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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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By: Srinjoy Bal | Updated on: 21 Jan 2024, 12:05 PM 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 more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS. Plug-in hybrids are essentially a halfway point between full hybrid and fully electric automobiles.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. Already, about a fifth of the Grand Vitaras sold by Maruti Suzuki are powered by a hybrid powertrain. In the US, hybrid vehicles accounted for 8.3

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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But Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation version of its highly popular hatchback, Swift—with prices starting at Rs 6.49 The average on-road prices for hatchbacks—the most price-sensitive automobile segment—have risen from Rs 5.2 lakh and top-end variants costing as much as an entry-level SUV. lakh to Rs 8.2

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