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China's BYD takes aim at Tesla in battery factory race

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 09:35

Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd , backed by Warren Buffett`s Berkshire Hathaway Inc , aims to triple its production of batteries as it takes on Tesla Motors in the race to supply electric vehicles and boost energy storage.

After Budget boost, EV makers want support from states

Last Updated: Sunday, March 1, 2015, 14:00

"Now that the Centre has cleared the roadmap for the growth of electric vehicles in India, SMEV expects states to join in to support this initiative," SMEV Director-Corporate Affairs Sohinder Gill said in a statement.

Need more policy clarity on electric vehicles: Tata Motors

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 21:49

Tata Motors Tuesday said it is too early for it to firm up plans for commercial production of electric buses as more policy clarity on the segment is needed.

Mahindra eyes West European markets for electric vehicles

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 18:21

M&M, which had already launched the 'e2o' electric vehicles in the country, was not quite satisfied with the sales performance.

US predicts vast majority of cars to still use gasoline by 2040

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 14:32

Electric cars might be the next big thing on roads, but the US Department of Energy has predicted that vast majority of cars would continue to use gasoline by the year 2040.

Driverless cars to be launched on UK streets

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 16:21

In a first, Britain is set to introduce driverless cars on its streets - and the vehicles will share the pavement with pedestrians.

Now, electric cars that touch 0 to 60 mph faster than petrol-powered ones!

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 16:21

Electric cars are capable of leaving race cars in the dust as it can zip from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds.

Hybrids, electric vehicles in Tata Motors' plans till 2020

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 18:37

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors is working on a slew of new products, including alternate fuels, hybrids and electric vehicles, to be launched over seven years, according to Chairman Cyrus Mistry.

GM to make 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 13:47

General Motors Co. plans to build 500,000 electric vehicles a year by 2017, a company official said.

Now, an 'insect' car that can read your mind!

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 17:32

It possesses a destination setting in the smartphone satellite navigation, that interprets the information, 'Carsguide.Com.Au' reported.

Plan to bring maximum electric vehicles on road by 2020

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 22:04

The government on Wednesday approved the roadmap for facilitating large-scale use of eco-friendly electric vehicles, including hybrids, by 2020.

Mahindra REVA looks to set up assembly unit in Australia

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 19:59

Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles on Thursday said it is exploring possibilities to set up its first overseas assembly facility in Australia and a final decision will be taken within this year.