Electric Vehicle Reviews & News
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar Breaks Cover Globally, Will be Limited to 99 Units
The Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar, inspired by the Dakar Rally, features a raised chassis and optional decals reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron designed for the event. Both share an electric drive system and an energy converter.
2021 Tata Tigor EV teased, launch soon
While we wait for the Altroz EV, Tata Motors has announced the updated version of the Tigor EV. The new electric sub-compact-sedan will be launched with an updated drivetrain and a substantially improved range.
EESL to procure 150 units of the Tata Nexon Electric & 100 Hyundai Kona EVs
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has announced that it will procure 250 additional units of electric cars in its attempt to facilitate faster adoption of EVs. With this move, EESL is looking to replace existing petrol and diesel government
BMW eDrive Zones technology introduced in the UK
BMW has enhanced the practicality of its plug-in hybrid models with the launch of its eDrive Zones technology in the UK. For the uninitiated, the BMW eDrive Zones technology uses geo-fencing via the car’s in-built GPS satellite navigation system to
Groupe PSA’s new eVMP platform to produce EVs with 400-650km range
The PSA Group has revealed its platform architecture plans for its future range of electric cars that will be underpinned by the company’s new Electric Vehicle Modular Platform (eVMP) platform. There will be two derivatives of its new eVMP electric car
Daimler & Geely join forces to develop Smart electric cars from 2022
Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, and Geely, the Chinese owners of Swedish luxury brand Volvo, have entered a 50:50 joint venture to develop and run Smart brand as an electric car brand.
Rivian R1T electric pickup truck unveiled ahead of 2018 LA Auto Show
US-based automotive startup Rivian has just pulled the wraps off its first electric vehicle, the R1T pickup truck, just a day ahead of its official debut at the 2018 LA Auto Show
Delhi government begins trial run of all-electric buses in the city
The Delhi government has partnered with JBM Solaris Electric Vehicles Ltd. to introduce its electric bus model, the ECO-LIFE, as part of its new fleet of all-electric eco-friendly buses
Phase 1 of FAME India scheme extended yet again
The first phase of the FAME scheme was initially implemented for a two-year period, starting in April 2015. However, instead of rolling out Phase Two from April 2017, the government has been extending the first phase repeatedly, consequently delaying Phase Two by nearly 20 months.
