Mention
Adopted by Ahmedabad, ‘Battery-Swapping’ Could Revolutionize India’s E-Bus Sceneedit
The future of public transport in India is here. Ahmedabad is on the verge of rolling out air-conditioned, electric buses, named ‘Circuit-S,’ manufactured by Ashok Leyland. These e-buses have a unique ‘battery swap’ technology developed alongside SUN Mobility, a Bengaluru-based start-up.
Ambition: The new norm for India’s EV revolutionedit
India is at the threshold of a clean mobility revolution. A revolution that will result in cleaner air, cheaper and more accessible modes of transport, financial security due to freedom from fluctuating oil prices, and a boost to prosperity thanks to the creation of new jobs.
Industry
Karnataka Budget 2019: Bengaluru To Get 10 EV Charging Stationsedit
The Karnataka budget 2019 has proposed setting up of electric vehicles (EV) charging stations across 10 metro stations in the city, as part of the state government’s comprehensive mobility scheme.
PMO okays ministries’ EV promotion measuresedit
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has given its go-ahead to at least a dozen measures proposed by a committee of secretaries to help achieve a 15% share of electric vehicles (EVs) in total vehicle sales in the next five years. The government will, however, not formulate a separate comprehensive policy on electric mobility, as was being discussed earlier, said officials.“This will hasten rollout of respective decisions,” a senior government official told ET on condition of anonymity.
Delhi to get fast-charging e-vehicle stations by next monthedit
The government is setting up infrastructure for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in some busy areas of the Capital where cars can be recharged for as low as Rs 30 for a 15-minute top-up. “We will set up fast-charging stations in public parking spaces and high-visibility areas. When people see chargers at various locations, it takes care of the range anxiety issues,” Saurabh Kumar, managing director, Energy Efficiency Services (EESL), told ET.
Competition
Tata Motors to export electric buses after winning tenders in 6 statesedit
Tata Motors aims to export its newly launched electric buses to SAARC countries after winning supply tenders by six state transport undertakings in India. “We have made a huge investment in the development and design of our electric buses, which is an indigenous product and conforms to our ‘Made in India’ commitment,” Rohit Srivastava, Tata Motors vice president and head (buses), told Business Standard in Lucknow.
International
A Long-Lasting Sustainable Battery Could Be Around the Corneredit
Imagine a world where you never need to worry about finding somewhere to charge your phone’s battery? The utopian dream of a long-lasting and sustainable battery might just be around the corner.
We’re losing power in the race for electric carsedit
The blue clouds of diesel fumes that once hung over Shenzhen, a buzzing metropolis next to Hong Kong, have lifted thanks to a fleet of electric buses. Cars, taxis and lorries are all following suit, switching from fossil fuel to battery power.