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Honda to launch electric-two wheelers in India by 2024

Electric Vehicles India

It will debut in India in March 2024 and be based on Honda’s best-selling petrol scooter, the Activa. In addition, he said, “On the EV front, we are committed to build India’s best EV Business structure. The first electric product from the business will be a mid-range model with a fixed battery pack.

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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

Baua Electric

Cummins claims that its 15-litre fuel-agnostic engine platform with a base engine tailored for carbon-free Hydrogen or biogas, can reduce carbon emission by up to 90%. VECV is in the process of investing nearly INR 1,000 crore on developing alternative fuel technologies, including BEV.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Unintended environmental consequences derived from developing alternative fuels should be considered (e.g. We would recommend signalling a phase-out date for new petrol vehicles between 2030 and 2032, and confirming that in law in 2024/2025. This could include co-investment and mandating installation in certain buildings etc. .

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Solar Mobile EV Charging Station along Highway can really help!

Setec Powerr

Aiming to boost confidence in battery-powered cars by ensuring drivers can always find somewhere to plug in, grants included in the infrastructure law will help states build a charging network designed to reach highways in almost every corner of the country. Solar mobile charging stations along highways make Long-Haul Journeys possible.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

If taken from such sources, hydrogen is a fossil fuel, and is not a renewable resource. In addition, it is subject to similar refining, storage and distribution costs currently associated with petrol and diesel, including upstream CO2 emissions where the electricity required is usually generated from fossil fuels.

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An interview with Toyota

Green Cars News

The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. For the next few decades, petrol and diesel will continue to be the mainstream automotive fuels.

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Does the future of electric cars hinge on costs?

Green Cars News

He also spent a year living with the pioneering General Motors EV1 electric car and has driven the vast majority of alternative fuel vehicles. Nevertheless, he believes they may be cost prohibitive for some time to come.