Industry
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.
International
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.