Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Is A Gorgeous Electric Convertible With 818 HP

After launching its all-electric lineup with the Grecale Folgore SUV and GranTurismo Folgore coupe, Maserati is expanding its range of EVs with its first battery-powered convertible: the GranCabrio Folgore. The droptop version of the electric GranTurismo takes the title of the fastest convertible EV on the market thanks to its top speed of 180 mph … Read more

e-scooter sales: Battle of e-scooters for customers moves to India’s hinterland

New Delhi: Distribution and finance options across the small towns and cities of India are likely to determine the outcome of a fierce battle about to break out between legacy and new-age OEMs in the electric scooter segment. The battle is in the making after Ather Energy announced the launch of Rizta, a family scooter, … Read more

Ford delays start of EV production at Oakville plant until 2027

Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., by two years. The U.S. automaker had planned to start production at the Canadian plant, which employs 2,700 workers, in 2025 and is pushing that back to 2027. Ford announced plans last year to spend $1.8 billion to … Read more

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi sees robust demand for first EV, even as buyers face delivery wait times of more than 5 months

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is seeing continued strong demand for its first electric vehicle (EV) – the SU7, short for Speed Ultra 7 – even as potential buyers face delivery wait times of more than five months, the South China Morning Post has learned. Buyers of the standard SU7 model, which costs 215,900 yuan (US$29,859), … Read more

Huawei says partner Chery Automobile’s Luxeed S7 premium EV starts mass delivery

“A large number of Luxeed S7 vehicles have already rolled off the production line and are now being transported for delivery to customers,” said Richard Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei’s intelligent automotive solution business unit, in a post on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. Huawei had said problems delivering the premium brand electric vehicle (EV) should … Read more

Xiaomi surprises with lower-than-expected pricing on new EVs, in new challenge to Tesla

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi on Thursday launched its much-awaited first electric vehicle (EV) – the SU7, short for Speed Ultra – at a venue in Beijing close to its car manufacturing facility, pricing the standard model at 215,900 yuan (US$29,867) to take on Tesla’s Model 3 in the world’s largest EV market. The high-end SU7 … Read more

Electric Vehicles Dominate World Car Awards, 2024 Kia EV9 Bags Two Titles

Last Updated: March 28, 2024, 14:00 IST Electric Vehicles Dominate World Car Awards, 2024 Kia EV9 Bags Two Titles. (Photo: Kia) Kia EV9 sweeps World Car Awards with electric prowess, crowned World Car of the Year. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N and Volvo EX30 also shine. At the recent New York Auto Show, the World Car … Read more

U.S. eases vehicle emissions rules, but overall reduction targets remain unchanged

The Biden administration on Wednesday slashed its target for U.S. electric vehicle adoption from 67 per cent by 2032 to as little as 35 per cent after industry and autoworker backlash in the political battleground state of Michigan. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) instead adopted a “technology neutral” regulatory scheme that allows automakers far more freedom … Read more

Why India Needs To Step Up Its Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Efforts

Why India Needs To Step Up Its Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Efforts. (Representative image) The rapid rise of EVs as the most popular mode of personal transportation has resulted in a new set of environmental problems. The world observed Global Recycling Day on March 18. The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) as the most … Read more

Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Variant: Here’s What You Need to Know

Last Updated: March 08, 2024, 16:24 IST Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Variant. (Photo: Volvo) With its blend of performance, features, and safety, the Volvo XC40 Recharge ‘Plus’ variant is set to make waves in the EV market. Volvo has just rolled out an addition to its lineup – the XC40 Recharge ‘Plus’ variant. Priced at … Read more