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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Delivery agent killed by speeding car in Delhi, driver absconding
A 40-year-old delivery agent of a quick-commerce platform was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Nelson Mandela Marg on Monday morning while he was on his way to work. The driver of the offending vehicle, a Tata Nexon EV, is currently absconding, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Amit Goel said that the deceased was identified as Rajkumar, a resident of Munirka. The accident took place around 6.30am, near a petrol pump on the road from Vasant Kunj to Vasant Vihar, said Goel. Police received a call about the accident and found an electric scooter bearing a temporary registration number in a damaged condition and a pool of blood beneath it, but no one at the scene. The Nexon was also found abandoned nearby. Shortly after, the AIIMS Trauma Centre informed police about a man brought in dead on arrival. Upon checking his documents and uniform, the deceased was identified as Rajkumar, a resident of Munirka who worked with Zepto. 'He was wearing his Zepto uniform at the time of the incident and was on his way to the Zepto store in Masoodpur,' a police officer said. Rajkumar lived in Munirka with his wife, Pooja, who runs a salon from their home, the officer added. According to eyewitnesses, the speeding Nexon hit Rajkumar's low-speed electric scooter from behind in a rash and negligent manner, resulting in severe injuries to his head, ear, and nose. 'Notably, the deceased was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident,' the officer said. The driver fled the scene, leaving Rajkumar in a pool of blood. Commuters at the spot called police and arranged to take him to hospital. 'Teams are scanning CCTV footage and verifying the car's registration details to trace the driver,' the officer said. Rajkumar had moved to Delhi four years ago, having earlier lived in Bengaluru and also worked in Saudi Arabia. 'He came from a modest farming family in Manipur, studied up to class 10, and moved around for a better life,' said Bijay, 34, a relative. 'His family in Manipur has been informed, and some members are on their way to Delhi. The person who did this should be punished strictly,' he added. Ram Karan, 23, a fellow Zepto delivery agent and Rajkumar's friend, said, 'He was a very conscious driver. He rented the electric vehicle daily for work and never drove rashly. What happened is extremely unfortunate.' Zepto did not comment on the matter.
News18
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Tata Curvv.EV Turns Into A Makeshift Generator In New Video
Last Updated: A Tata Curvv. EV owner surprised the internet by using his V2L charging model to pump water in a pit made of plastic sheets for construction purposes. While Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging has multiple use cases, the feature hasn't been explored enough in the automobile industry. Tata Nexon EV was one of the first electric vehicles that came with a V2L charging model, before it was also incorporated in the Tata Curvv. EV. Now, a video shared online has highlighted the V2L's multi-benefits facility, as seen in the Tata was seen powering a 1hp water pump at a farm in India. For beginners, V2L is the technology that helps you use the EV to charge electric tools or gadgets. It comes to your rescue during power outages, emergencies and other scenarios and can reduce reliance on fossil fuel-powered generators and inverters. Parking In the video, one can see a is parked on a curb. The vehicle has a V2L adapter plugged into its charging port. An electric pump connected to the Tata is turned on, which is pumping water from under the ground into a small reservoir. A pit has been designed by the user with plastic sheets spread across to store water that the vehicle's engine is pumping. By the looks of it, the water is being used for cement creation and construction purposes. The person who is filming the video moves closer to the EV and shows how the water is flowing smoothly with V2L in action. They also claim the vehicle's AC is working at the same time. However, they may have heard the vehicle's battery cooling system working and mistaken it for the AC's sound. As is known, for V2L or even V2V charging facilities, electric vehicles use their battery cooling systems to maintain an optimum temperature range. Energy Mechanism The flow of electrical energy, both during charging and discharging, causes the production of heat inside the vehicle. It makes it necessary for efficient and strong cooling systems to be in place for all EVs when they operate on V2L and V2V powering structures. Often, such vehicles have liquid-to-air or liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers installed. The video grabbed the attention of internet users, who couldn't help but smile watching this owners pump water by employing the V2L charging. While most manufacturers demonstrate V2L capacity by powering camping equipment, this owner flexed his by pumping water in a pit aimed at storing water for construction purposes. view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 12:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Tata Nexon EV Owner Explains How He Drove 1.6 Lakh Km On Stock Tyres
The owner of the Tata Nexon EV explained how he managed to travel 1.62 lakh kilometres without needing to change his stock tyres, raising eyebrows among automobile users. A Tata Nexon EV Prime Owner has grabbed attention after revealing he has travelled a whopping 1,62,000 kilometres on his vehicle without changing his stock tyres. While performance-oriented electric cars tend to wear out their tyres more quickly than ICE vehicles, this EV owner's case has raised eyebrows, as he highlighted that his EV has managed to utilise the factory set of tyres for a long time. In a YouTube video shared by Kaushik Vlogs on their channel, a Tata Nexon EV Prime owner revealed he has not gone through a single tyre change on his EV while enjoying an amazing performance output. After the video started with the vlogger introducing Tata Nexon EV Prime and its owner, the person explained how he got so much mileage out of it with simple but effective management practices, based on care and gentle acceleration and braking. With their high torque, these tyres can easily spin and quickly endure damage to their rubber. However, this EV owner managed to pull what many would deem impossible. When asked by the vlogger about the purchase date and pricing of the vehicle, the Tata Nexon EV Prime owner replied that the SUV was bought in 2021 at Rs 16.4 lakhs. The owner also revealed there was a subsidy on offer, which he was never truly given. Noticing the amount of mileage on the odometer, the host duly asked the man about his daily commute. To which he replied, he has to drive around 200 km per day from Delhi, Noida, to Chandigarh because of his marketing job. Later on, the vlogger asked about the range and charging time of the Nexon EV Prime. The owner said the range is about 250+ km in winter and rainy season when driving the car at around 55–60 kmph. However, the range drops in the summer due to the heat. Talking of the charging speed, the man said he has a charger installed in a parking space in his basement. Using the 3.3 kW home charger, the charging speed is around 10 hours for a full charge. He also revealed that the service cost during the warranty period was Rs 800-1200, which has since risen to Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tata announces benefits of ₹50,000 on Curvv EV and Nexon EV 45 but there's a catch
Tata Motors has announced that they are offering benefits worth ₹50,000 on the Nexon 45 and Curvv EV. However, this benefit is only applicable to existing Tata EV owners. The homegrown manufacturer has not revealed for how much time this offer will remain. We would recommend that you get in touch with your nearest authorised dealership, as they would be able to get detailed information for you. The Tata Curvv EV 45 kWh is a challenger to the new MG Windsor Pro with the 52.9 kWh battery pack Tata announces lifetime battery warranty Tata Motors has expanded its lifetime high-voltage (HV) battery warranty to include the Curvv EV and Nexon EV 45 kWh variants. This warranty was initially introduced with the Tata Harrier EV and, following a favourable response, is now being extended to other electric models in the brand's portfolio. The lifetime battery warranty is valid for the entire lifespan of the vehicle—up to 15 years—and is available to all private buyers of the Curvv EV and Nexon EV 45 kWh. This benefit applies to both new customers and existing owners who are the first registered buyers of these electric SUVs. (Also read: Tata Harrier EV secures 10,000 bookings on the first day, production commences) Tata Nexon EV 45 kWh Battery Options The Tata Nexon EV is offered with two battery choices—30 kWh and 45 kWh. The newly introduced lifetime battery warranty applies exclusively to the 45 kWh variant. This version delivers a claimed MIDC range of 489 km per charge, with Tata estimating a real-world range (C75 cycle) of around 350 to 375 km. In contrast, the 30 kWh model comes with a standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes earlier) and offers an MIDC-certified range of 275 km. Its expected real-world range falls between 210 and 230 km. Tata Curvv EV Battery Options The Tata Curvv EV is also available with two battery pack configurations—45 kWh and 55 kWh. The 45 kWh variant is rated to deliver 430 km (MIDC), while the larger 55 kWh option offers up to 502 km (MIDC) on a full charge. Real-world range estimates (C75 cycle) stand at approximately 330 to 350 km for the 45 kWh pack and 400 to 425 km for the 55 kWh version.
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
After China's RE magnet clampdown, a rethink in India on its EV policy push
In India's policy circles, a steadfast focus of driving vehicular electrification by largely incentivising a singular technological platform – battery electric vehicles or BEVs – at the cost of all other technologies, could be in for a change. The immediate trigger for this has come from China's newly imposed restrictions on rare earth magnet and related materials that kicked in from April 4, which are beginning to impact automakers across the world. This includes vehicle manufacturers in India. Beijing's move has set off an informed discussion within top levels of the Indian government that multiple geopolitical issues need to be considered afresh while picking vehicular technologies, and whether the choice of BEVs in the eventual goal of vehicular electrification could mean playing entirely into the hands of Chinese at the cost of India's own local ICE (internal combustion engine) auto value chain and ancillary ecosystem. 'The restrictions (on rare earth magnet and related materials imposed by China that kicked in from April 4) are a wake up call. In some ways, the timing is propitious. It's akin to a person's cocaine supply being withheld just as an addiction was building up… It's good this has happened now. A policy rethink is now on (after Beijing's move),' a top government official told The Indian Express. India's electric mobility plan has, so far, largely focused on replacing internal combustion engines with BEVs powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which was positioned as the most viable energy storage option for the future. BEVs are essentially vehicles such as the Tata Nexon EV, BYD Atto3 or Mahindra BE6 in India, or the Nissan Leaf or the Tesla Model S sold abroad, which have no internal combustion engine or fuel tank, and run on a fully electric drivetrain powered by rechargeable batteries. Currently, government policy overtly favours BEVs, which are taxed at 5 per cent, with most other categories facing higher taxes over 43-48 per cent. The Centre has also been pursuing its target of EV30@2030 that aims to ensure that 30 per cent of all newly registered private cars, 40 per cent of buses, 70 per cent of commercial cars, and 80 per cent of two-wheelers and three-wheelers will be electric in less than five years. All this could all possibly see a review in the due course. The restrictions on rare earth magnet and related materials imposed by China has led to vehicle makers, especially EV makers, staring at a potential shortage of the critical components, which raises concerns of price hikes and production delays in a nascent, cost-sensitive segment of the auto market. The Indian car industry is learnt to have initiated a conversation with the government to smoothen the process for procuring the rare earth magnets from Beijing. While the Chinese government has not imposed an outright ban on the export of rare earth magnets—a crucial element in making electric vehicles—the process has been made very difficult, which could take up a long time and pose shortage risks in the meantime. The applications have to be routed through the Ministry of Commerce (DGFT) and India's Ministry of External Affairs, with end-use certifications being insisted upon in some cases by the Chinese side. Rare earth magnets, especially neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, are crucial for EV manufacturing, particularly in electric motors. They provide the strong magnetic fields needed for efficient and powerful electric motors, including traction motors that drive EVs. Rare earths are needed for making what are called permanent magnet synchronous motors, which are used extensively in EVs. These magnets also play a major role in other vehicular components like power steering systems, wiper motors, and braking systems, which impact both EVs and ICE vehicles. China has a stranglehold over these rare earth magnets. While the availability of rare earth metals is not limited to China, it is in the efficient processing of these critical elements where Beijing has a substantial lead, which was once enjoyed by the US and Japan. In recent years, Japan has been able to restart some of its minerals' processing industry owing to government policies, but countries like the US and India are heavily dependent on Chinese exports of these metals. While China restricted exports of seven heavy rare earth metals including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium, as well as rare earth magnets in May in response to the US administration's reciprocal tariff heat, these restrictions are still to be lifted in a meaningful way. A few months ago, China had also banned exports to the US of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. Apart from China's restrictions on rare earth magnets, Beijing's virtual stranglehold in the EV battery ecosystem is yet another reason for concern here. The Indian government's strong EV push comes amid a struggle by New Delhi to make inroads into the global lithium value chain, which too has prompted a rethink on the need to diversify the country's dependency on Li-ion batteries in the overall EV mix. The demand for Li-ion batteries from India is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 30 per cent by volume up to 2030, translating into over 50,000 tonnes of lithium requirement for the country to manufacture only EV batteries. But with over 90 per cent of global Li production concentrated in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, alongside Australia and China, and other key inputs such as cobalt and nickel mined in the Congo and Indonesia, India would need to be almost entirely dependent on imports from a small pool of countries to cater to its demand. While other options to Li-ion are being explored, viability remains a key factor, especially given China's strong influence over this value chain. China is miles ahead of everybody in battery tech, with a strong base in the entire sourcing chain, and industry leaders such as battery makers CATL and BYD and carmakers such as Nio, Li Auto and XPENG Motors all from that country. There are some other niggling issues on the periphery too, when it comes to an overt policy preference for battery electrics. There's the issue of upfront subsidy for EVs, for instance. The BEV experience across all markets, from Norway, to the US and China, show that the electric push works only if it is backed by state subsidies. The problem with this overt subsidisation of EVs, especially in the context of a developing nation such as India, is that much of this subsidy, especially the one offered as tax breaks for cars, ends up in the hands of the middle or upper middle class – the typical buyers of battery electric four-wheelers. Then there are problems with the charging network. An analysis by the World Bank suggests that investing in charging infrastructure is 4-7 times more effective in EV adoption than providing upfront EV purchase subsidies. Countries like Norway and China have seen faster EV adoption through their sustained efforts towards expanding the public charging infrastructure, while also offering purchase subsidies. India is struggling on this count. Then there's the argument over the electricity source. In several countries that have gone in for an EV push, much of the electricity is generated from renewables — in Norway for example, it is 99 per cent from hydroelectric power. In India, despite a concerted renewable push, the grid is still fed largely by coal-fired thermal plants. Unless the generation mix changes significantly, there would be an issue with using fossil-fuel generation to power EVs. So, theoretically, while the tailpipe emissions by cars might not be polluting the cities where they are being driven, the pollution is still happening wherever the thermal plant is running. Anil Sasi is National Business Editor with the Indian Express and writes on business and finance issues. He has worked with The Hindu Business Line and Business Standard and is an alumnus of Delhi University. ... Read More
