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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. It aims to promote import substitution besides generating employment opportunities.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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The FAME II scheme, introduced in 2019, focuses on supporting electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers used for commercial purposes. In India, the testing and certification of automobiles are carried out by an independent organisation called ARAI. What is ARAI and Why Does It Matter for Indian EVs?

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At the EV Crossroads

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When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. The Tesla Model S ’ introduction in 2016 marked another milestone, but the Model 3 in 2019 and Model Y in 2020 broke the EV market wide open.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Less travel and mode shift are essential.

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Opinion: Biden’s Tesla snub shows that clout, not innovation, is driving the American EV revolution

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While the event was promoted as a landmark meeting that signifies America’s commitment to embracing sustainable transportation, the world’s undisputed EV leader was noticeably absent. “It was considered the worst workforce in the automobile industry in the United States. Everything was a fight.

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