Mention
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.
Industry
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.
Competition
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.
International
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.