Remove Affordable Remove Auto Remove Cost Of Remove Economy
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

Speaking to media post FY-24 earnings, the top management stated that HQ Suzuki is working on an affordable hybrid solution for the compact cars and it will seriously consider the more expensive plug-in hybrid technology for the future. Bhargava did not share any specific timelines for the affordable hybrids.

Suzuki 52
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

India 98
article thumbnail

Tesla Power India launches refurbished battery brand – ReStore – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The refurbished batteries under the brand name of “ReStore” will be sold to the customer at almost half of the cost of a new inverter battery along with warranty. This strategic move exemplifies Tesla Power India’s dedication to Atmanirbhar Bharat , Skill India , Circular Economy and Sustainable Environment ,” the company said.

India 40
article thumbnail

Aluminum industry says NHTSA/EPA draft rule assumptions on lightweighting in small cars false

Green Car Congress

However, numerous flawed assumptions in the draft rule are misleading and overstate potential unfavorable impacts on safety, societal cost of the regulation and new vehicle sales. billion in domestic plant expansions to support growing demand in the auto market. —Mario Greco.

EPA 276
article thumbnail

Empowering India’s Green Agenda | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tailwinds fuelling EV expansion Driven by a combination of improving market readiness and a fast-growing economy, EV adoption is set to soar. India’s economy, boasting a 7.3% GDP growth rate, has secured a place as the world’s fastest-growing large economy, on track to surpass the USD 5 trillion mark in the near future.

Green 52
article thumbnail

PNNL team develops higher-strength, lower-cost titanium alloy aimed at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

However, wide scale adoption of β-titanium alloys in transportation applications has been limited due to its high cost. The cost of β-titanium alloys can be lowered by replacing the expensive β stabilizers such as Mo, Cr and V (in full or in part) by low cost Fe such as the case in Ti–1Al–8V–5Fe (Ti-185) alloy introduced in 1960s.

article thumbnail

June 2023 – Record market share for EVs in France

Push EVs

Overall auto volume was 190,847 units, up some 12% YoY, though still below long term norms, and with almost all the growth coming from plugins. This is the strongest YoY volume growth for plugins since late 2021, and represents over 90% of June’s headline YoY auto market volume growth. France saw a new EV record high of 26.9%

France 59