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Trade War Intensifies as EU Ups Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles to 38%
The move, announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, will see tariffs on Chinese-made EVs increase from the current 10% to 38%, effective July 4th, unless a “solution” is reached with China regarding the subsidy issue.
Tata Motors to Invest ₹18,000 Crore in EV Division till 2030
With this investment, the company plans to achieve a 20% market share in the Indian passenger vehicle market by FY30.
Indian EV Company Wardwizard bags $1.29 billion order from Philippines
The agreement, signed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will see WIML supply the Philippines with its existing electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler models.
Blind Boy’s Blooming Pens
A special feature on Aswin Ramesh, the blind Kerala boy who makes sustainable Seed Pens that sprout and bloom once they are discarded
Climate Change Threatens Health of Pregnant Women, Children More: WHO
These vulnerable populations are often overlooked in climate action plans, despite facing significant health risks from rising temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather events.
NSE’s EV Index: A Stimulant for India’s EV Segment
The base date of the index is April 2, 2018, with a base value of 1000. It will undergo semi-annual reconstitution and quarterly rebalancing.
FAME 3 Incentive Scheme Rolls Out Soon
FAME 3 is likely to increase subsidies for electric buses purchased by State Transport Undertakings (STUs) compared to FAME 2, which incentivized the purchase of 7,000 electric buses.
Volvo Revs Up for Hydrogen Trucks: Trials Begin in 2026
These trucks utilize High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology. A small amount of ignition fuel, potentially renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), is used to start the engine before switching to hydrogen.
Kia Unveils New EV3 Electric SUV with 600km Range
This compact SUV is scheduled for a South Korean launch next month, with European markets following by late 2024.
Carbon Pricing Generates Record $104B Revenues in 2023, Says World Bank
There’s been a positive rise in carbon pricing adoption, particularly among middle-income nations like Brazil, India, and Turkey.