 5,00,000 electric vehicles on the roadedit
Luxury carmaker BMW has announced that it has sold 5,00,000 electric vehicles (EVs), marking a major milestone for the industry as well as the brand. In an official tweet, BMW wrote that statistically, one EV was sold every four minutes. The company is aiming to sell one million EVs by 2021, Engadget notes.