Re: Hybrids - A transition phase to EVs in India As Honda being the first manufacturer in India to bring Hybris to the mainstream segment more Japanese companies like Suzuki and Toyota will venture into this technology for India, Quote:
In FY23, there will be a hybrid City sedan from Honda and hybrid SUVs from both Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar.
| Quote: But a bigger play on hybrids will come from Toyota-Suzuki combine in India. The much-awaited midsize SUV from Toyota is expected to come with a localised hybrid solution. |
- With hybrids, more opportunity to users to drive stress free, without range anxiety
- It's really one of the good solutions at this time - the most reachable and, perhaps, the most practical model
- These hybrids may come at a premium of 15-20% over conventional petrol cars, but may also deliver 35-40% higher fuel efficiency
-Introducing hybrids will eventually lead to higher localisation of parts for electric vehicles, making them more accessible to a larger customer base.
- Eventually leading to EV's as the situation improves on infrastructure and affordability, but not before 2025.
- In a country where 70% of the power is generated by coal-fired plants, "strong hybrids give the least amount of well-to-wheel carbon emissions.
- As this 70% starts coming down and more renewable energy starts coming in, will start seeing more and more EVs
- Architecture on electrified vehicles - whether hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric - is essentially the same. They have a lot of common components and we are trying to see what is best for each country. Quote:
Industry experts believe the passenger vehicle segment will probably be the last to switch to EVs, due to the steep cost difference and need for stable power supplies.
Even at 30% EV penetration, the impact on the fuel import bill will not be significant, said an industry expert.
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Discussions are on with Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers to seek rationalisation in taxes on powerful hybrid vehicles. Link |