Page 10 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
UP energy watchdog announces liberal tariffs for electric vehicle charging
The tariffs finalised by UP Electric Regulatory Commission (UPERC) would be applicable to both residential, commercial and public charging stations in the state
 "UP energy watchdog announces liberal tariffs for electric vehicle charging")
Honda sees hybrid, not electric, as a future to green strategy
The government has announced sops only for pure electric vehicle
 "Honda sees hybrid, not electric, as a future to green strategy")
Kerala govt okays e-vehicle policy; to procure 6,000 buses by 2025
The govt has also started discussion with a Swiss company to manufacture electric buses, as a joint venture
 "Kerala govt okays e-vehicle policy; to procure 6,000 buses by 2025")
Plea filed in SC seeking direction for faster adoption of electric vehicles
Instead of achieving target of 6-7 millions sales of such hybrid vehicles by 2020, only 0.263 million electric vehicles have been adopted in India, the PIL said.
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Subsidy on just battery not enough to keep cost of EVs low: Naveen Munjal
The Union Cabinet last week approved the FAME II scheme to implemented in three years with effect from April 1, 2019
 "Subsidy on just battery not enough to keep cost of EVs low: Naveen Munjal")
German carmakers to invest 60 billion euros in electric cars and automation
Germany, together with a few other major European economies, is set to have a much higher share of electric vehicles among its new registrations than the EU average
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FAME II puts EV segment in fast lane by removing policy uncertainties: M&M
The government has done its bit and now it is up to the industry to make EVs happen in the country, M&M Managing Director Pawan Goenka said
 "FAME II puts EV segment in fast lane by removing policy uncertainties: M&M")
Expensive lithium-ion batteries put the brakes on India's EV plans
Their actual business success will largely depend on how quickly the lithium-ion batteries become more efficient
 "Expensive lithium-ion batteries put the brakes on India's EV plans")
Hybrids, not full electric vehicles, get attention of carmakers in India
There is a much greater awareness on clean technology vehicles in India
 "Hybrids, not full electric vehicles, get attention of carmakers in India")
EVI plans investment of Rs 100 crore to set up 20,000 EV charging stations
EVI Technologies, which started in June 2017, offers its charging stations on lease for private users
 "EVI plans investment of Rs 100 crore to set up 20,000 EV charging stations")
Govt issues guidelines to set up charging stations for EVs every 25 km
According to the Union Housing an Urban Affairs Ministry, the government expects 25% of the total vehicles on roads will be electric vehicles by 2030
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Govt plans over $12 bn in power plant, EV incentives to cut pollution
Of the Rs 88,500 cr, Rs 83,500 cr would be used for curbing sulphur emissions from power plants, and the rest to develop electric vehicles infrastructure in 70 cities in the five years ending 2025
 "Govt plans over $12 bn in power plant, EV incentives to cut pollution")
A push towards cleaner Delhi: Tata Power to set up EV charging stations
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd., supplies electricity to 1.64 million consumers in Delhi.
BHEL to set up electric vehicle charging points on Delhi-Chandigarh highway
India is pushing for greater use of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution and cut dependence on oil imports
EV makers demand Rs 20,000 cr in the next two years for promoting vehicles
SMEV expects the government to target at least one million EVs in top-10 most-polluted cities across India
Scooters drive ahead of cars in realising India's electric vehicle goals
India is working on a new EV policy which aims to incentivise investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, batteries and smart charging
 "Scooters drive ahead of cars in realising India's electric vehicle goals")
Two-wheelers, not cars, a better bet to meet India's electric vehicle goal
Narendra Modi's government has set a target of electric vehicles making up 30% of new sales of cars and two-wheelers by 2030 from less than 1% today
Indian battery maker SAR Group plans to manufacture electric vehicles
The group had already developed prototypes of city commercial and passenger vehicles and is currently in the process of fine tuning the specs of a battery powered two-wheeler
 "Indian battery maker SAR Group plans to manufacture electric vehicles")
Electric vehicles to create jobs, reduce dependency on oil import: Jaitley
Adoption of electric vehicles will reduce dependence on oil imports and promote power capacity addition in India thereby enhancing energy security of the country
 "Electric vehicles to create jobs, reduce dependency on oil import: Jaitley")
Central govt officials in Delhi should hire only electric vehicles: FinMin
The finance ministry said the advisory has been issued keeping in view the policy thrust of the government
 "Central govt officials in Delhi should hire only electric vehicles: FinMin")
