Industry
Government hikes FAME-I outlay to Rs 895 croreedit
The government has increased the outlay by Rs 100 crore to Rs 895 crore for the first phase of the FAME India scheme to promote mass adoption of electric vehicles, having extended the scheme four times, according to an official notification.
First batch of 100 EV charging stations to be rolled out in Thane soonedit
If all goes as planned then by the New Year the city will get its first batch of e-charging stations in many parts of the city. The civic body is planning to roll out one such facility in January and has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding this on Thursday.
E-buses bought at cheapest price: HP governmentedit
Amid questions being raised over the purchase of new electric buses, Himachal Pradesh government has claimed that purchase was made through open tenders with wide publicity. Terming the allegation as wrong and contrary to facts, the government claimed that records reveal that price found in this tender was the lowest in India, going by the previous data available.
UK working with TN govt on electric vehiclesedit
British Deputy High Commissioner, Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford, said that they are working with the Tamil Nadu government to support the Electric Vehicle (EV) plan for the state.
Competition
Make your rides eco-friendlyedit
As the world progresses towards clean energy, India still struggles with its excessive use of fuels particularly because of automobiles. While the Tesla has become a rage for most in the West, it might take a while before our country catches up. Meanwhile, a Telangana-based startup is doing its bit in changing the course of how we view commute.
International
UK Buyers Unlikely To Consider Electric: Here’s Whyedit
Earlier this month we received from Select Car Leasing a note about a study which reveals that some 60% of consumers in UK are unlikely to consider an electric car for their next vehicle.
BMW Gives The Electric Vehicle Market A Chargeedit
Motoring is changing faster than you think. It is going to be everything promised in the movies — exhilarating, futuristic and eerily quiet. The 2021 BMW i4 is a real looker. It is a welcomed, total revamp of what the Bavarian automaker has been doing with electric vehicles.
Nio Builds Battery Swap Stations In China For Its Electric Vehiclesedit
While it may have seemed that option was long retired in the electric vehicle world, Chinese startup NIO hasn’t abandoned the idea of swapping batteries in electric vehicles instead of — or complementary to — fast charging.