2020 was to be a record year for global EV sales. Then came COVID-19
2020 was supposedly the ‘Year of the electric vehicle’ but the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly depleting the charge from the auto industry.
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Magenta Power to install street lamp integrated EV Chargers in Hindustan Petroleum outlets
Magenta Power, an energy solutions start-up supported by Hindustan Petroleum, will be installing street lamp integrated EV chargers in HP retail outlets. Called ChargedGrid Flare, the new range of EV charging points is a first-of-its-kind in India and has been specially designed in partnership with HPCL.
Devot Motors unveils electric motorcycle prototype at Auto Expo 2020 [Update]
Update – We caught up with VD Panwar to learn about Devot Motorcycles’ experience at the Auto Expo, and here’s what we found out –
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palanisami confirms 4,000 acre exclusive electric vehicle park [Update]
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that it will be setting up a 4,000-acre exclusive industrial park to manufacture and assemble electric vehicles. The same has been confirmed by Mr M C Sampath, Minister for Industrial Department, at the state assembly.
Thailand pushes to become the electric vehicle hub of ASEAN region
The Thailand government has announced that policies are in place to make the country a hub for the electric vehicle and motorcycle in the ASEAN region. This is on the back of encouraging signs for the EV market of Thailand last year.
Revolt Motors considering South India for its second electric vehicle factory
Revolt Motors will soon be opening their second electric vehicle factory and is already in talks to set up the factory in South India. Revolt currently has a manufacturing facility in Manesar, which has been built with Rs 400 crore investment and has an annual production capacity of 1.2 lakh units.
Tork T6X electric motorcycle spied testing in Pune
The Tork T6X electric motorcycle has been caught testing again in a closer-to-production form with more complete bodywork. The trellis frame that was kept exposed earlier has now been covered mostly and there are new alloy wheels inspired from the Y-spoke units of the concept.
Designing new Revolt bikes in our Manesar studio now: Rahul Sharma of Revolt Motors
We sat down with the founder of Revolt Motors, Rahul Sharma, yesterday at the launch of the brand in Chennai. Sharma, who is also the founder of Micromax, is one of the recognized entrepreneurs in India who is seeking to disrupt the motorcycle market through desirable electric vehicles.
Maruti, Hyundai & Royal Enfield feature in India’s Top 20 desirable brands
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Royal Enfield have been ranked among India’s Top 20 desirable brands by research firm TRA Research Pvt Ltd. Maruti Suzuki was placed in the fifth place while Hyundai and Royal Enfield grabbed the tenth and seventeenth spots respectively.
Revolt Motors confirms dealers ready in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad & Chennai
Revolt Motors has announced on its Twitter page that after launching in Pune and Delhi, it is ready to inaugurate outlets in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Hyderabad. EVW expects the three dealers to be operational by the end of March.