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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The main cost of an electric vehicle (EV) is its battery. The high cost of energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have long been more expensive than their fossil fuel equivalents.…

Mumbai: BEST Starts AC Electric Bus Service Between World Trade Center And CBD Belapur. (Photo: BESTpedia)BEST is all set to start two pairs of premium service buses on Bus Route No. S-145 connecting World Trade Center and Konkan Bhavan, CBD Belapur via Atal Setu.The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking is all set to start two pairs of premium service buses in a major development visioned to improve urban transportation.The service is being rolled out with air-conditioned buses on Bus Route No.…

Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 18:00 ISTIRP Systems To Provide Motor Controllers For Mahindra's Electric Three-Wheelers. (Photo: Electrek)Mahindra is all set to enter the three-wheeler market with an aim to increase EV penetration in the last-mile transportation system.Three-wheeled auto rickshaws have been a popular mode of transport across India over the years.These vehicles serve as a cheaper alternative to cabs, taxis and public buses in the urban landscape. Known for their compact size and faster acceleration, auto…

Xcel Energy-Colorado expects its rates to stay relatively flat in the second quarter of 2024, with a slight rise in electric rates and a small drop in natural gas bills. The utility said in a statement that based on natural gas costs, the typical residential customer could see a 4.17% decline, or $1.73, in the monthly bill. Rates for small commercial customers are expected to drop 4.82%, or $9.19, a month. Xcel said residential electric bills will likely increase on average 1.67%, or $1.49, a month and bills for small…

BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Gets A Larger Touchscreen And New Colour Options. (Photo: Autocar)The model also features a new gloss black finish on the chrome window surrounds, and the D-pillar insert is now in gloss black as well.The Chinese electric vehicle company Build Your Dreams has released a new version of its electric SUV, the BYD Atto 3.This updated 2024 model has been introduced overseas and comes with a range of new features.Additionally, the BYD Atto 3’s updated model has received some cosmetic improvements, while…

Last Updated: March 15, 2024, 12:00 ISTGreaves Eltra City: This Electric 3Wheeler Redefines Urban Mobility With Innovation & Comfort.Greaves Electric Mobility launches Greaves Eltra City, an innovative electric 3-wheeler passenger vehicle, redefining urban travel with comfort and efficiency.Greaves Electric Mobility, expanding its success with Greaves Eltra cargo, has launched the electric 3-wheeler passenger vehicle, Greaves Eltra City.This vehicle aims to revolutionize urban transportation, focusing on comfort,…

Cowboy is better known for its sleek electric bikes that you can see in many major cities across Europe. And if you look at the persons riding those Cowboy bikes, most of the time, you’ll see a young adult heading to an office with a laptop in a backpack. That’s why the company is launching a brand-new bike called Cowboy Cross. It’s an all-road model that aims for comfort and long-distance trips. I had the opportunity to see the new Cowboy Cross last week and take it for a test ride for a few minutes. When it comes…

The number of startups in India’s electric two-wheeler market has surged to over 150 from 54 in 2021, driven by government incentives to promote clean vehicles and cut oil imports, according to a new analysis. The influx has intensified competition in a segment expected to grow 15-20 times to annual sales of 15-20 million units over the next decade, Bernstein said in a report late Tuesday. “Most are competing in the mainstream, and 85% of the 65 models launched last year were such products:…

Last Updated: March 20, 2024, 10:38 ISTSuzuki And SkyDrive Partners To Begin Production Of Flying Cars In Japan. (Photo: The Japan Times)The collaboration between Suzuki and SkyDrive signals a promising future for the development and commercialization of flying cars, potentially transforming urban transportation.Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive Inc. have joined hands to kick off the production of flying cars at a Suzuki-owned plant in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.These flying cars, also known as eVTOLs, are…

New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door. (Photo: Carscoops) The vehicle will be based on the company's newly developed AMG.EA electric car platform, offering good built quality and impressive performance.After giving the powerpack EVs EQE and EQS, Mercedes-Benz is now gearing up to dive deep as the brand gearing up to launch something more powerful. The company is on its way to introduce first performance electric car AMG GT 4-door Coupe. The exact nameplate for the same is yet to be decided by the brand.It has been reported it will…