Ashok Leyland and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Team up with IIT Madras for e-Bus Pilot Run
4 years ago

Ashok Leyland and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Team up with IIT Madras for e-Bus Pilot Run

News 18  

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Ashok Leyland and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras for an e-mobility pilot. The e-bus, which will incorporate Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ flash-charging technology – Grid-eMotionTM Flash, will be provided by India’s largest bus manufacturer, Ashok Leyland. “We need to have all hands on deck – industry, academia and policymakers to develop a strong and reliable local ecosystem to support the Indian electric vehicle revolution,” said N Venu, Managing Director, Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India. Combination of our robust buses with electric propulsion technology and flash charging from Hitachi ABB Power Grids, can be the answer to the need for sustainable public transportation across the country,” said Dr N Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland.

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Telangana committed to promote electric vehicles: Uttam Reddy
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana committed to promote electric vehicles: Uttam Reddy

The Hindu  

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reaffirmed the Telangana government’s commitment to promoting electric vehicles as part of its strategy to combat the escalating pollution crisis in urban areas. Speaking at the launch of the ‘E-Raja L-5 Segment Electric Auto,’ a ‘Make in India’ product by Rap Eco Motors, at the Administrative Staff College of India, he highlighted the urgent …

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  

New Delhi: The Union government is planning to use electric vehicles for its operations, and will urge states to follow suit, Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday. States will be incentivized to electrify their government fleets through interest-free loans from the Centre, Kapoor told the EV industry at the FICCI National Conference on Electric Vehicles …

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions

Hindustan Times  

The recent announcement of the PM E-drive scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. Their efforts to increase EV adoption started in 2015, when, owing to an increase in vehicular emissions, the central government launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India 1 Scheme to reduce pollution caused by diesel and petrol-operated vehicles and …

Ashok Leyland: A Pioneer in Electric Commercial Vehicle Revolution
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ashok Leyland: A Pioneer in Electric Commercial Vehicle Revolution

Live Mint  

Ashok Leyland's subsidiary, Switch Mobility, is positioning itself at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the commercial vehicle (CV) sector. With a focus on sustainability, creativity, and cutting-edge technology, Switch Mobility is poised to have a significant impact on how commercial transportation is developed in the future.

Honda Power Pack Energy, Bhago Mobility to provide Green Fleet Management Services for EV Segment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Honda Power Pack Energy, Bhago Mobility to provide Green Fleet Management Services for EV Segment

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad / Bangalore: Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt Ltd a Subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan and Bhago Mobility an Indian innovator in sustainable transportation solutions have teamed up for providing state of the art Green Fleet Management Services aimed at revolutionizing last-mile delivery solutions for the EV segment. These services incorporate Honda e:Swap’s cutting-edge battery swap technology where …

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. India is considering a suite of …

India set the international best practice for driving electrification of buses: ICCT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving electrification of buses: ICCT

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. Kodjak said India has one of …

Academicians, industry experts share insights on future of electric vehicles
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Academicians, industry experts share insights on future of electric vehicles

The Hindu  

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut, in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, hosted the PES YP Research Conclave 2024. Presiding over the function, Dr. Ajith Gopi, chairman of IEEE PES Kerala Chapter, emphasised the importance of academia-industry collaboration in fostering innovation in the EV sector. Dr. Shihabudeen K.V., Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering; Dr. Kumaravel S., Associate …

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: According to media reports, the government is looking to expand the scope of its electric vehicle policy, announced in March, to include a retrospective effect. The policy announced in March aimed to provide Indian consumers with access to the latest technology and strengthen the EV ecosystem by encouraging healthy competition among EV players by attaining higher …

Nitin Gadkari’s pilot project for Nagpur: ‘Air-plane like seating, bus hostess’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitin Gadkari’s pilot project for Nagpur: ‘Air-plane like seating, bus hostess’

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, announced on Tuesday that a pilot project is underway in Maharashtra's Nagpur involving a 132-seater bus with airplane-like seating and a “bus hostess”. Union minister Nitin Gadkari In an interview with NDTV, Gadkari expressed the government's ambition for India to transition from being a net energy importer to becoming a net …

India's Andaman & Nicobar Islands show the way to all-electric buses future
6 months, 1 week ago

India's Andaman & Nicobar Islands show the way to all-electric buses future

Hindustan Times  

With operational 40 electric buses and plans to expand, the administration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are setting a powerful precedent for clean transportation. This electrification model could showcase a decarbonisation strategy for India, both in deploying electric buses and using clean energy. The A&N administration’s electric bus operational model could serve as a blueprint for the rest of India, …

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?

Hindustan Times  

Right from the time we wake up to alarm notifications and track our daily number of steps through smartwatches to mapping traffic and making online purchases, technology has significantly impacted our lives. With the sustainability trend gaining prominence, technological advancements are making significant strides in accelerating electric mobility in India. We foresee tech trends like the emergence of contactless parking …

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities

Hindustan Times  

With half of India’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, policy experts have been advocating increased investment in public transport for sustainable urbanisation. In a bid to fill this void, the Union government announced the PM-eBus Sewa scheme to provide 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses for tier-II and tier-III cities in a public-private partnership model. While the scheme may …

New e-vehicle policy aims to attract foreign investment
9 months, 1 week ago

New e-vehicle policy aims to attract foreign investment

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a move to make India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles or EVs in the country, the Centre on Friday approved the e-vehicle policy. Issuing an official statement, the ministry of commerce & industry said that the companies setting up manufacturing facilities for e-vehicles would be allowed to import a limited number of cars at lower …

India Approves EV Policy to Attract Global Players
9 months, 1 week ago

India Approves EV Policy to Attract Global Players

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a move to make India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles or EVs in the country, the Centre on Friday approved the e-vehicle policy. As per the policy, a company will get three years for setting up manufacturing facilities in India and to start commercial production of e-vehicles, and reach 50 per cent domestic value addition …

Union Govt approves electric vehicle policy to make India a EV manufacturing hub
9 months, 1 week ago

Union Govt approves electric vehicle policy to make India a EV manufacturing hub

Op India  

In a move towards bolstering India’s position as a manufacturing powerhouse for electric vehicles, the Union Government has greenlit a comprehensive scheme aimed at attracting investments in the EV sector and promoting indigenous manufacturing of EVs equipped with cutting-edge technology. The overarching objective of the newly approved E-Vehicle Policy is to facilitate the manufacturing of EVs in India, thereby providing …

Budget 2024: Govt to expand electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra, says Sitharaman
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Govt to expand electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra, says Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim Budget 2024-25. Sitharaman said that the government will expand the electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infrastructure. On January 22, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the development and adoption of electric vehicles play a pivotal role in India's transition to a …

Electric buses will fuel India’s climate action
11 months, 1 week ago

Electric buses will fuel India’s climate action

Hindustan Times  

The Local Climate Action Summit held during COP28 has turned the spotlight on cities for accelerating progress on emission reduction. The scheme PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme puts into perspective the rising criticality of improving public transport infrastructure at the state level to make India a net zero economy by 2070. This e-bus scheme plans to add over 10,000 buses to …

Prepare for the future with a green mindset
1 year, 1 month ago

Prepare for the future with a green mindset

Hindustan Times  

Every time I see a green number plate on a vehicle around me in Maharashtra, I feel a sense of joy and pride like none other. The National Clean Air Programme to urban agglomerations, the 15th Finance Commission fund and the EV Policy helped urban local bodies across Maharashtra place large orders for electric buses to encourage rapid transition. As …

Delhi EV policy draft ready, to be placed in Cabinet
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi EV policy draft ready, to be placed in Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

The draft of the fresh Delhi Electric Vehicle policy, 2020, is ready, and will be presented before the cabinet after discussions with the state transport minister Kailash Gahlot, transport department officials involved in the drafting process said on Saturday. The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy -- one of the flagship plans of Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party government -- was aimed at …

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 …

Cabinet decision to deploy 10,000 e-buses a pioneering step, say automakers
1 year, 4 months ago

Cabinet decision to deploy 10,000 e-buses a pioneering step, say automakers

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet’s decision to allocate ₹57,613 crore for deployment of 10,000 electric buses across major cities and Union Territories, hill states and the northeast region would take e-buses across India, companies manufacturing electric buses said. By embracing sustainable mobility, India reinforces its commitment to environmental stewardship, climate change mitigation, and the well-being of its people, illustrating that a greener …

Electrification targets for EVs in Delhi unrealistic, Nasscom says
1 year, 5 months ago

Electrification targets for EVs in Delhi unrealistic, Nasscom says

The Hindu  

The National Association of Software and Service Companies has raised concerns about the unrealistic electrification targets for EVs in Delhi citing supply constraints, inadequate charging infrastructure, high entry costs and challenges ahead for the cab-drivers. The industry body made these observations on the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme by the Delhi government. Nasscom says that only …

How is the EV industry driving India towards a sustainable future?
1 year, 6 months ago

How is the EV industry driving India towards a sustainable future?

Deccan Chronicle  

Changing climatic conditions are profoundly impacting the consciousness of humanity. EVs in India have emerged as a successful alternative to traditional ICE vehicles that emit harmful emissions into the environment. Particularly when compared to ICE vehicles and exhaust systems, electric motors are relatively quieter and, as a result, generate less noise pollution. EVs as promoters of green growth India is …

India targets 100% transition to electric two-wheelers in 5-7 years: Tarun Kapoor
1 year, 6 months ago

India targets 100% transition to electric two-wheelers in 5-7 years: Tarun Kapoor

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India should aim for a 100 percent transition to electric two-wheelers in the next 5-7 years and make India a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles, said Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister, PMO on Tuesday. Kapoor highlighted the government’s commitment to driving the EV sector, not only to increase the presence of electric cars, buses, and two-wheelers …

DC Edit | Make India EV-ready quickly
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Make India EV-ready quickly

Deccan Chronicle  

The buzz around is unmistakable — electric vehicles are coming and taking over. As the world moves to electricity-powered devices across the spectrum of industry and life, the newly discovered reserves can, as per reported estimates, power a large chunk of the country’s needs. But even as rising fuel prices and environment awareness drives up the demand for electric vehicles, …

TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2023: Future Of Mobility Lies In Finding Right Balance Between Profitability And Affordability
1 year, 9 months ago

TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2023: Future Of Mobility Lies In Finding Right Balance Between Profitability And Affordability

ABP News  

TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2023: Startups, entrepreneurs, investors and many more came together on one platform of TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2023 on March 17-18 to churn out profitable solutions to the problems that exist in the ecosystem. An expert industry panel consisting of Punit K Goyal - Co-Founder BluSmart, Aravind Sanka - Co-Founder, Rapido, Kunal Khattar – Founding Partner, AdvantEdge Founders, Priya Singh …

India’s first AC double decker electric bus inducted in Mumbai
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s first AC double decker electric bus inducted in Mumbai

Live Mint  

India's first air-conditioned double-decker electric bus was inducted into the fleet of Mumbai's BEST transport body on Monday. Besides, Mumbai's BEST transport body is scheduled to receive 4-5 more double-decker air-conditioned e-buses in the next 8-10 days and a total of 20 such buses before March-end, the official said. Key features of Mumbai's AC double-decker electric bus: The new e-bus …

Telangana will drive India’s E-mobility transition, says KTR
1 year, 10 months ago

Telangana will drive India’s E-mobility transition, says KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With the BRS government's progressive EV adoption policy and its ability to provide 24x7 power, Telangana will become the most "electrified state" in terms of mobility in India and will lead the way in adopting sustainability and clean energy, said industries and Commerce minister K.T. Speaking after launching the first edition of the Hyderabad E-Motor Show as part of …

Kerala committed to implementing e-mobility policy, says CM Vijayan
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala committed to implementing e-mobility policy, says CM Vijayan

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said with global warming being the most grievous crisis in the world resulting in natural calamities around the globe, the southern state has become one of the few in India to come up with a policy for electric mobility. Speaking at an international conference and expo on e-mobility and alternative fuels -- Evolve …

Auto Expo 2023: Home to Many EV Start-Ups, Why Karnataka is Lagging Behind UP, Delhi in Segment
1 year, 11 months ago

Auto Expo 2023: Home to Many EV Start-Ups, Why Karnataka is Lagging Behind UP, Delhi in Segment

News 18  

When it comes to electric vehicles, India has seen massive growth in the last few years. In December 2022, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said that over 18 lakh electric vehicles have been registered in the country, with Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Maharashtra emerging as the leading states in sales in the segment. While Uttar Pradesh …

EVs will be as affordable as petrol cars next year: Nitin Gadkari
2 years, 1 month ago

EVs will be as affordable as petrol cars next year: Nitin Gadkari

Live Mint  

Electric vehicles will become as affordable as petrol vehicles next year, Nitin Gadkari has said. The Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highway made the statement at an event on November 1 while declaring government plans on rejigging buses across the country. The minister also said while speaking at the Zee Auto Awards 2022 that the government had plans to …

As Energy Demand Surges Exponentially, India Focuses On Adopting Sustainable Ways To Meet Rising Need
2 years, 2 months ago

As Energy Demand Surges Exponentially, India Focuses On Adopting Sustainable Ways To Meet Rising Need

ABP News  

India embarked on the journey to make it self-reliant by achieving its Sustainable Development Goals by 2047. The growing demands and increasing focus on greener and cleaner modes of transportation have been driving the electric vehicle revolution in the country, especially in the sales of electric three-wheeler vehicles are emerging a clear winner, with more than 200 per cent growth …

Electric cabs find niche in Delhi’s green mobility push
2 years, 2 months ago

Electric cabs find niche in Delhi’s green mobility push

Hindustan Times  

It is 4pm on a rainy Friday, and Reena Chauhan, dressed in sky-blue shirt and navy blue trousers, is waiting for a passenger in Connaught Place. In the past few years, several electric cab services—such as BluSmart, Plug Mobility, Evera, and eeeTaxi—have been launched in Delhi/ NCR. By the end of October, we will have a fleet of over 4,000 …

India's first electric double-decker bus launched by Gadkari in Mumbai | Deets
2 years, 4 months ago

India's first electric double-decker bus launched by Gadkari in Mumbai | Deets

India TV News  

Highlights Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's first AC double-decker electric bus in Mumbai These 65-seater buses will replace the existing double-decker fleet Bus has red below the lower deck windows on all sides, but most of the upper deck is painted black Mumbai: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's first AC double-decker electric bus in Mumbai …

Mumbai civic transport body places order for 2,100 electric buses
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai civic transport body places order for 2,100 electric buses

India Today  

Mumbai's public transport will soon see a big boost with the addition of electric buses to its fleet. Olectra Greentech Limited has bagged the largest tender for electric buses worth Rs 3,675 crore from the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport. Olectra Greentech will supply 2,100 electric buses for the BEST fleet. The EVEY shall procure these 2,100 electric buses either …

India’s EV Policy Progressive; Right Fit Product Will Bring Shift: RK Misra, Co- Founder, Yulu Bike To Kailashnath Adhikari, MD Governance Now
2 years, 8 months ago

India’s EV Policy Progressive; Right Fit Product Will Bring Shift: RK Misra, Co- Founder, Yulu Bike To Kailashnath Adhikari, MD Governance Now

ABP News  

As life came to standstill during the lockdown and everyone was confined within four walls of their homes, India’s gig economy ensured that basic supplies were not hampered. In a conversation with Kailashnath Adhikari, MD, Governance Now, Yulu Bikes, Co-Founder, RK Misra has said that India’s EV policy is progressive and people will move from conventional vehicles to electric when …

India Looking For Mass Electric Vehicle Technology to Build in the Country: Gadkari
2 years, 9 months ago

India Looking For Mass Electric Vehicle Technology to Build in the Country: Gadkari

News 18  

India is looking for an electricity-based technology for mass rapid transportation that is cost-effective and such as can be made in the country, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Some of the US companies have also approached him with the technology, he said in his address on Rebuilding Infrastructure for India 2.0', a part of Reimagining India 2.0 series'. We …

Delhi: Another electric bus to hit the roads soon
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: Another electric bus to hit the roads soon

India Today  

Marking the beginning of an era of the environmentally friendly public transport system, the second electric bus was delivered by Tata Motors and will soon run on the roads in the national capital. The development comes almost a month after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off Delhi Transport Corporation’s first electric bus. More buses are likely to join the fleet …

Iconic Double Decker Bus Goes Electric, Mumbai to Get 900 Buses from BEST
2 years, 10 months ago

Iconic Double Decker Bus Goes Electric, Mumbai to Get 900 Buses from BEST

News 18  

There are plenty of iconic monuments, structures and even vehicles that set Mumbai apart from any other city in the country, and indeed, the world. Thackeray in one of his tweets also said, “As we increase our BEST fleet, ultimately to 10,000 electric/clean alternate fuel buses, our aim is to have maximum double-decker buses, as this increases our capacity." He …

BEST to Have Only Electric Buses in Entire Fleet by 2028: Aaditya Thackeray
3 years, 2 months ago

BEST to Have Only Electric Buses in Entire Fleet by 2028: Aaditya Thackeray

News 18  

Every bus to be inducted in the fleet of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport will be an electric one, Maharashtra environment minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Monday and added the entire fleet of the BEST will comprise electric buses by 2028. Thackeray, who is also the guardian minister of Mumbai suburban district, said double-decker buses operated by the BEST …

How this company aims to change the face of public transport in India with its E-bus
3 years, 2 months ago

How this company aims to change the face of public transport in India with its E-bus

India TV News  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has repeatedly stressed the need for 'green projects'. From building green express highways to electric vehicles, Gadkari, the Road Transport and Highways Minister, is encouraging the use of environment-friendly technologies for development. Taking a cue from the Centre's push for sustainable development via green projects, Navrattan Group has taken up several projects ensuring minimum depletion of …

India’s electric vehicle transition
3 years, 5 months ago

India’s electric vehicle transition

Hindustan Times  

Along the avenues for economic recovery and sustained growth after the COVID-19 pandemic dies down, paving the path with a transition to electric vehicles has immense potential for investment and rapid market growth. The 30 per cent EV transition in 2030 is likely to have a wide-ranging impact on the economy and we focus specifically on changes in oil import, …

Amitabh Kant Writes: Luna to E-Scooters, India Set to Lead Shift to Zero-emission Modes of Commute
3 years, 6 months ago

Amitabh Kant Writes: Luna to E-Scooters, India Set to Lead Shift to Zero-emission Modes of Commute

News 18  

Chetak, Spectra, Bullet, Yezdi, Luna, Rajdoot—these names have been an integral part of Indian households for decades. The recent announcement by Ola to inaugurate the world’s largest e-scooter manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu aptly resonates with India’s sentiment towards two-wheelers over the years. Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are going to be the torchbearers of early-stage electric vehicle adoption …

Future of mobility is shared, connected and electric; India is well-positioned to lead shift
3 years, 6 months ago

Future of mobility is shared, connected and electric; India is well-positioned to lead shift

Firstpost  

The recent remodelling of FAME II coupled with the PLI scheme will provide a strong impetus to unlock a future of clean mobility, and enrich India’s transportation system Chetak, Spectra, Bullet, Yezdi, Luna, Rajdoot – these names have been an integral part of Indian households for decades. The recent announcement by Ola to inaugurate the world’s largest e-scooter manufacturing facility …

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. …

Gadkari confident India can begin local production of batteries for EVs starting 2022
3 years, 8 months ago

Gadkari confident India can begin local production of batteries for EVs starting 2022

Firstpost  

The government also expects India to take the lead in electric vehicle production in the time to come. At a recent virtual summit, Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road, Transport & Highways, expressed his confidence in the setting up of local manufacturing units for lithium-ion batteries as used in electric vehicles starting 2022. In his address, Gadkari also intoned that he …

Opinion: The Electric Vehicle Technology is Here, But is India EV Ready?
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion: The Electric Vehicle Technology is Here, But is India EV Ready?

News 18  

We are experiencing times that are more accepting in the way we choose to live our lives and yet are conscious of how we leave behind things for the coming generations. With the policies to reduce emissions via conventional vehicles, electric mobility, coupled with affordable technology and support infrastructure, is a possible alternative to tackle the challenges. GOI is aiming …

Future of Electric Vehicles: Is India Ready to Be A Market Player?
3 years, 8 months ago

Future of Electric Vehicles: Is India Ready to Be A Market Player?

The Quint  

The most widely praised benefit of an electric vehicle is that it ‘reduces air pollution’. Sharing his thoughts on the same, Karan Shah, Executive Director, Precision Camshafts Limited & EMOSS BV told The Quint, “ The new vehicle scrappage policy will be definitely helpful for the uptake of passenger and commercial vehicles with the traditional IC engines as older vehicles …

GreenCell Mobility to Invest Rs 400 Crore in PMI Electro Consortium, Deploy 350 Electric Buses in UP
3 years, 10 months ago

GreenCell Mobility to Invest Rs 400 Crore in PMI Electro Consortium, Deploy 350 Electric Buses in UP

News 18  

Ever Source Capital promoted GreenCell Mobility Private Limited, an eMaaS platform in India, announced its partnership through the acquisition of a strategic stake in 2 Special Purpose Vehicle companies incorporated by PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited, which won the bid for deploying 350 electric buses along with the charging infrastructure across the cities of Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Prayagraj …

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