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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

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By: Mainak Das | Updated on: 06 Mar 2024, 15:13 PM Hybrid cars have been increasingly becoming popular across India, bridging the gap between electric cars and ICE models. Hybrid cars have been increasingly becoming popular across India, bridging the gap between electric cars and ICE models.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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To accomplish this goal, while other technologies have emerged, EVs (electric vehicles) and hybrids have become the most well-known and broadly accepted, particularly in India. While both EVs and hybrids are doing well in the Indian automobile market, there is a debate among automakers about which technology is cleaner.

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Aftermarket arm of Lumax Auto Tech partners with Bluechem Group for car care products – ET Auto

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In India, the company will introduce co-branded products distributed by Lumax Aftermarket through its extensive network of 350+ channel partners and over 30,000 workshops located across India. The Indian Car Care Products, Services and PPF Market is estimated to be around Rs.1025

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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. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki says, “The hybrid is witnessing a strong acceptance in the major cities.

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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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He further cited a recent report suggesting the realization that most people who drive hybrid vehicles, do it mostly on petrol, negating potential environmental gains. India currently levies a goods and service tax (GST) of 28 percent on vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, including hybrids, and 5 percent on electric vehicles.

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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.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Enhancing competitiveness The primary objective of the PLI scheme is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing in India by addressing sectoral obstacles, fostering economies of scale, and ensuring efficiency.

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