Electric Car

Synopsis Electric vehicle (EV) prices are dropping due to market factors like excess inventory, lower component costs, and CAFE regulations. Popular models see discounts, with cars reduced by up to Rs 3 lakh and two-wheelers by 10-20%. Experts attribute this to leftover festive promotions and slow global EV sales growth.…

A significant drop in the number of new electric-car sales was recorded this year, latest provisional figures show. There were 17,450 new BEVs (battery electric vehicles) registered in 2024, a decline of 24pc on 2023, but there is optimism that buying will rebound in 2025 to the levels attained in…

Volkswagen’s automotive software company, Cariad, exposed data collected from around 800,000 electric cars. The info could be linked to drivers’ names and reveal precise vehicle locations. The developer left terabytes of Volkswagen customer details in Amazon cloud storage unprotected for months, allowing anyone with little technical knowledge to track drivers’ movement…

United States-based Nigerian expert in the automotive manufacturing industry, Sunday Aluko. A United States-based Nigerian expert in the automotive manufacturing industry, Sunday Aluko, has highlighted how embracing electric vehicles can drastically reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuel and revolutionise its transportation systems. Aluko stressed the urgent need for reforms…

Author of the article: Canadian Press Morgan Lowrie Published Dec 23, 2024  •  3 minute read Outgoing Montreal mayor Denis Coderre pauses as he answers a question during a news conference in Montreal on November 8, 2017. Photo by Paul Chiasson /THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — An entrepreneur who sued…

Tesla’s journey in the electric car world is like a thrilling road trip, filled with twists and turns. A SWOT analysis shows where Tesla excels. Its strengths include innovative technology and a strong brand. However, it also highlights some weaknesses. Production challenges can slow them down. Plus, competition is growing…

WASHINGTON —  The rivalry between California and Florida reached a high mark in November 2023 when Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, faced off against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, on Fox News over which state held a better model for the country. Thirteen months later, DeSantis has left the national…

According to experts, the proposed environmental levy for ICE vehicles would help generate funds to slash the cost of electric cars for consumers in the UK. It comes after the UK government previously offered financial support through the Plug-In Car Grant scheme, which provided up to £1,500 towards the purchase…

Tesla's business model centers on electric cars and clean energy. It has changed how people buy cars by selling directly to customers, which simplifies the process. Elon Musk, the CEO, drives the company with innovative ideas for the future. Besides cars, Tesla produces solar panels and energy storage systems. Keep…

Plagued by delays, tied to a rival’s electric platform, yet somehow still being clever and innovative, Ford’s European EV experiment embodies the automaker’s failure to commit to electric cars. Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Ford/Getty If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support…