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Suzuki Swift Dzire Electric Car Conversion with Gears

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In this blog, we talk about the ideas implemented in this certified kit, after experiencing the car and speaking to the founder Mr Hemank Dhabade Video : ​Suzuki Swift Dzire Electric Car Conversion Hemank Dabhade is an electric moto-head. That's what Maruti Suzuki makes in a few hours. So Hemank chose Maruti Suzuki's Swift Dzire.

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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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Taking a dig at the push for hybrid vehicles, Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, cast doubt on the technology’s environmental benefits, suggesting it’s primarily driven by tax breaks rather than a commitment to clean mobility. Apart from Maruti Suzuki, automakers including Toyota and Honda also offer hybrid vehicles.

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Honda Elevate prices hiked for the new year by up to ?58,000

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A stretched and clean dashboard design inside the Honda Elevate lends the interiors a mature appeal Honda Elevate: Engine Specifications The Honda Elevate is offered with only the 1.5-litre litre naturally aspirated petrol engine tuned to produce 119 bhp and 145 Nm of peak torque.

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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. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. The engine never truly powers the wheels.

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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. Hybrids cost about Rs 2.5

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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Kia India launched the facelifted iteration of the Sonet compact SUV just a few weeks ago in the country, re-energising the segment where it competes with some tough rivals like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue etc. Keep the battery clean One of the key and basic maintenance for any car is keeping the battery clean.

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Share of ICE vehicles to fall to 28% by 2031 and 10% by 2040, says Maruti Suzuki’s C V Raman | Autocar Professional

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As the race towards carbon neutrality gains momentum, C V Raman, the CTO of Maruti Suzuki India believes the share of pure internal combustion engines will drop to a third by the end of the decade, which will further slip to 2040, as the country progresses on its path to a net carbon zero society.