Xiaomi’s open car plant in Beijing to produce 3 lakh electric vehicles every year

Xiaomi’s open car plant in China will have the capacity to produce 300,000 electric vehicles every year, authorities in the capital said on Saturday. The new car plant will be constructed in Beijing in two phases. The smartphone maker will also build its auto unit’s headquarters, sales, and research offices…

Tesla again approaches govt over high import duty on electric vehicles

Tesla has again asked the government to slash the import tax on its electric vehicles before entering the Indian market. The US electric car maker has approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office with the request as it gears up to sell its vehicles, according to sources quoted in a Reuters report. Elon Musk’s…

Tata Tigor EV review, first drive

HIGHLIGHTS Tata Tigor EV has an ARAI certified range of 306km. With prices starting from Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Tata Tigor EV is now the most affordable EV on sale in India for private car buyers. An electric motor powers the front wheels of the Tata Tigor EV with max power and torque outputs of 75bhp and…

Tesla Posts Record Profits, Elon Musk Comments On Road Bumps

Tesla Inc posted a bigger second-quarter profit than expected on Tuesday thanks to higher sales of its less-expensive electric vehicles, as it raised vehicle prices and cut costs. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, however, said a global chip shortage that led to temporary factory shutdowns for the automaker, remains serious, and…