Strengthened grids: A case of electric vehicles in Bengaluru
3 years ago

Strengthened grids: A case of electric vehicles in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

India pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2070 at the 26th Conference of the Parties held at Glasgow recently. However, higher EV penetration may pose destabilisation threats to the grid with its spatial and temporally uncertain nature, by causing significant peaks when coinciding with residential peak demand. As per an India Smart Grid Forum study for twelve 11kV feeders in Bengaluru, significant upgradation on the DTs and cables are required for smooth integration of the EV load, along with filter installation to mitigate the harmonics issues. This should also be complemented by introducing a time-of-day tariff for Bengaluru EV owners by incentivising with lower charging tariff during off-peak and disincentivising with higher charging tariffs during peak demand. Leveraging its potential of RTPV uptake along with strong distribution infrastructure investments could help Karnataka achieve its 2030 EV goals.

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Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth
2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

India's electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a crucial transition, with the government implementing various initiatives to encourage EV adoption. The focus on incentivising battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and expanding charging infrastructure has provided much-needed momentum. However, there are significant disparities in EV infrastructure across the country, with some states lagging behind. The Delhi EV Policy offers substantial incentives for purchasing …

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 …

First-of-its-kind battery-powered EV charging station to come up near Bengaluru airport
4 months ago

First-of-its-kind battery-powered EV charging station to come up near Bengaluru airport

The Hindu  

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company will now make use of second-life batteries of vehicles to store solar energy which can power an Electric Vehicle charging station. “We have a 220 kV Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. station near the airport where we will set up the station. This energy will be used to power …

Used car batteries to store power at Bescom’s EV charging station in KIA
4 months ago

Used car batteries to store power at Bescom’s EV charging station in KIA

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Energy department is setting up an electric vehicle charging station at Kempegowda International Airport for the use of cab aggregators and public. Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation Limited will also be using second life car batteries to store power, in a first such initiative in the country. Solar power panels are also being set up,” a senior Bescom official …

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  

With 5,765 charging stations, Karnataka has the highest number of public electric vehicle charging stations in the country, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The EV charging stations have been funded through various sources like the Union government’s Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company’s investments, and green cess funds from the …

Bescom to set up EV charging stations on APMC premises across State
6 months, 1 week ago

Bescom to set up EV charging stations on APMC premises across State

The Hindu  

In a bid to increase the penetration of electric vehicles across Karnataka, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company will soon set up EV charging stations on the premises of Agricultural Produce & Market Committees in the State. Bescom, which is the nodal agency for EV adoption in the State, is setting up 1,190 EV charging stations across Karnataka, as per Ministry …

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

Karnataka is doing something right: EVs go from 9,703 to 1.52 lakh in 2 years

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
9 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Ltd has received board approval from the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority to develop charging infrastructure along four expressways in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step towards promoting electric vehicle adoption. The expressways industrial authority’s board of directors has approved Adani Group’s and Total Energies’ joint venture proposal to install 26 charging stations along the …

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

Officials explain lack of EV charging stations outside Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Karnataka recently took pride in the fact that it has the highest number of public Electric Vehicle charging stations in India. Private players not updating on EV Yatra portal Mr. Mathapathi said that with private companies being the major players in installation of charging stations, many of them often do not submit their data to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s …

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  

Karnataka tops the country in terms of public electric vehicle charging stations with 5,059, according to statistics from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the Union Ministry of Power. At present, it leads in the number of public charging stations, with Maharashtra, Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan following suit. According to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited, the …

Karnataka Budget: Renewable energy projects get big push
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Budget: Renewable energy projects get big push

The Hindu  

A 300 kw self-sustained Green Hydrogen plant will be installed by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited to attract more investment to the Green Hydrogen sector, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in his Budget speech on Friday. The plant will be installed on a pilot basis at a cost of ₹10 crore using Ministry of New and Renewable Energy funds. While expressing …

Karnataka expects revised EV policy to attract ₹50,000 crore investments
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka expects revised EV policy to attract ₹50,000 crore investments

The Hindu  

In a bid to create a robust electric vehicles ecosystem in Karnataka, the Karnataka government on Friday unveiled a revised draft EV policy, which aims to attract ₹50,000 crore investment while creating job opportunities for one lakh people. “This proposed policy aims to transform Karnataka into a pioneering force in the field of electric mobility, embracing sustainable practices and equitable …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka among top three states in EV registration
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka among top three states in EV registration

The Hindu  

With a nearly five-fold increase in the registration of electric vehicles between 2018 and 2021, Karnataka is one among the top three States in the country in EV registrations. According to the report, ‘Roadmap for transformation of Bengaluru to a Global EV Lighthouse City in India’ prepared by the UK Government, NITI Aayog, and the Government of Karnataka, in 2018, …

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  

Minister for Energy and Kannada and Culture V Sunil Kumar announced that more than 1,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations would be set up across Karnataka in the coming months. “By June 30, we hope to establish maximum number of charging stations, as preparations for the same have begun with Karnataka committed to promote zero emission transport,” the Minister stated after …

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 …

An implementation roadmap for EV charging infrastructure
3 years, 2 months ago

An implementation roadmap for EV charging infrastructure

Hindustan Times  

The transition to electric mobility is a promising global strategy for decarbonising the transport sector. A contextual approach is needed to ensure the efficient and timely implementation of EV charging infrastructure, such that it meets local requirements and is optimally integrated within the electricity supply and transportation networks. Location planning for public charging infrastructure helps identify the spatial distribution of …

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

Usage of EV charging stations up to 15%

The Hindu  

The roll-out of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company’s electric vehicle charging stations, which gathered momentum in January this year after many delays, has since seen increased patronage despite the pandemic. With the number of options available slowly increasing, it is heralding more interest in EVs, officials added, using the response the charging stations have been getting as an example. This is …

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  

With demand for electric vehicles expected to pick up, firms are lining up to provide the necessary infrastructure. Bengaluru is set to get 200 EV charging stations in the next six months. EVRE, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure firm, announced on Thursday that it will set up the stations in partnership with MoEVing, an electric fleet startup for urban mobility. …

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. …

IISc in Collaboration With GreenEnco Develops Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station
3 years, 9 months ago

IISc in Collaboration With GreenEnco Develops Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station

News 18  

A solar photovoltaic powered electric vehicle charging station has been developed at the Indian Institute of Science in this tech city, an official said on Tuesday. “The zero-emission EV charging station powered by solar cells has been designed and developed at our sustainable transportation lab by the UK-based Greenencho Ltd under the Innovating for Clean Air programme of the Energy …

About 50 Percent of Vehicles in Karnataka Govt Fleet to be Electric in the Next 3 Years: Deputy CM
3 years, 10 months ago

About 50 Percent of Vehicles in Karnataka Govt Fleet to be Electric in the Next 3 Years: Deputy CM

News 18  

About 50 per cent of vehicles owned by the Karnataka government will be electric in the next 2-3 years to promote e-mobility and curb pollution, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. “We will replace 50 per cent of all petrol/diesel government vehicles with a electric version to encourage e-mobility and reduce air pollution," he said at a virtual panel discussion on ‘future …

Karnataka tries to plug back into its EV mission
4 years ago

Karnataka tries to plug back into its EV mission

Live Mint  

Bengaluru-headquartered Ola’s recent announcement to set up its ambitious ₹2400 crore, two-million units per annum electric vehicle plant in neighbouring Tamil Nadu has left Karnataka out in the cold. A second person said that Tamil Nadu offered a larger land parcel that has space for other stakeholders like suppliers to also set up shop near the soon-to-be ready factory. “The …

Sun Mobility to roll out 100 EV battery swap stations in Bengaluru
4 years ago

Sun Mobility to roll out 100 EV battery swap stations in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Electric vehicles mobility solutions provider Sun Mobility on Tuesday said it will roll out 100 battery swapping stations called Swap Points across Bengaluru. The swap points will help ease concerns over limited-range issues that EVs face, make up for inadequate charging infrastructure and help increase adoption of green transport mobility solutions that would help bring down costs and carbon …

Govt invites proposals for development of EV charging infra on major highways
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt invites proposals for development of EV charging infra on major highways

Live Mint  

The government has invited proposals for installation of charging stations for electric vehicles on major highways and expressways. The Department of Heavy Industry has floated an Expression of Interest for inviting proposals from government organisations, PSUs, state-owned discoms, oil PSUs and other public and private entities to build and operate public EV charging infrastructure. Proposals have been invited from interested …

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