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18 May

Haryana Plans 100% Tax Exemption on Electric Vehicles, Proposal Sent to Government: Transport Minister Anil Vij

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Monday announced that the state government is preparing to promote electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale by proposing a 100 per cent tax exemption on EV purchases, similar to policies implemented in Chandigarh and Delhi.Speaking to mediapersons ahead of the Haryana Cabinet meeting in Chandigarh, Vij said the proposal has already been sent to the government with the aim of encouraging more people to switch to electric mobility.He said the state government believes tax relief on electric vehicles would significantly increase public interest and accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transportation…

Elon Musk Set to Visit India Later This Year After Chat with PM Modi

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National Times Bureau April 19, 2025: Elon Musk has confirmed that he will visit India later this year, following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing the news on his social media platform X, Musk called the discussion with Modi "an honor" and expressed his excitement for the upcoming trip.Their talk reportedly focused on India's growing tech sector and the potential for future collaboration. This isn't their first interaction—last year in Washington D.C., they had also discussed Tesla’s India plans, space tech, and investment opportunities.Musk’s announcement comes at a time when Tesla is ramping up its hiring in India,…

Uber to Roll Out 1,000 Electric Vehicles in Major Cities by 2026

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New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – Ride-hailing giant Uber has partnered with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across key Indian cities by 2026, reinforcing its push toward sustainable transportation. Driving Toward a Greener Future Uber announced on Tuesday that the deployment of electric four-wheelers will take place in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. This move aligns with Uber’s global target of offering 100% emission-free rides by 2040."Uber is committed to accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility in India, and this partnership with Refex eVeelz is a significant step in that direction," said Aditya Kapoor, Head of…