Page 5 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
Siemens ties up with Hinduja Group for electric vehicle charging infra
Siemens Limited and the Hinduja group's Switch Mobility Automotive Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to play in the electric commercial vehicles segment
 "Siemens ties up with Hinduja Group for electric vehicle charging infra")
Joe Biden plan to boost EVs calls for $100 billion in consumer rebates
The EV rebates, part of a $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs proposal, could be a big boost to U.S. automakers, especially General Motors and Tesla Inc
 "Joe Biden plan to boost EVs calls for $100 billion in consumer rebates")
Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa assures support to Triton Electric Vehicle
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said his government was keen on supporting new age firms in Karnataka and assured to provide all necessary assistance
 "Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa assures support to Triton Electric Vehicle")
Flipkart partners with Mahindra Logistics to accelerate use of EVs
Walmart-owned Flipkart, in partnership with Mahindra Logistics, will deploy over 25,000 EVs in the fleet by 2030, according to a regulatory filing
FCEV: New breed of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles India plans to test
The vehicles derive electricity from a fuel cell powered by hydrogen, instead of drawing it from only a battery; if successful, the initiative could help India reduce its carbon footprint
 "FCEV: New breed of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles India plans to test")
Time to go green: Here's a list of upcoming electric cars in India in 2021
If you are looking to reduce your carbon imprint and go green with your new car, here is a list of new upcoming electric cars in India that you may wish to buy
 "Time to go green: Here's a list of upcoming electric cars in India in 2021")
MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch, firm halts bookings
This number is more than the total number (1,071) of electric cars sold in India in calendar year 2019. MG has stopped registrations for the ZS and will cater to 2,409 of the total bookings
 "MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch, firm halts bookings")
Dept of Heavy Industries sanctions 2,636 charging stations to support EVs
With this, the total number of charging stations planned to be installed across select cities has gone up to about 14,000
 "Dept of Heavy Industries sanctions 2,636 charging stations to support EVs")
India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms
Such a situation will mean "many of them will face financial hardships which could even threaten the existence of their business."
 "India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms")
Looking to create EV ecosystem in India through charging partners: MG Motor
'Will be looking to introduce more EVs in the market to cater to multiple sub-groups,' says Gaurav Gupta, MG Motors
 "Looking to create EV ecosystem in India through charging partners: MG Motor")
Working strongly on EV charging framework, battery recycling, says NTPC
NTPC had earlier said it has signed pacts with cab aggregators Ola, Lithium, Shuttl, Bikxie, Bounce, Electrie and Zoom Car for creation of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
 "Working strongly on EV charging framework, battery recycling, says NTPC")
Why RIL is upbeat about petrochemicals even as it moves out of auto fuels
The company's oil-to-chemical strategy assumes significance in the face of an electric vehicle-dominated future
 "Why RIL is upbeat about petrochemicals even as it moves out of auto fuels")
How Euler Motors is using EVs to power last-mile delivery for large firms
The company has been using about 100 electric three-wheeler prototypes for the past 6-8 months, to make deliveries as part of a dozen pilot projects currently underway for different clients
 "How Euler Motors is using EVs to power last-mile delivery for large firms")
Nissan, BMW, VW in talks to help South Africa switch to electric vehicles
South Africa has long been a hub for global automaking, attracting plants operated by seven carmakers from Toyota Motor Corp to Isuzu Motors Ltd
 "Nissan, BMW, VW in talks to help South Africa switch to electric vehicles")
PM Modi's message to India Inc, banks, auto firms: All will be well
Amid increasingly vocal concerns over an economic slowdown, PM Modi sought to ease fears and reassure India Inc and the world about India's growth story in an interview with a financial daily
 "PM Modi's message to India Inc, banks, auto firms: All will be well")
How India's EV dream might be scuttling its natural-gas game plan
Bidders of CNG, CGD, PNG projects are left wondering if the electric vehicle policy would snuff out the viability of their natural gas-based projects
 "How India's EV dream might be scuttling its natural-gas game plan")
India's electric vehicle journey so far: A story of nudges and trudges
Business Standard chronicles India's efforts over the years to push a faster adoption of electric vehicles
Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips
When only one-third of e-scooter rides displace automobile travel, use of e-scooters likely increases overall transportation emissions by drawing people away from walking, biking or public transport
 "Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips")
Tata Motors, Tata Power to install 300 charging stations in 5 cities
The companies on Friday inaugurated seven charging stations in Pune
Hyundai Kona prices reduced by Rs 1.58 lakh after GST revision for EVs
The reduced Kona Electric price is effective from August 1, 2019
 "Hyundai Kona prices reduced by Rs 1.58 lakh after GST revision for EVs")
