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BPCL plans to set up 1000 EV charging stations

Electric Vehicles India

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will make use of its network of petrol pumps to help set up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the future. Last year, the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched an ‘e-drive initiative’ an electric three-wheeler mobility model.

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Volvo Car Corporation challenges EU’s goals and tactics on cutting CO2 emissions; CEO says electrified vehicles will struggle to pass 1% market share by 2020

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Volvo Car Corporation urges the EU to coordinate incentives whilst supporting research and development. The figure suggests that the car market will continue to be dominated by traditional combustion-engine models for the foreseeable future. It is far too early to dismiss the conventional diesel and petrol power trains.

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Suzuki trademarks Escudo and Torqnado names in India

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Mar 2024, 16:16 PM Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce as many as eight new models in the country across petrol, hybrid, electric and flex-fuel engine options. Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce as many as eight new models in the country across petrol, hybrid, electric and flex-fuel engine options.

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Can Mitsubishi’s plug-in Pajero take down the LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest? Reborn icon would ditch the diesel and embrace electrification

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The Mitsubishi Pajero — which sat above the Triton-based Pajero Sport, which is still available — was axed globally in 2021, but the brand in Australia has made no secret of its desire to resurrect the Pajero nameplate in the future. READ MORE: Confirmed! “But that is a continuum.

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Toyota to produce hybrid transaxle and new gasoline engines in Poland; adjusting to shrinking diesel share in Europe

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The hybrid transaxle for Auris is currently being produced at Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan and imported to Europe. Although TMIP is currently manufacturing only diesel engines, the European market is moving towards an increased share of petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Centre offers Rs 800 crores to OMCs for establishing EV charging stations

Electric Vehicles India

The OMCs include Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL). We are working towards setting up charging stations at about 22,000 petrol pumps across the country.”

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Corporations and governments use it to make pledges and announce sustainability measures. Growing focus on eco-mobility, EVs and ESG Cut to 2024 when countries, corporates and citizens are all seized of the urgency to enhance the green quotient in every sphere of life, including transportation. Or shift gear to electrified vehicles.