Industry
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.
Competition
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.
International
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.