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• INR 63 lakh Volvo C40 Recharge electric SUV goes up in smoke putting EVs in spotlight again

  A Volvo C40 Recharge electric SUV caught fire on a highway in Chhattisgarh, raising questions about the safety of electric vehicles. The cause of the fire is unknown, and an investigation is underway. Concerns about EV fires have been a significant issue in the Indian market, hindering the transition towards green mobility. Poor cell quality, battery design, and a deficient BMS are often blamed for EV fire incidents. It is advisable to use company-fitted accessories and follow the manufacturer's instructions for EV owners.

  

• JLR opens wait list for Range Rover Electric

  It will be designed, engineered and built in the United Kingdom; with its physical prototype testing phase underway and the engineers are on a target to create the quietest and the most refined Range Rover ever created, the company said.

  

• Hyundai Ioniq 5

  Hyundai Ioniq 5: It's an electric SUV Priced at INR 45.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) with 5 seater configuration, offers an ARAI-claimed range of 631km.

  

• Volvo cars gears up to unveil India-assembled luxury EV

  Luxury automaker, Volvo Cars, has revealed plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle, C40, later this year with bookings starting in August, followed by deliveries in September. The company expects that more than 50% of its portfolio will be electric within the next two years. The EV market remains small, although it's growing at pace, says Volvo Cars, with new customers coming on board, accelerating the transition to electric mobility.

  

• Mahindra & Mahindra CEO reveals BE.05 EV's futuristic cabin

  A camouflaged test mule of the BE.05 was recently spied testing for the first time ever, and now, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director & CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) at Mahindra Group has revealed the cabin of the car on his social media handle.

  

• Honda to bring Elevate-based EV in 3 years, no plan for hybrid version: President & CEO, Takuya Tsumura

  Honda's product strategy in India will align with its global plan of bringing two-third of its vehicle sales from #ElectricVehicles (EVs). The carmaker is lining up five new #SUVs to be introduced in India by 2030, to strengthen its premium play and mark its presence in the SUV-led Indian market. #HondaElevate launched on Tuesday is its first offering in the midsize SUV segment. It will also bring a new battery electric vehicle (#BEV) based on the Elevate. However, even though it sells the #CityHybrid, the company has no plans to introduce Elevate in the hybrid version.

  

• Mercedes-Maybach presents Night Series with dark chrome elements

  The Maybach Night Series design package provides both style and substance with a bold appearance, reflecting the vehicles' progressive character.

  

• GM passes Ford to take No. 2 spot in EV sales behind Tesla

  During the first quarter, GM delivered 19,700 of its top-selling EV, the Chevrolet Bolt hatchback and utility vehicle. Last year the company sold only 358 Bolts because available batteries had to be diverted to a recall of 142,000 older Bolts due to battery fires.

  

• Nexon EV all set to record the ‘Fastest’ K2K drive by an EV

  Starting on February 25, Nexon EV will traverse 4000 km in 4 days in a non-stop drive (stops to be made only for charging the vehicle), to create the record for the fastest K2K drive by an EV.

  

• Mahindra’s exclusive electric edition XUV400 to be auctioned on Feb 10, proceeds to go for social cause

  The one-off exclusive edition, designed by Mahindra’s Chief Design Officer Pratap Bose in collaboration with young, revolutionary fashion designer Rimzim Dadu, was first showcased at the Mahindra Tech Fashion Tour on November 28, 2022. The winner will also receive an exclusive pass to the India debut round of the all-electric FIA Formula E championship on February 11, 2023, in Hyderabad.

  

• Auto Expo 2023: Hyundai India launches Ioniq 5 at a starting price of INR 44.95 lakh

  Hyundai IONIQ 5 will enable a confident, convenient and cutting-edge driving experience with 21 Hyundai SmartSense features (Level 2 ADAS).