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Suzuki Motor working on affordable hybrid for small cars, says R C Bhargava, Maruti to consider plug-in hybrids too | Autocar Professional

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Amid slowing adoption of electric vehicles, Maruti Suzuki -the country’s largest car maker continues to explore different alternatives to move towards carbon neutrality. Given that Maruti Suzuki is also expanding its portfolio into higher priced mid-size SUVs, a plug-in hybrid is also a potential being explored for the future.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. For 170 million people who use two-wheelers for mobility, how will they remain mobile in the future?

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Hyundai Motor to enter hybrid vehicle segment in India in 3 years | Autocar Professional

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Amid growing demand for hybrid vehicles globally and in India, the South Korean car is looking to add hybrid powertrain as part of its electrified future in India which is a departure from the pure EV future planned in the past, say sources. million vehicles by the end of the decade. The market leader has guided for sales of about 7.5

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. As the demand for electric autos continues to rise, it’s clear that India is driving full-speed towards a sustainable future, setting an inspiring example for other nations to follow.

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Leapmotor likely to introduce Tiago EV rival and SUV as in India | Autocar Professional

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The company is likely to introduce models from the A to C segments, and add more MPVs, SUVs and hatchbacks in future. While the number of electric vehicles available in India is still very low, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors together have lined up close to a dozen new models for launch.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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Already, about a fifth of the Grand Vitaras sold by Maruti Suzuki are powered by a hybrid powertrain. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki says, “The hybrid is witnessing a strong acceptance in the major cities. And when it comes to the Innova HyCross MPV, the share is even higher.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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But Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation version of its highly popular hatchback, Swift—with prices starting at Rs 6.49 That begs an important question: what does the future hold for hatchbacks? And India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, continues to bet on the hatchback segment, of which it controls 70%.

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