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Reducing the cost of electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

The Government on 12th May 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) in the country in order to bring down prices of batteries in the country. Drop-in battery price will result in cost reduction of electric vehicles. 15,000/KWh from Rs. for a period of five years.

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Drivers can go green with scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

The environmental benefits of the scrappage scheme is certainly open for debate - but drivers that pick up the ultra-green new SEAT Ibiza SC Ecomotive will certainly be doing their bit for the cause. The vehicle is powered by a 1.4litre TDI three-cylinder engine and has a diesel particulate filter as standard.

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Suzuki calls for scrappage scheme in Australia

Green Cars News

Having been boosted by scrappage scheme sales in Europe, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki wants to see a similar scheme implemented in Australia. The call from Suzuki comes shortly after its introduction of the small, five-door Alto, which is priced around $13,000 in Australia.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

Green Car Congress

The analysis addressed every aspect of the vehicle and fuel life cycles, including manufacturing, end-of-life disposal (recycling and scrappage), and vehicle operation, as well as fuel feedstock production and transportation, fuel production, and fuel distribution. Low-volume production is represented by black diamonds.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

This is expected to gather momentum in a price-sensitive segment. Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for EVs coupled with the rising prices of fossil fuels will act as catalysts for the said transition. Traditional considerations like engine technology and performance metrics are taking a back seat.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based three-wheelers will pass through a phase of retrofitting and use of hybrid energy sources to fulfil economic and technological needs. Many governments are adopting electric vehicles in India, some start-ups are coming with retro fitment kits for Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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More details on cash for guzzlers programme

Green Cars News

The vehicle scrappage scheme may be in full swing here in the UK, but in the United States there remain a number of questions shrouding the proposed ‘cash for guzzlers’ programme. The vehicle’s sticker price must not exceed $45,000 as a base price - this does not include options or delivery charges.