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Maharashtra Scraps Six Percent EV Tax Plan to Boost Adoption
Maharashtra has dropped a 6 percent sales tax proposal on EVs priced above $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) to boost adoption in India, where EV sales remain low at 2 percent of four million cars sold last year. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cited unnecessary disincentivisation, while the federal goal aims for 30 percent EV adoption by 2030.
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"Trump Looks Like A Bully": French CEO Cancels Tesla Order Over US Climate Policy Shift
A French entrepreneur, who was planning to buy 15 Tesla electric vehicles (EV), has pulled the plug on the deal citing concerns over US President Donald Trump'senvironmental policies.
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Delhi EV Policy 2.0 Aims For 95 Percent EV Adoption By 2027
The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 aims at increasing EV adoption while also increasing charging infrastructure.
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Delhi Government Unveils Proposed EV Policy, Targets 95% EV Adoption By 2027
The Delhi government has announced key highlights of the proposed Delhi EV Policy 2.0, aiming to make 95 per cent of new vehicle registrations electric by 2027.
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India to Cap Investment in EV Charging for Tariff Relief as Tesla Entry Looms, Document Shows
India's EV policy will restrict them from using funds spent on charging infrastructure for such relief. But the policy will mandate that automakers can count only five percent of their total EV investment as coming from creation of charging infrastructure, even if they spend much more on the power network, according to government document.
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Rajasthan Government To Offer Subsidy Worth Rs 200 Crore On EVs
In a major decision to push electric mobility in the state, Rajasthan government has decided to establish a ₹200 crore e-vehicle promotion fund under its Electric Vehicle Policy-2022.
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US President-Elect Trump Plans To Rollback Most Biden-Era EV Policies
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China.
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Government Said to Expand EV Manufacturing Incentives After Tesla Disappointment
India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories. India's EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market and manufacture locally but the US automaker backed off from those plans earlier this year.
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Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
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Opinion | Is India Ready To Go All-EV By 2034? Absolutely Not
The hidden carbon footprint of EVs, the inadequacy of our renewable energy infrastructure, the strain on our power grid and the economic and geopolitical ramifications, all paint a grim picture of a policy that could backfire disastrously.
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Automaker Stellantis Cuts 400 Jobs With "Mandatory Remote Work Day" Policy
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced its decision to lay off about 400 employees on Friday. They said the move aims to smoothen operations, cut costs, and accelerate plans for electric vehicle production.
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Import Tax Cut In Government's New EV Policy, Tesla's India Plans Boosted
The government has cut taxes - as much as 85 per cent - on the import of a certain number of EVs, or electric vehicles, as part of a new scheme to "attract investments by reputed global manufacturers".
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India Trade Department Backs Lower Tax On Hybrid Cars In Green Push
India's trade department has backed lowering taxes on hybrid vehicles to help the transition to cleaner energy sources, following demands by Japanese car makers, five government and industry sources told Reuters.
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Centre to Draft New Policy to Attract EV Manufacturers, Bring Investment: Piyush Goyal
India will come up with new policy to attract electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and encourage greater investment in the sector, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Asked about the government's plans, Goyal said consultation on the new policy will be held with the industry.
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After Tesla Proposal, Government Considers Import Tax Cut for Automakers That Manufacture in India
India is working on a new electric vehicle policy that would slash import taxes for automakers that commit to some local manufacturing, following a proposal by Tesla which is considering entering the domestic market, people with direct knowledge said.
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Maharashtra Scraps Six Percent EV Tax Plan to Boost Adoption
Maharashtra has dropped a 6 percent sales tax proposal on EVs priced above $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) to boost adoption in India, where EV sales remain low at 2 percent of four million cars sold last year. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cited unnecessary disincentivisation, while the federal goal aims for 30 percent EV adoption by 2030.
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"Trump Looks Like A Bully": French CEO Cancels Tesla Order Over US Climate Policy Shift
A French entrepreneur, who was planning to buy 15 Tesla electric vehicles (EV), has pulled the plug on the deal citing concerns over US President Donald Trump'senvironmental policies.
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Delhi EV Policy 2.0 Aims For 95 Percent EV Adoption By 2027
The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 aims at increasing EV adoption while also increasing charging infrastructure.
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Delhi Government Unveils Proposed EV Policy, Targets 95% EV Adoption By 2027
The Delhi government has announced key highlights of the proposed Delhi EV Policy 2.0, aiming to make 95 per cent of new vehicle registrations electric by 2027.
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India to Cap Investment in EV Charging for Tariff Relief as Tesla Entry Looms, Document Shows
India's EV policy will restrict them from using funds spent on charging infrastructure for such relief. But the policy will mandate that automakers can count only five percent of their total EV investment as coming from creation of charging infrastructure, even if they spend much more on the power network, according to government document.
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Rajasthan Government To Offer Subsidy Worth Rs 200 Crore On EVs
In a major decision to push electric mobility in the state, Rajasthan government has decided to establish a ₹200 crore e-vehicle promotion fund under its Electric Vehicle Policy-2022.
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US President-Elect Trump Plans To Rollback Most Biden-Era EV Policies
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China.
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Government Said to Expand EV Manufacturing Incentives After Tesla Disappointment
India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories. India's EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market and manufacture locally but the US automaker backed off from those plans earlier this year.
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Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
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Opinion | Is India Ready To Go All-EV By 2034? Absolutely Not
The hidden carbon footprint of EVs, the inadequacy of our renewable energy infrastructure, the strain on our power grid and the economic and geopolitical ramifications, all paint a grim picture of a policy that could backfire disastrously.
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Automaker Stellantis Cuts 400 Jobs With "Mandatory Remote Work Day" Policy
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced its decision to lay off about 400 employees on Friday. They said the move aims to smoothen operations, cut costs, and accelerate plans for electric vehicle production.
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Import Tax Cut In Government's New EV Policy, Tesla's India Plans Boosted
The government has cut taxes - as much as 85 per cent - on the import of a certain number of EVs, or electric vehicles, as part of a new scheme to "attract investments by reputed global manufacturers".
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India Trade Department Backs Lower Tax On Hybrid Cars In Green Push
India's trade department has backed lowering taxes on hybrid vehicles to help the transition to cleaner energy sources, following demands by Japanese car makers, five government and industry sources told Reuters.
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Centre to Draft New Policy to Attract EV Manufacturers, Bring Investment: Piyush Goyal
India will come up with new policy to attract electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and encourage greater investment in the sector, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Asked about the government's plans, Goyal said consultation on the new policy will be held with the industry.
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After Tesla Proposal, Government Considers Import Tax Cut for Automakers That Manufacture in India
India is working on a new electric vehicle policy that would slash import taxes for automakers that commit to some local manufacturing, following a proposal by Tesla which is considering entering the domestic market, people with direct knowledge said.
