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

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Companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai are investing heavily in research and development to develop electric autos that cater to the unique needs and preferences of Indian customers, such as affordability, performance, and range. Mahindra & Mahindra is another major player in the electric auto industry.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta. In contrast, hatchback models have plummeted to 14 from 26 in the same period, with the discontinuation of beloved cars such as Hyundai Santro, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, and more.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

Plug In India

Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. Your electric car will also be more reliable and require much less maintenance than a pollution car. So if you have an Audi A4 or Hyundai i20 or a Tata Nano, you are out of luck. Sounds utopian, right?

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. Two examples: Recalls involving the GM Bolt and Hyundai Kona, with the former likely to cost GM $1.8

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s Learn your facts before you post please.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Hyundai top 12/18/07 Hyundai Motor, Koreas largest automaker, said it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car, a move expected to follow bigger rivals such as Japans Toyota Motor and General Motors of the United States. Doubts PHEVs have environmental benefits.

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