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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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Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is reported to have urged the finance minister to reduce the goods and service tax on hybrid vehicles to 12%. Maruti Suzuki, which is India’s largest passenger car maker, has been advocating for a reduction in GST on hybrid cars for some time.

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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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CNG becomes cheaper in Mumbai. How much it costs in other metro cities?

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In the last couple of years, CNG has found a rapidly growing footprint in the transportation sector owing to the sky-high price of petrol and diesel. Also Read : Is Maruti Suzuki more focused on CNG and hybrids than pure electric? (HT_PRINT) Mahanagar Gas (MGL) on Tuesday announced a price cut for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by ₹ 2.5

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

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Interestingly, while the world of automobiles is thriving towards zero-emission mobility by introducing various cleaner and greener powertrain technologies, the rising demand and sales of fossil-fuel-run SUVs are offsetting the benefits coming from electric vehicles and other cleaner fuels.

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ETAuto Tech Summit ’24: Engineering sustainable transitions – ET Auto

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order to address urgently the environmental concerns and enhance mobility efficiency, the automotive landscape is making a paradigm shift towards cleaner, smarter, and safer transportation solutions.

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Petrobras joins Model Fuels Consortium II

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Petrobras was a participant in the inaugural phase of the Consortium and is keenly interested in the Consortium’s work toward creation of accurate fuel models and combustion simulation tools that will enable the next generation of more efficient engines used for transportation and power generation. —Alipio Ferreira Pinto, Jr.,

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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From charging stations and battery manufacturers to renewable energy providers, the shift towards electric autos in India has the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector and create a plethora of new job opportunities. Moreover, the adoption of electric autos can reduce India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels.

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