Reliance may earn $10-15 bn revenue from new energy biz by 2030
NEW DELHI: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries may by 2030 earn $10-15 billion from its new energy business spanning solar to hydrogen but will need acquisitions or partnerships to make up for limited expertise in technology, said a report by Sanford C Bernstein.
Kandivli building powers EVs with rooftop solar energy
MUMBAI: A housing society in Kandivli has harnessed electricity from rooftop solar panels and charged electric vehicles within the complex. The initiative illustrates the importance of carbon neutrality at a time when most electricity is derived from fossil fuels
Foxconn plans to set up EV production line in India
Bengaluru: Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has said in its latest annual report that it plans to set up a production line for two-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs) in India. The company intends to use the facility to cater to EV demand across South-East Asia.
Tata Motors evinces interest in green technology project in Jharkhand
Ranchi - Tata Motors has evinced interest in the expansion of new green technology projects in Jharkhand including manufacturing of hydrogen engine-powered vehicles and electric vehicles.
EV startup Raptee sets up manufacturing plant in Chennai, first electric motorcycle rollout later this year
Chennai-based electric vehicle startup, Raptee, has set up its first electric vehicle plant in Chennai. This manufacturing facility is spread across 3 acres and will include the company’s Research and Development (R&D) wing in the same campus.
EV makers body petitions NGT for green tax on fuel-based 2-wheelers
Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles on Tuesday said it has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressing concerns against the government's move to cut FAME II subsidy and support a 'Green Tax' on fuel-based twowheelers.
EV registrations in Delhi crosses one lakh mark
The number of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in Delhi has surpassed 1 lakh since the implementation of the city's EV policy in August 2020, with 65% of the total sales being two and three-wheelers. The Delhi Government is now planning to further incentivize the adoption of EVs by providing subsidies and cheaper charging facilities for government employees, to meet its target of ensuring 25% of new vehicle registrations are electric cars by 2024.
Why India urgently needs an EV Battery Swapping Policy
For robust reasons, India is moving rapidly towards a future powered by electric vehicles (EVs). These are not only environmentally-friendly but also cost-effective and energy efficient, which could help curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
Upwardly mobile: E-vehicles breach the lakh mark in Delhi
NEW DELHI: The number of electric vehicles registered in Delhi has crossed 1 lakh since the launch of the national capital's EV policy in August 2020.
Master app in the works to ease electric vehicle charging
The Indian government is developing a new master app to ease the country's current EV charging situation and promote the uptake of EVs. The Asian Development Bank funded app will aid drivers in finding available EV charging stations nearby, enabling them to book a slot in advance and make a payment. With most charging stations being operated by once group and having separate applications, the app will better improve access and provide a more unified solution for EV owners. The current challenge is to integrate and thoroughly test each charging station operator into the app.
E-vehicles in city use 55% of country's ECS power
NEW DELHI: Delhi is among the leaders in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. According to a report by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the city consumed 55% of the total power consumed at EV charging stations in the country.
Govt seeks inputs from people for revised EV policy
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has begun work on drafting a revised electric vehicle (EV) policy for the national capital. The existing one will expire in August. People can give their suggestions for the policy online. The link for the same is available on different social media sites of the transport department.
How electric vehicle chargers may pose risk of hacking
As the global sales for electric vehicles (EVs) increase by 60% worldwide and one in every seven passenger cars purchased globally is an EV, there has been an increase in the risk of cyber attack, a report has said.
'Mumbai's peak power demand crossed record 4,000 MW on June 1'
Tata Power will supply 20MW for EV charging, of which 11MW is currently being supplied for the public charging points in Mumbai, said sources. This includes several bus charging stations at BEST depots for a fleet of 464 e-buses.
7 private firms bid for Nashik’s EV charging stations project
NASHIK: In a boost to the city’s EV market, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has received seven bids from private firms to set up 20 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city for Rs 10 crore.
Automated car wash stns with cafeteria, EV charging points soon
NOIDA: The Noida Authority will soon set up automated car washing stations that will also have a cafeterias with a seating capacity of six and EV charging stations. These will be set up near the STPs in sectors 50, 55, 124 and 168 and on main roads with ample parking.
Registration of EVs up 1,475% in Gujarat in two years
Gandhinagar: The government of Gujarat, in a press statement, said that in the last two years there has been a 1,475% increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) due to the new incentive policy.
State scouting for land to scrap 15-year-old govt vehicles
PANAJI: The transport department is in the process of identifying land where vehicles can be scrapped and sent for recycling, transport minister Mauvin Godinho said here on Wednesday. He announced that state government vehicles that are older than 15 years will be scrapped as per the Centre’s policy.
E-vehicles to collect waste in Mansarovar zone
Jaipur: In a pilot project, JMC-Greater administration will start waste collection process through electric vehicles in Mansarovar zone from next month, said officials.
‘State to have special zone for electric vehicle industry’
KOCHI: Industries minister P Rajeeve has said a special zone for electric vehicle (EV) industry will be opened in Kerala. “It is envisaged that battery production, technology development and other allied businesses can function in the special zone,” he said while inaugurating the annual summit of Electric vehicle owners Kerala (EVOK) in Kochi on Sunday.