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Suzuki Australia joins Toyota in committing to hybrid powertrains for most models, first BEV to launch in 2025

EV Central

In just 18 months Suzuki Australia is planning to reposition itself from electric zero to hero. Starting with the launch of the mild hybrid Swift Hybrid compact passenger car on June 15, the Japanese blue collar brand will swap most of its range to petrol-electric hybrid by late 2025. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I

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Tata Motors to manufacture hybrid cars in India? Top official drops a hint

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 02 Aug 2024, 13:42 PM Tata Motors leads the electric vehicle segment in India with as many as four models including the Punch EV and Nexon EV. Currently, carmakers like Toyota Motor, Maruti Suzuki and Honda Cars offer hybrid vehicles. Will Tata Motors build hybrid cars?

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

Baua Electric

Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. On the other hand, electric cars are taxed at a five per cent rate under the GST regime.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

By Kamlesh & Atul There is a lot of misinformation in the mainstream media about the cost of electric vehicles. In the blog/video, we bust this myth and we show how petrol scooters cost same as electric scooters and you always save money when it comes to total cost of ownership when using an EV. These are mid range.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

Baua Electric

By: Srinjoy Bal | Updated on: 21 Jan 2024, 12:05 PM In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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How hybrids could be the bridge to EV adoption?

Baua Electric

In India, we have three relatively affordable hybrid vehicles. There is Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Honda City. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is offered with a 1.5-litre Hybrid vehicles are slowly gaining popularity in the Indian market. However, with hybrids, there are no such issues.

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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Taking a dig at the push for hybrid vehicles, Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, cast doubt on the technology’s environmental benefits, suggesting it’s primarily driven by tax breaks rather than a commitment to clean mobility. Apart from Maruti Suzuki, automakers including Toyota and Honda also offer hybrid vehicles.

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