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Car modifications in India: What is legal and what’s not

Baua Electric

In fact, performing some weird modifications to your car may lead you to legal trouble. If you are planning to modify your car, here is a comprehensive guide with a list of legal and illegal modifications in India. While some of these modifications are not allowed by the Motor Vehicle Act, some can be played with.

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Rapido to recall all e-bike taxis – ET Auto

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We will be asking our bike taxi captains to convert (to petrol vehicles) or take necessary measures,” said Pavan Guntupalli , Co-founder of Rapido. However, the arguments of the advisory have called into question whether anyone can operate commercial bike taxis legally in Karnataka without needing a license.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

Green Car Congress

Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. The binding supply agreement will be negotiated in a continued constructive and legally compliant way to conclude by the end of 2022.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

Baua Electric

According to the Motor Vehicle Laws, a vehicle is considered fit for only 15 years. Under the government’s vehicle scrapping policy , personal vehicles purchased with petrol or diesel fuel require re-registration after 15 years. For commercial vehicles, the discount is 15%.The The approval is valid for only 5 years.

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

Baua Electric

And the automotive industry too is doing its bit to ensure green motoring. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Last year also saw a total of 379,837 petrol-ethanol powered vehicles sold in India. The cost of fossil-fuelled motoring, is going only one way – up.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

DIY Electric Car

Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. Also, it raises awareness not only to manufacturers but also consumers that we don�t need to be dependent on petrol for our transportation. The Tesla Roadster is a $120,000 convertible that operates with a small but powerful motor. Renovo Coupe.