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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. This generally occurs at slower city speeds.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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To accomplish this goal, while other technologies have emerged, EVs (electric vehicles) and hybrids have become the most well-known and broadly accepted, particularly in India. The Indian government presently levies a 43 per cent tax on hybrids and a 5 per cent tax on electric vehicles. According to R.C.

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Nitin Gadkari announced to manufacture flex-fuel vehicles & flex-fuel strong hybrid EVs 

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Shri Nitin Gadkari calls for the manufacturing of Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) complying with BS-6 Norms in a time-bound manner within a period of six months. Also read related article: Nitin Gadkari launched ‘Go Electric Media’ Campaign.

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Rising Fuel Prices Have Imparted A Potent Boost To The Indian Electric Scooter Market

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Despite recent reductions in excise duty and VAT rates, the price of petrol in India remains high enough to put a hole in customers’ wallets. In India, ICE scooters with internal combustion engines (ICE) account for roughly 70% of overall gasoline use.

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Indian Oil plans to install 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations By 2024

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In the wake of the rising number of electric vehicles on Indian roads, Indian gasoline giant IOC to open 10000 charging stations in the next three years across the country. Another giant, Bharat Petroleum also unveiled a plan to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its 7,000 petrol stations over the next few years.

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M&M eyes top position in the subcompact SUV segment in the next 3 years with the launch of XUV 3XO | Autocar Professional

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He added that the XUV 3XO also meets the benchmarks established by XUV700 – offering best-in-class forward visibility and the quietness of its gasoline variant is comparable to that of the gasoline. It comes with three engine choices, two petrol units and one diesel mill, paired to an automatic, or a manual gearbox.

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CV industry gears up for a challenging tech transition; some bet on only two options for industry and govt investment – ET Auto

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Now we are saying, instead of just being a diesel or a gasoline or CNG, it has to be (fuel) agnostic,” Dr. Saravanan told ETAuto. To find that technology of convenience, like what diesel and petrol have been for decades as the energy sources of choice, patience and perseverance from all stakeholders will be key.