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Top Electric-Hybrid Cars You Can Buy in India: Tata Tigor EV, Hyundai Kona and Moreedit
Now that Diwali is coming, Air Pollution will again become the talk of the town and the capital region of Delhi-NCR is the one suffering the most. With air pollution reaching critical levels, the government and citizens are looking for ways to counter and reduce the pollution menace. While factors like crop burning and cold weather play a major role in elevating pollution levels, we as a citizen can’t do much about them.
Industry
Indias solar, wind energy goal achievable Govt tells how it will beat target, reveals roadmapedit
India will not only meet, but beat the seemingly impossible target of installing 175 gigawatts of renewable energy generation capacity by 2022end, as the current work in progress leaves very little to be done to achieve the feet, according to the government. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has put up a roadmap on how the country reaches beyond 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022, in a rebuttal to a recent CRISIL report which said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis ambitious target is unlikely to be met in time.
Renewable energy capacity by 2022 to exceed 175 GW target: MNREedit
The New and Renewable Energy Ministry on Thursday denounced a CrisilNSE 0.34 % report that stated the ministry may miss the renewable energy target by 42 per cent, and asserted that the clean power capacity by 2022 will exceed the goal of 175 GW.
Q2 preview: Drop in auto sales to impact nonlife insurersedit
According to SIAM data, the industry produced a total 12.02 million in the April August period as against 13.69 million vehicles in the year ago period. This was a YoY fall of 12.25 percent. The sale of passenger vehicles declined 23.54 percent YoY in April August.
Lower toll for EVs on the cards to push green mobilityedit
India is weighing the option of concessional toll rates for electric vehicles as it looks to incentivise adoption of clean mobility solutions, a move may that may be reflected in the revamped toll policy that the governments transport wing is working on, officials aware of the matter said.
India fails to figure among top global solar deals; investments dryingedit
Similarly, Nocca Robotics, which makes waterless solar project cleaning robot for utility scale solar projects, could raise $1.67 million from the earlystage IAN Fund, with participation from angel investors of Indian Angel Network (IAN). Indias largest wind and solar power company ReNew Power had raised about $300 million through a rights issue in June, and another $350 million from debt funding early this year.
Delhi Metro offers escooter renting services at 4 stationsedit
In an effort to offer efficient lastmile connectivity to commuters, the Delhi Metro rail Corporation (DMRC) has allowed escooter renting services at four of its stations. Electric scooters or escooters renting facility is at present available at Vishwavidyalaya, Mandi House, Dwarka Sector 9 and Nehru Enclave metro stations.
Hyd chosen for e-vehicle charging infra roll outedit
Revising the earlier guidelines for establishing electric vehicles charging infrastructure in the country, the Centre has identified Hyderabad city and Outer Ring Road of Hyderabad as areas of national priority for the phase-1 roll out. the Union Power Ministry informed the State government about the decision. The Centre has also told the State government about the revised guidelines for preparing a policy for setting up the charging stations for electric vehicles.
Competition
Kinetic Green launches mid speed EV for last mile deliveries, priced at Rs 2.20 lakhedit
With this vehicle, Kinetic Green has entered the mid speed vehicle segment. The LCV can run at a maximum speed of 40 kmph and it has a range of 130 km on a single charge. Powered by a 48V lithiumion battery with 150 Ah power, the vehicle and the battery comes with 3 years of warranty, claims Kinetic Green.
Hanergy Looking to Establish Itself in the Solar Car Marketedit
The announcement is aligned with the companys robust plan to strengthen its foothold in the solar car market. Earlier last month, Hanergy Glory Solar Technology has successfully concluded a one month test drive of the world’s first commercial solar power vehicle solution, Chinese Kcar at China Automotive Technology and Research Center.
Kia Motors keeps launch of its India-ready electric vehicle on the back burneredit
Manufacturers, however, have been showcasing their products. While Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) have Tigor and E-verito electric cars, Hyundai has premium electric car Kona for personal buyers, priced around Rs. 24 lakh. Tigor and E-verito are priced around Rs. 11 lakh.
International
Using electric buses in climate fight faces hurdles, report findsedit
While some U.S. communities are looking to replace diesel buses, many transit agencies are cautious out of concerns that electric vehicles have limited range and are unproven on a mass scale.A report released in May by the World Resources Institute, a global research organization, found cities face technological, financial and institutional barriers to electrifying bus fleets.