Govt’s renewed EV push bothers auto industry
A slew of measures and statements to hasten the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) on the road has got the auto industry worked up. But, the writing on the wall just got clearer.
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Video: Decoding the Modi 2.0 ministry
Editor Sourav Majumdar and deputy editor Aveek Datta discuss the BJP-led NDA’s win, and key ministers in the new cabinet, who will define India’s social and economic journey in the next five years.
Modi 2.0: Guardians of the economy
As India’s GDP falters, reporting its worst performance in the past 18 quarters, it is up to the new economic ministers to put the economy back on track.
EV push: Auto industry calls for middle path
Levying taxes on petrol and diesel vehicles to promote electric vehicles will discourage the whole sector, say experts.
Netradyne: Where AI meets fleet safety
The Reliance-backed company plans to make driving safer as the connected car becomes a reality.
Gadkari urges automakers to diversify
The road transport and highways minister appealed to automobile companies to adopt cleaner public transport systems.
Methanol and other alternative fuels an urgency: Nitin Gadkari
After threatening to “bulldoze” auto companies if they fail to produce cars driven by alternative fuels by 2030, Gadkari pushes for alternative fuels.
India and the EV dream
The government has been vocal about its intent to move to electric vehicles. However, the lack of a comprehensive policy and no infrastructure could block its ambition.
BharatMala: Infra plan to spur economy
A central government’s ambitious plan to develop over 66,100 km of highways, will start getting awarded from December 2018, with a view to complete them by 2021.
Tesla: Elon Musk chooses China over India
Despite best attempts by the Indian government to woo the hottest electric vehicle company in the world, Tesla is said to be finalising plans to set up shop in Shanghai.
