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EV Startup Pick of the Week: SUN Mobilityedit
SUN Mobility was founded in 2017 by Chetan Maini and Uday Khemka. It is a 50:50 joint venture between Virya Mobility 5.0 and SUN New Energy Systems. The startup provides innovative solutions for electric vehicles and energy infrastructure to build a fully electric mobility ecosystem.
EV Startup Pick of the Week: SUN Mobilityedit
SUN Mobility was founded in 2017 by Chetan Maini and Uday Khemka. It is a 50:50 joint venture between Virya Mobility 5.0 and SUN New Energy Systems. The startup provides innovative solutions for electric vehicles and energy infrastructure to build a fully electric mobility ecosystem.
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Thinking About Buying an E-Vehicle? We Got an Expert to Clear All Your Doubts!edit
Unsafe, slow, costly and inefficient—e-cars have come under a lot of unearned bias. The compact models are not everyone’s first choice when it comes to choosing a new car for regular use. And yet, for Zarryl Lobo, no other car in the world can compete with his fleet of e-cars.
Our aspiration is to expand market share, not defend: Dheeraj Hindujaedit
After the exit of its Managing Director Vinod Dasari in November 2018, Ashok Leyland’s Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja has been actively involved in the company’s affairs not only to ensure its smooth functioning, but also to sustain the growth momentum of the second largest player in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle market amidst emerging new regulations.
Thinking About Buying an E-Vehicle? We Got an Expert to Clear All Your Doubts!edit
Unsafe, slow, costly and inefficient—e-cars have come under a lot of unearned bias. The compact models are not everyone’s first choice when it comes to choosing a new car for regular use. And yet, for Zarryl Lobo, no other car in the world can compete with his fleet of e-cars.
Panasonic launches Nymbus, a charging solution for electric vehicles used in public transportationedit
Electric vehicles are all the range, two-wheelers more than personal cars and electric three-wheelers somewhere in between. But the challenge for all modes has been charging infrastructure. Joining the band of companies addressing this challenge is Panasonic, which today announced the launch of Nymbus, its smart EV charging service, developed by its Indian R&D team as part of its electric mobility initiative.
Leclanché concludes its Annual General Meetingedit
In a further strengthening of upcoming orders, modules for 35 e-Buses battery packs to Ashok Leyland in India, through a master supply agreement with Sun Mobility, have been delivered.
OPINION: Electrifying India’s Transportedit
India’s urban population will nearly double in the next decade. More than half a billion people will live and work in Indian cities. Travel within and between cities will grow exponentially. This rapid growth poses several social, economic and environmental challenges.
Industry
India to acquire reserves of strategic minerals to power the country’s move into EVsedit
India’s move to acquire reserves of strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt to power the country’s move into electric vehicles is all set to become a reality with three state-owned metal and mining companies due to ink a joint venture agreement early next month.
Budget 2019: Assocham seeks incentives for electric vehicles, abolition of MAT, cut in corporate tax rateedit
A group of office bearers of industry body Assocham met revenue secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey on Thursday to discuss issues for the upcoming budget. Among the prominent points made included abolishing minimum alternate tax (MAT), reduction in corporate tax rate and tax incentives for electrical vehicles.
Tariff fixed for electric vehicle charging stationsedit
For the first time, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has fixed tariff plan for electric vehicle charging stations in the city.
Electric vehicles set to get green number plates in Biharedit
Electric vehicles in Bihar will have green number plates soon, instead of the existing yellow. Registration numbers will be in yellow or white, depending on the vehicle class: commercial or private.
Charging points soon for EVsedit
With Noida Authority joining hands with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to push for electric vehicle infrastructure, public electric vehicle charging stations will be soon installed at several locations across the city. The Noida Authority is in process of signing an MoU with EESL to set up EV charging stations. Initially, one charging station will be set up for the Noida Authority and five electric vehicles will be rented to replace authority’s old official vehicles.
Renewable energy needs a reforms push to attain green energy targets: Studyedit
Renewable energy needs a reforms push from the newly elected government to achieve the envisaged target of 275 Gw by 202, a study said. Despite marked strides in green energy propped up by policy initiatives, more reforms in the pipeline should be sped up, US-based think-tank Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (IEEFA) noted in the study.
Government electric vehicle scheme for doorstep delivery servicesedit
The Delhi government is looking to launch an electric vehicle (EV) scheme for the industry that engages in app-based doorstep delivery of goods and services. The government’s Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD) said on Tuesday that the scheme, in all likelihood, will be based on offering incentives to delivery companies to shift to electric vehicles.
Delhi: Urban mobility lab to push e-vehiclesedit
With the purpose of coming up with innovative and sustainable ideas in the field of shared mobility, electric mobility, non-motorised transport and first and last-mile connectivity, Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi has invited ideas from the public and other stakeholders. The broader idea is to support the city in identifying, developing and integrating mobility pilot projects.
Electric bus service starts in Jammu cityedit
For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, an electric bus service was operationalised on Monday in Jammu city. An official statement said, “K Skandan, advisor to state Governor today flagged off the electric bus service from Railway Station, Jammu.”
Nitin Gadkari’s 62nd Birthday: Visionary Minister Who is Pushing for Future of Mobility in Indiaedit
While global economies are going whole hog with automated technologies, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari displayed his administrative experience as he said that currently, the country has graver problems of employment to deal with than promulgation of automated cars.
Thiruvananthapuram: Blame game puts e-bus service in limboedit
With the blame game going on between the two parties of the electric bus wet lease agreement – KSRTC and the Maha Voyage LLP company- the state government’s decision to convert all public transport services in the capital to electric buses by 2020 is now stuck in limbo.
Modi 2.0: In First Budget, Centre Likely to Announce Vehicle-scrapping Policy, Focus on Doubling Farmers’ Incomeedit
The focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s first 100 days will be agriculture and automobile industry, according to CNBC-TV18. Promoting electric vehicles tops the Centre’s agenda apart from doubling farmers’ income. The first budget of the new government is likely to include a scrappage policy and a slew of measures to promote electric vehicles (EVs).
Hyundai-Kia group plans to make e-cars in Indiaedit
Korean group companies Hyundai and Kia Motors are finalising local manufacturing plans for electric cars in India, e-charging their operations at a time when the government is preparing an ambitious strategy to push locally sourced clean fuel mobility.
Gas-based plants’ revival, EV infra on priority list of government in second inningsedit
Revival of gas-based power plants and putting up electric vehicle infrastructure are expected to be on the priority list of the new NDA government. The power ministry is expected to approach the union cabinet to get approval in the next 100 days for a subsidy mechanism to revive gas-based power projects, a senior government official said.
All battery-operated vehicles to have green number platesedit
All battery-operated vehicles will soon have the green number plates to distinguish them from other commercial and private ones. On the green plates, registration number will be marked in yellow and white depending on different categories of vehicles.
Swiss e-bus maker in talks with Kerala govt for setting up factoryedit
Swiss vehicle manufacturing major Hess AG has evinced interest in setting up an electric bus manufacturing unit in state. The company, which expressed interest after learning about the government’s electric vehicle policy and plans to switch over to electric vehicles soon, held discussions with chief secretary Tom Jose during the recent visit of the state’s delegation led by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to Switzerland.
Government sees red as electric vehicles fails to deliver mileage promiseedit
Government departments using the electric vehicles (EVs) from Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are understood to be somewhat unhappy with the mileage of the vehicles. According to an official in one of the departments, while Tata Motors and M&M had claimed these would run for 130 km when fully charged, they are able to do just about 85 km. “One is worried about running them for too long,” the official told FE.
India proposes electrifying motorbikes, scooters in 6-8 years: Sourceedit
The draft proposal from Niti Aayog, which is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and plays a critical role in policymaking, also recommends electrifying the country’s popular three-wheeled autorickshaws, said the source, who declined to be identified as the proposal is not public and still needs the go ahead from the government.
Election Results: Renewable energy industry expects govt to sharpen focus on policy stabilityedit
As India seems to have voted for a majority government for yet another term, the renewable energy industry wants the government to continue with a sharp focus on policy stability to spur growth, gaining from the likely continuity in administration.
Only electric 2-wheelers may be sold in country after 2025edit
Signalling a faster transition towards electric vehicles, the government is expected to mandate the sale of only electric three-wheelers from April 2023, while all new two-wheelers with engine capacity up to 150cc driving out of showrooms may have to be powered by electricity from April 2025.
How are electric vehicles defining the future?edit
Major automobile manufacturers around the world have engaged in a race to produce powerful, eco-friendly yet economical cars which will eliminate the use of fossil fuel. Currently, the only way to do this is by adopting an all-electric powertrain.
India To Soon Have Its Own Standards For EV Charging Stations; Will Help Reduce Costsedit
One of the biggest hindrances in the adoption in electric vehicles pan India is the lack of charging facilities for these vehicles. Part of the reason for this is the fact that the firms looking to establish such charging stations need to procure the corresponding licenses from Japan, China and or other nations.
‘If Bengaluru wants to be Singapore, it needs better public transportation’edit
Back in India after being laid off by GM Motors, Hemanth Kappanna is amused by the white-hot spotlight on him. In an interview, Kappanna discusses the impact of the upcoming Bharat Stage VI emission norms on India’s automobile industry, what Bengaluru needs to do to combat PM2.5 pollution levels, and what role the city has to play in clean technology.
Delhi Metro Will Provide Electric Scooters At Stations For Emission Free Last Mile Connectivityedit
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is embracing the advent of electric vehicles. As per news reports, the transport corporation is now coming up with plans to bring in electric scooters at five of its stations in the NCR region. The move will be yet another in the line to bring in an EV culture in India.
Another Benefit Of Electric Vehicles: 1 Crore New Jobs Will Be Created In Indiaedit
India aims to meet 30 percent of its transportation needs with electric vehicles by 2030. The goal is attracting a lot of effort from the government and the EV industry alike. As the country makes this transaction from conventional fossil fuel vehicles to greener ones, another positive has come into focus. The associated jobs with the growth of a new industry.
EV owners in India can now locate public EV charging stations on Google Mapsedit
The one thing about electric vehicles that deter people from buying EVs is running out of juice on the way and the one thing that can fix this is availability fast charging infrastructure. India is now taking steps towards better adaptability of EVs, and Google Maps has released a new feature to assist the same.
Early EV trends in Indiaedit
Various policy measures have been adopted to encourage electric vehicles (EV). EVs have many advantages. They are zero-emission and less noisy, though the electricity may be dirty. Electric power is much cheaper in terms of per km consumption. EV engines have fewer moving parts than internal combustion (IC) engines.
Electric vehicle count remains static in Bengaluruedit
In an alarming indication that more number of people are switching from public transport to private commute, Karnataka’s vehicular population has now touched 2 crore. Also, recent data from the transport department reveal that the current vehicle population in Bengaluru stands at 80 lakh plus. But the shocking news is only 9,000 e-vehicles run in Bengaluru and only 900 plus e-vehicles have been registered during 2018-19.
There will be hardly any electric vehicles on Indian roads even by 2023edit
India won’t be shifting gears to electric vehicles (EVs) anytime soon. Only 6% of automobiles sold in the country by 2030 will be electric, according to the new global EV outlook by research firm BloombergNEF.
Kochi set to lead State’s charge towards electric vehiclesedit
With talks of conventional fuel standards being upgraded from BS4 to BS6, electric vehicles may appear a dot on the horizon. But Kerala’s charge towards having a million electric vehicles by 2022, it appears, will be led by Kochi, which will have the earliest of the State’s public electric charging stations soon thanks to efforts by public sector oil marketing companies.
India to frame indigenous EV charging station normsedit
In a first, India plans to come up with its own standards for charging stations for its emerging electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. To start with, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) are working on an indigenous charging standard that will also help reduce the cost of establishing charging stations for EVs in the country.
E-vehicles industry to create 10 million jobs in future: reportedit
India has chalked a plan to aid its electric mobility mission by creating a specialised workforce. The blueprint aims at generating 10 million jobs. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is in the process of preparing the programme to provide adequate manpower to the electric mobility industry.
Auto companies need volumes to localise electric vehicles, Maruti Suzuki MD saysedit
Auto companies need volumes if they are to localise electric vehicle and electric vehicle components in India, said Maruti Suzuki MD Kenichi Ayukawa on Wednesday. Speaking at the ACMA meet in New Delhi, he urged the government to encourage hybrids for passenger cars to allow the volumes to go up enough for localisation to become viable.
Meet 63-Year-Old Mr. Lobo, Owner Of 10 Electric Cars, Who Is Promoting The Use Of Electric Vehicles Since 18 Yearsedit
At a time when the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India is still in its nascent stage and is struggling to pick up the pace due to high prices and inadequate charging infrastructure, here is a story of the 63-year-old man from Bengaluru – Zarryl Lobo, who is driving electric vehicles from past 18 years.
India is selling fewer new cars, but is this part of a larger trend?edit
On Monday, May 13, a report found that new motor vehicle sales in India have declined in all segments—passenger and commercial cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. However, electric vehicle mobility is on a steady uptick as is the used car sales.
Blueprint ready for 10 million e-mobility jobsedit
India has drawn up a blueprint to create a specialised workforce to support its electric mobility mission, which is expected to generate 10 million jobs. The plan involves creating a skilled workforce with electric vehicle expertise in areas such as design and testing, battery manufacturing and management, sales, services and infrastructure. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is preparing the programme to cater to the workforce demand expected from the electric mobility industry.
Why carmakers are still betting on Indiaedit
Since the winter of 2018, the rumblings within India’s automobile industry have been far from pleasant. Consumers have been giving expression to their anxiety with their wallets, passenger vehicle sales have witnessed a free fall, and talk of the dreaded R-word has only gotten louder.
India Fund Fest achieves Rs 25 cr investments; Solar power, EVs top attractionsedit
The scene at Ritz Carlton on Friday was one of excitement with finalist founders of 28 startups, selected through a rigorous filtering process out of 14,000 applications received, seeking spot funding from 12 plus investors. They were from a wide range of industries including solar energy, electric vehicles, e-commerce, technology, agriculture, animal husbandry, Ayurveda, water conservation, payment gateway etc.
Can Ebikes For Delivery Become The New Normal For India?edit
When it comes to logistics and ecommerce, India has shown an ever-growing appetite for greater innovation and quicker services. But that comes at a cost. As the number of deliveries increase so do the vehicles on the road and that’s where India needs to balance ambition with change to meet its various national and international policy objectives.
Auto sales decline 15.93% in April: SIAMedit
The auto industry in India continues to be in the grip of falling sales. With all segments registering negative growth, overall sales fell 15.93% in April to 2,001,096 units from 2,380,294 a year ago, according to data released by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Monday.
India’s crude import will increase: Reportedit
India’s crude import bill will grow fatter despite numerous measures by successive governments to reduce its dependence on crude. A Moody’s report on Monday said that “India’s oil and gas consumption will support its investments in refining capacity and upstream production, but crude imports will keep growing amid stagnant production”.
EV push on shaky ground, government should look at other clean energy alternativesedit
With India’s electric vehicle (EV) push replete with uncertainties, the focus seems to be shifting again to readily available clean fuels to run the country’s growing transport industry. The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC), the apex body for the Auto LPG sector in India, has once again urged the government to relook at its singular push for EVs, even as cleaner and immediately deployable gaseous fuels like Auto LPG continue to face policy discrimination.
How is India driving to electric mobility?edit
On Monday, Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd. said in a statement that Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, had invested an unspecified amount to support its ambitions to scale up electric vehicle deployment in India. Ola Electric is undertaking several pilot programmes including charging solutions, battery swapping stations, and deploying two-and three-wheeler electric vehicles
Top automakers cheer govt push for EV localization driveedit
Top automakers have cheered the government’s recent push to localise manufacturing for hybrid and electric vehicle (xEV) under the revised norms of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles Scheme (FAME 2).
High-powered team from Kerala to visit UK to explore e-mobilityedit
The state government’s plan to switch to e-mobility platform is poised to get a thrust as a high-level delegation from Kerala visits the United Kingdom in June. The four-member team led by Transport Minister A K Saseendran is scheduled to embark on the foreign visit from June 1st to 9th.
Shared Mobility: Govt to Allow Private Car Owners to Earn Money as Part-Time Cabbies!edit
Every single day, an average of 1,750 new vehicles are registered, owing to the boom in vehicle population. It now stands at 80.45 lakh. This is the situation in Bengaluru alone. Imagine what it might be for the rest of the country.
Ola focuses on two and three-wheelers for EV adoption; 4-wheeler to take timeedit
Expecting rapid adoption of four-wheeler electric vehicles at a mass scale to take time, ride-hailing firm Ola is betting big on two and three-wheelers for its electric mobility drive, according to a senior company official.
BMTC planning to buy 100 electric busesedit
A plan is being prepared to purchase 100 buses,whose op- eration will be of great help in understanding the ergonomics of the electric buses,” an official said. The source also said that of- ficials hope to bring back the Rs 80 crore central aid,though the first phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric vehicles (FAME).
Opinion | EVs are an idea whose time is yet to comeedit
Electric vehicles (EVs) are hailed as the future of mobility for good reason, given the ecological imperative to contain carbon emissions and hold off global warming. That the state must play a role in their success goes without saying, so it’s good that India has an EV conversion policy in place.
NITI Aayog to visit Lithium Triangle nations in South Americaedit
Close on the high-level visits to the ‘Lithium Triangle’ countries including Chile and Bolivia, a high-level delegation from Niti Ayog is expected to visit these countries soon. The team will take the discussions forward from where the Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. had left earlier this year.
Getting over the renewables delusionedit
The renewables, euphoria has been sweeping the world for over a decade and visions of a carbon-free, sunshine- and wind-powered world has captured the imagination from policymakers to the populace, alike.
Why India’s cabs will likely go electric before its private cars doedit
India’s top automakers are steering away from polluting diesel models, but the real push towards cleaner electric vehicles is coming from the country’s cab aggregators.
Power thieves drain India’s electric-car hopesedit
Dirty air has finally become an issue in Indian election manifestos, along with perennial subjects such as temple-building and farmers’ incomes. That shouldn’t be a surprise: Even politicians can’t escape air pollution, which has reduced life expectancy in areas near the capital New Delhi by more than 12 years.
India Can Save Rs 4.15 Lakh Crore Per Year On Oil Imports Starting 2030 Says CIIedit
The promotion of electric vehicles in India has been in full swing for the past few years. Several Indian authorities are to be thanked for this. This encouragement towards electric drivetrains, however, can further be propelled through additional measures, says CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) in a recent statement.
Centre to invite bids for 40GW battery plantsedit
The government is considering a plan to establish battery making capacity of 40 gigawatts (GW) to give a boost to its electrical vehicles and renewable energy initiatives, an official said.
Electric vehicle sales to nose dive by 50% in FY2020edit
Impending increase in electric two-wheeler cost with new policy is expected to puncture the growth of overall electric vehicles sales in India in FY2020. According to Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the total sales will be halved in the financial compared to previous year.
Electric two-wheelers: Govt may ease eligibility norms for claiming subsidyedit
The department of heavy industries is likely to relax the eligibility criteria for electric two-wheelers for claiming subsidy under the second phase of the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles) scheme, people familiar with the matter said.
Govt tells EV makers to localize manufacturing to qualify for subsidiesedit
Control units, chargers and AC units are among a slew of components that electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers must build locally to qualify for subsidies under a government scheme to encourage the adoption of such vehicles.
India’s e-car plan has just one, but potentially debilitating, flawedit
Dirty air has finally become an issue in Indian election manifestos, along with perennial subjects such as temple-building and farmers’ incomes. That shouldn’t be a surprise: Even politicians can’t escape air pollution, which has reduced life expectancy in areas near the capital New Delhi by more than 12 years.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Calls For Adopting A Public Transport Centric Approach In Traffic-Choked Citiesedit
Addressing public and Metro officials on the 25th Foundation Day Event Of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in New Delhi, M Venkaiah Naidu- Vice President of India called for adopting a public transport-centric approach to decongest traffic-choked cities.
Fast Chargers For Electric Vehicles Installed At Parliament Houseedit
Electric Vehicles have been on Government’s agenda for long and all possible measures are being taken for its adoption. AC and DC fast chargers for electric vehicles have been installed at the Parliament House to charge the electric vehicles supplied to the government as part of the EESL tender.
FAME needs to be supplemented with steps to boost EV adoption, says CIIedit
Policies like FAME need to be supplemented with measures such as domestic manufacturing of vehicles, batteries and components to boost mass adoption of electric vehicles by 2030, industry body CII said Sunday.
Going Electricedit
With fatal pollution levels choking Indian metros, electric vehicles offer a most lucrative avenue for respite – but, with inadequate policies and crumbling infrastructure, the Indian dream of ‘going electric’ is still many miles away.
Sector notes | India’s automobile recovery is easier said than doneedit
The connection between monsoon and auto sales is also a factor. Better rains lead to more disposable income. This coupled with likely sops for farmers are going to boost spending. The auto landscape is changing faster than you think. With BS-VI coming and a likely ban on diesel cars, electric cars and hybrid vehicles could be the future.
Powering ahead Relentlesslyedit
The sun is shining on India’s solar sector in a big way. India is well and truly making bold steps towards meeting the government’s pledge to make non-fossil fuels 40% of the total power generation capacity of the nation by the year 2032. Of this, the plan is to add 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power by 2022. India has always faced energy paucity issues, and given our ample coverage of sunlight, solar energy could play a big role in reducing India’s import dependence for its power needs.
Karnataka halts new solar energy projectsedit
Karnataka, with 2,800 Mw of solar projects in the development pipeline, is known for housing the Pavagada solar park in Tumkur district. The mega project is expected to house solar projects with about 2,000-Mw capacity at an investment of Rs 14,800 crore.
Intelligent transportation system and smart city edit
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed many industries, from education to health care to government, and is now in the early stages of transforming transportation systems. While many researchers think that the improving a country’s transportation system solely means building new roads or repairing aging infrastructures and the future of transportation lies not only in concrete and steel, but also increasingly in using IT.
Hyundai to manufacture EVs especially for ride-hailing firms from 2021 edit
A month after its investments in major cab aggregator Ola and self-drive car-sharing platform Revv, Hyundai Motor Group is planning to launch a new range of electric vehicles by 2021. The carmaker will develop the vehicles under the Smart EV platform. Hyundai will design and develop these vehicles especially for ride-hailing firms, said a Mint report quoting sources close to the development.
Helping SMEs Save Millions Through Solar Energyedit
The sun has been shining brightly on the large utility-scale solar projects for a while. However, a bulk of SMEs and MSMEs have not been able to benefit from this boom, despite the huge and well documented financial benefits of solar. This huge gap in the market and the specific needs of the end consumers (SMEs and Retail) propelled Gagan Vermani, who spent almost a decade in the solar industry, to establish MYSUN in 2015 with a vision to make it easy and reliable for consumers to go solar.
Government powers India’s energy transition with sustained focus on renewablesedit
The fact that India is naturally blessed with abundant sunlight and wind only strengthens the case for renewables. Further, a healthy renewable energy sector would greatly help the Government in making electricity affordable and available for our large rural population, besides generating employment. It is now evident that renewables would have to contribute half of India’s new energy capacity added and this implies adding potentially 25 GW of renewables capacity every year till 2030.
Generic Tariff of Rs 3.29/kWh Set for Solar Projects in Maharashtra for FY 2019-2020 edit
The current generic tariff is based on the results of competitive bidding conducted by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).
Electric Cars and Solar Compete for the Same Parts edit
Electric vehicles and solar tend to get lumped together as partners in the climate-friendly push to phase out fossil fuels. Now they’re competing head-to-head for high-tech components that have been in short supply. The parts, electric transistors, are key for both EVs and solar panels to convert power between direct and alternating current for use in light bulbs, appliances and, yes, cars.
Commercial solar panels: Systems that have a lifespan of 15-20 years and require little maintenanceedit
Applications of Solar Panels Commercial solar panels can be used to power industrial buildings in off-grid or remote locations. Commercial solar panels installed on the rooftop of buildings can be used to light up signs or message boards. Solar energy charges the battery so that the signs can remain illuminated even during the night. Commercial solar panels can be used for preheating ventilation air as well as water heating in offices and businesses
BMW i3s Review: An Electric Car India is not ready for edit
The BMW i3s is an improved and advanced version of the i3. Also, the BMW i3s is the company’s idea of what a compact and practical electric car should be like. The i3s is not on sale in India at present but we drove it recently to find out if it makes sense for India or not and has BMW succeeded in developing an electric car good enough for everyday usage. We would love to hear from you what you would want in an ideal electric car and at what price.
BHEL signs MoU with ARAI for e-mobility projects edit
Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises have signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation on various projects related to e-mobility.
Auto sales skid in April amid election worriesedit
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) posted domestic PV sales of 19,966 units, down 9% from a year ago. Its UV segment sales stood at 18,848 units, compared to 20,371 units in April 2018, down 7%. In the cars and vans category, M&M reported sales of 1,118 units, as against 1,556 units in April last year, down 28%. The company said domestic sales also included the numbers sold by its subsidiary, Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd.
SECI defers bid submission deadline for 97 MW solar project till May 21edit
State-owned SECI on April 29 again extended deadline for submitting bids for another renewable energy project as some of the queries of bidders have not been addressed yet. The last date for submission of the bids for setting up 97.5 MWP (megawatt peak) grid connected rooftop solar PV system was April 30, 2019, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) said on April 29.
e-bike sales come to a halt in Apriledit
Electric two-wheeler sales have ground to a halt this month as new norms requiring re-certification of all existing vehicles under FAME-II hit the availability of models in the market. The government wants to promote e-vehicles through FAME, or the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles, to protect the environment.
I love my electric vehicle, but where do I charge it? This and other problems facing EV users in Indiaedit
The electric vehicles’ space – especially in the two-wheeler segment – is getting increasingly populated. Startups like GoGreenBov, Tork, Ultraviolette, and Strom are ready to showcase their vehicles (and have them available for sale) later this year. Early movers like Ather Energy are already present on our roads and expanding. Then there are new entrants like Revolt Intellicorp, which has announced big investments to speed up the release of their electric bikes.
More growth, more people, but less energy demand; here’s why growth-energy story is set to changeedit
Energy demand and economic growth has always been positively correlated — faster the economic growth, higher the demand for energy. However, a change of pattern is visible with decoupling between the rates of economic growth and energy demand, which in the decades ahead will become even more pronounced, says a report.
EV sales in India cross 750,000 units in FY2019 but FAME II may spoil the runedit
For India Auto Inc, FY2019 may have been a dampener for overall internal combustion-engined vehicle sales, given that they recorded single-digit growth. In comparison, albeit on a much lower base, the country’s nascent electric vehicle (EV) industry notched handsome numbers but the green vehicle segment may not have reason to celebrate in the future. Here’s why.
Electric Vehicle Production Comes To A Halt — Another Roadblock In The Electric Revolutionedit
New norms requiring re-certification of all existing electric vehicles have brought sales of all Electric Vehicles to a halt. Affected by this move are the two and three-wheeler electric industries. The need for re-certification has been called for by the government and is now a requirement under the FAME II scheme.
TVS to retain the moped in BS VI era, plans entry into EV space this fiscaledit
The introduction of the BS VI emission norm, from April 2020, is expected to lead to some casualties in the Indian automotive industry primarily due to the additional technology cost implications. One segment is vehicles with small diesel engines below 1.5 litres in cubic capacity and the other is entry-level petrol-run vehicles, primarily mopeds. While the former is happening as expected, the humble moped is set to put up a fight.
IIT Hyderabad Incubated Startup PURE EV Launches Long Range High Performance Electric Two-Wheelersedit
An Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad-incubated startup has developed long-range, high-performance electric two-wheelers specifically designed for Indian Conditions and is commercially launching them across the country next month. PURE is the electric vehicle vertical of PuREnergy, a startup incubated by IIT Hyderabad which manufactures high-performance Lithium batteries.
Green Number Plates Become Mandatory on all Electric Vehicles in Indiaedit
Last year, the Indian government had announced green number plates for all electric vehicles wherein the private electric vehicles will get white lettering on a green background and commercial EVs will yellow lettering. And now the Central Government has asked the state road transport departments to make green number plates mandatory on all types of electric vehicles irrespective of them being brand new or used.
Ford to continue selling diesel models in Indiaedit
US automaker Ford will continue to sell diesel models in India and has no plans to pull the plug on such vehicles, a senior company official Tuesday said. The automaker, which sells models like EcoSport and Endeavour in the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary, said it would also be ready with BS VI-compliant diesel powertrains for its model range before the April 1, 2020 deadline.
E-vehicles to get subsidies of up to ₹1 lakhedit
To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the state government is offering subsidies on their purchase. Buyers can get subsidies of Rs 5,000, Rs 12,000 and Rs 1 lakh on new two-, three- and four-wheelers, respectively. It is also offering an incentive of up to Rs 10 lakh for the establishment of vehicle charging stations.
BHEL signs MoU with ARAI for e-mobility projectsedit
Bharat Heavy Electricals and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises have signed an MoU for cooperation on various projects related to e-mobility.
CERC extends validity of 1.2 lakh renewable energy certificates as prices riseedit
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the validity of 1.2 lakh renewable energy certificates (RECs) which were scheduled to expire by October 31. These RECs will now be valid till December 31. This development comes at a time when the prices of RECs are increasing with rising demand as states are gradually becoming more stringent about following renewable purchase obligation (RPO).
Competition
Mahindra’s EV sales rise over 2.5 times to 10,276 units in FY19edit
Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra’s electric vehicle (EV) sales grew over two-and-a-half times to 10,276 units in 2018-19, riding on the second phase of orders for electric cars from state-owned EESL.
Ola Electric To Initially Focus On 2 Wheelers, 3 Wheelers & Charging: Arun Sarinedit
Ola Electric will initially focus on two-wheelers and three-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs), along with making sure that recharging remains an easy process, said Ola Electric’s new independent director Arun Sarin.
Hyundai says evaluating market for more SUVs, EVs in Indiaedit
Buoyed by success of Creta and robust response to new model Venue, South Korean auto major Hyundai is studying if it can bring more SUVs in India, apart from finding in which segment it can bring electric vehicles, according to a company official.
India has the potential to lead electric two-wheeler race: Sachin Bansaledit
Sachin Bansal, former CEO of Flipkart, is betting big on India’s electric two-wheeler space. An angel investor in Ather Energy, an electric scooter start-up from Bengaluru, Bansal on Tuesday infused an additional capital of Rs 223 crore in Ather in his personal capacity. In an interview with ET, Bansal said Ather has plans to sell over a million units annually in the next five years and reckons the company has the potential to lead the EV two-wheeler space.
Ola Electric appoints former Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin as independent directoredit
Ola Electric Mobility Private Limited announced that it has appointed former CEO of Vodafone Group Plc Arun Sarin as an independent director on its board. Sarin, who has also invested in Ola (first in 2015) and in Ola Electric in its series-A funding earlier this year, will be a mentor and advisor to the latter in its overall business strategy.
Greaves launches electric scooter Ampere Zealedit
Greaves Cotton, one of India’s diversified engineering companies, on Tuesday has rolled out the high-speed electric scooter, Zeal. Under the FAME II benefit, Zeal will attract Rs 18,000 in subsidy for the customer and thus making this high performance electric scooter, a viable mobility option for Indians, the company said in a statement.
Maruti, Nissan and Renault India take pole position on emission indexedit
Maruti Suzuki India, Renault India and Nissan India have topped the chart of a government-made ‘environment-friendly’ index on the parameter of carbon dioxide emission in the year 2017-18.
Greaves Cotton to foray into electric vehicle battery manufacturingedit
The 160-year old Greaves Cotton, which is traditionally known as a manufacturer of diesel engines, generators and pump sets, is looking to invest in battery manufacturing and supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years.
Electric vehicle journey to begin with hybrid technology in India: Hondaedit
Japanese auto major Honda will use hybrid vehicles as intermediates in the next two years in India before going for full electric vehicles (EVs) as it expects setting up of supporting infrastructure such as charging stations to take time, according to a senior company official.
Mahindra and Ford’s secret EVedit
While many eyes will be looking at the upcoming Ford-Mahindra co-developed SUV — next-gen Mahindra XUV500/Ford’s C-segment SUV — the first co-developed product to come out of this partnership is an all-electric car. Based on the Ford Aspire, this new EV is due to arrive by the end of next year and we got an up-close look at an early mule.
FAME-II subsidy: Tata Motors hopes private electric vehicle buyers get incentivesedit
Tata Motors, India’s fourth-largest carmaker, has welcomed the government’s FAME-II scheme but hopes that private buyers of electric vehicles will also get incentives in the future.
Hyundai sharpens focus on electric cars that run on hydrogen fuel cellsedit
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is placing strong bets on electric vehicles (EVs) that run on hydrogen fuel cells, even as several of its global rivals sharpen their strategies towards lithium-ion battery-based EVs for eco-friendly transport.
Ashok Leyland ready to ride on Elon Musk’s India dreamedit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk who has been moving back and forth on his India dream for couple of years and unable to take the next big step now has an invitation from commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland.
The Myth Around Electric Vehicles: Are They Really eco-friendly?edit
It might come as a surprise to many but contrary to popular beliefs, Electric Vehicles which were hitherto thought to be a viable and environment-friendly alternative to carbon-emitting vehicular fuels such as petrol and diesel, are actually equally hazardous to the environment, if not more. In fact, recent studies have corroborated the fact that EVs are considerably worse for the climate than diesel cars.
Okinawa Autotech aims 1 mn production capacityedit
Electric scooter maker Okinawa Autotech is investing Rs 200 crore to set up a new manufacturing plant with an annual capacity of one million units, preparing to meet increased demand following implementation of FAME II scheme, a top company official said. The new plant at Alwar in Rajasthan is being set up in a staggered manner with 5 lakh units per annum capacity to be ready by the end of this fiscal to add to the existing volume of 90,000 units a year.
Ather Energy to install over 50 fast charging grid points in Chennaiedit
IIT Madras-based electric two-wheeler maker, Ather Energy on Thursday announced the installation of 50-55 charging Ather grid points by the end of 2019 in Chennai. The fast charging network can be used by all electric two-wheelers and four-wheeler for free of charge till the end of the year, the company said in a media release.
Renault unveils three electric concept-cars for future mobilityedit
French auto major Groupe Renault Thursday showcased three electric concept-cars as its vision of the mobility of the future. A pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, Groupe Renault introduced its car-on-demand service using autonomous electric Renault ZOE Cab prototype vehicles, as part of the Paris-Saclay Autonomous Lab project, here at the VIVA Technology show.
Panasonic to set up 1-lakh-strong charging grid to power electric vehicles in Indiaedit
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is lining up a mega electric vehicles charging grid across top 25 Indian cities, looking to set up one lakh charging stations and telematic solutions by 2024 to power over a million vehicles.
BMW i3S: Living with an electric caredit
We have driven a number of electric cars over the years. Very few in India – actually just the one and its derivatives over the years in India and a wide variety of electric cars overseas. So when we got the opportunity to not only do a test drive of another electric car but also live with it, experience and use it for wide ranging commuting requirements, we grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
These Companies Are Cutting Down Platinum To Make Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Affordableedit
With efforts to take petrol and diesel engines off the road, primary alternatives being brought into use comprise of plug-in lithium-ion battery powered electric cars and Hydrogen fuel cells.
Tata Power and MGL join hands to foray into e-mobility and other servicesedit
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, and city gas distribution company Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foray into emerging e-mobility business, explore synergies of operation in integrated customer services and other value-added services of common interests, Tata Power said today.
Electric bike co Okinawa to set up Rs 200 crore plant in Rajasthanedit
Gurgaon-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech is investing Rs 200 crore to set up a second manufacturing plant in Rajasthan. The company has acquired land near Bhiwadi for the new plant, which will have a total manufacturing capacity of one million units.
Hyundai Announces New Smart Mobility Plan India With Focus On Electric, Clean & Connected Carsedit
Hyundai Motor made its way in India two decades ago and has been one of the most aggressively expanding manufacturers with the second largest market share. While the company has been largely known for its conventional vehicles, the Korean automaker is now looking to diversify its offerings in the country with electric and connected vehicles in the future.
200 electric two-wheeler dealers staring at closure, include those of Hero Electric and Ampere Vehiclesedit
As many as 200 dealers of electric two-wheelers including Hero Electric and Ampere Vehicles are planning to wind up operations in the next few months, impacted by falling demand owing to lower subsidy under the FAME-II scheme. Experts said the closure of these dealership would effectively lead to a job loss of around 1,200 people.
The Diesel Car Has Run Into A Dead End In Indiaedit
Small and mid-sized diesel cars in India may be headed for a dead end as rising fuel prices and new emission norms to curb world’s most toxic air make them less lucrative for buyers.
Ratan Tata invests in Ola’s electric mobility businessedit
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, and an early backer of Ola, has invested an undisclosed amount in the ridehailing platform’s electric mobility business as part of its Series-A round, the company said in a statement on Monday.
We want to be India’s premier electric vehicle brand: Okinawa founderedit
Gurugram-based Okinawa Autotech is a fast-growing player in India’s evolving electric vehicle (EV) market. With its manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, this electric two-wheeler manufacturing firm sold approximately 10,000 e-scooter units in 2017.
Nissan bags patent related to wireless charging technology for EVs edit
Japanese auto major Nissan Motor Company has received an Indian patent for its wireless charging technology for electric vehicle, which could help the vehicle to charge without connecting with a charging device. The system allows charging an EV without a connecting cable, simply by parking it on a designated spot, much like charging an electric toothbrush or shaver, according to the company.
Mahindra Collaborates With Uber To Deploy E-Taxis In Hyderabad edit
We are excited about the tremendous potential of electric vehicles in India and are committed to supporting the government’s vision of building a viable infrastructure to accelerate the speedy induction of even more EV’s.’’
Clarios Launches as a World Leader in Advanced Energy Storage Solutions edit
Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions, today launches as a new entity and world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. Clarios was acquired by Brookfield Business Partners and operates as a global energy storage business generating $8 billion in revenues with more than 16,000 employees, 56 facilities worldwide and 130 years of expertise. Clarios will build on its leading position in vehicle battery technologies – producing one-third of the industry’s total output per year – while more aggressively exploring ways to meet the fast-growing energy storage needs of tomorrow.
M&M stops producing India’s first electric car model amid flagging salesedit
Mahindra Electric Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), has discontinued the production of the e2oPlus, the four-door hatchback based on the Reva platform, for the domestic market amid flagging sales and tightening safety regulations, said people aware of the development, marking the end of the road for India’s first electric car model. Mahindra produced the last unit of the e2oPlus on March 31.
Bosch, Powercell to mass produce fuel cells for heavy-duty commercial vehiclesedit
German auto supplier Bosch on Monday said it had reached a licensing agreement with Powercell Sweden AB to jointly mass produce hydrogen fuel cells for electrifying heavy-duty commercial vehicles. European Union rules call for trucks to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 15 per cent by 2025, and 30 per cent by 2030 which will force the industry to adopt hybrid and electric powertrains.
Benteler’s new EV platform is now series-readyedit
The Benteler Electric Drive System 2.0 is a showcase for the company´s entire engineering and metal-processing competence: from components and modules for chassis, body-in-white and engine and exhaust applications to modular e-mobility system solutions. The company says the EV platform is now ready for immediate implementation for its customers because it now includes tested and validated crash management and tuned axle systems for high driving comfort and handling. All interfaces to the car body are optimally defined.
International
Electric vehicle drivers at risk by charging from home mains supplyedit
An inadequate public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the UK is forcing drivers to take risks by opting for highly dangerous alternatives at home, an electrical safety charity has warned.
Germany extends 1.2 bln euro electric car bonus to 2020edit
Germany will extend for another year a bonus scheme to encourage people to buy electric cars, Die Welt newspaper reported on Thursday, another sign of Berlin’s eagerness to support a sector in which it lags U.S. and Asian rivals.
Electric car owners are charging vehicles with extension leads because of lack of charging points, charity sayedit
The UK has a shortage of charging points for electric cars, new figures show, as a charity warns that drivers are taking risks to charge their vehicles.
Partnership is the rule of the game at times of shared mobilityedit
Christian Ledoux, head of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Mobility Services, sees ridesharing as the ultimate solution to increasing congestion in cities. Indian companies, with their technology prowess, can be a key contributor to the development of autonomous mobility, he tells Nabeel A Khan in Paris.
Outside of Tesla, future EV sales in U.S. may be thin for most brands: studyedit
U.S. demand for electric vehicles, including hybrids, could rise to 1.28 million by 2026, a new study projected on Wednesday, but most brands will struggle to make money on the new models.
Tesla Cuts Waiting Time At Electric Car Charging Station By Limiting Max Charge To 80% Capacityedit
Tesla is facing a new-found problem with its increased number of users. Tesla car owners are having to wait for long duration at the company’s superchargers used for charging its electric vehicles. Though Tesla has come up with a solution for this. Going forward, some of such chargers will be limited to charging up to 80 percent of a car’s battery.
Why a Chinese electric vehicle startup thinks cars should be assembled like iPhonesedit
China’s decades-long effort to catch up with the rest of the world on producing fossil-fuel cars has never been much of a success. Drivers, enthusiasts and industry watchers still look to Japanese, Germany, and American brands as the gold standard. When it comes to electric vehicles though, China hopes to leapfrog the West by introducing new ways to make and market EVs.
52% Of Consumers Likely To Buy An Electrified Vehicle In Canada Within 5 Yearsedit
Although we reported less than 3 months ago that more education is needed to accelerate EV adoption, a recent survey provides some encouraging news. In a survey commissioned by Toyota Canada this month, 36% said they had “seriously considered buying a more fuel efficient vehicle, such as a hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle.”
Charging On Without A Plan In The UKedit
The UK government, like the eccentric Don Quixote, is charging on without a rational plan for charging infrastructure. What has been required since 2010 when the first viable EVs started to emerge is a central government plan and policy for charging infrastructure.
Poor range will hamper sales of electric cars ‘for a decade’edit
Most motorists will consider an electric car only when they can travel at least 300 miles on a single charge, according to a study. Poor battery range and concerns over a shortage of roadside chargers remain some of the biggest barriers to the mass adoption of green vehicles.
Didi wants to help millions of drivers power their electric carsedit
Didi Chuxing, China’s top ride-hailing app, has teamed up with the country’s giant power utility to make it easier and cheaper for drivers to recharge their cars. The deal connects Didi users to the State Grid’s network of some 50,000 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the country.
ABB partners Octopus Group to further develop e-mobility marketedit
ABB has collaborated with the UK-based clean energy firm Octopus Group. The partnership is aimed at offering a one-stop-shop solution for operators, who can now source the financing and renewable energy supply needed to launch an EV fleet from Octopus and the required electrical infrastructure solutions from ABB.
Nissan appoints Delta Electronics as EV charging systems provider in Thailandedit
Nissan in Thailand today announced the official appointment of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL as the primary provider of electric vehicle charging systems. The deal supports Thailand’s electrification goal of 1.2 million units on the road by 2036 and will provide Nissan Leaf owners in Thailand international-standard charging facilities with Delta’s quality standard of service, certified by Nissan.
Electric cars: China powers the battery supply chainedit
In a factory beside a paddy field on the outskirts of a small city in central China, one of the core components of the modern global economy is being produced. Inside a warren of cement and steel pipes, rock — mined in Australia — is heated to 1,000C in a giant coal-fired boiler.
Will Rolling Back Vehicle Emission Standards Hurt Electric Vehicles?edit
California may roll right over Donald Trump’s attempt to reverse vehicle emission standards. It could even go as far as to ban the traditional combustion engine that runs on gasoline. It’s a response to Trump’s attempt to block California from going its own way mileage rules. What will be the impact on electric vehicles?
Threat or promise? E-auto boom could cost industry jobsedit
Over 115 years the auto industry in the east German town of Zwickau has lived through wrenching upheavals including World War II and the collapse of communism. Now the city’s 90,000 people are plunging headlong into another era of change: top employer Volkswagen’s total shift into electric cars at the local plant.
Usain Bolt Launches Nano, An Electric Two-Seater Meant For Intra-City Traveledit
Usain Bolt, the world renowned athlete who shattered the records for short distance sprinting, now aims to solve the mobility issues faced in major cities across the world. For this, Bolt kickstarted his own mobility company and conveniently named it as Bolt Mobility. The firm has now come up with its first electric car, the Bolt Nano.
How we can embrace the electrical vehicle transition by adopting smart chargingedit
The age of the electric vehicle (EV) is dawning, with two million of them sold in 2018. Whether EV purchases are motivated by environmental concerns, lower operating costs, increases in range coverage, or just plain envy of the neighbour’s EV’s constant torque acceleration, sales of all EV models are on the rise.
Why the UK’s lagging behind in the booming electric car revolutionedit
The UK’s electric car market is in trouble. The public aren’t buying electric cars, and the automotive industry isn’t making them either. “A lot of people in government think that the future is electric cars, and that we are going to be at the forefront of the electric car and the autonomous vehicle revolution,” says Andrew Graves, a professor of mechanical engineering at Bath University. But we’re lagging behind.
Why Norway leads the world in electric vehicle adoptionedit
Norway has only 5.26 million people—about half the size of Los Angeles County in population, and with only about 35 percent of LA’s vehicles on its roads. But there’s one measure in which Norway trumps America’s most saturated EV market. Per capita, Norway has more electric car owners and drivers than anywhere else in the world.
Electric cars still need to win over UK driversedit
Only one in four people would consider buying a fully electric car in the next five years. That is the finding of one of the most comprehensive studies into UK consumers and pure electric vehicles. There has been a renewed focus on the climate and environment recently.
Are Electric Vehicles Really Better For The Environment?edit
Since the first modern electric vehicles (EV) took to the roads in the 2000s, critics have been quick to question the ‘clean’ label attached to them. From manufacturing concerns to battery power sources as well as overall autonomy, EVs have been under scrutiny from sceptics.
GM: Most new vehicles will get over-the-air upgrade tech by 2023edit
General Motors Co said on Monday most of its global models will be capable of over-the-air software upgrades by 2023, as the automaker rolls out new vehicle electrical systems designed to securely handle heavy data traffic and software downloads from the internet.
Researchers have no idea when electric cars are going to take overedit
The only thing sure about electric cars is they will eclipse the internal combustion engine—one day. The timing, however, is the topic of fierce and wildly divergent speculation. At the moment, only one in 250 cars on the road is electric. Battery electric cars comprise 2.1% of new global auto sales (about 2 million passenger vehicles). Electric vehicle (EV) sales should hit 2.7 million in 2019 even as the broader auto market declines (paywall).
China’s Hunger for Electric Vehicles Is Driving Manufacturingedit
Last year, the world’s consumers bought more than 2 million electric vehicles. By 2025, they’ll be buying 10 million; by 2040, 56 million, according to BloombergNEF’s new long-term Electric Vehicle Outlook. The report looks at how this fleet will transform transportation as China’s 421,000 electric buses join those millions of personal EVs.
Electric cars can help you live longeredit
Migration from polluting vehicles that burn fossil fuels to electric vehicles, ideally using electricity generated sustainably could significantly reduce the incidence of cardiopulmonary illness due to air pollution, says a study.
Electric transport revolution set to spread rapidly into Light and Medium CV marketedit
Electric vehicles, or EVs, are on track to dominate global sales of passenger cars and buses by 2040, and to encroach significantly on the market for vans and short-distance trucking, according to the latest forecast from research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Tesla fires sound alarms about electric-car battery safetyedit
Electric vehicles may be less prone to catch fire than gas guzzlers, but recent blazes involving Tesla Inc. and NIO Inc. cars in Greater China are prompting the industry to take steps to alleviate concerns from potential customers.
Volvo’s electric plans charge ahead with battery dealedit
Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely, said Wednesday it had signed long-term agreements with CATL and LG Chem to supply lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles. The deals with the Chinese and South Korean groups, two of the leading firms in the industry, “represent a major step towards realising Volvo Cars’ ambitious electrification strategy,” Volvo Cars said in a statement.
Electric Vehicles Mean More Power to Youedit
Bloomberg NEF’s latest annual outlook for electric vehicles is here (subscription required). As usual, there’s a lot packed into those 130-odd pages. Here are two nuggets to get you started.
French grid operator able to handle sharp electric vehicle riseedit
France’s electricity grid will be able to cope with a sharp increase in demand from electric vehicles by 2035, its operator RTE said on Wednesday. France has around 223,000 electric vehicles on its roads and like some other European countries plans to end the sale of diesel and gasoline vehicles by 2040 as part of efforts to curb pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
U.S. Senate moves forward on plan to develop electric vehicle supply chainedit
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to developing a national electric vehicle supply chain policy, with senators voicing bipartisan support for legislation designed to parry China’s dominance in metals production and battery manufacturing.
ChargePoint sounds alarm on electric vehicle charging standardsedit
A leading operator of charging stations has sounded the alarm on a proposed technical standard that it says could hamper mass adoption of electric vehicles by making it harder to charge them at home or at work.
The Real Reason You’re Not Driving an Electric Caredit
It seems every major carmaker these days is thinking about electric vehicles in some capacity. At one of the world’s largest auto shows in Shanghai this year, several manufacturers boasted their snazzy concept cars and talked up imminent launches.
Mercedes want to abandon combustion engines by 2039edit
German giant Mercedes-Benz said on Monday it wants to stop selling traditional combustion engine cars by 2039 and plans for its new vehicles sold worldwide by that time to be carbon-neutral.
Amsterdam’s Largest EV Charging Network to Run on REedit
Vattenfall and the City of Amsterdam, have together launched Flexpower, the largest public smart charging network for electric vehicles in Amsterdam. Operated by Vattenfall, a total of 456 charging stations with 912 charging points – a third of all charging stations for electric cars in the city – have been upgraded and connected in the Flexpower smart charging network.
The Technological Culture of Ethical Transportationedit
Emma Thompson in overalls was as much a sight to behold as was the fact that she traveled 5,456 miles from Los Angeles to London to take part in the Extinction Rebellion protest last month.
Drivers plugging into an electric future will need a lot of chargersedit
The burghers of Hull have good reason to be angry. The electric car revolution seems to have driven right past them. Any owners of electric cars among the 280,000 population of the East Yorkshire city share about 20 public charging points. Among the dreaming spires of Oxford, however, there are 108 for the university city’s 160,000 residents.
China’s electric vehicle market: A storm of competition is comingedit
China’s booming electric vehicle industry is headed for some tough price competition followed by a shakeout, according to experts. The competitive landscape for China’s EV market is changing dramatically on several fronts. The phase-out of Chinese government subsidies on EVs is set to gather speed in June before they are eliminated by 2020.
Statkraft to expand electric vehicle charging in Germany and Britainedit
Norwegian utility Statkraft plans to expand its electric vehicle charging business in Germany and Britain, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday, and also expects to snap up some more power plants by the end of 2019.
How Obsessed Will We Soon Be About Electric Cars?edit
It’s no secret that the world is heading in the direction of pollution-free electric vehicles with many European and Asian countries already pledging to go electric within the next 20 to 30 years. However, it’s possible that this transition could be fast-tracked by our spending habits and constant need of the latest technology.
Germany opens its first electrified highway sectionedit
An electrified stretch of highway has been inaugurated in Germany, featuring overhead cables that can be used to supply electricity to big trucks via a pantograph. The stretch of highway, which is about 10km long, is located between Frankfurt airport and a nearby industrial park in the state of Hesse, Germany.
Amsterdam Has 10X Less Air Pollution Than Delhi But It Is Still Banning All Non-Electric Vehicles By 2030edit
In the fight against air pollution, several cities across the world have devised a plan to switch to electric vehicles. None of them, however, comes across as strongly as the one announced by the city of Amsterdam on Thursday.
Chilean Lithium Prices Decline Even as Demand Soarsedit
Lithium export prices from the world’s second-largest producing nation fell in the first quarter, marking the first decline for the mineral that is key to electric vehicle batteries since at least 2014.
Volkswagen Investors Worry About Ambitious Electric Car Plansedit
Volkswagen’s share price jumped last week after its first quarter financial results showed it was performing better than some of its close rivals, but investors still worry about its inefficient governance, while its huge electric car program is a gamble that could go badly wrong.
US to challenge China’s e-vehicle supply chain dominanceedit
On Thursday, the 2nd of May 2019, a US senator had introduced a plan of reinforcing legislations required to reorganize permitting requirements and regulations for the development of miners of graphite, lithium and other electric-vehicle supply chain minerals, as a broad-based effort to undermine China’s dominance in electric vehicle supply chain industry.
The electric car — a good old ideaedit
Electric cars are becoming increasingly attractive in the drive to cut down greenhouse-gas pollution and help to reduce climate change. The surprising thing is that electric cars are nothing new — in the 1890s they looked set to dominate the car market and fend off competition from the new-fangled internal combustion engine.
Exclusive: Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals sources edit
The copper industry has suffered from years of underinvestment, and it is now working feverishly to develop new mines and bring fresh supply online as the electrification trend envelops the global economy. Freeport-McMoRan Inc, the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer, is expanding in the United States and Indonesia.
Europe aims to challenge Asia’s battery production dominance edit
Lithium-ion batteries are a – if not the – crucial component of electric vehicles, but few companies have ventured into actually making them given the huge cost of setting up manufacturing facilities and the still limited demand. Car manufacturers have preferred to have a choice of several specialised suppliers, especially as battery technology is rapidly evolving.
European alliance to invest up to 6 bn euros in electric car batteries edit
But EU carmakers buy cells from foreign manufacturers, mostly in Asia, which they use to build the high-capacity batteries needed to power electric vehicles.
E-Motor company Linear Labs partners Abtery Advanced Drive Systems for global reach edit
US-based smart electric motor start up Linear Labs, has announced a partnership with Swedish electric powertrain designer Abtery. Under the partnership Linear Labs will provide a license to the patented technology of the Hunstable Electric Turbine (HET) to Abtery to elevate the company’s electric mobility solutions with the highest torque and efficiency offering available.
Does Europe, does Germany really need its own battery cells? edit
Volkswagen wants to produce 3 million electric cars per annum by 2025 as e-mobility is making inroads globally and sales quota in China necessitate such an effort. It shouldn’t come as a big surprise then that the carmaker is throwing its weight behind a European e-battery cell production of its own, should it?
Before Electric Bikes, Ducati Will Make Electric Scooters Thanks To A New Partnershipedit
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali had earlier confirmed an upcoming all-electric superbike for the Italian auto major’s portfolio. Though it seems now that the company has spun towards an entirely different electric vehicle than its core products and the one in question now, is a premium electric scooter!
Chinese EV maker CHJ seeks to raise up to $500 mln in growth push: Sourcesedit
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker CHJ Automotive is seeking to raise $300 million to $500 million in its latest funding round, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, joining its peers in tapping more investors to finance growth.
China electric car firm Faraday Future says obtains $225 mn in bridge financingedit
Chinese electric vehicle developer Faraday Future said on Tuesday that it had obtained up to $225 million in bridge financingfrom a U.S. merchant bank to allow it to complete the development of its flagship FF91 model.
China says to cut subsidies for some solar power generation from July 1edit
China will cut subsidies to some of newly installed solar powergenerators from July 1, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country’s macro-economic planner, said on Tuesday
Xiaomi HIMO T1 Electric Moped with a Range of 120km Launched in Chinaedit
Electric is literally the buzz word lately with many automobile manufacturers lining up or working on launching EVs – electric vehicles in the domestic and international markets. And now there’s a new name in that line-up who are not known for automobiles but cellphones and other electronic devices. Tech giant Xiaomi has launched their first ever electric moped called the Himo T1 in China.