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Suzuki announces $1.37B electric vehicle manufacturing investment in India

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Japanese company Suzuki Motor said it plans to invest $1.37 Maruti Suzuki India, which is majority-owned by the Japanese Suzuki Motor, said it is transitioning one of its factories in the country to produce electric vehicles in a bid to align with the national strategy to reduce oil independence and restrict air pollution in major cities.

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars see higher tax incidence in India compared to their pure petrol counterparts, despite emitting lower pollutants into the environment.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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Already, about a fifth of the Grand Vitaras sold by Maruti Suzuki are powered by a hybrid powertrain. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki says, “The hybrid is witnessing a strong acceptance in the major cities. And when it comes to the Innova HyCross MPV, the share is even higher.

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

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Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have just collectively promised to develop a slew of hydrogen-reliant engines designed to power small vehicles. That makes it incredibly energy inefficient and results in a lot of extra pollution. Of course, that was a few years ago and the industry’s messaging can turn on a dime.

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

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Moreover, electric autos contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

Petrol scooters have a lot of complex parts and an engine that needs oiling. Moreover you will enjoy a quiet and pollution free ride. Maintanance Expenses Let’s talk about maintenance costs associated with this petrol scooter for a period of 5 years. Electric scooters have far less moving parts compared to petrol scooters.

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OLA Electric's huge scooter factory - India's own Gigafactory

Plug In India

So all you electric car lovers out there, we will have a lot more options in the coming years and at last we will have a Pure Electric car manufacturer to teach the Dinosaurs like Maruti a lesson who only want to sell pollution cars! The time for dirty pollution scooters is over guys. Ditch that oil habit! Ride electric!

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