Mention
Ola bats for battery swapping tech to boost adoption of EVs in Indiaedit
Ola Mobility Institute (OMI), a policy research and social innovation unit of ride-hailing platform Ola, pitches for battery swapping technology to “be actively treated as a promising solution to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India, especially for the two- and three-wheeler segments”.
Industry
Niti Aayog’s emobility plan: only electric vehicles to be sold by 2030edit
In a bold and far-reaching move, India’s electric vehicle goals are set to flourish if Niti Aayog has its way. The government think tank moved a Cabinet note to address emobility targets for a greener India, which emphasises on the sale of only electric vehicles by the year 2030. This would go a long way in addressing India’s clean fuel ideology and reduce high pollution levels.
Kochi: Private owners call on government aid for E-busedit
Private bus owners in Kochi has sought the help of the state government in rolling out electric vehicles by taking a substantial stake in the proposed ‘Kochi E-bus Ltd’ and readying infrastructure like charging stations.
Why government should reject Niti Aayog’s proposal on electric vehiclesedit
Niti Aayog, the union government’s think-tank, has proposed that only electric vehicles should be sold in India after 2030. To move this idea forward, it has initiated the relevant process within the government.
Road ministry wants easier licensing for EVs to boost public transportedit
Electric vehicles (EVs) might soon find it easier to get licences than their traditional counterparts. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a set of non-fiscal benefits, such as creating an ecosystem for them in public transport and shared mobility by allowing easier permits.
FAME-2 needs consistent policy backup to succeededit
The government recently notified the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-2) scheme (in effect from April 1 for three years). It envisages incentives for purchase of electric buses, PVs and three-wheelers for commercial usage, along with privately-owned electric two-wheelers.
GST on electric vehicles may be reduced to 5%edit
India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the Narendra Modi government. The GST Council is set to take up the proposal at its June 20 meeting, said a senior government official aware of the development. “There is a proposal to cut tax rates on EVs among other issues,” the official told ET.
Competition
Why engineering major Greaves Cotton is betting big on electric, starting with its Ampere Vehicles buyedit
Indian engineering giant Greaves Cotton, known for its diesel engines, generators, and pump sets, is going the electric way, betting big on electric mobility in its bid to leapfrog into a more sustainable, environmentally-responsible company.
Revolt Unveils the RV 400 Electric Motorcycle in India, Bookings to Begin on June 25edit
Revolt Intellicorp Pvt. Ltd. today, unveiled India’s first AI- enabled motorcycle, the RV 400. The bike will be available at Rs. 1000 for pre-bookings in Delhi on June 25 on the company’s official website and Amazon and will be followed by NCR, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Chennai in the next 4 months.
Hyderabad City startup innovates smart chargers for EVsedit
Cellerite Systems is a deep tech startup focusing on developing technologies for battery charging. It is fostering innovative charging solutions in electric vehicles, UAVs, industrial equipment and robotics.
International
Electric Cars: Why Little Norway Leads The World In EV Usageedit
Almost 60% of new cars sold in Norway during March 2019 were entirely electric-powered. It’s the latest record-breaking statistic involving Norway and electric vehicle (EV) records as the Scandinavian nation looks to stop sales of fossil fueled cars by 2025.
BMW, Volkswagen applies for state funding for EV battery development in Germanyedit
Germany will support three company alliances with earmarked funds of 1 billion euros for the domestic production of battery cells in an effort to reduce carmakers’ dependence on Asian suppliers, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told Reuters.
Ireland to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030edit
Ireland has announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 as part of its new climate change plan. The government hopes to have 950,000 electric vehicles on Irish roads by then, supported by a network of charging stations.