China’s BYD to again become top electric vehicle maker in the world

China’s BYD is again set to become the top electric vehicle (EV) maker in the world and it calls itself as the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of.

 

The automaker is gearing up to pip Tesla Inc as the new global leader in fully electric vehicle sales.

Tata Punch.ev may be priced around Rs 11 lakh

Tata Motors has just rolled out the first pure electric vehicle (EV) architecture called ‘acti.ev’, which will see its future portfolio of EVs, such as Punch, Sierra, Harrier and Curvv being launched, and the first to roll out will be the Punch.ev, which could be priced around Rs 11 lakh  (Rs 1.1 million).

 

“Punch.ev will be the first to roll out from this pure electric architecture, which will see a slew of vehicles with multiple body styles and sizes,” the company's statement said.

Delhi sees highest December EV sales in India owing to its friendly policy

It is learnt that nearly 20 per cent of the electric vehicles (EVs) sold in India during the month of December 2023 were in Delhi, mainly owing to its friendly policies with regard to electric vehicles.

 

Delhi has a policy on EVs, which lapsed on the last day of 2023, post multiple extensions. It is slated to be extended till March 31.

A look at the new Talaria Dragon Electric Enduro bike

The electric off-road motorcycle space in the UK is zooming ahead with new, high-performance models, which are sidestepping for future off-roaders like the Talaria Dragon Enduro electric bike.

 

Some of the others in this segment are the likes of Sur-Ron, as well as high performance-oriented models like the Cake Kalk.