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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

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“That makes it even more stark a case for justifying why there needs to be a tax cut on hybrid vehicles,” he added before adding that electric vehicles, on the other hand, are zero emission technology, though it is not absolutely foolproof.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for … In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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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. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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New Maruti small EV to get grounds-up new K-EV architecture | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Suzuki is set to electrify the compact vehicle segment with an all-new electric hatchback by 2026-’27. The hatchback is likely to be based on the eWX concept showcased by Suzuki Motor Corporation at the Japan Mobility Show in 2023.

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Hyundai hopes sales of its diesel cars to slump to 30-35% in 2024

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Read more Hyundai aims at a flexible powertrain strategy for its product portfolio and hopes the diesel share in its passenger vehicle sales will drop to 30-35 per cent in 2024. (HT The fast surging price of diesel vehicles compared to their petrol counterparts is another reason behind the sales drop of diesel cars.

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CNG car and SUV sales jump 29% in first 10 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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Even as news about electric vehicles (EVs) continues to dominate the headlines, CNG took a share of them last week as a result of Tata Motors’ reveal of the CNG-powered concept variant of the Tata Nexon. With 251,620 units, Maruti Suzuki maintains its stranglehold on the CNG market (top). cheaper than petrol and Rs 18.25

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CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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As per retail sales data from Vahan, as of March 8, 2024, a total of 939,415 CNG-powered vehicles have been sold in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. Bajaj Auto, with 284,544 units, up 65% YoY, has a stranglehold with an 87% market share, leaving the others to battle it out for the remaining 13% share of the pie.

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