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No ban on petrol, diesel vehicles despite govt's push towards EVs: Nitin Gadkari

No ban on petrol, diesel vehicles despite govt's push towards EVs: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari further reiterated the government's commitment towards sustainable fuel and green energy stating he is also trying to encourage the use of 50 per cent ethanol in aviation fuel. 

Nov 23, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
The ugly side of technology: Tesla app outage locked owners out of their cars

The ugly side of technology: Tesla app outage locked owners out of their cars

Tesla's app server went down, leading to a worldwide app outage that left owners unable to connect to their cars, mostly those who have been dependent on their phones instead of their keycards.

Nov 22, 2021, 14:51 PM IST
Upcoming Toyota Belta sedan unveiled ahead of launch in India, based on Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Upcoming Toyota Belta sedan unveiled ahead of launch in India, based on Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz based Belta will replace the Yaris sedan, which was recently discontinued in India and will join Baleno based Glanza and Vitara Brezza based Urban Cruiser made by Suzuki for

Nov 22, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki to stay away from diesel segment, focus on making petrol cars more fuel efficient

Maruti Suzuki to stay away from diesel segment, focus on making petrol cars more fuel efficient

Maruti Suzuki has ruled out getting back into the diesel segment. The company believes the sale of such vehicles would further come down with the onset of the next phase of emission norms in 2023. 

Nov 21, 2021, 22:28 PM IST
Good news for car owners: Delhi govt permits use of 10 year old diesel cars, but with a catch

Good news for car owners: Delhi govt permits use of 10 year old diesel cars, but with a catch

The Delhi government has allowed the use of diesel cars older than 10 years, but only after they have been retrofitted their vehicles with electric kits. 

Nov 20, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
This Fisker Ocean electric SUV promises 565 km battery range, more than Tesla Model Y

This Fisker Ocean electric SUV promises 565 km battery range, more than Tesla Model Y

Fisker said its Ocean Ultra has an estimated driving range of 340 miles, which is priced at $49,999. In comparison, Tesla's Model Y Long Range has a driving range of 330 miles and is priced at $58,

Nov 18, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
'These suckers are something else' says President Joe Biden after speeding in an electric Hummer: Watch

'These suckers are something else' says President Joe Biden after speeding in an electric Hummer: Watch

As part of a nationwide White House tour promoting the $1 trillion infrastructure law, Joe Biden visited the General Motors Co electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, driving the all-electric

Nov 18, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
This startup plans to install 1 lakh EV charging stations, partners with Hero Electric

This startup plans to install 1 lakh EV charging stations, partners with Hero Electric

The startup will deploy Kirana Charzer across Hero Electric dealerships to ease charging facility availability for consumers, the leading electric two-wheeler maker said in a statement.

Nov 17, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Honda Grazia125 Repsol Team Edition launched in India, priced at Rs 87,138

Honda Grazia125 Repsol Team Edition launched in India, priced at Rs 87,138

The Grazia125 Repsol Edition gets Honda racing team inspired graphics and design theme celebrating the highly successful MotoGP team with multiple championships to its name.

Nov 17, 2021, 15:56 PM IST
Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 launched in India with a unibody seat variant, Priced at Rs 1.57 lakh for Racing Blue colour

Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 launched in India with a unibody seat variant, Priced at Rs 1.57 lakh for Racing Blue colour

The Yamaha R15S V3 will be available only in a uni-seat variant with Racing Blue colour alongside the YZF-15 V4 model, that also comes with top-spec Monster Energy MotoGP Edition colour. 

Nov 17, 2021, 15:19 PM IST
Piaggio launches updated Aprilia SR 125, SR 160 in India; Prices start at Rs 1.07 lakh

Piaggio launches updated Aprilia SR 125, SR 160 in India; Prices start at Rs 1.07 lakh

While the new Aprilia SR 160 will be available at a price of Rs 1,17,494 (ex showroom, Pune), the Aprilia SR 125 is priced at Rs 1,07,595 (ex showroom, Pune). Both the scooters can be booked for an

Nov 17, 2021, 11:39 AM IST
IIT-backed Noida-based startup receives order from Tesla, to provide portable invertersdetails here

IIT-backed Noida-based startup receives order from Tesla, to provide portable invertersdetails here

Oxy Neuron India Pvt Ltd, incubated at the Startup Innovation and Incubation Centre (SIIC) situated at IIT Kanpur, said on Tuesday that it has bagged its first order of 'Magic Box Smart Inverter'

Nov 17, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
Porsche Taycan electric sportscar with 484 km range launched in India, priced at Rs 1.50 crore

Porsche Taycan electric sportscar with 484 km range launched in India, priced at Rs 1.50 crore

Porsche Taycan is the first all-electric car from the German sportscar maker and made its debut in 2019 for the global markets. Porsche is offering Taycan in two body types and seven variants in

Nov 12, 2021, 14:53 PM IST
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 spied testing again: All you need to know about the upcoming motorcycle

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 spied testing again: All you need to know about the upcoming motorcycle

After the launch of new Meteor and the new Classic 350, Royal Enfield is now planning to launch the Hunter 350, another new motorcycle from the stable of one of the most iconic bike makers in India. 

Nov 12, 2021, 12:52 PM IST
Is your electric car as eco-friendly as you thought? Questions arise on energy sources to charge EVs

Is your electric car as eco-friendly as you thought? Questions arise on energy sources to charge EVs

Countries where charging an electric vehicle is over 85% cleaner than driving a gasoline-powered car tend to be those with a consistent low-carbon energy supply source, namely hydroelectric or

Nov 12, 2021, 08:42 AM IST
Upcoming Skoda Slavia cabin sketch unveiled, Offers glimpse of design and features

Upcoming Skoda Slavia cabin sketch unveiled, Offers glimpse of design and features

Like Kushaq, the Skoda Slavia is based on the locally developed and manufactured MQB-A0-IN platform and borrows the same design language as some of the brand’s other models.

Nov 11, 2021, 15:37 PM IST
Volvo XC90 launched in India with new petrol mild-hybrid engine, Priced at Rs 89.90 lakh

Volvo XC90 launched in India with new petrol mild-hybrid engine, Priced at Rs 89.90 lakh

The SPA platform on which Volvo XC90 is based has resulted in the strongest Volvo cars to date because of the extensive use of boron steel, as well as numerous safety systems designed to protect

Nov 11, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
Top automakers pledge to phase out fossil fuel cars, Announce timeline to go electric: A list

Top automakers pledge to phase out fossil fuel cars, Announce timeline to go electric: A list

With Mercedes-Benz (Daimler) announcing their ambitious electric vehicle plans and commit to COP26 agreement, here's a list of all the top global automakers setting a deadline for switching to EVs.

Nov 11, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
Find a technology to stop drunken driving, Mandates US Congress to stop country's no.1 killer on the roads

Find a technology to stop drunken driving, Mandates US Congress to stop country's no.1 killer on the roads

Currently, some convicted drunken drivers must use breathalyzer devices attached to an ignition interlock, blowing into a tube and disabling the vehicle if their blood alcohol level is too high. 

Nov 11, 2021, 08:48 AM IST
Mahindra XUV700 scores full 5-star safety rating at Global NCAP crash test, Awarded highest points in India

Mahindra XUV700 scores full 5-star safety rating at Global NCAP crash test, Awarded highest points in India

Mahindra scored the highest combined safety score (Adult + Child) of 57.69 out of a total of 66.00, among the Indian vehicles tested so far by Global NCAP, making XUV700 the safest India-made vehicle

Nov 10, 2021, 16:37 PM IST