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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. This countered the appeal from Toyota for lowering the tax on hybrid cars.

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Tata Motors advocates for incentives on EVs, opposes hybrid tax cuts in India: Report | Autocar Professional

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Tata Motors, India’s leading electric car manufacturer, is actively lobbying against potential tax cuts on hybrid vehicles in India, asserting that hybrids are more environmentally harmful than pure electric vehicles (EVs).

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

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With governments pressuring the auto sector to go green, Ineos Automotive plans to launch an electric 4×4 in 2027, the Fusilier, to be sold alongside current diesel and petrol versions of the Grenadier. It added that demand for EVs was “high”, even if recent data shows evidence of slowing sales in the UK and abroad.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.In

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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By: Srinjoy Bal | Updated on: 21 Jan 2024, 12:05 PM In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution. litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels. High government taxes on hybrid cars are the primary cause of high pricing.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” Hybrids cost about Rs 2.5

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