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TotalEnergies launches EV fluid range in India
- November 01, 2022
Source: Mint
The custom EV fluids are designed with enhanced electrical properties against short circuits and static electricity and excellent compatibility with copper coils and new polymer materials used in electric vehicles.
Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram airports switch to EVs to reduce emissions
- October 27, 2022
Source: Business Standard
Indian airports are investing in electric vehicles (EVs) as they look to reduce carbon emissions. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has announced deployment of 57 electric vehicles as a part of its green transportation programme. Thiruvananthapuram airport has acquired four EVs for its engineering and maintenance teams.
Thiruvananthapuram airport procures 4 electric vehicles as part of carbon neutral policy
- October 27, 2022
Source: The Economic Times
The Thiruvananthapuram international airport has procured four electric vehicles as part of its endeavor to achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 4+ and net-zero status. The vehicles will be used by the engineering and maintenance and the landside operations team at the airport for their routine work.
One in ten petrol pumps now offers EV charging, CNG
- October 25, 2022
Source: The Economic Times
India has about 84,600 fuel retail outlets, of which 8,900 offer alternative fuels such as CNG, auto LPG or EV charging facilities, according to the oil ministry data. EV charging facility is available at 4100 pumps, CNG at 4000 pumps and auto LPG at 700. The private sector, which controls a tenth of the country's fuel stations, offers alternative fuelling options at less than 200 pumps.
Buying electric vehicle in Chandigarh? Now, get incentive within 15 days
- October 21, 2022
Source: Hindustan Times
The special incentive promised to early birds going for an electric vehicle in Chandigarh will be released within 15 working days of acceptance of application, as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) approved by the administration.
Bharat Electronics Ltd launches indigenously developed Li-Ion LFP cell
- October 20, 2022
Source: E-Vehicle Info
For e-mobility, Li-ion is the main battery technology. Long cycle life Li-ion LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate – LiFePO4) chemistry is a safer choice for EV applications. Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), in partnership with NSTL (DRDO), has launched Li-Ion cell manufacture for defense and e-mobility applications to establish self-reliance in Li-ion cell manufacturing.
Delhi gets 11 ‘cheaper’ EV Charging Stations
- October 19, 2022
Source: The Times of India
To give a further push to the adoption of electric vehicles, chief minister of Delhi, Mr Arvind Kejriwal has launched 11 high-tech, low-cost EV charging stations in the capital. The stations have been set up on public-private partnership (PPP), and have 73 charging points and 12 battery swapping facilities.
Delhi to run pilot scheme for installation of 150 kerbside EV chargers
- October 13, 2022
Source: The Economic Times
The plan to pilot 150 kerbside EV chargers spread across the city was finalised in a review meeting. The pilot project being designed by the Dialogue and Development Commission in collaboration with power discoms and Public Works Committee aims to eventually install more than 5000 kerbside EV chargers across all major Delhi roads in the next three years.
Uttar Pradesh announces new EV policy, offers incentives to buyers, manufacturers
- October 13, 2022
Source: The Economic Times
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the New Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy, 2022, to promote faster adoption of clean mobility solutions and create a conducive ecosystem for EVs in the state. The policy provides for a three-pronged incentive regime that includes benefits to consumers for purchasing EVs; to manufacturers of EVs, batteries and related components; and to service providers developing charging/ swapping facilities.
Indian Railways to replace its fleet with Electric Vehicles
- October 11, 2022
Source: The Hindu
In a major shift towards decarbonisation of the transportation sector, the Indian Railways has decided to replace its entire fleet of owned/hired/leased Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars with Electric Vehicles.