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Karnataka govt to introduce 3,000 e-buses, says ministeredit
The Karnataka government on Wednesday said it is looking at introducing 3,000 e-buses in the state as part of its e-vehicle promotion policy in the next three years
Union Budget 2019: Auto Inc Leaders’ Speakedit
The Modi-led NDA government’s last interim budget will be presented in the parliament on February 1. Though, the expectation of a significant announcement is very unlikely but still the Indian auto Inc’s top leaders keenly looking forward for some positive outcome.
EV makers seek lower duty on components, batteriesedit
The electric vehicle industry is seeking customs duty rationalisation on batteries, cells, motor, controlling units and other components currently imported by OEMs.
Union Budget 2019: What electric vehicle industry expects from the Governmentedit
With less than a week left for Union Budget 2019, the most sanguine electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are seeking to reduce goods and services tax on electric vehicles and batteries and rolling out of a time bound FAME II.
Stage set for a strong e-mobility wave in 2019edit
When one looks back at the year that went by and what it meant for electric vehicles in India, it largely epitomised chaos and confusion on the policy front.
Where Technology and Innovation Revelsedit
Ashok Leyland targets 15% rise in volumesedit
Commercial vehicle (CV) maker Ashok Leyland Ltd. is aiming to post an at least 15% increase in sales volume in 2018-19, said its managing director Vinod K. Dasari.
ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Chetan Maini invest in EV startup RevOSedit
ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, which invests in early-stage startups, has made its first investment in RevOS, an operating system for electric vehicles. RevOS provides battery management for two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles, an app for navigation, and an anti-theft lock.
Shreyas Shibulal launches INR 140 cr fund for clean mobility venturesedit
Driving Into The Futureedit
An efficient electric mobility strategy for the North Eastedit
Sohinder Singh Gilledit
Start-ups scramble to gain traction in ’18edit
Electric vehicles look to ride out ‘range anxiety’ with graphene chargeedit
2019 promises a lot for electric vehicles (EVs) as this is the year when many of the leading carmakers, like Hyundai, Audi and Mercedes will be electrifying their products for the Indian market. But apart from them, there are many start-ups that are working towards improvisation of electric vehicles, especially in increasing the range and providing quicker charging solutions for these vehicles.
Industry
India slaps custom duty on lithium ion cells and printed board assemblyedit
The government on Wednesday imposed basic customs duty on lithium-ion cell and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly used in cellphone battery packs in line with its policy to boost local manufacturing.
ISRO selects 10 firms for transfer of Lithium-ion technologyedit
The Indian Space Research Organisation has selected ten companies for transfer of its Lithium-ion cell technology. ISRO will intimate further modalities to all the applicants through individual communications, it added.
Budget 2019: Lower Duties, Electric Mobility, Road Safety – Here’s What the Auto Industry Expectsedit
The BJP-led Government of India will present the final budget of its term in the Parliament on 1stFebruary, 2019. Even though it is an interim budget, there are a lot of expectations from the Finance Ministry to woo every section of the society.
Karnataka EV Summit 2019: Electric public transport, road tax exemption, charging infrastructure and moreedit
Some very concrete announcements have been made at the Karnataka EV Summit held on 30th January with an aim to boost electrification of vehicles, their adoption by the public, and of course for the sake of the environment.
Want Bengaluru to be Electric Vehicle capital of India: KJ Georgeedit
Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries KJ George, who inaugurated the Electric Vehicle Summit on Wednesday, said there was a need to develop electric vehicles (EVs) that can run on green energy.
Made in India Electric Vehicles to get cheaper: Import duty on parts cut by nearly 50%!edit
The government has lowered the customs duty on import of parts and components of electric vehicles in a bid to promote domestic assembly of such vehicles in India. The customs duty on vehicle parts and components imported for assembly in India has so far been 15 to 30 percent.
Karnataka eyes investments, jobs in electric vehicles segmentedit
Tech-savvy Karnataka would offer incentives to attract huge investments in rolling out electric vehicles (EV), generate jobs and opportunities for research in the e-mobility segments, said a state minister on Wednesday.
Bescom reiterates that electric vehicles are safeedit
On Monday, an electric vehicle (EV) caught fire in Bagalkot and another car that was right behind was also damaged. According to the Navanagar police of Bagalkot district, a short circuit when the car was being charged is to blame.
Govt cuts customs duty on EV partsedit
Two days before the interim budget, the government on Tuesday slashed the customs duty on electric vehicles (EVs), that are imported in completely knocked-down or semiknocked down state, to 10-15% from 15-30%, making it more attractive to ship the greener vehicles into the country than those run on petrol or diesel, while making imported lithium ion batteries and power banks used with mobile phones more expensive.
Move towards e-mobility will be slow: Geeteedit
Union minister for heavy industries and public enterprises Anant Geete on Tuesday said that the movement towards e-mobility will be slow and there will not be any knee-jerk reaction.
E-mobility in Central Delhiedit
There are now 15 electric vehicles (EVs) for officers at the the Department of Economic Affairs. The department that operates under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has signed an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), an entity under Ministry of Power, for deployment of the EVs.
Are Indian automakers ditching EV in want of clear policy?edit
The dream is electric. Pace is derelict. It’s all muddle wrapped under scintillating and imposing shield. This is how the often loquacious mission electric vehicle should appear if it faces “bare it all mirror” today.
Gujarat government asks Uber, Ola to launch electric taxisedit
The Gujarat government is planning a big push for use of electric vehicles in Ahmedabad and other major cities. It is creating an electric vehicle (EV) promotion policy focusing on developing infrastructure network for battery swapping and charging facilities at affordable rates, and provide incentives to EV use.
Govt may waive road tax on e-vehiclesedit
Following the example of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the state government is planning to waive all kinds of transport-related fees and road tax on the purchase of electric vehicles.
FAME II to be soon rolled out on consortia-based approach: Officialedit
“We are now soon going to launch the second phase of (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles), this is a consortia approach that we are putting along with the Department of Heavy Industries and Department of Science and Technology,” said Arbinda Mitra, scientific secretary, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, at an Assocham event.
An electric vehicle policy Vs technology-agnostic automotive policyedit
I strictly oppose the idea of subsiding hybrids and strongly demand subsidising electric vehicles. Hybrid is an evolution of today’s technology in order to meet the stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norms as of 2022. And something technically required in order to meet changes in the regulatory environment should not be subsidised.
RTA proposes permits for 2,000 electric autos in Kochiedit
The Road Transport Authority (RTA) has plans to issue fresh permits to electric/ CNG autorickshaws in a bid to phase out autos using fossil fuels.
Bescom floats tenders for 100 e-vehicle charging stationsedit
Soon, electric vehicle owners won’t have to worry about running out of charge while on the road. The Bangalore Electrical Supply Company (Bescom) on Monday called for tenders to set up 100 e-vehicle charging stations across the city.
TN’s proposed electric vehicle policy to empower auto segmentedit
With the Tamil Nadu government working on an electric vehicle (EV) policy, industry representatives and experts, felt that the State could lead in creating an ecosystem for EVs and wider adoption of such vehicles.
India mulls building first li-ion gigafactory for EVsedit
Taking the same path as Tesla, India announced a similar ambition of building a factory to produce battery cells at the gigawatt-hour level for electric vehicles. Recently, the LIBCOIN consortium comprising of several companies with Magnis Energy Technologies Limited holding 20 per cent of non-dilutive ownership alongwith state-owned BHEL finalised a deal with the Government of India, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, to build ‘India’s first Lithium-ion Battery Gigafactory’.
‘Amp’le reasons to go electric, Bengaluruedit
Air pollution is a growing concern and Bengaluru is determined not to follow in the footsteps of the capital city. BMTC is on its way to adding electric vehcles to its fleet – a welcome move.
Let’s stay proactive, make India the EV capitaledit
Vehicles that run on petrol and diesel are the biggest sources of air pollution in the city, and it hardly needs pointing out that air pollution must be cut down at once. Heavy polluters like diesel buses need to be converted, on a priority basis, to their electric counterparts.
Green and mean: Petrol two-wheelers face e-cessedit
Two-wheeler buyers may soon have to pay more to drive home motorcycles and scooters with the government planning to levy a ‘green cess’ on petrol-powered versions to subsidise the electric ones.
Driving the electric pathedit
On any average day, a bus ticket from Bengaluru to Chennai would cost you between ₹350 and ₹950 or more. A flight ticket would range from ₹2,600 and upward. So when Syed Mubasheer Ali revealed that he had managed it within a tight ₹65, it was a little surprising. Then he showed us the Endura 330, the car that travelled 467 kms on a single charge.
Auto industry expects GST cuts and EV push from the interim Budgetedit
As the government prepares the much-awaited interim budget, various stakeholders in the country’s automotive industry have put forth their expectations. The auto industry sees this as an important budget in the run up to the 2019 general elections.
Electric cars: Clarity needededit
Year 2030 is the deadline by when all vehicles in India are to be electricity-driven and emission-free. With 14 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities, India has to work hard to curb emissions, 11 per cent of which is contributed by public transport.
India’s electric vehicle goals being realized on two wheels, not fouredit
Hurt by high fuel prices, Vinod Gore, a farmer in Gove village in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, ditched his petrol scooter for an electric model, underlining how two-wheelers are driving the country’s goal of electrification of its vehicles.
Ahmedabad to run e-bus with battery swap technologyedit
‘Circuit-S’ that’s the name of the new electric air-conditioned city bus to be made operational for Ahmedabad BRT and subsequently for AMTS. It will be the country’s first electric bus with a ‘battery swap’ technology — which means that after a 35km circular route run of ‘RTO to RTO’ on a single charge, the electric bus will make a ‘pit stop’ at Ranip depot where a robotic arm will swap the batteries in 120 seconds and put new batteries in place.
Fuel cells versus LI batteries is much heat, a lot of gasedit
The 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24) was held last month in Katowice, Poland. The Katowice Climate Package is designed to operationalize the climate change regime contained in the Paris Agreement (2016).
Anant Geete said that FAME-2 can be expected within a monthedit
The Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Sector Enterprises, Anant Geete said that the final government approval for the Rs 5500-crore second-leg of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme can be expected as early as in a month and the scheme will also include incentives for electric bicycles.
UT to soon fix power tariff for electric vehicle charging stationsedit
As the UT administration have installed charging stations in different parking lots in the city, they will now push for early fixing of power tariff for electric vehicle charging stations. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) is yet to fix power tariff for these stations.
Niti Aayog’s target of more electric two-wheelers may push import of Chinese batteriesedit
Auto industry’s lobby group, SIAM, has told Niti Aayog that it won’t be possible to meet the target of increasing the share of electric two-wheelers to 25% and three-wheelers to 50% by 2023 and sought that the deadline be pushed to 2030 while seeking “promotional” subsidy from the government.
SMEV Seeks Rs 20,000 Crore in the Next Two Years to Promote Electric Vehicles in Indiaedit
Electric vehicle (EV) makers’ body SMEV sought an allocation of Rs 20,000 crore in the next two years for promoting EVs in the country and also urged the government to impose a “notional green cess” on conventional vehicles in the upcoming interim Budget to fund the drive.
BHEL to set up solar electric vehicle chargers along Delhi-Chandigarh highwayedit
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, today said it will set up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) over the entire 250 kilometers stretch on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.
Electric car subsidies unfair to low-income peopleedit
Most Vermonters are well aware that our roads and bridges are in rough shape and the only thing holding back their rehabilitation is available funds. For years, the gas tax — our primary source of road-repair funds — has been waning as vehicles become more fuel-efficient and Montpelier has yet to find a new long-term funding source.
Opinion: Year of reckoning for autos in 2019edit
U.S. light vehicle sales ended 2018 on a surprisingly strong note, and the 2019 outlook is mostly positive for the industry. Most forecasters expect companies to continue to post healthy profits and for U.S. sales and production to remain high, though down a few percentage points from the levels achieved in 2016 – the most recent peak.
The Verdict’s Still Out on Battery-Electric Busesedit
In the last decade, electric vehicles have become mainstream. Having captured a small but growing share of the passenger-car market, and an enormous amount of media buzz thanks to Tesla, the EV industry is now setting its sights on the bus market.
EVs cleaner than petrol or diesel cars, even when the electricity comes from coaledit
Electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment than internal combustion engine (ICE) models even when charged up with electricity generated by coal-fired power stations, according to new research.
New player claims technology leap in electric vehicle chargingedit
A newly unveiled company led by battery and tech industry vets says it’s cracked the code that could enable much faster charging of the kind of lithium-ion batteries already used in electric vehicles — providing roughly 120 miles of range in just 5 minutes.
CV sales to remain under pressureedit
Hit with the double whammy of a finance crunch post the NBFC liquidity crisis and new norms allowing higher axle loads, commercial vehicles (CV) sales are expected to remain under pressure in the ongoing fourth quarter of the current fiscal year (Q4FY2019).
Siemens eyes business from digitalising India Auto Incedit
The automotive industry is the technological trendsetter among manufacturing industries. It keeps evolving at a fast pace and is a driver of the new era of digitalisation. Digitalisation is increasingly enabling OEM and suppliers to fast-forward their new product development cycle more efficiently, both time- and cost-wise.
ARAI reveals new mild hybrid powertrain for 2- and 3-wheelers at SIAT 2019edit
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the leading automotive R&D organisation in the country, is showcasing its latest indigenous developments for the automotive industry at the ongoing SIAT 2019 conclave in Pune. These include new advances in electric mobility, safety, technology and R&D.
Union Budget 2019: Auto industry expects smooth road ahead for electric vehicles in Indiaedit
The electric vehicles industry in India is growing at a significant speed and thus the auto industry is pinning its hope on the upcoming Union Budget 2019. Several industry veterans believe that the government will uplift consumer sentiment and infuse positive environment for the auto industry including electric vehicles.
Month-long awareness on fuel conservation beginsedit
A month-long ‘Saksham 2019’ aimed at awareness of conservation of fuels was inaugurated by A the executive director of APSRTC A Ramakrishna at Tummallapalli Kalakshetram here on Thursday. He administered the Conservation Pledge to the participants at the inaugural meet. Officials from HPC, IOC, BPC and GAIL, their stakeholders and about 430 school children participated in the programme.
Niti Aayog’s target of more electric two-wheelers may push import of Chinese batteriesedit
Auto industry’s lobby group, SIAM, has told Niti Aayog that it won’t be possible to meet the target of increasing the share of electric two-wheelers to 25% and three-wheelers to 25% and three-wheelers to 50% by 2023 and sought that the deadline be pushed to 2030 while seeking “promotional” subsidy from the government.
Clean Energy Predictions for 2019 from Bloomberg NEFedit
BloombergNEF released predictions for 2019, covering clean energy generally, solar and wind, battery storage, electric vehicles, U.S. natural gas, interantional LNG,oil markets, digitization, and energy in China.
India becoming renewable hubedit
With progressive plans to shift from fossil-fuel based energy generation to renewable energy, India is on the right path. For this shift to realise, the country needs a strong and sustainable energy storage industry. The current size of the energy storage segment in India is estimated at over 15 GWh which is expected to grow by 8 per cent to 10 per cent year on year. India is making significant strides in the solar power space as well as hydel.
BHEL to set solar based EV chargersedit
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited will set up a network of Solar-based Electric Vehicle Chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway. The project is covered under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India of the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI).
Magenta Power announces “ChargeGrid Pro” AC Charger Series, making EV more accessible to Households and Officesedit
Magenta Power, a pioneer in renewable energy solutions and EV charging infrastructure space in India, adds another feather to its cap being the first in India to launch an end to end AC charging platform for Electric Vehicles under the “ChargeGrid Pro” series. The new ChargeGrid Pro series is an innovative solution to the EV charging infrastructural problems in India.
Government to set-up 300 EV charging station on highwaysedit
After running a pilot project of 225 electric vehicle charging stations in Bangalore, the government will now set-up 300 charging stations on the highways mainly on golden triangle and Bombay -Pune highways, said A. R. Sihag, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises here on Wednesday.
Experts say electric vehicles put greater emphasis on lightweight partsedit
In case you hadn’t noticed, what with the steady background thrum of the U.S. auto industry having just wrapped up its fourth-strongest sales year on record—while at the same time stressing over whether sales are facing a pending drop—the global auto industry has taken a big shine to electric vehicles.
How will smart charging be delivered to the customer?edit
Following our report in December 2018 that government-funded charging points must be smart from July 2019, there has been much discussion and debate within the electricity industry on how that can be achieved.
Could wireless charging boost EV use?edit
27 feasibility studies are looking into the prospect of wireless charging for EV users in the first phase of a £40m innovation programme funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), in conjunction with Innovate UK.
Electric and autonomous vehicles: can Daimler and others stay ahead?edit
Daimler is the latest carmaker to step up its efforts to get ahead of the electric vehicle market as traditional automakers struggle to fend off new competition from technology firms leveraging their expertise in breakthrough areas like autonomous driving and vehicle-sharing services.
Factbox: Battery makers race to secure Australian lithium supplyedit
Battery behemoths Ganfeng Lithium and Albemarle, and carmakers like Tesla have snapped up Australian lithium supply over the past year, with one miner this week saying that nearly all of the country’s planned production has now been spoken for.
Telangana not to collect road tax from electric vehiclesedit
There will be no road tax on electric vehicles in Telangana state, the government has decided. The Central government is promoting electric vehicles across the country and is providing several concessions to manufacturers and users. It has asked all state governments to do away with road tax for these vehicles and issue green permits. The Telangana state government has complied with this suggestion.
It’s Settled! Electric Vehicles Are Much Cleaner For Environment Than Petrol, Diesel Onesedit
There is a long standing debate against electric vehicle’s (EV) claims of being cleaner modes of transport. While they are zero-emission mobility solutions, they usually draw their energy from a fossil fuel powered electric source.
SMEV seeks Rs 20,000 cr to promote electric vehiclesedit
Electric vehicle (EV) makers’ body SMEV Wednesday sought an allocation of Rs 20,000 crore in the next two years for promoting EVs in the country and also urged the government to impose a “notional green cess” on conventional vehicles in the upcoming interim Budget to fund the drive.
Energy sector trends: 2019edit
The past year was an eventful one for the electricity sector. It saw major milestones achieved in some areas even as uncertainty held back others. It was not an easy time to plan and many investors chose to remain on the sidelines. There are good indications that 2019 could be different and represent a period of rebalancing and revival
Bosch displays emissions, driver assist tech at SIAT 2019edit
Bosch is showcasing its latest products and technologies with applications in the area of carbon emissions, safety and others at SIAT 2019 which opened today in Pune. The Bangalore-based auto component major is also displaying technologies for the fast evolving two-wheeler market
Maharashtra to set up 3,200 MW solar projects in 2 yearsedit
Solar projects with 3,200 mw capacity will be set up in Maharashtra in the next two years, power minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said Wednesday.
BS VI upgradation in full swing even as rise of EVs threatens fuel demandedit
India pushed its fuel quality upgradation programme a few years ahead of schedule in 2016, with plans to move directly from Bharat Stage IV (equivalent to Euro IV) standard to Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) by April 2020. With the deadline nearing, all three state-run oil marketing companies expect refinery upgradation to happen in phases in the current calendar year.
State-run Mineral Firms may Float a JV to Scout for Lithium, Cobalt Reserves Abroadedit
India’s move to acquire foreign reserves of strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt to power the country’s electric vehicles has moved a step closer to reality with three state-owned metal and mining companies set to form a joint venture to scout for these minerals abroad.
Govt To Extend Key Manufacturing Plan To Promote Battery Industryedit
The Centre is looking to extend its phased manufacturing plan (PMP) for promoting indigenous battery manufacturing in the country for supporting electric mobility. PMP was initiated by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology for electronics and provided financial incentives, several duty exemptions, and countervailing duty on imports to boost domestic production.
Festive sales failed to live up to expectation: SIAM Presidentedit
Non-availability of credit and anxiety over elections resulted in weak festive sales of domestic vehicles in December 2018, data showed on Monday. After furnishing the figures Rajan Wadhera, President, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said: “… as you would have noticed, third quarter results have not been good for the industry at all. Various parameters have suggested a slowdown.”
Delhi-NCR Gets Its First Electric Vehicle Taxi Service That Kicks Off With A 70 Car Fleetedit
Delhi-NCR’s very first electric vehicle (EV) taxi service has kicked off, with Gensol Mobility launching its Blu-Smart initiative in the Delhi-NCR region. A new frontier in the EV adoption, Blu-Smart has appointed around 70 cars for kick-starting the service, with an aim to increase the fleet to 400 by the end of March this year.
EV policy: Soon pay more for cab rides, fuel and parkingedit
Owning a petrol or diesel vehicle may soon blow a hole in your pocket, thanks to the Delhi’s government’s proposed electric vehicles policy. Be prepared to get taxed when you refuel a petrol or diesel-guzzling vehicle at the gas station or even when you hail an Uber or Ola that uses diesel or petrol (a possible 2.5% ‘congestion fee’ on cab aggregators will inevitably be transferred to the user).
Govt to extend key manufacturing plan to promote battery industryedit
The Centre is looking to extend its phased manufacturing plan (PMP) for promoting indigenous battery manufacturing in the country for supporting electric mobility. PMP was initiated by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology for electronics and provided financial incentives, several duty exemptions, and countervailing duty on imports to boost domestic production.
Millennial Lithium boosted as tests show battery-grade lithium carbonate can be made from Pastos Grandes brineedit
Millennial Lithium Corp has put out positive news from its Pastos Grandes project in Salta, Argentina, sending shares buzzing. Bench scale tests on the brine from the project have yielded battery-grade (namely over 99.5%) lithium carbonate (Li2CO3).
Tiny silicon particles could power lithium ion batteries with 10 times more capacityedit
University of Alberta chemists have taken a critical step toward creating a new generation of silicon-based lithium ion batteries with 10 times the charge capacity of current cells. “We wanted to test how different sizes of silicon nanoparticles could affect fracturing inside these batteries,” said Jillian Buriak, a U of A chemist and Canada Research Chair in Nanomaterials for Energy.
Focus: India’s electric vehicle goals being realised on two wheels, not fouredit
Hurt by high fuel prices, Vinod Gore, a farmer in Gove village in Maharashtra, ditched his petrol scooter for an electric model, underlining how two-wheelers are driving the country’s goal of electrification of its vehicles.
Electric Cars Are Cleaner Even When Powered by Coaledit
Electric cars are better for the environment than traditional gasoline models, and that benefit will grow as power generators shift away from coal. That’s the conclusion of research by BloombergNEF, which found carbon dioxide emissions from battery-powered vehicles were about 40 percent lower than for internal combustion engines last year.
India’s plan to breathe easy is out, but targets are not legally bindingedit
The Indian government has unveiled its long-awaited National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) that aims at a 20-30 percent reduction of particulate matter (PM) concentration over the next five years, with an overall goal of mitigating air pollution and improving air quality in the country, which has some of the world’s most polluted cities.
2019: A crucial year for India’s green power targetsedit
A decade ago, some of the developed and wealthiest countries in the world were driving renewable energy investment and deployment activity. Now, with rising electricity demand and falling renewable technology costs, developing nations are leading the global transition to cleaner energy sources. Globally, India stands at No. 5 in terms of total renewable energy installed capacity, behind only China, the U.K., Germany and the U.S.
How Should EV Owners Pay for Use of the Roads?edit
Drivers who make the switch to an electric vehicle from a gasoline-powered car stand to save big on fuel spending. Roads, meanwhile, lose out on a revenue-generating opportunity. The rise of EVs has prompted an important question for U.S. policymakers: How should EV owners pay for use of the roads if they aren’t contributing via the gas tax?
India invites China’s participation in plans to expand EV market at homeedit
India plans to achieve electric mobility by 2030 and welcomes Chinese industries participation and investment in the expansion of Indian Electric Vehicles (EV) market, NITI Aayog Principal Advisor Anil Srivatsava has said. Srivastava, who led an industry delegation from India and addressed summit forum ‘Global Zero Emission and All Electric Vehicle’ held from January 11-13, met Chen Qingtai, President of China EV100, and invited China’s participation in India’s ambitious plans to go for full electric mobility.
Clean-up actedit
In view of its commitment to its Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has pledged that by 2030, 40 per cent of installed power generation capacity shall be based on clean sources and 175 GW of renewable energy capacity will be installed by 2022. This includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-power and 5 GW from small hydro power.
Enabling EV to get 800km on single chargeedit
Scientists say they have developed several two-dimensional (2D) materials which may enable electric vehicles to clock up to 800 kilometres on a single charge. Lithium-air batteries, which are still in the experimental stages of development, can store 10 times more energy than currently used lithium-ion batteries, and they are much lighter, says researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in the US.
Corporate investors pile into electric vehicle startupsedit
Corporate investors from outside the auto industry are placing increasing bets on electric vehicles, vying with automakers and suppliers to bankroll startup companies working on everything from advanced batteries to charging devices and all-new EVs.
‘Change old vehicles into e-vehicles’edit
Kinetic Group Chairman Arun Firodia on Friday emphasised that the policy of scrapping the vehicles after 15 years can be substituted with changing their mechanism into electrical vehicles. He was delivering the inaugural speech of the 18th Pune Auto Expo at Ganesh Kala Krida Indoor Stadium Complex with the theme of ‘Eco Friendly Transportation for Smart Cities’.
Self-Driving and Electric Cars Will Drive Jobs Says Reportedit
Self-driving and electric cars will help create more than 100,000 US mobility industry jobs in the coming decade, including up to 30,000 jobs for engineers with degrees in computer-related subjects. But the demand could be as much as six times the expected number of such graduates, exacerbating the industry’s already significant talent shortage, according to research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Detroit Mobility Lab (DML).
2019 CES: Quiet year for green-car and self-driving newsedit
As always, the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show held this week in Las Vegas was massive. Hundreds of thousands of attendees, workers, and support staff converged at multiple venues to show off their latest wares, meet with clients, partners, and the media and try to break through the news clutter.
Electric cars make more efficient use of energyedit
Recently I had the opportunity to swap cars with our son, his Nissan Leaf electric for our Honda Element, which he needed to haul big stuff. Comparing the two vehicles in similar, around town driving, the Leaf uses far less energy. Given that one gallon of gasoline has about 36 kilowatts of chemical energy, and that the Element averages about 24 mpg, that calculates to 0.67 miles per kilowatt, compared to 3.9 miles per kilowatt for the Element.
The Auto Technology Revolution Looks Unstoppable, But Slowedit
It’s not saying much to declare that more electric cars will be launched this year than in 2018, but they will remain an unaffordable, impractical option for most buyers for a while yet. Expect a spurt in electric car sales to start in 2020, but the expected revolution is still way over the horizon”
What will happen in 2019 with Electric vehicles and Renewable Energy ?edit
What will happen in 2019 with Electric vehicles and Renewable Energy ? This New Year 2019 promises to be very important to Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Both are growing very fast. You can look at it as the glass half full or one half empty. I see a glass over flowing. In the Electric Vehicle area that are so many new Vehicles coming out it’s very hard to keep up. Some like the new Jaguar I-Pace have already started to take orders and deliver. In Europe it’s the fastest selling electric.
Electric Car Sales Expected To Increase Substantially In 2019edit
According to electric vehicle website Driving Electric, drivers who are considering taking the plunge are advised to strike now before supply bottlenecks take hold. Research by the website shows that it usually takes around 10-12 weeks for a new car to be delivered, but lead times for some electric vehicles can be up to six months.
Essel in talks to sell part of its roads portfolioedit
Essel Infraprojects Ltd is in talks with infrastructure developers and private equity (PE) companies to sell a part of its roads portfolio, three people close to the development said. The Subhash Chandra-controlled company has placed six road projects on the block and is seeking a combined enterprise value of ₹11,500 crore, one of the three people said. The company wants to complete the sale by June, the person added, requesting anonymity.
Will EVs scupper mega oil refinery expansion plans?edit
An ambitious projection by a government panel on electric vehicles over the next decade has made the oil refining industry, which has lined up billions of dollars to expand capacity, jittery. From a paltry 0.02 per cent share in the transport sector in FY15, EVs are projected to reach 25 per cent by 2025 and 40 per cent by 2030, a working group mandated by the Petroleum Ministry concluded in a 2018 report after evaluating various scenarios, according to Vijay Sharma, Director (Refinery) in the Ministry.
New Town big plots to make space for e-car charging stationsedit
Aiming at conserving energy and cutting down on carbon footprint, the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) plans to revise its rules and set aside space in the parking lot of commercial or big residential plots to build charging stations for electric vehicles so that more such green vehicles can be introduced to New Town.
Exclusive | India to receive $300 million in aid from World Bank for EV pushedit
The World Bank has committed to provide India funds worth $300 million to aid its energy efficiency programme, sources told Moneycontrol. The move will help the government set up the requisite infrastructure to push forward its ambition of expanding electric mobility in the country.
Electric vehicles hog the limelight at Pune Auto Expo, biggies stay awayedit
Emerging but lesser-known electric vehicles were the focus of the 17th edition of the Pune Auto Expo that got under way at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch on Friday. On display were at least half-a-dozen electric scooters and about a dozen e-rickshaws, including some from a Chinese manufacturer.
E-vehicles: Govt pushing escoms for charging stationsedit
The state government is pushing electricity supply companies (Escoms) to set up charging stations so as to meet its target of rolling out 1,000 electric vehicles before the end of this fiscal under a new scheme. The government has earmarked Rs 30 crore under the e-Airavata scheme, a spin-off of the Airavata scheme that aims to create a fleet of 4,500 cabs to help create jobs for as many SC/ST beneficiaries at a cost of Rs 225 crore.
Niti Aayog asks states to promote e-vehiclesedit
To promote Electric Vehicles (EVs), the Centre has called upon all state governments to exempt vehicle owners from payment of Registration Fee and Road Tax. This is part of the Centre’s initiative to popularise usage of electric vehicles in the country. The government’s policy think tank, Niti Aayog, on Thursday organised a joint video conference from New Delhi with all state governments in line with its goal of having at least 30% of the vehicles plying in the country in 2031 as e-vehicles.
EV and the Future of Automobile Industryedit
The automobile industry’s quest to limit its impact on the environment and transform the landscape into a sustainable mode of transportation, is at high intensity, despite the recent economic crisis. The electric car maker Tesla manufactures not only all-electric vehicles, but also generates clean energy and manufactures storage products that are infinitely scalable.
Guj Govt eyes 2.20 lakh crore investment in renewable energyedit
The Gujarat government is eyeing cumulative investment of Rs 2,20,000 crore during the next 10 years in the renewable energy sector, said state Energy Minister Saurabh Patel here Thursday.
Government employees lead the way for cleaner, greener Electric Cars: Government cars to go electric soon!edit
Forget Hindustan Ambassadors, loud sirens ministers will from now on forth be identified by the preceding silence of their vehicles as the Department of Expenditure has issued a memorandum for the switch of all government vehicles from conventional to Electric Vehicles. The shift has been initiated with the some departments within the ministry including the Department of Economic Affairs, as well as the Ministry of Finance already inducting 15 electric vehicles into their fleet.
Industry view points building electric vehicle ecosystemedit
As worsening air pollution and mounting crude-import bill haunt the nation, India looks at electric vehicles to ride out of this jam. Policymakers, industrialists, and academicians – everyone has an opinion on the path we should take towards e-mobility. Whether to incentivise all electric vehicle technologies or only concentrate on fully electric vehicles? Whether to give subsidies on the demand-side, or to subsidise setting up of parts manufacturing? Nehal Chaliawala reports as the stakeholders put forth their views at a recently conducted industry conference.
Govt unveils National Clean Air Programmeedit
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan Thursday launched the much-awaited National Clean Air Programme to improve air quality by 20 to 30 per cent in next five years with 2017 as the base year. He said besides reducing air pollution concentration, pollution monitoring networks will be enhanced and activities will be put in place to improve awareness.
Amitabh Kant says there should be no road tax for Electric Vehiclesedit
Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant today said the think tank has proposed abolishing road tax for electric vehicles in order to streamline India’s transition towards electric mobility. “In our meeting today, we have proposed to the chief secretaries of states that there should be no road tax for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and issuing green permit for EVs. When the EV revolution happens, India would be impacted in the biggest way,” Kant said at an industry event here.
As cost of renewable energy drops, focus shifts to developing ancillary storage industryedit
With the cost of renewable energy coming down and the market potential expanding, an ancillary industry for storage is the need of the hour, said P.C. Maithani, Advisor, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. Speaking at the 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Energy Storage, EV & Microgrids here on Thursday, Maithani said the challenge with going purely solar or wind is that solar is available only in the day and wind energy generation can happen between April and September.
ARAI to set up mobility research centeredit
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will set up a new mobility research center at Takwe near Talegaon (Pune). This will be the 4th campus of ARAI. Rashmi Urdhwareshe, Director, ARAI said that this mobility research center which will have vehicle test tracks for automotive, testing and certification facility for equipment related to construction and mining industry.
EV charging stations at Vidhana Soudha of no useedit
The electric vehicle charging stations set up at the Vidhana Soudha just two months ago, remain unused hidden behind parked vehicles. Intriguingly, the charging stations were shutdown the very next day of their launch. The reason? There are no electric vehicles belonging to politicians or officials at the Vidhana Soudha to be charged. Besides, private vehicles have no entry into the premises.
Electric vehicles to create jobs, reduce dependency on oil import: Jaitleyedit
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Wednesday said the government’s electric mobility programme will promote manufacturing and job creation, besides reducing pollution. Electric mobility is an attractive, sustainable and profitable solution to mitigate adverse impact of climate change and the threat to public health caused especially by vehicular emission, he said after induction of 15 electric vehicles for usage by officers of the Finance Ministry.
Finance Ministry goes all-electric: Vehicle fleet replaced with 15 Mahindra eVerito EVsedit
The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has just signed an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) for the deployment of 15 electric vehicles for their officers. In order to charge these vehicles, a total of 28 charging points that include 24 Slow charging points and 4 Fast Charging Points have been installed at North Block.
Govt panel proposes 2-way strategy to push EVs in Indiaedit
A government appointed panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed a bouquet of incentives for makers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort to push emobility in the country. The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles.
Why is the Modi govt lagging in auto reforms?edit
As the tenure of the Narendra Modi-led government comes to a close later this year, several of its promises aimed towards reforming the automotive sector remains a pipe dream. National Automotive Board (NAB), is one such initiative that is stuck since its proposal during the United Progressive Alliance’s (UPA) rule in 2011.
Govt lists out steps taken to promote EVs in Indiaedit
In order to promote electric vehicles, the government has notified for retro-fitment of the hybrid electric system or electric kit to vehicles and has specified the type approval procedure of electric hybrid vehicles. In addition, to provide EVs with a distinct identification the registration mark for battery operated vehicles is to be on a plate with green background.
Buildings, commercial complexes to allot 20% of parking area for EV charging facilitiesedit
The housing and urban development ministry has issued new guidelines for the residential and commercial complexes, mentioning that they will have to provide 20 per cent of their parking space for electric vehicle charging facilities. Besides, restaurants will also have to allot space for kiosks as per the latest rules, reports the Economic Times.
Buildings will have to allot 20% parking space for EV charging: Govtedit
Residential and commercial complexes will have to allot 20% of their parking space for electric vehicle charging facilities, while eateries will have to reserve space for kiosks as per the new guidelines of the housing and urban development ministry.
How Delhi’s draft e-vehicle policy stands outedit
Last year, on November 27, Delhi became the latest entrant to the band of states that have launched electric vehicle/mobility policies by releasing a draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy. It joined the likes of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in drafting a medium- to long-term policy to encourage the growth of an ecosystem around electric mobility. Several other states, such as Gujarat, Goa and Andhra Pradesh, are also in the process of framing such policies.
What’s driving the deal-making frenzy in auto components sector?edit
Over the last 12 months the auto parts sector has seen heightened funding and acquisition activity, with over 15 transactions in 2018. This is more than double that of 2017. The focus on the sector is driven by strong tail winds driving impressive growth across vehicle segments.
Auto companies see red over cess plan to push green driveedit
Automakers have raised objections to the Niti Aayog’s proposal that a cess be levied on fossil fuel-powered automobiles to cross-subsidise electric vehicles, cautioning that it would hurt a manufacturing industry bringing in billions of dollars of investment and creating thousands of jobs.
E-mobility will transform commuting in the futureedit
Automobiles have been in use for over a century, it is now that the world is working relentlessly to undo the aftereffects of emissions from them. More and more countries are consciously making efforts to contribute to making Earth greener by switching to renewable energy.
Electric vehicles soon to hit capital’s streetsedit
Providing another boost to urban mobility services, the Capital Region Urban Transport (Crut) along with the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited is going to launch an ambitious Mo E-Rides programme with an aim to promote electric vehicles in the state capital.
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Why ethanol is not a suitable fuel for automobilesedit
The Indian government is accelerating its programme of blending ethanol with petrol for two reasons: Our petroleum import bill is continuously increasing (we import more than 85 per cent of all our requirements) and two, we have surplus of sugar in India, which has no takers in the export market.
EESL plan to finish first lot of e-cars delayededit
India’s plan to complete the distribution of the first lot of 10,000 electric cars ordered for government use has been delayed for a second time to September 2019, as only 10% of the order has so far been delivered. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) floated a global tender in August 2017 for the procurement of electric sedans, to be used by government departments.
New-age business models for EVs: Electric mobility needs integration and innovation, no just sheer investmentedit
Electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to transform mobility patterns, create new opportunities, and redistribute responsibilities within the industry. This may require new orientations as well as stable and forward-looking policies. Cities will require networked transport systems through multimodal integration and redesigning the mobility system to make it sustainable and consumer-oriented.
Goa government signs pact with NTPC to get 100 e-buses in stateedit
The Goa government has signed an agreement with the National Thermal Power Corportaion Ltd (NTPC) for assistance in procuring 100 electric buses and setting up charging stations at all major bus stands across the state, transport minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar said on Tuesday.
Why We Need To Look Beyond Lithium For Electric Vehiclesedit
For the electric vehicles (EV) dream to become a reality in India, there are two major requirements: one, the total cost must be low, which includes cost of lithium batteries, and two, there must be dependable charging infrastructure.
Competition
Ather Energy to expand to multiple cities soonedit
Bengaluru-based start-up, Ather Energy, is at the forefront of EV technology in the country. The brand’s current portfolio includes two scooters – the 340 and 450, and at the moment, Ather is available only in its home city of Bengaluru.
JSW Energy plans to invest Rs. 6,500 cr. in EV manufacturingedit
JSW Energy is planning to invest as much as Rs. 6,500 crore in manufacture of electric passenger cars. The company is already in discussion with leading global OEMs and engineering service providers on product and technology partnerships for electric vehicles.
A New Boost for Electric Vehicle Marketedit
According to a recently published report titled ‘Electric Vehicle Market: India Industry Analysis (2012-2016) and Forecast (2017-2025)’, the electric vehicle market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 77% in terms of value during the forecast period.
Kia Soul EV handed over to Andhra Pradesh Government: 450 km range and moreedit
Kia Motors India has handed over Soul EV to the Andhra Pradesh Government today. The South Korean automaker has provided the said eco-friendly vehicle at its trial production ceremony at newly opened Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh. The Kia Soul EV offers a driving range of close to 450 km and comes based on the Soul hatchback that is currently on sale in multiple international markets.
Tata Motors: Electric Dreamsedit
The year 2018 turned out to be what the company calls a hallmark year for Tata Motors. “The turnaround culture is the new way of life at Tata Motors and this has helped the company in achieving several milestones,” says Guenter Butschek, MD & CEO, Tata Motors. “With the Turnaround 2.0, we challenged ourselves and set targets to continue winning decisively in CV, win sustainably in PV and win proactively in EV,” adds Butschek.
Ather Energy calls for cut in import tariff on lithium ion cellsedit
To promote manufacturing of electric vehicles in India, import duties on fully built batteries need to be increased while the same should be reduced on lithium ion cells, motors and motor controllers, according to electric-two wheeler maker Ather Energy.
Hyundai seeks incentives, infra support from govt for electric vehiclesedit
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has sought incentives and infrastructure from the government to support electric vehicles. The development comes at a time when the company announced that it will start manufacturing electric cars from second-half of next year at its facility near Chennai for the domestic market.
Okinawa introduces e-scooter i-Praise at Rs 1.15 lakhedit
Indian electric-two wheeler manufacturers Okinawa Scooters on Thursday launched new i-Praise at Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in three colocur options, i-Praise has clocked 450 bookings in its pre-launch phase, the company said in a release.
Electric cars launching in India in 2019: New Mahindra and Tata Motors EVs to launch this yearedit
India’s initial ambition on going green was a bit of a stretch when the government decided that all of the cars in the country would be all-electric by 2030. It was later, however, thankfully rectified to 30% all-electric vehicles by the same deadline.
Can bring in EVs into India quickly if policy framework is clear: Kia Motorsedit
South Korean auto maker Kia Motors has the ability to drive in electric vehicles into the Indian market “very quickly” provided there is some clarity on the policy framework, a senior company official said.
Tata Motors may launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2020edit
Tata Motors may follow its peers and jump on the electric vehicle bandwagon next year, as the clamour for green mobility grows.
Hyundai to invest 7,000 crore to produce electric carsedit
Hyundai Motors, the country’s second-largest automobile manufacturer, on Wednesday announced an investment of Rs 7,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to manufacture electric cars.
Bajaj Set for Foray Into Electric Vehicles Next Year, To Launch Qute Electric Quadricycleedit
Pune-based Bajaj Auto is planning to make a foray into electric vehicles (EV) next year, simultaneously with the migration of its conventional engine vehicles to BS-VI emission norms, its Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said earlier.
Magenta Power’s new compact EV charger to retail at Rs 19,750edit
Magenta Power, a Mumbai-based company that caters to the renewable energy solutions and EV charging infrastructure space in India, recently launched an end-to-end AC charging platform for electric vehicles under the ’ChargeGrid Pro‘ series. Charge Grid shall be made available at Rs.19,750.
A push towards cleaner Delhi: Tata Power to set up EV charging stationsedit
Tata Power Co. is seeking to set up electric vehicle chargers in the Indian capital, a company official said, as one of the most polluted cities on earth plans an ambitious push toward cleaner vehicles.
Designing and packaging the technology for EV battery makersedit
When Puneet, who was working in a software company in Noida, felt he wanted to do something different, his interest in the automobile industry led him and his friend and co-founder Nikhilesh Mishra to try out something relating to automobiles.
Mytrah Mobility bags $1 billion from UN-backed GCF for electric busesedit
Mytrah Mobility, the electric vehicle (EV) solutions firm based in Gurugram, will be implementing the largest of its kind funding programme for electric buses and allied infrastructure in India. The UN-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) will be channelising funds worth $1 billion through the company.
Electric Vehicles Next For Bajaj Autoedit
Pune-based Bajaj Auto is planning to make a foray into electric vehicles (EV) next year, simultaneously with the migration of its conventional engine vehicles to BS-VI emission norms, its Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said Monday
Suzuki will launch electric vehicles starting 2020edit
Toshihiro Suzuki, president of Suzuki Motor Corporation, said that to combat carbon emissions in the country, the company will be launching electric vehicles starting 2020 and stressed that the industry should also capitalise on hybrid and CNG-powered vehicles to curb pollution
Kia Motors holds design tour in Jamshedpuredit
Kia Motors, world’s 8th largest automaker, during a design tour in Jamshedpur showcased two of their world-class cars – Carnival and Sportage. The company is all set to launch the much-awaited mid-SUV – SP2i in 2019 with an aim to be amongst the top 5 automakers in India within three years. With a target of launching a new car every six months after the launch of the first product in India, Kia is planning to expand its portfolio to at least 5 vehicles by 2021.
Maruti Suzuki to launch four new small cars in India soon!edit
The third generation Maruti Suzuki WagonR is all set to launch in India on the 23rd of January this year. It comes with an all-new design, improved cabin along with a significant upgrade in terms of its equipment list. The launch will not only mark the beginning of a new chapter for the hatchback but for the manufacturer as well. We say that because, after the launch of new WagonR, Maruti Suzuki is has lined up three new small cars which it is going to debut within the next one and a half years time.
Mahindra Electric launches NEMO Life mobile app for EV charging cycle, real-time driving data and moreedit
Mahindra Electric today launched the all-new ‘Next-Generation Mobility app’ called NEMO Life. This announcement coincides with the completion of over 100 million electric kilometres by Mahindra EVs on Indian roads. After studying usage pattern of EVs in India for 100 million ekm, Mahindra Electric has conceptualised the Connected Mobility solution for e-mobility and the EV ecosystem.
SEG Automotive showcases innovative new product portfolioedit
SEG Automotive is showcasing its innovative offerings for light electric vehicles, in addition to its fuel efficiency improvement solutions for conventional ICEs at SIAT 2019 which opened today in Pune. They include its 48V Boost Recuperation Machine (BRM); Starter Motor – SC60; Baseline Generator; Starter Motor; Classic Line Generator; Power Density Line Generator and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM).
Mahindra XUV300 All-electric variant set to launch in 2020!edit
The Indian automotive industry must have started to warm up to the idea of budget electric vehicle but Mahindra has been at the forefront of clean energy transportation in our country since a very long time. The homegrown automaker already has the e2o Plus in its portfolio available for the generation population while the eVerito currently acts as its offering in the fleet vehicle segments.
Ford, Volkswagen Explore Joint Development of Electric and Self-Driving Techedit
Ford and Volkswagen announced a worldwide partnership on Tuesday aimed at saving the two companies millions on development of pickup trucks, vans and transit vehicles, with an eye toward working together in the future on self-driving and electric cars.
Honda Jazz electric vehicle spotted testing on Indian roadsedit
Various mass-market carmakers are looking to introduce electric vehicles in India by way of all-electric variants instead of all-new models. So far we have Maruti Suzuki testing electric WagonR’s in India and Tata preparing to launch the Tiago/Tigor EV. And now an all-electric Honda Jazz has been spotted testing undisguised on Indian roads.
How Mahindra is using tech to charge future of electric carsedit
If Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. is considered to be the poster boy of electric cars, carmakers such as Audi, Porsche, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are also pulling out all stops to make their presence felt in the electric vehicle (EV) market. That said, though, the race to showcase the future of electric cars is actually being run on the ABB FIA Formula E racing circuit with a dazzling dose of technology power—composites, longer-lasting batteries, enhanced powertrains, numerous sensors and a lot of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that can analyse the humongous amounts of data that is generated daily.
‘Way things are shaping up, diesel is not for the long term’edit
Maruti Suzuki India, which has the most alternative fuel options — petrol, diesel, hybrid and CNG — among the universe of passenger car makers, says diesel will not be an option in the long term. As the BS-VI emission norms kick in, the price of a hybrid vehicle and the one that runs on diesel will be much similar, while the petrol hybrid will score on fuel-efficiency and will be environment-friendly. RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India, in an exclusive interview with BusinessLine, also said the government norm that restricts the royalty payment to two per cent and insists on the nod of minority shareholders every year will also translate into a huge compliance cost for the ...
Adopt Sustainable Mobility Solutions For Tourismedit
One of Samarth Kholkar’s fondest memories of growing up in Goa was the weekend swim in clear water. For him, if there was paradise on earth, it was Goa. Kholkar witnessed the menacing pollution in big cities and saw Goa slowly move in the same direction.
The Year Of EVs – These Electric Hatchbacks Will Be Launched In India In 2019edit
Auto makers have readied their electric vehicle (EV) lineup for the Indian market and by the looks of things, the Indian commuters are set to have many EV options across every segment. And there is one particular segment that Indians love, the hatchbacks. So here is a list of electric hatchbacks that will soon be seen zooming on the Indian roads.
Urban commuter startups on the route to profitabilityedit
Ankit Wadha works in a software company in Gurgaon and has a daily hour-long commute from Faridabad. He used to drive to work until two years ago, when an illness forced him to look for alternatives. That’s when he discovered Shuttl, an app-based bus service that caters primarily to daily commuters.
2019 is going to be a year of electric vehicles: Okinawa Scootersedit
High-speed electric scooter and bike maker Okinawa expects 2019 to be one of the most disruptive years for India’s automobile industry. The company founded by Jeetender Sharma is aiming to be a top manufacturer of electric two-wheelers in the country by battling bigger players like Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric, and Ampere vehicles.
International
Road to nowhere: why Australia lags behind in electric vehicle revolutionedit
When the Senate select committee on electric cars released its long-awaited report on Wednesday, it announced Australia was “on the cusp” of a change not seen since the advent of the internal combustion engine.
Electric vehicles are taking time to become a norm in SAedit
Whether we like it or not the electric revolution of the car world is upon us and even though it’s reaching SA at a snail’s pace, it’s imminent impact is unavoidable.
Electric car charging solution could make it easier and cheaper to own oneedit
A UK firm has deployed a new electric car charging technology which could be a solution to an infrastructure problem in Britain. Electric cars are being undermined by the infrastructure that surrounds them, which isn’t developing as quickly as the vehicles are.
Porsche to Offer Free Charging on Its First Fully Electric Vehicleedit
The German automaker said it will provide Porsche Taycan owners with fast-charge services through a partnership with Electrify America when the electric sedan launches later this year. Porsche dealers will also install charging stations for customers to use.
How Didi Chuxing is Driving the Electric Revolution In Chinaedit
Electric vehicles are going mainstream with automobile companies transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives for global consumers. Automobile giants like Tesla, Tata, Maruti and Hyundai have already established several partnerships to give a boost to the global market of electric vehicles.
Indonesia plans electric vehicle incentives for foreign car makersedit
Indonesia is finalizing a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that will offer fiscal incentives to foreign car makers, as it ramps up efforts to become a lithium battery hub, its deputy industry minister said on Tuesday.
How Cold Weather Affects Electric Vehiclesedit
It’s normal to consider winter’s impact on conventional gas-fueled vehicles. You might not have considered its effect on electric vehicles (EVs), however. Here are just a couple ways that chilly weather affects EVs — and some helpful tips for optimizing your vehicle’s range during the winter.
UK ISP is turning broadband infrastructure into EV charging stationsedit
Liberty Global is testing a secondary use for its broadband cabinets, the streetside boxes that link internet connections from exchanges to homes and businesses. It’s harnessing the infrastructure of its Virgin Media subsidiary to build electric vehicle charging stations in the UK.
EU okays 36 million euro Polish aid for LG Chem electric car battery plantedit
EU antitrust regulators approved on Monday a Polish plan to grant 36 million euros ($41.1 million) to South Korean company LG Chem’s electric vehicles batteries plant, saying that the project would boost regional development.
What Changed In The EV Industry In 2018?edit
The electric vehicle (EV) industry was booming in 2018. It was the most booming year of a booming decade for EVs. Below is a long, long rundown of notables changes in the industry in 2018.
50% Of Brits Ready To Go Electric? Be Cautious About Headlinesedit
From my own experience, I would say that it is definitely the case that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the UK. Not long ago I would very rarely see another electric vehicle at the charging station on my travels. Now it is rarely the case that I have a charging station all to myself and I am lucky to not have to wait for others to finish charging before I can get on.
Liberty Global to trial electric cars chargingedit
Liberty Global is to start using its cable ducts underneath residential streets to install kerbside electric vehicle charging points in the UK. The concept, which will be tested at a small number of sites, is the latest sign that telecoms companies are looking beyond the communications market for growth.
Volkswagen to manufacture mobile electric car recharging stationsedit
Volkswagen will manufacture electric car batteries and charging stations in its home region in Germany, as it prepares to mass produce electric vehicles and overhaul its components division, which makes engines and steering parts.
Bosch buys out Daimler’s stake in electric motor joint ventureedit
German auto supplier Robert Bosch said on Thursday it had bought out partner Daimler’s stake in EM-Motive GmbH, a joint venture set up to make motors for electric and hybrid cars.
Vattenfall looks for acquisitions in electric mobility push: CEOedit
Swedish state-owned utility Vattenfall is looking for acquisitions in its efforts to become one of Europe’s biggest operators of electric vehicle charging stations, its chief executive said.
Experts see bright future for solar, electric carsedit
Wind farms, solar installations and electric vehicles are changing the way Minnesotans power their homes and get around, but there needs to be more buy-in from the public and policymakers to take it to the next level.
How growing cities can support at-home electric vehicle chargingedit
Rapid urban population growth is driving many cities around the world to reduce their carbon footprints. In Canada, two major policy agendas are designed to achieve this: boosting urban density and promoting low-carbon transportation such as electric vehicles (EVs).
Dyson electric car: ex-Infiniti boss to head up EV operationsedit
Krueger led Nissan’s luxury division from 2015 before quietly leaving “to pursue other opportunities” earlier this month. Dyson CEO Jim Rowan confirmed his appointment in a financial results conference today, stating that Krueger is a “very well respected and experienced executive within the industry, and his appointment proves how serious we are about taking this project and this division to the next level”.
21 million more electric vehicles expected worldwide by 2030edit
An additional 21 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be on the road globally over the next decade, according to new analysis from Deloitte. Deloitte’s research shows the pace of global EV adoption, rising from two million units in 2018, to four million in 2020, 12 million in 2025, before rising to 21 million in 2030. By 2030, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) will significantly outperform the rest of the EV market, accounting for 70% of total EV sales.
Toyota Takes Steps Toward Its Electric Car Futureedit
A slide in a presentation at the 2018 Los Angeles Show piqued my interest. Electrify America’s chief executive Giovanni Palazzo showed the list of new EVs expected in the next four years. Lo and behold, there was a mysterious “Toyota EV” in the 2021 category.
Germany to fund research facility for EV battery technologyedit
The German government will fund a research facility to offer firms in Germany know-how to develop battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs), the science minister said on Wednesday, seeking to compete with Asian producers which dominate the industry.
Ford Electric Cars: Past, Present and Futureedit
Ford’s intent to become a leader in electric cars goes back to the company’s earliest days. In those 100-plus years, Ford produced numerous plug-in concepts, a few production models, and a lot of gas-electric hybrids. But the company’s EV efforts are mostly left undone.
This Technology Might Help Save Electricity Grids From Rise In Charging Demands Of EVsedit
With millions of electric cars expected to hit the roads soon, an impending risk is the peak loads that will be put on the electrical grids. A possible solution to this will also be an opportunity for some, an opportunity to run their car for practically free.
Toyota, Panasonic announce venture for green auto batteriesedit
Toyota Motor Corp. and Panasonic are setting up a joint venture to research, manufacture and sell batteries for ecological autos, an increasingly lucrative sector amid concerns about global warming.
Electric Vehicles Could Cost the Same as Gasoline and Diesel Cars by 2021: Reportedit
Electric cars have been held back by higher average prices than their gasoline and diesel counterparts, but new research indicates that this could change over the next few years. According to the study by research firm Deloitte, EVs could cost the same as internal combustion cars by 2021.
European power firms aim to harness electric car batteriesedit
Ever wanted to run your electric car for free? If you’re open to a bit of give and take, then stay plugged in and your wishes might come true. At least that’s what some European power companies and Japanese carmakers believe.
Toyota, Panasonic setting up EV battery JV amid rising China competition: Sourceedit
Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Corp are set to launch a joint venture next year to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EV) in an effort to compete with Chinese rivals, a source familiar with the matter said.
UK Government Slammed For Approach To Electric Carsedit
The Plug-In Car Grant, which saw part of the purchase price of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles paid by the government, were cut in the autumn of last year. Since then, plug-in hybrid vehicles have effectively lost their £2,500 grants, while electric car contributions fell from £4,500 to £3,500.
Car Companies Aren’t Even Trying To Sell Electric Carsedit
Head to a Ford dealership and ask about an F-150. You will be shown its features, invited on a test drive, and treated to a carefully practiced sales pitch detailing the truck’s strength, power, and durability. Ask about an electric car, and you might have a very different experience.
Small electric cars may not be affordable for all, says Volkswagen chairmanedit
The move to electric vehicles will make cars significantly more expensive, meaning they may become unaffordable for people on low incomes in the future, the chairman of Volkswagen said in an interview published on Sunday.
AFC Energy Powers Up World’s First Hydrogen Electric Vehicle Chargeredit
AFC Energy (AIM:AFC), the industrial fuel cell power company, today announced the successful deployment of CH2ARGETM, the world’s first electric vehicle charger based on hydrogen fuel-cell technology. The breakthrough by the UK-based energy technology company could enable 100% clean electricity for future EV charging.
Feds put millions behind lithium-ion battery recyclingedit
The U.S. Department of Energy will award $5.5 million to companies advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technology, and it will dedicate $15 million to developing a research center focused on the material.
Volvo Group backs wireless electric charging companyedit
A subsidiary of the Volvo Group, Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, has announced an investment in Momentum Group Inc. The Philadelphia-based company provides high-power wireless charging capabilities for electric vehicles.
Are lithium-sulphur batteries the answer to increasing the use of electric vehicles?edit
Cranfield University has become a partner in a £7 million European research and development project to develop high energy, safe, lithium-sulphur batteries for electrified vehicles.
Tesla Introduces Portable Wall Charger For Charging On The Go But Is It The Only One?edit
Tesla owners have two options to charge their vehicles, at home through a wall charger that is hardwired into the house’s electrical system or a charging station. Not anymore though, with a third option now in play, a portable wall charger.
The Smarter E Europe: A focus on electric vehicle charging infrastructureedit
The most recent study conducted by Aurora Energy Research predicts that by 2040, up to 29 million electric cars will be driving on German roads. To ensure that electric vehicles can be charged anywhere, an intelligent charging infrastructure supported by a combination of private households and publicly accessible charging stations based on renewable energy is needed.
Ford Says An Electric F-150 Is Comingedit
Speaking to the press at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, said, “Here’s what’s going to happen next to future-proof that global juggernaut of commercial vehicles. We’re going to be electrifying the F-Series, both battery-electric and hybrid. And we’re doing the same for Transit. No transition is perfect.
Three Upcoming Electric Cars That Might Not Be On Your EV Radaredit
We know which companies are leading the electric car revolution. Yadda, yadda. But if you want to know when the EV tipping point is approaching, keep your eyes on the EV laggards. It’ll indeed be a new day for vehicle emissions when every single dealership showroom in America has a pure EV model for sale.
China’s Kandi Will Use These 2 Electric Cars To Launch U.S. Broadsideedit
China’s Kandi Technologies (KNDI) will export electric cars to the American market this year, as top U.S. automakers General Motors(GM) and Ford Motor (F) beef up investments in electric cars and weeks after Tesla (TSLA) broke ground on its first Chinese factory.
Why an Electric Cadillac SUV Will Lead General Motors’ Global Electric-Vehicle Chargeedit
General Motors said that its Cadillac luxury brand will lead its electric-vehicle (EV) charge — and it showed two renderings of a radically styled Cadillac SUV that it said will be the first vehicle to be built using its upcoming advanced battery-electric architecture.
Gov. Jared Polis signs executive order to support transition to electric vehiclesedit
In what he billed as a consumer-driven policy, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at getting more electric vehicles on Colorado roads and moving the state closer to a zero emissions goal.
Environmentalists press Gov. Lamont on expanded policies on electric vehiclesedit
Clean energy activists are asking Gov. Ned Lamont to make Connecticut more hospitable to electric vehicles. In a letter to the Democratic governor, the Connecticut Electric Vehicle Coalition and EV Club of CT are pressing for policies that promote the use of battery electric vehicles and plug in hybrids.
Almost half of the Model 3s registered in the US during the first 10 months of 2018 came from California, but experts say it won’t hurt Tesla’s futureedit
Nearly half of the US’ Tesla Model 3 registrations during the first 10 months of 2018 came from California, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing data from IHS Markit.
Trump ‘inclined’ to impose new US auto tariffs: Senatoredit
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to move ahead with tariffs on imported vehicles, a move that could prompt the European Union to agree a new trade deal, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley on Wednesday.
Audi plans to introduce compact electric crossover to broaden Tesla assaultedit
Audi plans to introduce an electric crossover about the size of its compact Q3 sport utility vehicle as the Volkswagen AG premium brand fills out its lineup of battery-powered Tesla fighters, according to people familiar with the matter.
New Ford Electric Models Confirmed Soon After Signing A Partnership With Volkswagenedit
Ford has confirmed new electric vehicles (EV) for various global markets, soon after signing a partnership deal with the German brand, Volkswagen. The new agreement between the two large automakers initially revolved around the commercial vehicle segment, but now, it has been confirmed to apply for passenger vehicles as well
Solar boats and electric buses: Take a ride on the UAE’s eco-friendly transportationedit
Want to take a trip to the future using eco-friendly transportation? In the UAE, you can enjoy a ride on a solar-powered abra on Dubai Creek, or hop on an electric bus in the capital.
London Uber fares go up after electric car chargeedit
A clean air fee of 15p per mile will be added to every trip taken in the capital from Wednesday. The ride-hailing firm expects the scheme to raise more than £200m in the coming years, which will be used to help drivers convert to electric cars.
What Are Jeep’s Plans For Electric Vehicles?edit
Electric vehicle sales have continued in an upward trend over the past few years, with 2017 seeing as much as a 25% increase over 2016. Why? In addition to the growing environmentalist movement, gas prices have stayed just as volatile, rising and falling with each day and in some cases skyrocketing.
Toyota U.S. CEO: Electric vehicles still face resistance from consumersedit
James Lentz, chief executive officer of Toyota Motor North America Inc., said Tuesday that consumers “still resist” electric vehicles due chiefly to range anxiety and costs. Speaking to reporters at the venue of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Lentz thus expressed his belief that it will take some time for electric vehicles to be used more widely in the United States.
Nissan & Infiniti Showcase Electric Car Concepts At NAIASedit
If concept cars on the show circuit offer any hint about the sorts of cars we will be driving in the future, all electric SUV type vehicles will soon litter the streets of the world and most of them will be aimed at wealthy buyers seeking a premium experience surround by enough pomp and circumstance to satisfy the quest for self adulation typical of a certain sitting president.
Chile nuclear watchdog weighs probe into fraud over lithium exportsedit
Chile’s nuclear watchdog CCHEN is considering an investigation into potential fraud after an audit found that the agency for decades failed to properly record exports of the ultralight battery metal, documents obtained by Reuters show.
The millennial twist: Why this year’s Detroit Auto Show is all about EVs and self-driving vehiclesedit
The Detroit auto show kicked off this week with glitzy, high-production value debuts of mostly sports cars, giant trucks and SUVs — new versions of age-old themes. But tucked away in a corner of the show were the people and companies hoping for at least a little bit of the attention: the car of the future.
U.S. automakers push for deal on fuel efficiency rulesedit
Executives at the major U.S. automakers are pressing the Trump administration and California to agree on standards for fuel efficiency and carbon emissions through 2025, as risks increase that a deadline for setting national standards will pass without a deal.
Startup GBatteries claims it can charge an EV as fast as it takes to pump gasedit
A Y Combinator startup called GBatteries has come out of stealth with a bold claim: They can recharge an electric car as quickly as it takes to full up a tank of gas. Created by aerospace engineer Kostya Khomutov, electrical engineers Alex Tkachenko and Nick Sherstyuk, and CCO Tim Sherstyuk, the company is funded by the likes of Airbus Ventures, Initialized Capital, Plug and Play, and SV Angel.
Electric Vehicle Masterclass to look at fleet pros and cons of going greenedit
Hammersmith on Thursday 24 January 2019 – will feature an Electric Vehicle Masterclass as part of an information-packed conference line-up designed to help with the latest and greatest issues for fleets. Chaired by the BVRLA, the Masterclass will help deal with all fleet queries on deploying EVs, from deployment to charging and everyday operation, and includes talks from EV industry suppliers and advisors as well as those operators at the coalface of running electric vehicles.
Beijing, pushing its electric vehicle market, is making it harder for start-ups to enter as it fights overcapacityedit
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the nation’s top economic planning agency, has promulgated new rules governing the production of electric vehicles, which are likely to cull a majority of small players to keep severe overcapacity in check.
Clean air zones open up the electric car marketedit
The introduction of Clean Air Zones in London in 2019, and in cities across the UK from 2020 onwards presents a powerful motivation to invest in an electric or hybrid vehicle. Energy Saving Trust’s, Regional Account Manager, Luke Redfern told us that vehicle manufacturers are releasing a growing number of different makes and models of electric vehicles on to the UK market to take advantage of the opportunity.
Industry must rein in spend on electric, self-driving cars: Magna CEOedit
Global automobile and auto parts makers which want to capitalize on electric and autonomous vehicles need to cut back investments and forge more partnerships instead, the chief executive of global parts supplier Magna International said Tuesday.
Volvo Group Invests in Wireless Electric Vehicle Chargingedit
Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, has announced an investment in Momentum Dynamics, a company that is developing high power wireless charging technology for electric vehicles. Philadelphia-based Momentum is developing and commercializing high power inductive charging for the automotive and transportation industries.
Auto industry faces ‘profound transformation’edit
In case you hadn’t noticed, what with the steady background thrum of the U.S. auto industry having just wrapped up its fourth-strongest sales year on record — while at the same time stressing over whether sales are facing a pending drop — the global auto industry has taken a big shine to electric vehicles. And the shockwave is hitting automakers, parts suppliers at nearly every tier level and materials companies.
Car2Go launches 400 strong electric car fleet in Parisedit
The car sharing market in Paris has seen a turbulent last year. Since Bolloré’s pioneering Autolib had to declare bankruptcy, other carmakers rushed to replace the service. Daimler’s Car2Go now delivered well on schedule and launched 400 electric Smart ED to free-float across the French capital.
New Zealand, say goodbye to petrol stations and hello to EVsedit
In the early 2000s, I visited my local one-hour photo shop. I paid $30 for 24 photos and a new Kodak film, the owner then told me the new digital cameras would never replace film, as the quality could never compete. Two years later, both he and the shop were gone because neither could adapt to the disruptive technology.
FCA reviewing Italy plan after new taxes for polluting carsedit
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is reviewing its investment plan for Italy after the country approved taxes on the purchase of larger gasoline and diesel cars, Chief Executive Officer Mike Manley said on Monday. The carmaker said in late November it would spend more than 5 billion euros ($5.7 billion) on new models and engines in Italy over the next three years to try to make better use of factories and boost jobs and margins.
Volkswagen to build electric vehicles at Tennessee plantedit
German automaker Volkswagen said Monday its factory in Tennessee will be the focus of an $800 million investment in the company’s manufacturing of electric vehicles in North America, a sign of a growing push into the electric car market by European companies.
Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept EV makes a delayed Auto Show debutedit
Like every good luxury car brand, Infiniti has plans to make its first EV a crossover-ish attempt full of its special touches and design language. The latest step in that direction is the QX Inspiration Concept that takes advantage of the design opportunities of electric vehicles to meld high-tech up front with physical no-tech touches in the rear like real, natural wood inlays and even a marble center console extending toward the rear seats.
GM electric vehicle strategy last chance for Cadillac’s success – executiveedit
General Motors Co’s strategy to make its luxury Cadillac marque its lead electric vehicle brand is the automaker’s final opportunity to turn the unit around and make it a success, a top executive said on Monday. “We don’t have any chances left with taking Cadillac to a really new place,” newly appointed GM President Mark Reuss told Reuters on the sidelines of the Detroit auto show. “This is pretty much it.”
GM is reassigning thousands of its engineers to work on electric vehiclesedit
GM appears to be serious about their zero-emissions vision: the company is shifting 75% of its powertrain engineers from internal-combustion engines to electric vehicle development as it prepares to unleash of wave of EVs under the Cadillac brand.
Opinion: Pakistan in the revolution of renewable energyedit
Countries all over the world, specifically China, U.S. and India are revolutionizing the development of renewable energy and getting rid of fossil fuels. The chief advantage of renewable energy is the avoidance of carbon products, which results in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and massive budgets reserved for the importation of crude oil.
Seamless EV Charging Is Catching On In North Americaedit
Electric vehicles are often compared to mobile phones. Among other similarities, both devices depend on a stack of interdependent hardware, software and services, and both need to be plugged in and charged after use, normally in the evening.
Is Oman Ready To Make The Transition To Smart, Electric, Low-Carbon Mobility?edit
This is the question that Global EVRT’s groundbreaking eMobility Forum Oman seeks to consider on January 20 as it brings together key leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from business, industry, and government to accelerate the transition to electric mobility.
Government rejects calls to pull EV target date forward to 2032edit
The UK government has rejected recommendations from MPs to bring forward the target date to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars in the UK to 2032, insisting its original 2040 target strikes the “right balance” between environmental ambitions and what is feasible for the auto market.
Hyundai plans to introduce self-charging in electric vehiclesedit
Sister companies Hyundai and Kia recently released its concept video in which it showed the probable solution to the problem of overcrowding at public charging station if EV sales keep growing. The solution includes a system that can automatically guide an EV to a wireless charging station and then driver away as soon as it’s completely charged.
Consumers Energy electric vehicle charging program gets OKedit
Michigan’s Public Service Commission has approved Jackson-based Consumers Energy’s PowerMIDrive electric vehicle charging program. The three-year, $10 million pilot program supports the state’s growing electric vehicle market through new rates, rebates and customer education. The program includes a Nighttime Savers Rate to encourage drivers to charge their electric vehicles between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Volkswagen and Ford set to confirm ‘global alliance’edit
The two car giants have already announced a deal to work together on commercial technology, and VW boss Herbert Diess recently said they have “identified other potential cooperation”. Sources have now told Reuters that a deal is close to being agreed that will also involve working together on the future development of autonomous and electric vehicles.
Audi Plans to Launch a Compact, All-Electric SUV to Rival Tesla’s Model Yedit
Audi is planning on launching a compact, all-electric SUV this year around the same time that Tesla is expected to introduce its own version of the same type of model, the Model Y. During the launch of the Audi e-tron in the Netherlands, the Head of Exterior Design Andreas Mindt revealed the company’s plans to launch a compact SUV in just a couple of months, according to AutoWeek Netherlands.
CADILLAC VS. TESLA? CADILLAC ELECTRIC SUV ON THE WAYedit
Cadillac is developing an electric crossover that will come out in the 2020-2021 timeframe, Cadillac president Steve Carlisle announced at an event on the eve of the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Although at first glance it would appear to be a Tesla Model X competitor, Carlisle said it will actually be a volume vehicle priced against midsize utility vehicles.
China powers up electric car marketedit
For a decade, the Chinese government has coaxed buyers and manufacturers into the electric vehicle market through subsidies and other incentives. The numbers suggest the strategy worked: the International Energy Agency says China buys more than half of the world’s new electric cars.
Electric Mobility Has a Long Way to Goedit
Fueled largely by the release of Tesla’s “mass market” Model 3, electric vehicle sales in the United States jumped 81 percent in 2018 compared to the previous year. According to InsideEVs, an online platform tracking the progress of electric mobility, plug-in electric vehicle sales amounted to 361,307 in the U.S. last year, up from 199,826 in 2017.
How to drive an electric car that doesn’t need a chargeredit
ONE of the most significant launches at the ongoing Singapore Motorshow 2019 can be found at the Nissan stand, but don’t expect to spot it easily. It’s called e-Power, a system based on the drive unit of an Electric Vehicle (EV) that draws electricity from an on-board, petrol-powered generator. It gives a car the silence and instant response of an EV, but instead of charging a battery the driver buys petrol for the generator.
Honda delays its fun retro-looking all-electric vehicle to 2020, report saysedit
Honda’s first next-gen all-electric vehicle was supposed to go on sale this year, but the production has been pushed to “early 2020” and we might have to temper our expectations when it comes to availability, according to a new report.
Grab says ‘right time’ to introduce electric vehicles, set to roll out 200 Hyundai Konasedit
Ride-hailing firm Grab is set to roll out 200 electric vehicles (EVs) into Singapore’s streets progressively from Friday (Jan 11). Having purchased 200 Hyundai Kona 64 kWH electric cars, Grab will release an initial batch of 20 vehicles on Friday with the rest being introduced over the next few weeks, head of the company’s car leasing service GrabRentals, Kau Yi Ming said in an interview with local media.
GM’s EV owners to get access to 31,000 charging ports in the USedit
General Motors will collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots, three of the nation’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, to enable access to one of the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports. GM plans to aggregate dynamic data from each of the EV charging networks so owners of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV can have a more seamless charging experience with their GM vehicles.
First Look at Lime’s Gen 3 Electric Scooteredit
Electric scooters have spread to cities across the country, and many of them are from Bay Area-based Lime. The e-scooter and transportation rental company, which has partnered with Uber, provided a sneak peek at its third-gen bike back in October, and we saw it in action here at CES.
Are the days of the private car really over?edit
A couple of months ago I wrote a wildly optimistic piece about how we’ve all probably bought our last cars. It drew on analysis that suggests that the convergence of electric cars and Uber-style ride hailing networks, together with autonomous driving technology, could completely reshape the car market.
Electric Car Charging Goes Super Fastedit
One of the complaints about electric vehicles (EVs) — aside from they don’t go far enough on a charge — is how long it takes to re-charge those batteries. But that could be about to change.
Why a paradigm split is the need of the hour on climate actionedit
COP26, as the global climate conference scheduled to be held in 2020 is known in United Nations (UN) jargon, when countries are expected to ratchet up ambition on climate action, is coming closer. The effort to encourage countries to be ambitious is gathering pace.
Nissan reveals new Leaf e+ with 40% more range, extra power and torqueedit
Nissan today took the covers off the new Nissan Leaf e+, further broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling electric car by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range. The ‘e+’ refers to the increased energy density of the model’s battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. The new powertrain adds to the car’s range by approximately 40 percent.
Which Electric Car Is Right for You?edit
According to the Norwegian Road Traffic Information office, one-third of the 147,929 new cars sold in Norway last year ran on batteries, with Nissan’s humble Leaf (rather than the beleaguered, if stylish, Tesla Model S) the most popular all-electric in that market.
Volkswagen Plans Green-Power Alternative to Tesla’s Energy Pushedit
Volkswagen AG is setting up its own charging and electricity unit in a bid to make the German manufacturer’s upcoming battery-powered cars more attractive to buyers. Elli Group GmbH will supply households with renewable power and charging systems, and offer infrastructure for offices and shopping centers.
E.ON, Clever form electric car charging joint ventureedit
German energy firm E.ON and Denmark’s Clever A/S have formed a 50-50 joint venture to install high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles, E.ON said on Tuesday, in a move to link up cities across Scandinavia.
Electric Vehicle trend gaining steam in Latin Americaedit
Despite the initial cost of electric vehicles (EV) still being quite expensive for some countries, some of the factors increasing the global EV fleet are falling battery costs, increasing vehicle ranges, and other issues such as tax incentives, tighter fuel-economy standards, and new initiatives in electric mobility.
Sales of electric cars soar but Canada still nowhere near 500,000 goal set in 2009edit
A decade-old goal to get at least half a million electric cars on Canada’s roads by the end of 2018 appears to have missed the mark by about 400,000. The 2009 Electric Vehicle Technology Road Map for Canada, produced by a panel of experts in part for the Department of Natural Resources, aimed for 500,000 cars with the hope of galvanizing industry to make and sell them and government to encourage people to buy them.
Next-generation batteries could be a reality soon, but Tesla won’t be the leader: Here’s whyedit
To deliver an electric vehicle that’s cheaper, safer and capable of travelling 500 miles on a single charge, the auto industry needs a breakthrough in battery technology. Easier said than done.
Tesla breaks ground on factory in Shanghaiedit
Tesla Inc. broke ground Monday for a factory in Shanghai, its first outside the United States. CEO Elon Musk said Monday on Twitter that the company will start production in China of its Model 3 and a planned crossover by the end of the year.
Roles Cities Can Play To Advance E-Mobilityedit
Below is another chapter of our free report Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Guidelines for Cities. This chapter covers 6 different roles cities can play to advance e-mobility. Read on, but also spend a little time to get this report into the hands of policymakers in your city, county, and/or province.
171 Years Before Tesla: The Evolution of Electric Vehiclesedit
In 1900, electric cars accounted for about one-third of all vehicles on the road — and then almost disappeared from the landscape as gasoline-engine models took over. Decades later, technological advances and concerns about the environment spurred their gradual revival, which isn’t so gradual anymore:
Before the Electric Car Takes Over, Someone Needs to Reinvent the Batteryedit
To deliver an electric vehicle that’s cheaper, safer and capable of traveling 500 miles on a single charge, the auto industry needs a breakthrough in battery technology. Easier said than done. Scientists in Japan, China and the U.S. are among those struggling to crack the code of how to significantly boost the amount of energy a battery cell can store and bring an EV’s driving range into line with a full tank of gas.
Hyundai unveils wireless EV charging and autonomous parking techedit
Hyundai, in association with Kia, has developed a fully-autonomous EV charging ecosystem which involves the driver controlling the whereabouts of his/her EV via their smartphone. When the battery level in the car reaches a critical level, the link between the user’s smartphone and the car’s interface automatically locates a vacant charging station.
Global Spending On IoT To Rise In 2019: IDCedit
Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will reach USD745 billion in 2019, an increase of 15.4% over the USD646 billion spent in 2018, according to IDC’s Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide. IDC expects worldwide IoT spending will maintain a double-digit annual growth rate throughout the 2017-2022 forecast period and surpass the USD1 trillion mark in 2022.
UK pioneer of electric car charging points faces barrage of criticismedit
Seven years after opening its first motorway charging station, the company that is leading Britain’s effort to electrify long-distance car travel faces a chorus of criticism. Ecotricity, a Gloucestershire-based group, dominates the sector. Its Electric Highway network has 300 charging points across the UK and is present in almost every motorway service station area.
Hyundai and Kia unveil new electric vehicle wireless charging system with autonomous parkingedit
Some automakers believe that there’s a convenience problem with charging electric vehicles and they think wireless charging might be the solution. In that trend, Hyundai and Kia are unveiling today a new electric vehicle wireless charging system with autonomous parking.
At 30% plus Electric Vehicles this country is a world leader: What this country did differently!edit
We don’t really think of Norway all that much, the country barely figures in our day to day conversations. As the world struggles to ditch dirt fossil fuels in favour of greener sources of transportation Norway has emerged as somewhat of a poster boy. Almost 33% or 1 in 3 cars sold in Norway over the last year. India hopes to achieve similar numbers by 2032, which experts still feel is overly optimistic. So what did Norway do differently?
These Mobile Quick Charging Stations Are Set For 2019 Debut And Will Make The EVs Carbon Neutral In The Truest Senseedit
It looks like Volkswagen, the German auto major, has now come up with a way to let electric vehicles maintain their carbon neutral tag. How? The company recently previewed its quick mobile charging station concept for charging electric vehicles.
Norway’s electric cars zip to new record: almost a third of all salesedit
Almost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric, a new world record as the country strives to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles by 2025. In a bid to cut carbon emissions and air pollution, Norway exempts battery-driven cars from most taxes and offers benefits such as free parking and charging points to hasten a shift from diesel and petrol engines.
Revealed: Volkswagen’s first EV charging stations in the UKedit
Volkswagen recently showcased its first charging stations for the EVs in the UK. It can be set up flexibly and independent of the power supply wherever it is needed. Incorporated with quick charging technology, Volkswagen claims that it has the charging capacity of up to 360 kWh. Furthermore, it also said to allow the temporary storage of sustainably generated power, such as solar or wind energy – and therefore CO2-neutral mobility.
Electric vehicles’ market share small, but set to riseedit
Automakers view electrification as critical to the future of the automotive space and are accelerating efforts to electrify their fleets. Electric vehicles (EVs) currently make up a small fraction of total automotive sales globally.
Electric cars are OK, but public transport is betteredit
Electric vehicles (EVs) are not the silver bullet transformation for our transport industry, but the momentum for change is building, and EVs might be part of the change. By simply championing a technical switch to EVs we will miss the greater opportunity of this problem. Focusing too strongly on EVs will lock in existing problems around congestion, health and the liveability of our cities.