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EESL tenders for 500 electric vehicles under ADB financing
- December 24, 2020
Source: Saur Energy
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of 500 electric vehicles (EVs). The vehicles will be procured in two categories: the first lot will include 200 sedan EVs with a range of at least 180 km, and the second lot will consist of 300 vehicles with a length of less than four meters and a range of at least 250 km.
RERC sets tariff of INR 6 per unit applicable on EV charging stations
- December 23, 2020
Source: Saur Energy
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released a draft suo-motu order on the matter of charging infrastructure, tariffs, and other regulatory issues for electric vehicles (EVs) on December 21, 2020. RERC has declared the applicable tariffs on the EV public charging stations (PCS) of INR 6 per unit used under two categories; PCS LT-8 and HT-6. The above tariff applicable to PCS would also be applicable to EV Battery Charging Stations and EV Battery Swapping Stations.
Bengaluru gets its first battery swapping network for electric vehicles
- December 22, 2020
Source: NDTV
Karnataka has launched a unique electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping network in its capital Bengaluru, addressing one of the key concerns of potential users of the cleaner technology - fast discharge and lack of supporting infrastructure. The EV battery-swapping project is meant to ensure clean last-mile connectivity for Bengaluru.
Electric vehicle market in India expected to hit 63 lakh units per annum mark by 2027: IESA
- December 22, 2020
Source: The Economic Times
The electric vehicle (EV) market in India is expected to hit over 63 lakh unit mark per annum by 2027, according to a report by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). As per the findings of the report, which covers the present scenario and forecast of EV, EV batteries and the public charging infrastructure market in the country, demand for the batteries is also going to rise substantially over the same period.
JanaJal 'Water on Wheels' electric vehicle recommended by Jal Shakti Ministry
- December 20, 2020
Source: HT Auto
JanaJal Water on Wheels (WOW), an IoT-based, three-wheeled electric vehicle developed by Noida-based JanaJal to deliver safe drinking water to the doorsteps of households, has been recommended by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to State governments as one of the five innovative field-level solutions that can help deliver the National Jal Jeevan Mission drinking water program to the masses.
At Delhi EV forum's first meet, talks of green push
- December 19, 2020
Source: The Times of India
Delhi government convened the first Delhi EV Forum virtual meeting on December 18, 2020, which saw 130 participants from auto, charging and fleet sectors, along with civil society organisations and experts. The forum has been established to serve as a platform for continuous engagement with stakeholders in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem for successful implementation of the Delhi EV Policy, said a statement from Dialogue & Development Commission, which hosted the first meeting on behalf of the government.
India’s electric revolution is here: Shailesh Chandra
- December 19, 2020
Source: Livemint
There is a growing consensus among automotive professionals and the public in India alike that the future of vehicles is electric. Several surveys indicate that an overwhelming majority of customers state that they are open to considering an Electric Vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. These developments signal a turning point for EVs in India, which has thus far been a laggard in adopting the EV revolution.
About 14 per cent cut in CO2 emissions possible in small commercial vehicle segment with EV push: Study
- December 18, 2020
Source: ET Energyworld
India can see up to 14 per cent reduction in carbondioxide (CO2) emissions in the small commercial vehicle segment with higher electric vehicle (EV) penetration in total sales by 2030, according to a study. The study -- Roadmap for Electrification of Urban Freight in India -- was conducted to assess the operational and financial feasibility of EVs in the urban freight (UF) segment by undertaking a survey-based analysis of five sectors in Delhi, Bengaluru and Surat. It was released by TERI in association with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.
Pure EV to tie-up with CSIR-CECRI for indigenising lithium-ion battery technology for EVs
- December 17, 2020
Source: The Financial express
IIT Hyderabad-incubated startup Pure EV is collaborating with CSIR – Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), headquartered at Karaikudi with its extension centre in Chennai, on indigenising Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) technology for electric vehicles (EVs). Pure EV has signed a memorandum of understanding with CSIR- CECRI to undertake joint research on the production of battery packs, validation of LIB cells and addressing the specific requirements to ensure the suitability of developed LIBs for critical performance at the standard operating procedure (SoP) conditions.
Uber announces launch of 3,000 electric two-wheeler, three-wheelers and cabs in 2021
- December 17, 2020
Source: The Times of India
Uber has announced that its plans to switch majorly to fully zero-emission platform by 2040 globally and in India, it has committed scaling up to 3000 electric vehicles across two-wheelers, three-wheelers and cabs by the end of 2021.