CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Pure EV, a Hyderabad-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has established its new dealership in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The showroom was inaugurated in Orange City by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways – Nitin Gadkari .

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahindra is the pioneer of EV in the Indian space. Being the first major EV manufacturer it launched Mahindra Reva, its first EV as early as 2001. The Mahindra Reva was India’s first electric car.

Detailed explanation-3: -ETO Motors deploys 50 3W EVs in Kevadia; India’s first Electric Vehicle City.

Detailed explanation-4: -The EV ecosystem in the country is dominated by major 2-and 3-wheeler, passenger vehicle, and commercial EV brands, including Ampere, Ashok Leyland, Ather Energy, Hero Electric, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai, Mahindra Electric, MG Motor India, Okinawa Autotech, Ola Electric, Tata Motors, and TVS Motor Company.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tesla remains the leader in the EV market. As of late December 2022, the company was on track to deliver more than 1 million vehicles to its customers during the 2022 fiscal year.