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EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

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Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, to design small, lightweight electric motors for their e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in India.

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Tesla plans to open first stores in India in these two cities

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Tesla will reportedly be opening its initial stores in India in two of the country’s metro centers, coming after years of talks with the U.S. company about bringing its business to the world’s third-largest auto market. Tesla and Musk visit to China leaves India shocked: ‘Shoddy ethics or simply business?

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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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India’s sales of new vehicles totaled at least 4.25 New vehicles delivered in India totaled 4.13 Adding December’s sales volume reported Sunday by Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, brings the total to roughly 4.25 In 2021, China continued to lead the global auto market, with 26.27 India is home to 1.4

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EVR Motors signs fourth commercial agreement in India and establishes Indian manufacturing facility

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Israel-based EVR Motors has signed an agreement with RSB Group, one of India’s Tier-1 automotive suppliers. The agreement with RSB is EVR’s fourth commercial agreement in India signed during the past eight months. EVR India will include a team of about 30 people for engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and customer support.

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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing. metric tons annually and eliminate dangerous NO x and PM tailpipe emissions that contribute to air pollution.

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Tesla is sourcing auto components from suppliers in India: report

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Recent reports from India have revealed that Tesla has initiated talks with the government to set up and operate a network of fully-owned retail outlets. The company has also received government approval for four of its vehicles, deeming them road-worthy in India. . Import duties in India today are steep, standing at over 100%.

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Tesla’s entry in India must benefit local auto part suppliers

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Tesla’s ongoing saga with India’s government officials regarding the potential entrance of the electric car manufacturer into the country is drawing remarks from all sectors. This morning, it was reported that India-based auto suppliers and car part makers want Tesla’s entrance to benefit local suppliers.

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