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This Is Why High-End Electric Cars Are Failing

Wired · 2m ago

This Is Why High-End Electric Cars Are Failing

High-end electric vehicles are struggling due to high prices and performance limitations compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Legacy automakers like Mercedes and Porsche face low sales for their premium EVs, as consumers prefer cheaper ICE models. The market demands affordable, mass-market EVs, a challenge that Chinese manufacturers are addressing. A shift away from luxury-focused models to affordable, accessible electric vehicles could drive wider EV adoption and improve the charging infrastructure, reminiscent of the Model T's impact.

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Why does EV design feel so smart now?

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Economic Times · 1m ago

India-UK deal shields mass market segment, a boost for luxury cars

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Why Elon Musk’s robotaxi dreams are premature

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Livemint · 10m ago

Why Elon Musk’s robotaxi dreams are premature

Elon Musk's plan for Tesla's robot cars relies on end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) where algorithms learn to drive safely by analyzing video footage from existing Teslas. However, this approach contrasts with competitors like Waymo, which break down the problem of self-driving into more distinct tasks with greater input from human engineers. While Musk's vision relies on AI technology reaching a higher level of sophistication, AI developers argue that it is still far from achieving that. Musk's optimism and vague promises have also raised skepticism about the feasibility of his plans.

Video shows Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche at Zomato office in Gurugram

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Public charging infra development vital for EV adoption: Maruti Suzuki

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YourStory · 18d ago

Public charging infra development vital for EV adoption: Maruti Suzuki

The expansion of public charging infrastructure is crucial for increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption, as range anxiety deters consumers from choosing EVs as primary cars, says a Maruti Suzuki executive. Despite a 93% year-on-year increase in EV sales, the overall market penetration remains low. Maruti plans to introduce its first electric model, e-VITARA, and enhance charging stations in 100 cities. High costs for entry-level cars and infrastructure challenges persist as key adoption barriers.

Why Ola Electric's sales numbers do not hold up

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Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

US electric automaker Tesla is reportedly close to setting up operations in India, as the government plans to extend concessional import duties on electric cars for 2-3 years. Tesla is willing to invest up to $2 billion if the Indian government offers reduced import duty of 15% on imported electric cars in the first two years of operation. The move aims to accelerate local manufacturing and bring down prices of electric vehicles through localisation. However, Indian automakers are cautious about any reduction in import duty, fearing an unfair advantage for Tesla.

Toyota lobbies India to cut hybrid-car taxes as much as 21%

Reuters · 1y ago

Toyota lobbies India to cut hybrid-car taxes as much as 21%

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Macquarie To Fuel India’s EV Fleet Electrification With $1.5 Bn Investment

Inc42 · 1y ago

Macquarie To Fuel India’s EV Fleet Electrification With $1.5 Bn Investment

Australia's Macquarie Asset Management is set to invest $1.5 billion in India's electric vehicle (EV) space through its new platform, Vertelo. Vertelo aims to provide end-to-end solutions for fleet electrification, including leasing and financing, charging infrastructure, fleet management services, and more. The platform has already secured an anchor investment of up to $200 million from the Green Climate Fund. Over the next 10 years, Vertelo aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9.5 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent and support India's target of achieving 40% electric buses and 70% electric commercial cars by 2030.

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