Industry
The EV claim to FAMEedit
The second phase of the ₹10,000-crore FAME II scheme, which has come into play from April 1, 2019, seeks to create a platform for the next wave of electric mobility in the country.
To boost EV demand, NITI suggests tweaks in tax policy for cab operatorsedit
Policy think tank NITI Aayog has recommended accelerated depreciation benefit for cab operators switching one-fifth of their fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). This could put more EVs on the road and increase investment in the sector.
Electric Vehicles body seeks to delink localisation from subsidy incentivesedit
The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) on Tuesday urged the project implementation and sanctioning committee (PISC) to delink localisation and ex-showroom prices of e-bikes from subsidy under the FAME-II scheme.
Electric vehicle charging stations to harvest sunedit
In order to promote clean energy in transport sector, Bescom is planning to tap solar energy to power the proposed electric vehicle charging stations in city. Bescom is working towards opening 112 charging stations by September.
Competition
Is India Ready for Electric Vehicles?edit
For a long time, the world has had been trying to find replacements to petrol and diesel for running its vehicles and to minimize its pollution level. The emergence of the concept of electric vehicles (EVs) opened a new dimension to the car manufacturers in the market.
Essel Infra puts EV plans on hold as debt resolution gets priorityedit
Subhash Chandra-led Essel Infraprojects Ltd has halted plans to build electric vehicles, and is looking to first reduce its debt of ₹11,466 crore, said three people directly aware of the development, requesting anonymity.
International
European Carmakers Urge Investment In Charging Infrastructureedit
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) released a note that car CO2 emissions in Europe (new sales) is increasing, which will make difficult to meet the required levels. In 2017, for the first time since records began in 2010, CO2 emissions increased 0.4% year-over-year to 118.5 grams of CO2 per kilometer, and because of the further decline in diesel car sales, higher CO2 emissions are expected for 2018.
Don’t buy the scare against electric vehiclesedit
Charging infrastructure that allows you to power up an electric car in under 10 minutes is not some laughable futurist vision. It’s existing tech. A network of charging stations that will deliver this result is already on track in Australia to link major capital cities as Energy Minister Angus Taylor should know. Afterall, his agency helped to finance it.