CHENNAI: The $2.4 billion Murugappa Group announced its foray into the still nascent e-scooter segment by launching five models, targeting young ones in the age group of 13-30 years.

Domestic automobile companies are equipping new car models with the next-generation, Euro-V engines, which will facilitate them to explore newer export markets in Europe and the US. The auto majors have introduced a range of petrol engines for their compact cars, which comply with the Euro-V norms and are meant for the export markets.

Local automobile traders are reluctant to import fuel-efficient hybrid cars, as they are unable to provide spare parts and after-sales services to the customers due to lack of expertise in dealing with such vehicles, industry insiders said.

By Rayyan Rizvi
Mumbai

Next time you halt to refuel your vehicle and think forlornly of the ever-escalating fuel prices, consider an eco-friendly alternative that is much lighter on the wallet

If you live in Japan and want to show your love for Mother Earth

EDF yesterday announced separate agreements with Renault and PSA Peugeot Citro

GLOBAL AUTO MAKERS are nishing to challenge the dominance of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius hybrid with a slew of eco-friendly vehicles. But Honda Motor Co. is likely to pose the most formidable threat to Toyota when it unveils its new Insight hybrid car Thursday at the Paris Auto Show.

Vidya Venkat

An electric car owner will not have to worry about the price of petrol and may save more on-road cost as against a petrol-run vehicle.

John Doerr spoke in a quiet, deliberate voice.

San Francisco