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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Several automakers like Toyota, who have been selling hybrid cars in India have been lobbying for a tax cut on the hybrid vehicles in India.

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., The composition of the biodiesel itself uses the average shares of rapeseed oil (48%), palm oil (27%), waste oils (15%), soya oil (5%), tallow & grease (4%), etc.

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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. This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs. This, along with the increase in the IPI (an industry tax) in early January, higher financing rates and weak job generation should translate into sales in Brazil of 3.25 million units.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Electric vehicles trends in India

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In October 2021, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport ( BEST ) had announced that it will have around 50% of its buses to become Electric Vehicles by mid-2023 said Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray. Gulf Oil Lubricants India has announced the launch of its e-fluids for hybrid and electric passenger vehicles in India.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Tech-driven auto industry targets to be smarter, greener, says Prashanth Doreswamy – ET Auto

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After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? 2024 is likely to see the industry stabilize and return to normal. What are the key micro and macro indicators that will play an important role in shaping up the auto industry in 2024?