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Zero Motorcycles Closes New $107 Million Round of Financing

Electric Cars Report

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles announced the completion of a new $107 million round of financing. The financing saw participation from strategic partners Polaris, Exor and Hero MotoCorp and financial investors including long-time backer Invus and other undisclosed investors.

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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

Green Car Congress

While much attention is given to electric cars, the report reveals that electric scooters, motorcycles and other two-wheelers—50 million of which are now sold annually—and buses have actually achieved higher EV penetration globally.

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Failure to equalise VAT on public charging a missed opportunity

My Energi

Citing concerns surrounding ‘additional pressure on public finances’ and ‘limitations surrounding legal and fiscal considerations’, ministers also rejected calls to reinstate EV purchase grants – a scheme that proved vital in supporting the growth of the electric car market before its closure in June 2022.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

Get Electric Vehicle

Amazon and Flipkart changed the way we shop, Tesla has done the same with electric cars they changed the way the world looked at electric cars. Nitin Gadkari, India’s transport minister, who has stated that he drives an electric vehicle , has urged people to support the transition to electric vehicles.

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Over 20 lakh electric vehicles were purchased by Indians in the last six years

Electric Vehicles India

Most of the growth is attributed to the electric tricycle segment. In the passenger car segment, only 16,943 were registered in 2018, due to the motorcycle segment, which reached 6.28 The move aims to bring down the cost of locally manufactured electric vehicles. In 2018 it increased from 1.08 million to 3.38

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

A wide range of EVs were displayed online, from electric farm equipment in rural areas to EV school buses in Montgomery County , Maryland. In Ventura, California, an EV movie night was headlined by ‘Who Killed the Electric Car,’ and participants in The Evie McWheely Contest were sent materials to draw the EV of their imaginations.

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Ola electric announces price drop for its S1 Pro

Electric Vehicles India

Low interest rates on EMIs as low as 5.99% In addition, customers can receive a 5% discount on the EMIs on the One Card, AU Small Finance Bank, and IDFC First credit cards. Ola e-scooter accessories available online Check out the below accessories which can suit for S1 pro and other models from Ola electric.

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