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Aimed at reducing carbon emissions, the Tamil Nadu government recently kicked off an initiative to run 500 electric buses in three cities —Chennai, Madurai & Coimbatore.edit
Globally, battery-swapping ventures have failed miserably in the past, but the technology is making a comeback now. As India aims to run its two-wheelers on electricity, battery-swapping majors smell an opportunity. Still, they will have to first clear the cloud over financial viability and scale.
Mention
E-mobility for Future: All EVs on Roads Post 2030, Proposes NITI Aayogedit
The dialogue around e-mobility has been around for a while but the latest proposal by NITI Aayog has taken the discussion a notch ahead and honestly, looks a bit far-fetched. In a Cabinet note, the Indian government’s think tank has proposed the sale of only electric vehicles post 2030, seeking faster adoption of e-mobility.
Industry
Are we ready for a battery-powered future?edit
Aimed at reducing carbon emissions, the Tamil Nadu government recently kicked off an initiative to run 500 electric buses in three cities —Chennai, Madurai & Coimbatore.
Eight charging stations for electric vehicles on Bengaluru highwayedit
As part of its overarching plan to boost eco-friendly modes of transportation, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (Cesc), Mysuru has decided to set up eight stations where motorists can charge their electric vehicles along the Bengaluru highway.
Road ministry proposes exemption of registration fees for electric vehiclesedit
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed to do away with registration fees for battery operated or electric vehicles (EVs), as a part of the government’s plan to create an ecosystem to enable adoption of such vehicles.
International
As China cuts support for its electric carmakers, auto firms could face a ‘war of attrition’edit
If you walk around Shenzhen, one of China’s big technology hubs, you’ll notice all of the taxis are electric. In other major Chinese cities, so-called new energy vehicles are commonplace — with Tesla cars and other models from the dozens of domestic manufacturers on the roads.