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Air Products and Suzuki Shokan jointly to develop hydrogen fueling for Japan’s material handling market

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Air Products and Suzuki Shokan, an industrial gas company based in Tokyo, will work together on the design, construction and operation of hydrogen fueling stations for use in fueling the material handling vehicle market in Japan. Working with Suzuki Shokan, we can meet the needs of this market.

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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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Maruti Suzuki, which is India’s largest passenger car maker, has been advocating for a reduction in GST on hybrid cars for some time. Though there are only a few models available in the market, sales of hybrid vehicles have been gaining momentum.

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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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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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Not surprising then that the sale of mainstream hybrid vehicles is set to cross the one lakh mark in a short span of 24 months. Already, about a fifth of the Grand Vitaras sold by Maruti Suzuki are powered by a hybrid powertrain. And when it comes to the Innova HyCross MPV, the share is even higher. Hybrid penetration was at 5.5

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SUVs are getting wider, outgrowing roads and parking spaces in these countries

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Large boxy SUVs are witnessing rapid growth in demand and sales across the world. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki Ignis to Hyundai Exter: Top 5 automatic cars under ₹ 10 lakh The study has further called for regulatory intervention from the European Union. At the same time, SUVs are creating another trouble in the urban environment.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

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Over the last few years, several automakers present in the Indian market have been shifting their focus on bringing in new cleaner and greener powertrain technologies. Market data reveals that between September and November 2023, sales of hybrid cars surged significantly surpassing the electric car retail numbers.

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Suzuki calls for scrappage scheme in Australia

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Having been boosted by scrappage scheme sales in Europe, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki wants to see a similar scheme implemented in Australia. The call from Suzuki comes shortly after its introduction of the small, five-door Alto, which is priced around $13,000 in Australia.