Telangana State Way Behind in Patronisation of EVs
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana State Way Behind in Patronisation of EVs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Only a mere 0.8 per cent of the 1.6 crore vehicles running in Telangana are electric vehicles. The state boasts of only 500 plus electric charging stations, although it aims to have over 3000 charging stations in another 18 months. Speaking about policy initiatives on the occasion, Gopalakrishnan V.C., director, in the state industries and commerce department, informed that the state government intends to cover every 3 x 3 km grid with a charging station. Krishna K. Jasti, founder and CEO of EVRE,, EV charger OEMs and charging infra developers, spoke of the challenges that EV start-ups face, especially because of the slow adoption of EVs across the country. Nearly 20-25 per cent of public EV charging infra could be non-operational due to multiple reasons as they were not like fuel pumps.

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Hyundai Motor India to boost EV infrastructure, plans to install 600 EV fast chargers in 7 years
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Hyundai Motor India to boost EV infrastructure, plans to install 600 EV fast chargers in 7 years

India TV News  

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India Today  

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Telangana committed to promote electric vehicles: Uttam Reddy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana committed to promote electric vehicles: Uttam Reddy

The Hindu  

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100 units of this EV delivered in Hyderabad. Not Tata Nexon, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400
1 month ago

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India Today  

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Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO
1 month ago

Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO

Live Mint  

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Telangana government announces 100% tax exemption for electric vehicles
1 month ago

Telangana government announces 100% tax exemption for electric vehicles

India Today  

The Telangana government has introduced a 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles in the state. The tax exemption applies to various categories of electric vehicles, including: Two-wheelers and four-wheelers : Covering both private and commercial vehicles. Electric buses operated by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will receive an indefinite exemption from road tax and …

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth
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Hindustan Times  

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Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Live Mint  

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Karnataka has the highest number of EV stations in India: Bureau of Energy Efficiency
4 months ago

Karnataka has the highest number of EV stations in India: Bureau of Energy Efficiency

The Hindu  

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River Sees Telangana As Potential Site for EV Factory
5 months, 1 week ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Karnataka is doing something right: EVs go from 9,703 to 1.52 lakh in 2 years
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

To bolster the infrastructure necessary for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, the Karnataka Transport Department has prepared a plan to set up EV charging stations in all Regional Transport Offices and on highways in the State. An official in the Transport Department said, “To incentivise the usage of electric vehicles, we are taking pro-active measures to establish EV charging …

Over 20 EV Charging Stations Will Be Installed On 4 UP Expressways, Details Here
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News 18  

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Officials explain lack of EV charging stations outside Bengaluru
10 months ago

Officials explain lack of EV charging stations outside Bengaluru

The Hindu  

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Karnataka boasts highest number of EV charging stations in India: Bureau of Energy Efficiency statistics
10 months ago

Karnataka boasts highest number of EV charging stations in India: Bureau of Energy Efficiency statistics

The Hindu  

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World EV Day 2023: Industry Stakeholders Pitch for Electric Vehicles, Here's Why
1 year, 3 months ago

World EV Day 2023: Industry Stakeholders Pitch for Electric Vehicles, Here's Why

News 18  

As India doubles down on its electric vehicle dream with a push for local manufacturing, leading EV and industry stakeholders on Friday said it is a perfect time to create awareness and encourage a move toward environmentally-friendly transportation. India saw 120 per cent growth in electric vehicles in the second quarter of this year, driven by a 400 per cent …

Delhi govt plans to boost EV charging infra in city
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi govt plans to boost EV charging infra in city

Hindustan Times  

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Tata Power to set up 25,000 EV charging points across India
1 year, 11 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Data | How many electric vehicles and charging stations are there in India?
2 years, 4 months ago

Data | How many electric vehicles and charging stations are there in India?

The Hindu  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1,000 EV charging stations in Karnataka soon: Energy Minister
2 years, 7 months ago

1,000 EV charging stations in Karnataka soon: Energy Minister

The Hindu  

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DC Edit | Here comes the EV revolution
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Here comes the EV revolution

Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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India's largest electric vehicle charging station opens in Gurugram
2 years, 9 months ago

India's largest electric vehicle charging station opens in Gurugram

India TV News  

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A shot in the arm for electric vehicles
2 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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EVs to Cost as Much as Petrol Powered Cars in 2 Years: Nitin Gadkari
2 years, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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Moderate hike in power charges in state likely
3 years ago

Moderate hike in power charges in state likely

Deccan Chronicle  

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Tata Power installs more than 1,000 EV charging stations in India
3 years, 1 month ago

Tata Power installs more than 1,000 EV charging stations in India

India Today  

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Usage of EV charging stations up to 15%
3 years, 3 months ago

Usage of EV charging stations up to 15%

The Hindu  

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Bengaluru to get 200 new EV charging points in six months
3 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru to get 200 new EV charging points in six months

The Hindu  

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As Green Revolution Picks Up Pace, Here's Why People Are Doubtful of Future-Proof EVs
3 years, 4 months ago

As Green Revolution Picks Up Pace, Here's Why People Are Doubtful of Future-Proof EVs

News 18  

Electric vehicles seem to be the portal to the future. Therefore, people are resistant to buying an expensive EV even though the maintenance and the running cost are comparatively lower than conventional fuel vehicles. ‘Can’t Find a Charging Station!’ Despite the low running cost, EVs are not preferred by buyers since there is an acute inadequacy of charging stations. According …

India's Largest Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Inaugurated in Navi Mumbai
3 years, 5 months ago

India's Largest Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Inaugurated in Navi Mumbai

News 18  

Magenta has inaugurated and set up India’s largest public EV charging station in Navi Mumbai. The setting up of this public EV charging station in Mumbai will be a revolutionary move to support the government initiative of setting up 400,000 charging stations to meet the requirement for two million Electric Vehicles that could potentially ply on its roads by 2026. …

Road to Commercialization for Electric Vehicles in India and the Challenges Ahead
3 years, 7 months ago

Road to Commercialization for Electric Vehicles in India and the Challenges Ahead

News 18  

The Electric Vehicle market in India is moving ahead, and various incentives have been introduced, both at national and sub-national levels, such as National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of and Electric Vehicles, as well as the New Vehicle Scrappage Policy, offering both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to drive the transition towards EV ambition of India. …

Delhi and its EV charging station infrastructure
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi and its EV charging station infrastructure

India Today  

Due to the rising pollution and the increasing provision of financial incentives by the government, the sale of electric vehicles is booming in India. EESL, an energy service company of the Government of India, installed a total of 172 public charging stations in the Delhi- NCR region, of which, 89 chargers have been commissioned. We decided to locate these stations, …

Telangana EV Policy: 6 Electric Vehicle Firms to Invest Over Rs 2,500 Crore in the State
4 years, 1 month ago

Telangana EV Policy: 6 Electric Vehicle Firms to Invest Over Rs 2,500 Crore in the State

News 18  

Six firms in the electric mobility space will set up their facilities in Telangana with an investment of over Rs 2,500 crore. Olectra Greentech Limited, a listed electric mobility company, will set up an electric bus manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 300 crore. The firm, which supplies electric buses to various state road transport corporations, will create direct …

Telangana Govt Announces New EV Policy and Discounts To Promote Electric Vehicles in the State
4 years, 1 month ago

Telangana Govt Announces New EV Policy and Discounts To Promote Electric Vehicles in the State

News 18  

Telangana Minister for Information Technology and Municipal Administration KT Rama Rao said that the new policy of electric vehicles in the state is going to be amazingly successful and the state is going to be turned into a hub for the electronic vehicles. Speaking on the occasion, KT Rama Rao said that there is a possibility of setting up large …

Centre sanctions 670 electric buses, 241 charging stations under FAME scheme
4 years, 2 months ago

Centre sanctions 670 electric buses, 241 charging stations under FAME scheme

The Hindu  

The government on Friday said it has sanctioned 670 electric buses for Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh and 241 charging stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Port Blair under Phase-II of the FAME India Scheme. Union Heavy Industries Minister Prakash Javadekar said the decision reflects the Centre’s commitment to reduce dependence on fossil fuel and address the …

Govt Sanctions 670 Electric Buses, 241 Charging Stations Under Phase 2 of FAME India Scheme
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Sanctions 670 Electric Buses, 241 Charging Stations Under Phase 2 of FAME India Scheme

News 18  

The government on Friday said it has sanctioned 670 electric buses for Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh and 241 charging stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Port Blair under Phase-II of the FAME India Scheme. Javadekar said the setting up of charging stations is a key infrastructure necessity to promote Electric Vehicles. At present, Phase-II of FAME …

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