E-vehicle: The German government Sunday faced a backlash after abruptly ending an electric car subsidy scheme in a blow to the already struggling automotive industry. Germany s flagship automotive industry has been struggling with the transition to electromobility due to a weak global economy and low levels of demand.
· GoMechanic will enlarge its service portfolio from ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) to EVs (Electric Vehicles) for leading Industry fleet leaders. The strong network of GoMechanic will target to service/repair over 10,000 smart vehicles across India in 2024-25, the company said.
Gas Vehicles: The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, in a previously unreported letter to three cabinet agencies and the White House dated Wednesday and seen by Reuters, warned the proposed rules "could prematurely force abandonment of many internal combustion engine vehicles and their associated revenue, reducing the availability of capital necessary for automakers to fund the EV transition."
Ather Energy: The program, ‘Ather Electric December’, is aimed at providing a seamless and hassle –free transition experience for EV enthusiasts with value-added services and accelerating the adoption of EVs in the country. The offers are valid on Ather’s best-selling scooter the 450X and the 450S till December 31, 2023, the company said.