Category Archives: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Chinese car makers turn to hybrids, entering a niche ‘green’ market

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: Range anxiety is a common phenomenon due to which all electric cars have an inherent disadvantage as mentioned in my article on vehicles of the future in Energy Next Magazine. This article further makes that very same point. Throwing … Continue reading →

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New lithium-ion battery technology that is 2,000 times more powerful than comparable batteries

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new lithium-ion battery technology that is 2,000 times more powerful than comparable batteries. According to the researchers, this is not simply an evolutionary step in battery tech, “It’s a new … Continue reading →

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Solutions for the new age – my article on the future of private transport in Energy Next Magazine

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Vehicles are now the most polluting segment of any urban society and India is no exception either. With the current trend of diesel taking precedence, this issue needs to be looked into and a lot of thought needs to go … Continue reading →

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Mahindra launches electric car ‘e20’ priced at Rs 5.96 lakh ($10,500)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Mahindra group today launched its first electric car ‘e2o’ priced at Rs 5.96 lakh (on road Delhi, after state subsidy), almost three years after it acquired Bangalore-based electric car maker Reva. The group also said it has plans to … Continue reading →

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Mahindra’s take on the Reva Electric Car platform

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The e2O is the latest offering from the Mahindra Group, which says it will meet its “5 Cs” framework: clean, convenient, connective, clever, and cost effective. The four-seater e2O (pronounced “ee-too-oh” has already been certified as road-worthy. Its range of … Continue reading →

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Govt plans subsidy to boost electric, hybrid vehicle sales

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Government likely to provide subsidies of up to Rs.1.5 lakh on cars, Rs.50,000 on two-wheelers In yet another move to push sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country, the government is likely to provide subsidies of up to Rs.1.5 lakh on … Continue reading →

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The Chevy Volt Gets a Second Life as a Cadillac

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Photograph by Scott Olson/Getty Images Cadillac shows off its ELR luxury hybrid at the North American International Auto Show on Jan. 15 in Detroit When General Motors (GM) decided to make a plug-in hybrid several years ago, there was a lively … Continue reading →

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