Industry
Tamil Nadu to unveil E-car infrastructure policyedit
Tamil Nadu is gearing up to unveil its electric vehicle policy which could bring in a change even in the development regulations on installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the buildings and public charging stations (PCS).
Kerala Gets 5 New Electric Buses Promising A 300 Km Range On A Single Chargeedit
After several other cities have seen electric buses plying on their roads, courtesy of their respective state transport authorities, Kerala now has a number of electric buses in its state transport fleet all thanks to KSRTC – Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.
For fleet operators, EVs still have miles to goedit
Most fleet operators in India are unwilling to pay a premium of more than 20% for an electric variant of a vehicle compared to the cost of one running on an internal combustion engine, according to a survey conducted by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Book slot to recharge your e-vehicle using NDMC appedit
Cars of Indian brands will easily be charged at newly installed 25 e-vehicle charging stations in Lutyens’ Delhi. “Cars of Indian brands such as Mahindra and Tata, which have already introduced a range of electric cars in markets, will have no problem at these stations. These stations will have direct current chargers which will take less time in comparison to alternating current (AC) charger to get the vehicle fully charged,” said NDMC chairperson Naresh Kumar.
Taxis and buses in focus under revamped scheme for electric vehiclesedit
Keen to curb oil imports and regulate fossil fuel emissions, the Centre has firmed up a plan to increase the subsidy on electric vehicles (EVs) manifold, with a greater focus on taxis and buses used for public transport. As the Cabinet is likely to approve a Rs 10,000-crore package for 4-5 years under the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles (FAME-2) scheme, up to 18% of the price of the electric taxis will be borne by the government compared with under 10% now.
Competition
Mahindra enters shared mobility space with Glydedit
Traffic choked cities have added inordinate delays to the woes of office goers. Seeing an opportunity there, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest electric car player, decided to enter the shared mobility space with the Glyd App that delivers personalised transportation needs through electric vehicles that allow you to use your commuting time more productively.
Electric vehicle sector needs initial seeding to take off: Naveen Munjaledit
With high cost of batteries, complete transition from internal combustion engine to electric vehicle is a huge concern for India.”Battery technology is very expensive and if we wait for the battery cost to come down, we will miss the bus. The sector needs government’s push to a certain level and not for life long,” says Naveen Munjal, Chief Executive Officer, Hero Electric.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles May Be Complementing Technology in India’s Future Mobility: Reportedit
Supply-side constraints may prove to be an obstacle in battery-driven electric vehicles becoming the only technology for future mobility in India and hydrogen-powered fuel cell EVs could become a complementing technology in future, according to a study by KPMG.
International
Hydrogen Cars Struggle To Compete With Electric Vehiclesedit
The electrification of most industrialized societies has taken off in a big way. In the EU and China government support such as regulations and subsidies are pushing automakers towards alternative technologies which don’t utilize fossil fuels as a source of energy. Also, in North America, despite Trump’s support for the fossil fuel industry, carmakers are embarking on the path of electrification with Elon Musk’s Tesla being one of the frontrunners. Virtually all big auto brands have several EV models planned for the coming years. Hydrogen, however, is not part of the hype.
Can Oil Reinvent Itself? Shell’s Power Push Divides Investorsedit
When a few hundred Royal Dutch Shell Plc shareholders piled into a Methodist church in Westminster for their 2018 annual meeting, they got a lot more than the usual free sandwiches and PowerPoint slides.When a few hundred Royal Dutch Shell Plc shareholders piled into a Methodist church in Westminster for their 2018 annual meeting, they got a lot more than the usual free sandwiches and PowerPoint slides.