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Electric Mobility : New India Sankalpedit
The discussion was on the role played by the government in the transition to electric mobility followed by the roadmap for this transition. In this context, Ms Gauri Dhawan Lal, the moderator, sought to know from Chetan about he how thought of the disruptive technology for EVs years ago. Further, she wished to understand how the cost of an EV could be brought down by the SUN Mobility model. Moving ahead, Chetan was asked about the challenges that EV adoption faced and the solutions that would help overcome them.
How Reva founder Chetan Maini is trying to redefine the future of urban transportedit
Chetan Maini was not at all impressed by what his elder brother was learning in college. Then in Class 12, he would read the books his brother Sandeep, who was then a third-year mechanical engineering student at Manipal University, would bring home during vacation.
Industry
Sachin Bansal to bet on Ather Energy with Flipkart fortuneedit
Flipkart co-founder and former chief executive Sachin Bansal is considering a move to invest as much as $100 million each in several startups, after netting $1 billion from the sale of his shares in Flipkart to Walmart, two people familiar with the matter said.
How do we achieve lower carbon footprint?edit
Vehicular pollution, a soft target for policy-makers, does contribute to the deteriorating air quality. The automotive industry is surely making changes but a ‘one-size fits all’ solution will not work. Early in October this year, there was a conference held at the exposition ground on the outskirts of Chennai. It was called FISITA and it was for the first time that such a conference was taking place in India. It was a biennial talk-shop for automotive engineers from across the global automotive industry and was quite revealing with talks on suspensions, gearboxes, materials and what not, but the main issue of discussion was invariably the shifting sands of motive technology itself.
Eco-marathon: Student teams from Indian colleges developing technology for electric vehiclesedit
Unlocking the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) in revolutionising mobility and transport is no longer a distant dream. While the EV technology is shaping the future of mobility in many parts of the world, India, too, is getting ready for the same. Automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, MG Motor and Audi have announced plans to launch EVs in India over the next two years. At the same time, students from various Indian colleges are also taking baby steps towards developing the mature EV technology.
The Charging Conundrum: Charging Vs Swapping. What Will Win The Consumer?edit
The world is moving towards electric mobility. Governments are coming out with ambitious targets, companies are investing in technology and capabilities, newer businesses are looking for a share of the pie and organizations are publishing reports that proves the rationality of this inevitable shift.
Electric Vehicle Push: This Modi govt move will change the way you drive, traveledit
One of the biggest hurdles that is stopping the flooding of Indian roads with electric vehicles is the absence of charging infrastructure. However, Modi government has reportedly found a way to end this hurdle. If successful, this will make electric vehicles more attractive and cost-effective to people – changing the way they have been driving till now.
Creation of ‘Virtual Cycle’ Key for EV Adoption in Indiaedit
Electric mobility is a reality the automotive industry has taken cognisance of globally, especially in countries like China, US, and Norway (the Scandinavian nation makes up for around one-third of all vehicles sold). India, though a bit late in the game, has been talking ‘big’ about putting in place a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem but it does appear it will take some time before we see EV being widely prevalent.
International
What Does Automaker Commitment To EVs Entail?edit
It seems that not a week goes by without a major automaker announcing their future plans for electrification, battery partnerships, EV charging infrastructure and partnerships, new EV manufacturing plant locations, and more. But often and upon further review and analysis of these announcements, we find that you need to add an asterisk to those statements. For example, we often hear that an automaker will only be making EV models available in certain markets such as China or California.
How Norway and Tesla Built the World’s Electric Car Capital Near the Arcticedit
Thoralf Lian could have died last year. He was driving in Saltdal, just north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. Visibility was nearly zero: with temperatures down to minus two degrees Fahrenheit, the sand used to grit the roads kicked up steam.
Carbon nanotubes the answer to making efficient batteries: Studyedit
Turns out, the secret to making better batteries lies in using carbon nanotubes. A research led by Rice University scientists, that was published in Advanced Materials journal, confirmed the benefits of using carbon nanotubes.
Cheaper EV Charging Seen Under U.K.’s First Half-Hourly Tariffedit
Renewable power supplier Octopus Energy Ltd. is introducing the U.K.’s first time-of-use tariff, allowing consumers to choose the cheapest time to charge their cars, do the laundry or top-up storage heaters. The energy supplier’s flexible rate will save users money and reduce demand on the grid at the busiest times of the day.
GM wants Trump administration to back national electric vehicle programmeedit
General Motors Co said on Friday it wants the Trump administration to back a nationwide program to boost sales of zero emission vehicles like electric cars, even as the government has proposed ending California’s ability to require more clean vehicles.