The Electric Mobility Opportunity
Date : May 15, 2018
There are many reasons to encourage electric mobility (EM) in India. These include environmental - replacing ICE engines will reduce CO2 emissions and combat global warming. Health - lower emissions will assist in addressing our deplorable air quality situation. Balance of payments and energy security—reduced oil imports will mean a healthier trade balance and reduced dependence on overseas sour...
Hybrid Vehicles: A Pathway to Full Electrification
Date : December 14, 2017
Under the recently announced GST guidelines, the Government made clear what it thought about hybrid cars, which will attract 28% GST plus 15% cess, as against 28% for ICE vehicles and 12% for electric vehicles. At this punitive tax rate, there will be no sales of hybrids. Current buyers will go for a corresponding ICE model, which attracts 15% less tax. The only manufacturer of hybrids at scale (T...