Mention
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.
Industry
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.
Competition
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.
International
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”.