The Long Drive: 14 decades of the automobile that changed how we travelFourteen decades, countless journeys and one invention that changed humanity. Atul Bandekar takes us on a ride through the story of the aut...
Xiaomi begins pre-orders for spruced up version of SU7 sedan, stresses safety featuresXiaomi has opened pre-orders for an upgraded version of its best-selling SU7 electric sedan, aiming to revive momentum in China’s intensely...
Electric vs. conventional vehicle insurance: What sets them apart?India's EV adoption is growing, making EV car insurance crucial. Unlike conventional policies, EV insurance covers unique components like b...
Karnataka flags safety issues with e-mobility scheme, calls for stringent contract termsKarnataka's Transport Minister has raised serious concerns about electric buses operated by private firms in Bengaluru. Frequent breakdowns...
Road accidents kill more than riots & pandemics in India, says Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights that road accidents claim more lives in India than riots or pandemics, with 1.78 lakh deaths annual...
Why standard motor insurance isn’t enough for EVsElectric vehicle (EV) insurance add-ons are crucial for comprehensive coverage. Zero Depreciation, Roadside Assistance, and Return to Invoi...
Not against incentives on EVs, high number of road accidents one of the dark issues for my ministry: Nitin GadkariNitin Gadkari, India's road transport minister, acknowledged the high rate of road accidents and fatalities as a significant issue despite ...
How EVs are leading the way for safer two-wheelers in IndiaTraditionally, cars have led the way to road safety with standard features like airbags, Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Advanced Drive...
Damage to EV battery, charging station while charging: Insurer launches insurance covers for thisZuno General Insurance (formerly Edelweiss General Insurance) has launched three new add-on insurance policies which would cover electric v...
Battery of electric two-wheeler explodes while charging in Delhi. Here what causes EV fires and safety tipsAn e-scooter battery exploded at a shop in Delhi, but no one was injured. Electric vehicle battery packs can cause fires if damaged, a dang...
EV batteries remain major challenge for insurers: UK's Thatcham ResearchInsurers have complained that many EVs have no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing them to...
Ather says fire incident a rare occurrence, to increase pre-checks for accident casesAn Ather scooter catching is the latest in a spate of incidents where electric scooters have caught fire since March.
Ather issues statement post investigating the fire at its Chennai facilityThe statement also read that the fact that the high pressure water jet let in some water through the cracked casing of the battery pack, le...
Insurance premiums on electric two-wheelers may riseThere have been multiple two-wheeler fires said to involve batteries recently, with some even resulting in loss of life.
Electric vehicle makers told to halt two-wheeler launchesAll electric two-wheeler makers have also been asked to voluntarily recall the entire batch of vehicles if one from that batch was involved...
Higher safety standard must for electric two-wheelers: Ather EnergyThis came following fire accidents involving e-scooters which has sparked alarm among users. The company said that the "stringent" AIS 156 ...
Electric scooter from Pure EV catches fire in Chennai, fourth such incident in four daysFourth incident of fire in an electric scooter since the weekend adds to the debate on safety credentials of EVs in the Indian context. Pur...