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‘Industry needs to push for localisation of motors, MCUs, transmission units for EVs’: R Velusamy

Shruti Mishra and Mayank Dhingra     calendar02 Dec 2022

Immense scope to localise high-voltage EV components in India and develop local supply chain to lower costs as well as lead times for battery-electric vehicles.

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'Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs': Arvind Goel News
'Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs': Arvind Goel

By Mayank Dhingra calendar01 Dec 2022

Intermittent lockdowns in China are impacting production of EV components such as BMS and inverters despite higher lev...

Why affordability is a key challenge with electric cars? Feature
Why affordability is a key challenge with electric cars?

By Shruti Mishra calendar30 Nov 2022

Battery costs comprise 50% of the total cost of an EV and with lack of a robust domestic supply chain, affordability i...

'People are willing to pay 1.2 to 1.3 times the price of an ICE vehicle for an EV': Anand Kulkarni News
'People are willing to pay 1.2 to 1.3 times the price of an ICE vehicle for an EV': Anand Kulkarni

By Shruti Mishra calendar30 Nov 2022

Tata Motors is leveraging platform commonality and volume bundling in certain components to become cost-effective in i...

Hyundai Motor Group secures EV battery supplies for North American operations News International
Hyundai Motor Group secures EV battery supplies for North American operations

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar30 Nov 2022

Korean carmaker, which aims to sell 3.23 million full electric vehicles annually by 2030, is developing a global EV pr...

‘India can become model for low-cost EV solutions to emerging markets’: Rajeev Chaba News
‘India can become model for low-cost EV solutions to emerging markets’: Rajeev Chaba

By Mayank Dhingra calendar29 Nov 2022

Pricing will play a big role in popularising EV adoption and the country’s talent pool and infrastructure is capable o...

Pravaig Dynamics launches electric SUV with 500km range at Rs 39.5 lakh News National
Pravaig Dynamics launches electric SUV with 500km range at Rs 39.5 lakh

By Akbar Merchant, Autocar India calendar25 Nov 2022

Bengaluru-based start-up launches Defy e-SUV with 90.9kWh lithium-ion battery; dual 150kW motors develop 404hp and 620...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks electrifies delivery to its largest plant News International
Mercedes-Benz Trucks electrifies delivery to its largest plant

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar25 Nov 2022

​​​​​​​Relies on e-trucks in its own supply chain and engages in close cooperation with freight forwarders in realigni...

Continental develops lighter brake caliper for EVs News International
Continental develops lighter brake caliper for EVs

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar25 Nov 2022

The new design can save up to two kilograms in weight per brake caliper plus up to three more kilograms per brake disc...

Ultraviolette launches F77 electric motorcycle at Rs 380,000 News National
Ultraviolette launches F77 electric motorcycle at Rs 380,000

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar24 Nov 2022

The Ultraviolette F77, available in two variants and also a limited- edition model, is the most expensive electric two...