For regular people, fuel economy is one of the most important factors when it comes to deciding what new car to buy, right up there with price, reliability and whether or not Apple CarPlay is available. And it makes sense. If one car gets 20 mpg and the other gets 25 mpg, fueling the latter … Read more
NEW DELHI: After acquiring a sizeable stake in MG Motor India, JSW group chief Sajjan Jindal is now going on an overdrive when it comes to manufacturing of green vehicles and broadening his play in the automobile industry.The company has informed the Odisha govt that it will set up a 3-lakh-unit per annum capacity factory … Read more
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced a significant boost to the funds allotted to the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) subsidies for green vehicles in India. The government has increased the outlay of the program from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 11,500 crore, thus injecting a significant Rs … Read more
Electric Vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki and Attero, an e-waste management and lithium-ion battery recycling firm, have partnered to work to further enhance the sustainability factor of green vehicles.As part of this strategic collaboration, the duo will address the entire lifecycle of EV components and ensure responsible EV battery solutions. Omega Seiki aims to deploy EV … Read more
Photo: John Keeble (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency has been the non-partisan adjudicator of vehicle emissions and fuel mileage in the United States for over 50 years. With the rise in electric vehicle sales, range has become a crucial selling point for customers. The EPA goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that its figures … Read more
Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report on automotive trends in the United States illustrates a strange landscape. At a nationwide average of 26 miles per gallon, fuel economy has never been better. Vehicle carbon dioxide emissions are also at an all-time low. However, pickup trucks and SUVs continue to dominate … Read more