Porsche shows off 911 Dakar final with custom paint scheme,
Porsche has unveiled the final version of the 911 Dakar, celebrating its historic victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally with a special paint scheme. The final model in the limited-edition series combines Porsche’s high-performance engineering with a design inspired by the rally cars that achieved their first off-road victories. The luxury brand works closely with buyers to design custom uniforms that are fully hand-painted. The car will first be on display at the Porsche Museum in Germany before being delivered to its new owner in Italy. The unique paint job features a retro livery that echoes the colors and decals of the original 1984 car, which was known for its durability and off-road capabilities. Porsche pays homage to a key moment in its racing history with this exclusive edition, offering enthusiasts a unique blend of tradition and performance. Read on to learn more about specs, design, and features. Also read: New Porsche Taycan GTS launched globally with 690 horsepower and…
Delhi Congestion Tax Scheme – Aims to reduce traffic and
The Delhi government is preparing to introduce a congestion tax as part of its efforts to tackle the city's worsening traffic and pollution problems. With rapid urbanization and increasing number of vehicles on the roads, traffic congestion has become a serious problem in major metropolitan areas such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Not only does congestion lead to traffic delays and long commutes, it also significantly contributes to air pollution, which has become a major problem in the capital.congestion chargingIn response to this issue, the Delhi government is formulating a congestion pricing policy that aims to reduce traffic during peak hours by charging drivers to use specific roads or routes in high-demand areas. The move is not just about raising revenue, but also about encouraging the use of public transport and alternative, less congested routes. The authorities hope to smooth traffic and improve air quality by implementing congestion charging.The pilot phase targets key entry pointsThe pilot scheme is planned to…
Prime Minister’s E-DRIVE Scheme: A New Era for Electric Vehicles in India?
The Indian government has launched an innovative automotive improvement program, PM E-DRIVE. 10,900 crore The two-year initiative aims to transform the electric vehicle landscape in the country. Main objectives and components of PM E-DRIVE The PM E-DRIVE program aims to address several key aspects of electric vehicle adoption: Focus on diverse electric vehicle categories: The scheme targets all types of electric vehicles including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, ambulances, buses and trucks. This inclusive approach ensures that all segments of the transport sector benefit from the scheme. Subsidies and demand incentives: A large portion of the budget (Rs 3,679 crore) is allocated for demand incentives. These incentives are aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable for consumers. The scheme introduces e-vouchers that are Aadhaar authenticated and sent directly to the buyer’s registered mobile number. These e-vouchers can be presented at dealerships to claim the subsidy, thus simplifying the process of buying electric vehicles. Strengthening electric vehicle infrastructure: To ease range anxiety and promote…
Prime Minister’s E-Drive scheme was launched in 2019 with a planned allocation of Rs 109 billion
The Indian federal government has launched a new scheme called PM E-Drive Innovative Automotive Improvement Revolution (PM E-Drive). The scheme replaces the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme which ended in March 2024. The two-year PM E-Drive scheme, with a total investment of Rs 10,900 crore, aims to promote electric vehicles in India, with a focus on incentivizing the development of electric two-wheelers (e-2W), electric three-wheelers (e-3W), electric trucks and buses, and electric ambulances. Of the total investment, Rs 3,679 crore has been allocated for subsidies/demand incentives to support the above-mentioned electric vehicles, of which 24.79 lakh are e-2W, 3.16 lakh are e-3W, and 14,028 are electric buses. Also read: Ford India confirmed to return? Tamil Nadu chief minister leads talks on possible return Apart from this, the Prime Minister E-Drive will incentivize 88,500 electric vehicle charging stations to boost electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India. In addition, the Department of…
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