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Tata Motors advocates for incentives on EVs, opposes hybrid tax cuts in India: Report | Autocar Professional

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As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to combat pollution, India has been actively promoting electric vehicles, offering them a low tax rate of just 5%. In contrast, hybrid cars face a significantly higher tax rate of 43%, just below the 48% levied on traditional petrol cars.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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Hybrids better than EVs According to a letter from Toyota’s India country head, Vikram Gulati, to the Niti Aayog, the corporation is asking for an 11 per cent point tax differential for hybrid vehicles and 14 points for flex-hybrid choices over petrol automobiles.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. It aims to promote import substitution besides generating employment opportunities.

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: Discover the Best Indian Electric Scooters of 2024

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By choosing an electric scooter, you are actively contributing to the reduction of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. With rising fuel prices, electric scooters provide a cost-saving solution as they require less maintenance and no petrol or diesel. Additionally, electric scooters are cost-effective.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Less travel and mode shift are essential.

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