Great Wall Motors, the Chinese automaker, has unveiled the Ora iQ electric sedan at the Auto Expo 2020. GWM launched the Ora brand in 2018 and introduced three models – iQ, R1 and R2 (announced) – all formed on the ME pure electric platform.
EVW talked to Mr Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India at the Auto Expo 2020 on the success of the ZS EV, and here are the excerpts.
Talking to EVW soon after the unveil of the Futuro-e, CV Raman, Senior Executive Director – Engineering of Maruti Suzuki India, when we asked him if the company like competitors (the most recent example is the Tata Altroz) would give vehicles to GNCAP to have them tested, said:
Omega Seiki Mobility showcased two cargo electric three-wheelers – Singha and Singha Max – at the Auto Expo 2020. The two electric three-wheelers come equipped with swappable batteries and a cargo capacity of 500 kg. The electric three-wheelers are targeted at commercial cargo segment and last-mile delivery operators.
We sat down with Mercedes-Benz India’s top boss Martin Schwenk at the Auto Expo and asked him what his customers make of the EQC electric SUV that is arriving in April.
MG Motor has unveiled the MG Marvel X (Roewe Marvel X) at the Auto Expo 2020 as a fusion of electric, internet and autonomous technologies in cars. There were a lot of other models, including six-seater MG Hector, Maxus D90, E200 and Roewe Vision-i that were displayed at the motor show.
MG Motor India has taken the covers off the Vision-i concept that has been presented to showcase the technological capability of the company. Note that the Vision-i is not MG’s own concept – it is borrowed from group brand Roewe which unveiled this futuristic vehicle last year at the Auto Shanghai.
Piaggio India has showcased its electric scooter, Vespa Elettrica at the Auto Expo 2020 and the company is planning to launch a new e-scooter in India.
According to a report by ICRA, the investment information and credit rating agency, the electric vehicle penetration in India is likely to fall between three to five per cent till 2025 when compared to the internal combustion engine counterparts.
Mahindra Electric is in talks with Japan’s Softbank and other potential investors that include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for strategic investment in the company.
Renault India is not looking at importing electric vehicles or CKD packs of electric vehicles like the Zoe, Kangoo or the upcoming Twingo electric to rush into the EV segment.
Here’s the walkaround of the electric SUV that will be looking to entice personal car buyers, with its looks, design and features, who are in the market for a petrol vehicle. The XUV300 electric will become Mahindra’s first high-voltage, high-performance SUV.
The Funster concept (carrying the motto ‘Rev up the fun’) has been designed by Mahindra Design Studio and looks like the designers were given a free hand to come up with this cool concept taking inspiration from rising sports culture.
The Peugeot e-Ludix electric scooter has been unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020, and the company has confirmed that there is an Indian version in the pipeline.
JBM Auto has launched two electric buses – Eco-Life e9 and Eco-Life e12 – at the Auto Expo 2020. Being a Zero Emission Vehicle, Eco-Life vehicle saves around 1000 equivalent tons of carbon dioxide in 10 years of operation and 350,000 litres of diesel.
Olectra-BYD unveiled their C9 electric bus at the Auto Expo 2020 and the bus was unveiled by Mr Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and MSME.
Hyundai showcased its electric buggy concept, Hyundai Kite at the Auto Expo 2020. Hyundai Design Centre Europe developed the Kite with Italian design school, Istituto Europeo di Design (IED).
Renault India is showcasing its electric Symbioz Concept at 2020 Auto Expo. Unveiled in 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Symbioz concept car comes with an all-wheel our-control driving system for enhanced driving experience.
Renault India is looking at how it can adapt the Twizy to meet the transportation need of food delivery players and e-commerce companies in India, EVW can reveal.
We sat down with CV Raman, senior executive director at Maruti Suzuki, and asked him that unlike in the past would more of the Futuro e concept’s design be preserved on production models to follow.