Saur Energy

The Brihan-Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the public transport of 200 MIDI Electric Buses in the city of Mumbai and its extended suburbs on a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model under the Fame Scheme Phase II.

Yourstory

India’s electric vehicle goals are set to flourish as Niti Aayog, the government’s thinktank brandishes the emobility mantra. The government aspires for a greener India by emphasising on the sale of only electric vehicles by 2030, or have a large percentage of EVs on the road by then.

Mercom India

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) to select a bus operator for the procurement, operation, and maintenance of 40 midi electric buses on gross cost contract services. The tender is floated under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles II (FAME II) program. The selected operator will also be responsible for the establishment of charging infrastructure, including the electrical and civil infrastructure, at the depots for ten years. The scope of work includes the manufacture and supply of electric buses, as well as the operation and maintenance of buses on the routes specified by the authority.

The Times of India

This decade saw traffic flow choke up with the number of vehicles more than doubling but the city’s road length remaining consistent at about 2,000km. Transport department statistics show there’s been a 109% rise in vehicles between 2009-10 and November 2019 (see box). There are 22 lakh bikes registered, translating into 1,100 bikes for every km, and with 150 new cars and SUVs (10.6 lakh in all on streets now) on average hitting the roads daily, problems like severe traffic congestion, dearth of parking slots, noise and air pollution have peaked.

Business Standard

The year 2019 has been one of the toughest for the automobile industry, with a 13.8 per cent drop in domestic sales from January to November 2019. Despite challenges, 2019 saw new brands coming in, mergers and partnerships and new model launches as the industry is optimistic about 2020.

Financial Express

Earlier this year when NITI Aayog asked all two- and three-wheeler manufacturers to submit a plan to phase out fossil-fuel (internal combustion) engines by 2025, it had sent the entire automobile industry in a tizzy, not just two-wheelers. Although most auto firms were getting ready to roll out electric cars—around a dozen launches are planned for next year—no one wanted a diktat from the government.

News18

Auto industry body SIAM said the electric vehicle policy announced by the Delhi government would help encourage consumers to adopt electric vehicles. Some of the welcome announcements in the policy include measures which would make electric vehicles affordable and acceptable, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Director General Rajesh Menon said in a statement. These include purchase incentives, interest subvention, scrappage incentive, waiver on road tax, waiver on registration and parking fees and measures to push charging infrastructure, he added.

Financial Express

With global warming and environment becoming major concerns, governments across the world are putting increased thrust on the need for phasing out petrol/diesel vehicles. While electric vehicles (EVs) have been in the pipeline for decades, it is only now that these are emerging as a viable alternative to petrol/diesel vehicles. Support from governments backed by ambitious targets as well as evolution of battery technology has enabled this shift. In China, 1.1 million electric cars were sold in 2018—more than half the total world sales.

The Times of India

The Tamil Nadu government is working out the cost involved in procuring 640 electric buses and setting up 260 charging points for them, and has floated tenders that will close in a week. Pallavan Transport Consultancy Services (PTCS), which functions under the transport department, has invited bids for direct supply of e-buses under the central government’s FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) scheme.

ET Energywolrd

The Modi government has been defending the multi-tiered rates under GST, saying there cannot be one rate, as different segments of society have to be taxed differently. However, it has emerged that ordinary bicycles used mostly by the low-income group people attract 12 per cent GST while expensive electric bicycles are in the lowest slab of 5 per cent.

Livemint

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Monday approved a policy on electric vehicles (EVs) with a focus on two-wheelers, shared transport vehicles, and commercial vehicles to lead the change to electric mobility, at a time when the state is grappling with severe levels of pollution.

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NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said the cost of electric vehicles will become almost equal to internal combustion engine cars in the next 3-4 years, as India will work on reducing the cost of lithium-ion batteries one of the main expenses of electric cars.

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In continuation of the government’s second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME II), the government is inviting proposals for development of EV charging infrastructure. In a notification, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said that the Expression of Interest is being issued for inviting proposals from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/municipal corporations, PSUs (State/Central) and public/private entities desirous for development of EV charging infrastructure.

The Times of India

After the Centre’s move to exempt electric vehicles from the need for passenger transport permit, auto unions across the state are urging the government to implement the same for LPG and CNG autos. The Centre has provided several benefits to electric vehicles such as waiver of parking fee, toll charges, priority parking etc. The unions feel that the exemption will not only lessen financial burden but also bring down pollution levels in the city.

The Economic Times

The government is looking at introducing methanol-blended fuel pan India — a move that can potentially reduce one’s fuel bill by at least 10%, lower vehicular pollution levels by over 30%, and save the exchequer Rs 5,000 crore in annual import bill. Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has written to petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asking him to “make all efforts” to make methanol widely available for commercial use at fuel stations, officials told ET.

Patrika

केंद्रीय वित्त राज्यमंत्री अनुराग ठाकुर ने कहा कि आने वाले समय में प्रदूषण को खत्म करने में इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन अहम योगदान देगा और यह सेक्टर देश की इकोनॉमी को बढ़ाने में भी मददगार साबित होगा।

The Hindu Businessline

Globally, one of the biggest Chinese success stories in the auto sphere has been Geely, which has grown from strength to strength since its buyout of Volvo Cars over a decade ago. It now has sizable stakes in Volvo Trucks and Daimler AG with speculation rife that an alliance with Tata Motors could just happen sometime soon. Now, with BYD also displaying its aggressive intent, the next decade in India’s automotive script could have a sizable Chinese menu on its roads!

Republic

Talking about the future of electric cars in India, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that per kilometer cost of an electric vehicle is Re 1 whereas that of the petrol is Rs 7. Giving an example of a normal car user, Gadkari said that if a car user is spending Rs 7000 on car fuel, he will have to spend only Rs 1000 on an electric vehicle, so there is a saving of around Rs 5000 to Rs 6000 if transitioned to the electric vehicle.

The New Indian Express

Soon, consumers may get their domestic cylinders faster and distribution may become less laborious for delivery men. A gas agency of Indian Oil Corporation at Korattur introduced an electric rickshaw for delivering gas cylinders last week. The initiative came in the backdrop of the direction from Petroleum ministry which decided to replace tricycles with environment-friendly e-rickshaws.

The Times of India

Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech Ltd (formerly Goldstone Infratech Ltd) and its Chinese technical partner BYD are likely to emerge as the lowest bidder in the electric bus project of state corporations in Karnataka, multiple sources in state transport undertakings (STUs) said. Under phase II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME), 400 electric buses are to be inducted across the state. This includes 300 buses for BMTC, 50 for KSRTC for inter-city operations and another 50 for Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS (NWKRTC).

Business Standard

State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) on Thursday said it has inked a pact with Baghirathi Sustainability India to promote e-mobility in private and government agencies in the country. EESL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Baghirathi Sustainability India Pvt Ltd to explore the possibilities of promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in India, according to an EESL statement.

ET Energyworld

The outlook for electric mobility in India has been slowly becoming more optimistic in recent years. The growing advocacy around electric vehicles (EVs), conducive policies, and falling battery prices have had a major role to play in this.

The Times of India

In a bid to revitalize the renewable energy sector, the state government has brought in several innovative features in the ‘Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy-2019 and ‘Rajasthan Wind and Hybrid Energy Policy-2019’, announced on Thursday by chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

Livemint

A silent revolution has been sweeping through many Indian cities, in the process creating a huge business opportunity. However, private equity and venture capital (VC), often credited with being the most astute spotters of new markets, seem to have missed this action. Perhaps the product segment isn’t upmarket enough or there isn’t a digital angle to it.

Business Standard

India’s automobile dealers face an existential crisis next year, an industry body said. Dealers in the South Asian nation may go out of business if they’re not allowed to sell older vehicles after April 1, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association said in a statement on Wednesday. FADA said most manufacturers will start making vehicles with the latest emission norms only by end-February, which means they’ll be stuck with previous models unless the Supreme Court modifies its order mandating sales of only Bharat Stage VI-compliant vehicles.

Moneycontrol

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining prominence and major automobile manufacturers are introducing EVs across multiple segments. It has become necessary for electric vehicle charging stations to be accessible. For prospective or current electric vehicle owners, here is how you can locate the nearest EV charging station.

The Economic Times

ET had on November 21reported that electric bus contracts floated under FAME received high quotes as the bid- ders factored in payment security risks with weak state transport de- partments. Stringent bid conditions too weighed on the high costs. “The im- proved bid conditions in the new ten- der reduced uncertainties, leading to lower prices,” an industry source said. BYD-Olectra, Tata Motors, Ashok Ley- land and PMI Electro Mobility Solutions are among manufacturers in the fray to supply and operate the e-buses.

The Hindu

Despite Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (BMTC) hopes, electric buses will not be rolled out in the city by the end of 2019. This time, the authorities have cited the bypolls as the reason for the delay. This is the second time that the deadline for the operation of the fleet on a lease-based model has been extended.

Insider Media

University academics have been awarded funding to help with the design and development of a four-wheeled electric vehicle for research, teaching and outreach in India. Loughborough University’s Professor Rui Chen, Professor Jin Xuan and Dr Ashley Fly, of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, hope the collaborative international project will help the 1.3billion-strong country increase clean vehicle uptake, improve urban air quality and meet carbon emission targets.

The Times of India

Unable to deal with its present financial crisis, the BJP-ruled Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to lose 60 electric buses being sponsored by the central government. Now, the civic body will procure only 40 electric buses under the central government’s FAME Phase-II.

Business Standard

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 250 million loan agreement with the Centre to expand energy efficiency investments in India, according to an official statement. The loan agreement to provide loan to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) was signed on Monday.

The Economic Times

There was widespread agreement at the Climate Week NYC (New York City), organised by the UN and the City of New York, in September about countries needing to step up action if any tangible results in climate change mitigation are to be achieved. As seen by the increasing engagement of Japanese companies in climate action, private player participation was also important this year.

Patrika

इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों (electric vehicle) को सरकार द्वारा काफी प्रोत्साहन दिया जा रहा है। जिसे देखते हुए कहा जा सकता है कि ये कार ऑटोमोबाइल का भविष्य है। अब खबर आ रही है कि उत्तर प्रेदश में 700 इलेक्ट्रिक बसे चलाई जाएंगी।

Financial Express

Nearly a dozen electric cars will hit the roads next year, mainly in the hatchback and compact SUV segments, with several manufacturers planning to test the waters and identify the potential customer base, even as demand remains extremely low. Experts believe the move is to showcase technological strength and be ahead of the demand while trying to have a first mover advantage. Besides, the vehicles can primarily target corporate houses and for other commercial application, as private consumers are still apprehensive of spending on e-cars.

The Hans India

BC Welfare and Civil Supplies Minister Gangula Kamalakar on Monday launched the e-Yano app in Karimnagar. Later, he said that pollution can be reduced to a great extent by using vehicles that run with electricity. The autos, which run either by petrol or diesel, will emit around 7 kgs of carbon-dioxide for just 100 kilometres and are major cause of pollution in towns and cities.

India Today

Tata Motors will reportedly unveil the Nexon electric vehicle in India on December 19. However, before the automobile manufacturer officially showcases the Nexon EV, it has been spied testing in Pune. We are well aware of the fact that Tata Nexon electric vehicle will be launched in the country in the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2019-20. We are expecting the Nexon EV to be priced between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 17 lakh.

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State-run Energy Efficiency Service Ltd (EESL), in collaboration with South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), on November 18, inaugurated the first electric vehicle public charging station in South Delhi. The charging station, which is installed near SDMC market area of Greater Kailash, is just the first one of the 75 charging stations the bodies are planning to install in Delhi. With this move, EESL and SDMC plans to set up boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the national capital.

The Indian Express

AFTER the accident on November 21 when two brothers were run over by a BRTS bus in Ahmedabad, the state government imposed penalties for trespassing in the BRTS track and announced to place the route under surveillance. As the BRTS in Ahmedabad completed a year in October, The Indian Express spoke to some regular commuters and found much still needs to be done to ensure safety and last mile connectivity.

ET Energyworld

The need for zero emission vehicles for the future of sustainable transportation is unarguable. At present, electric vehicles (EV) dominate the zero-emission vehicle market worldwide. An EV can be charged at home or at work, unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which can be refuelled only at public stations. Does this mean that a user can switch his mobility needs from an ICE to EV and manage without any public charging facility?

The Week

The Judicial Preview Commission of the Andhra Pradesh government has asked the State Road Transport Corporation to drop the move to induct eco-friendly electric buses into its fleet and suggested purchase of new diesel buses to replace the aged vehicles. It also said there was no need for the government to extend a Rs 45 lakh subsidy per electric bus to the service provider as the state was already under a severe financial duress.

The Times of India

Bengaluru has transformed in the last two decades from the garden city of India to a bustling metropolis. Ease of mobility in Bengaluru is the most crucial issue impacting every citizen across age groups, gender, profession and income groups alike. While the city innovates for India and the world, technological innovations to solve pertinent citizen issues like transportation, congestion, drinking water, conservation of lakes and waste management remain elusive.

Gadgets Now

Close to 130 routes on which electric buses will ply in 14 cities will be mapped on Google. This will help in better planning and management of the routes. The directorate of urban transport is getting the routes mapped by Remote Sensing Application Centre (RSAC), Lucknow.

Business Standard

In a bid to build a robust EV charging infrastructure, state-run Energy Efficiency Service Ltd (EESL) and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Saturday inaugurated the first electric vehicle public charging station in south Delhi. The inauguration coincides with the National Energy Conservation Day being celebrated across the country, EESL said in a statement.

Telangana Today

In an effort to encourage the use of e-vehicles in a big way, the Telangana government plans to set up fast-charging stations for hassle-free commuting. “The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd (TSREDCO) will install 200 of these fast-charging stations under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC-HMDA-ORR) limits and the locations will be finalised before March 2020,” the corporation’s director N Janaiah told Telangana Today. “It is proposed that at least 30 per cent of these chargers should be powered by solar units,” he said.

The Times of India

German sports car maker Porsche is set to drive in its electric car Taycan in India by middle of next year and is planning charging stations at high-end hotels, malls and its own service and sales outlets — apart from residences of customers — to take care of charging anxiety issues

Money Control

A total of 47.86 GW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country during the last six years i.e. March 2014 to October 2019,” Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. The government has set a target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from biomass and 5 GW from small hydropower projects, he said.

The Economic Times

The year began with bang for EV players with the government’s approval for Rs 10,000crore program under the FAME II scheme for promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles in the month of February. The scheme, which came into effect on 1st April 2019, is aimed to encourage faster adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by way of offering upfront incentive on purchase of electric vehicles and also by way of establishing necessary charging infrastructure for EV.

CNBC TV18

Globally, India ranks 4th in installed wind power capacity and 5th in installed solar power capacity. The Government of India has also formed specialised bodies to push the adoption of renewable energy sources, such as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

Business Standard

The domestic electric vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow 36 percent annually between 2019 and 2026 as the market has gained traction following the implementation of the second phase of the EV incentives scheme in April. Under the governments ambitious Fame (Faster adoption and manufacture of electric vehicles) II scheme to popularize electric and hybrid vehicles, up to 1 million EV two wheelers powered by new advanced technology battery of 2KWH are pegged to get subsidy of up to Rs 20,000 each.

The Economic Times

Industry insiders and market watchers predict the trend to continue in the coming months to reduce the BS-IV inventory levels. As per the data furnished by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the sector’s exports across categories was higher by 17.60% at 411,470 units from 349,893 units shipped abroad in November of 2018.

The Financial Express

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Gaadi Waadi

The structural changes will help the Nexon range in complying with pedestrian crash test standards as well. The changes have brought the Nexon EV as well as Nexon facelift closer to the Impact Design 2.0 styling philosophy debuted in the Harrier. The Nexon EV will indeed be retailed in a phased manner across the country as nine select cities will get it first.

Money Control

A rise in GST rates on tractors and electric vehicles could be a big blow to the auto industry, said Pawan Goenka, managing director of Mahindra and Mahindra. Even as automobile companies are bracing for the BSVI emission standard compliance, a rise in goods and services tax (GST) rates on tractors and electric vehicles could be a big blow to the industry, said Pawan Goenka, managing director of Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) on December 12.

The Economic Times

We are trying to enter into Warangal and Karimnagar cities. People are really looking forward to such initiatives through an app-based platform. We have developed our own app. The beauty of our initiative or product is the batteries that are going to charge via solar power. After the ride, the customer will receive a note featuring the number of CO2 savings, so that customer feels proud that they have helped the future generation by reducing air pollution said Sandeep.

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The cornerstone of this plan is the Faster Adoption and Manufacture Of Electric Vehicles scheme also known as FAME. While FAME set out to set standards for EV makers last year, its second phase, launched this year has proposed to invest INR 10,000 Cr ($1.4 Bn) over three years to support 10 Lakh two-wheelers, 5 Lakh three-wheelers, 55K four-wheelers, and 7K buses that operate on lithium-ion batteries or other electric powertrains.

Mercom India

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 also set targets for the deployment of seven million hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in India by 2020.While the EV sector is gathering speed, the government is now trying to focus on developing a robust infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles. Without an adequate charging network, the widespread adoption of EVs will remain impractical and unfeasible.

Silicon India

The electric two-wheeler vehicle segment held the largest market share in 2018 as India is the largest two-wheeler market in the world. Electric two-wheelers are getting popular due to low per Km cost and have a higher penetration rate in India. According to Fame India, 113,180 sales are electric two-wheeler sold in the Indian market in 2018.

Deccan Chronicle

The ministry of road transport and highways has allowed teenagers in the 1618 years age group to obtain driving licence to drive Escooters. Currently, the same age group are granted licence for scooters with below 50 cc although no scooters are made in this category.

The Indian Express

Students and faculty members usually use their bicycles, motor vehicles or shuttle services for their commute and the introduction of erickshaw is being welcomed as a small step towards achieving an ecofriendly campus.

Business Today

The DMRC is already operating e-rickshaw, e-bikes, and bicycle in various metro stations across the national capital. The DMRC has taken several steps to boost last-mile connectivity. It has also tied up with bike-sharing app Yulu. The e-bikes service was launched from Dilli Haat (INA) to JLN Staidium in September this year.

The Economic Times

Yesterday, SIAM revealed that passenger vehicle segment registered a marginal drop of 0.84 per cent in domestic sales in the month of November 2019 to 263,773 units sold last month, compared to 266,000 units sold in November 2018.

Mumbai Mirror

Starting next year, Mumbai will get a new mobile aggregator whose fleet will consist of only electric vehicles (EVs). The fleet of cabs – named Blu Smart – is expected to help reduce air pollution in the city. One of the investors in the project is actor Deepika Padukone’s investment company, which has already raised $3 million.

Financial Express

Rising penetration of renewable energy will start to pinch state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) as its share in the energy basket has crossed 12%, power industry leaders said in a recent panel discussion. While trying to find the true cost of renewable energy-based power, they noted that real tariff of solar and wind power plants largely gets hidden by the current indirect subsidies provided by the exchequer

Hindustan Times

A childcare room and charging station for electric vehicles will now be mandatory in all new buildings. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Wednesday approved a proposal to modify the Unified Building By-laws for Delhi (UBBL 2016).

The Economic Times

In October 2019, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had asked all state owned enterprises (SOEs) to prioritise renewable projects in their investment plans as part of a larger effort to reduce carbon emissions and assist India to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets.

Money Control

The Government has implemented the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, or FAME 2 scheme. It offers incentives for electric buses, three-wheelers and four wheelers to be used commercially. It also encourages the setting up of charging stations for an electric vehicle in India. OEMs are also offered incentives to make their vehicles more affordable and accessible to the masses.

Telangana Today

We started our parent company Arcedo in 2016 through which we provide solar power solutions to corporates and other entities. About a year ago, we started working on the concept of electric vehicles and that’s how eyAna came into being.

The Financial Express

The Indian auto market has been on a slump for quite some time. 12 months to be precise. However, there are now signs of revival. The four-wheeler industry is now picking pace while the two-wheeler, as well as commercial, are on their way too. SIAM, on asked revival tactics for the Indian auto market, said that there are multiple ways. One is the approach that manufacturers have now taken.

The New Indian Express

Given the strong government focus to shift from fossil fuel to electric vehicles, upstart Eto Motors is developing a business of its own in the shared electric mobility space. The company plans to invest `400 crore to pursue its longterm plan of providing fully electric transportation across 100 Indian cities, Biju Mathews, CEO, ETO Motors tells Sunitha Natti in an interview. Excerpts:

CNBC TV18

The governments push to increase electric vehicles (EVs) also hurt the sector in the year. The GST Council has cut the rate on EVs and chargers, while the government proposed to increase taxes on traditional automobiles.

The Economic Times

Electric scooter manufacture Gemopai Electric has launched its first dealership in Pune, informed the company in a release. It aims to strengthen footprint across the region with more than 50 stores in Maharashtra.

India Times

Several entities are pushing to bring more and more electric vehicles on the Indian roads. A majority of this transition is observed in the national capital region. To build on this, a new startup has emerged in Delhi-NCR that promises to introduce 500 electric cabs soon.

The Times of India

To increase Madhya Pradesh’s production of renewable energy, the Kamal Nath government will start a 2000 MW solar power park in the Bundelkhand and Chambal regions, minister for renewable energy Harsh Yadav told reporters on Tuesday.

Millennium Post 

Domestic passenger vehicle sales slipped into negative territory once again in November after registering a slight recovery in the preceding month, as muted demand conditions forced companies to reduce their dispatches to dealers. According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle (PV) sales declined 0.84 per cent to 2,63,773 units in November from 2,66,000 units in the year-ago period.

The Hindu Business Line

Automobile sales declined again in November after a month of positive numbers and the poor market sentiment forced companies to reduce their dispatches to dealers. The trend, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said, was ‘worrisome’.

Business Standard 

There are now seven million electric vehicles on the road globally. Sales this year are seen at 2.2 million, with China accounting for over half of the market. Digital ride hailing companies like Uber and Ola are increasing the share of electric vehicles in their fleets, and there are hundreds of models of electric vehicles set to be in the market soon.

Millennium Post

The Delhi government is also procuring 1,000 Electric buses in phases. In the 1st phase, the tender for 300 Electric Buses was floated on October 15. These buses will be in addition to 1,000 cluster e-buses, which are already scheduled to be added to the existing fleet. The tendering process is likely to be completed by December 15, 2019.

The Better India

Niti Aayog published a report in September 2018, titled, Transforming Indias Mobility. The study speaks about how we need a convenient mode of transport that is clean and does not create congestion on the streets.

The Economic Times

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a scheme to support biomassbased cogeneration in sugar mills and other industries up to March 2020. Under this scheme, biomass cogeneration projects are being provided Central Financial Assistance at the rate of Rs 25 lakh per MW of surplus exportable capacity and Rs 50 lakh per MW of installed capacity depending on the type of fuel used, Singh said in a written reply in Parliament.

The Financial Express

Are hydrogenpowered fuelcell electric vehicles the future Are they better than allelectric vehicles Do they hold more relevance in the Indian context in comparison to EVs We answer these and many other questions related to FCEVs.

The Economic Times

Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business area of Continental, has developed a cost-effective and compact hybrid transmission solution with integrated electric machines, designed for use in applications such as Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

The Financial Express

Even until some months ago, you couldnt buy an electric car in India. There was the Mahindra e2o (discontinued in May this year) but it had a limited range of 120 km. Now though, you can purchase a Hyundai Kona or if youd like to be spoilt for choice, MG will soon be launching the Kona rival ZS EV. Also, on the more affordable front, Mahindra is likely to launch the eKUV100 at the 2020 Auto Expo.

India Times

India is gradually becoming the hub of electric buses. Apart from spotting such environmentallyfriendly vehicles on the roads, a look at their production numbers seems to reiterate this fact. For both its domestic and overseas markets, Chinese auto major BYD operating in India now aims to join this trend. (electric bus )

Live Mint

Lithium Urban Technologies Pvt. Ltd is set to acquire electric buses and sportutility vehicles (SUVs) to expand its fleet and enter new segments, said the cofounder and chief executive of the electric vehicle fleet operator.

The Economic Times

He said the EV charging ecosystem is only expected to grow with more and more automobile manufacturers bringing or planning to introduce their electric vehicles in the country. There is a reason to it. Threefour years back there were very limited number electric car models, today at least you have four, he said, adding thus one of the segments of the electric vehicle (EV) market is being developed.

The New Indian Express

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is now finalising tenders for an additional 56 electric buses. The e-mini buses are in addition to the 350 electric buses in which tenders have been called. However, these mini buses will be used as metro feeder buses in an attempt to cover last-mile connectivity.

Money Control

A citybased startup plans to come up with a fleet of electric vehicle cabs across DelhiNational Capital Region this month to combat air pollution. Prakriti EMobility Private Limited will introduce 500 electric vehicles in the first phase and hopes to touch the 5,000mark within the next two years, according to a statement issued by the company.

The Economic Times

The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki Friday said it will recall 63,493 units of petrol smart hybrid variants of midsize sedan Ciaz and utility vehicles Ertiga and XL6 to rectify a possible issue with the motor generator unit. The vehicles affected include those manufactured between January 1, 2019 and November 21, 2019.

The Economic Times

SB Energy, a sister company of Soft Bank of Japan, has announced that it will invest USD 4 billion or Rs 30,000 crore in renewable energy sector in Gujarat, a state government release said on Friday.

Business Standard 

Shreyas Shibulal believes in taking “calculated risks”. This is something, this second-generation entrepreneur confesses that he has learnt from his father S D Shibulal, co-founder, former chief executive officer and managing director of IT services major Infosys. And that’s the reason, Shreyas is not going for an expansion overdrive with his start-up venture, Lightning Logistics, by scaling up rapidly without getting to learn firsthand the intricacy of running a business that is based on services model.

ET Rise

In its bid to promote the use of non-conventional sources of energy, MNRE has set a target of achieving 175 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022. The government is taking several steps to incentivise the renewable energy sector in the country and is encouraging private sector developers to implement advanced technologies in renewable energy projects to tap maximum energy.

ET Auto

He further added that the Delhi government is planning to procure 300 electric buses under FAME II. Ashish Chutani, Head Government and Policy Affairs, iterated, “CNG does not only have the potential of becoming alternate fuel, but also a mainstream mode of transportation given that we make adequate investments in R & D and add more and more CNG stations.

ET Rise

“Consumption of renewable power cannot only make C&I consumers cost competitive and spur macro-economic growth, but also play a significant role in reducing India’s carbon emissions,” Singh said. As part of a stronger Climate Action Plan, India has committed to increase renewable power capacity target from 175 GW in 2022 to 450 GW by 2030.

The Statesman

He added, “We are planning to open 60 Authorized sales and service station by June 2020 in all the major cities of India and Mantis will serve as the first step of the ladder in making electric vehicles mainstream in India.” As for the electric bicycle itself, the Mantis is able to reach a top speed of 25 kmph, thanks to its mid-mounted 250 watt motor.

The Economic Times

Auto component sales in India fell 10% to $26.2 billion (Rs 1.87 lakh crore) in the first six months of the ongoing financial year, amid a broader slowdown in consumption in the local market, the Automotive Component Manufacturers’ Association (ACMA) said.

The Times of India

The auto component industry’s turnover witnessed worst ever decline in the first half of the current fiscal leading to a job loss of around 1 lakh temporary workers till July this year, industry body ACMA said on Friday. The turnover of the industry dropped to Rs 1.8 lakh crore in the April-September period, down 10.1% from nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in the year-ago period, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) said.

News 18

The Government of Punjab has proactively encouraged electric mobility and development of infrastructure with lucrative incentives and other beneficial schemes for ease of business, which has helped in the growth of the overall E2W industry. Punjab offers net GST reimbursement for 7 years up to 100% FC, employment subsidy of up to Rs 48,000 per year for 5 years and being one of the most well-connected states in India it also offers ease of logistics amongst others, which make it appealing to the existing as well as potential electric vehicle manufacturers.

Millennium Post

The state Transport department is all set to introduce CNG buses in Kolkata before March 2020. The infrastructure for refilling is being developed at Kasba bus depot. “At present there is no refilling infrastructure in the city. We have signed an agreement with GAIL, which will carry CNG gas in tankers and then it will be refilled in the buses at Kasba depot. We will start with 10 buses to begin with,” said state Transport minister Suvendu Adhikari at the state Assembly during discussion on motion for consideration of the report of the transport standing committee on Friday.

ET Auto

General Motors Co. and LG Chem Ltd. announced this week that they will jointly invest more than $2 billion in a new plant for electric vehicle batteries in Lordstown, Ohio. The companies will hire 1,100 workers, which is about the same number that GM laid off after idling its compact Cruze model factory in Lordstown earlier this year.

The Hindu

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday called upon automobile manufacturers and urged them to produce eco-friendly vehicles that can utilise agro-based fuel

The Times of India

Even though the air quality in the capital has improved and the sun and blue skies are making regular appearances, the city is still not completely free from pollution issues. Besides crackers, stubble burning and other pollutants, vehicular pollution is considered one of the major contributors to air pollution in the capital.

Manufacturing Today India

BIS Research, India Electric Vehicles, Ajeya Saxena, Battery market, Charger market, Reduce carbon footprint According to a new report by BIS Research, titled India Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem Market Analysis and Forecast 20192030, the India EV ecosystem market includes three major sectors, namely electric vehicle market, battery market, and charger market. The electric vehicle market, battery market, and charger market are expected to witness CAGRs of 53.64%, 58.86%, and 59.58%, respectively, during the forecast period.

Saur Energy

Countries are being urged to raise renewable energy ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next round of NDCs Renewable Energy Ambition NDCs Countries are being urged to significantly raise renewable energy ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) that will be released at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid.

Indian Autos Blog

The exact engine specifications are not available, although the company claims a top speed of over 100 km/h. The battery pack offers a range of 200 km and takes between three to four hours for a full charging. Riders can visit a Battery Bunk and replace an empty pack for a new unit.

The Economic Times

Data shows one out of every two Indians breathes air that does not meet air quality standards. Heres a big dream: by 2027, when India celebrates its 80th year of independence, lets aim to reduce air pollution by 80% in 80 cities. Lets call it Mission 808080. (electric bus )

The Economic Times

The report titled Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Lead Acid Battery, NickelMetal Hydride Battery, LithiumIon Battery, Others), By Vehicle Type (PHEV, BEV, HEV), and Regional Forecasts, 20192026, stated that the demand for EV batteries is driven by the growing to reduce dependence on non renewable energy sources.

Live Mint

A spokesperson for the ministry of new and renewable energy confirmed the development, saying, This is one of the options being considered. The mounting outstanding dues to the generators had the potential to dent India’s image as a clean energy champion and comes when new solar tenders of around 15,000 megawatts are in the pipeline.

Daily Excelsior

Concerted government action is required to grow penetration of renewable power for these consumers. There are two broad areas of action required. First, we need tariff reform to reduce financial dependence of discoms on C&I consumers. Second, new procurement models need to be enabled, said Bridge to India MD Vinay Rustagi at a CII event here.

Mint

China’s MG Motor, which entered India only in June this year, plans to launch an electric vehicle as its second offering to take on more established rivals, said Rajeev Chaba, president and managing director of MG Motor India on Thursday. The company will bring in a long-range electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) named ZS next month to compete with Kona from Hyundai Motors India Ltd, which was the first to enter the segment earlier this year.

The Times of India 

Hyundai Motor India is kicking off feasibility studies to bring fuel cell electric vehicles to the Indian market. While the company is reluctant to put a timeline to it, if the studies are positive, HMI may introduce its global fuel cell vehicle Nexo into the Indian market, company sources said.

ET Energyworld

India needs to reform its tariff regime to reduce dependence on discoms and bring new electricity procurement models to boost consumption of renewables by commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, according to an industry expert. As per a report by WWF-India, C&I consumers account for 51 per cent of the total electricity consumption in India, which is equivalent to 1,130 TWh per annum.

News18

Ahamani EV Tech, a Taiwanese EV maker and Gujarat based battery maker Renon India announced that the two companies have established a joint venture to produce Battery packs for the Indian automobile market. The new joint venture aims to provide reliable and cutting-edge technology battery packs with higher lifecycle to automakers domestically as the EV market expands to meet evolving consumer needs and to address issues related to energy and climate change.

The Better India

Nearly all electric scooters in India run on traditional lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries. But not the BattRE electric scooter. Manufactured by BattRE Electric Mobility, a Jaipur-based electric startup, this electric scooter runs on a lithium-iron phosphate battery, which gives it numerous advantages.

MoneyControl

In 2020, two German luxury carmakers — Mercedes and Audi — will enter the electric vehicle market with an India launch each as the push for greener mobility gathers steam in the luxury segment. Mercedes-Benz India, the country’s largest luxury car maker, will test the waters with a limited launch of a battery-powered vehicle in 2020.

Saur Energy

Country’s one of the leading brands in the battery and inverter manufacturing space, Okaya Power Group (OPG) has secured major contract from a mini-ratna PSU of the Government of India, Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd (REIL).

DownToEarth

Battery prices are falling sharply and will continue to fall, according to a new study by Bloomberg NEF (BNEF) published on December 3, 2019. Prices declined sharply between 2010 and 2019, the paper said. In 2010, battery prices were above $1,100 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). These decreased to $156/kWh in 2019, a decline of 87 per cent.

Express Drives

Delta Electronics India today inaugurated its state-of-the-art E-Mobility Tech Experience Centre. The centre is said to be a concept that can provide a standardised platform for the industry that will have the ability to support all kinds of configurations and ratings for electric vehicle charging in India.

Daily Excelsior

Moreover, there is no significant progress in implementation of the solar programmes/schemes of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as a result of which funding under these schemes to J&K remains very less, sources said while disclosing that since 201617, J&K has received only Rs 10.21 crore assistance from the Ministry for grid connected solar rooftops. Of this amount, Rs 3.68 crore was received in 201617 and Rs 6.53 crore during current year but in 201718 and 201819 no money was given to J&K.

Times Now News

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has already circulated a Cabinet note for the Voluntary Vehicle Scrappage Policy, inviting inter ministerial comments. And according to latest updates, all the concerned ministries have already given their go ahead for it.

Live Mint

A spokesperson for the ministry of new and renewable energy confirmed the development, saying, This is one of the options being considered. The mounting outstanding dues to the generators had the potential to dent India’s image as a clean energy champion and comes when new solar tenders of around 15,000 megawatts are in the pipeline.

Down To Earth Org

The report also notes that India has also begun deliberating policies to electrify transport. The second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME), which aims to support the uptake of electric vehicles ranging from motorcycles to busses and is projected to make for a cumulative emission saving of 7.2 MtCO2e was launched this year.

Business Standard

Driven by the belief that the next wave of disruption for India’s automobile industry will be led by electric vehicles (EVs), corporate and private equity (PE) investors seem to be increasing their bets on startups working in this space. Investment flows into such startups in 2019 (until the end of November) have grown nearly 170 per cent to $397 million, compared with $147 million in the first 11 months of last year.

Autocarpro

British engineering specialist, Drive System Design (DSD) is the lead partner in a new project that seeks to improve the efficiency of the integrated electric drive unit (EDU) of electric vehicles (EVs). The 12month project, partfunded by Innovate UK and with the National Composites Centre (NCC) as partner, will investigate the use of composites to enable increased power density and reduced unit size, offering vehicle manufacturers further packaging and efficiency benefits.

CNBC TV18

The proposal will seek a merger of power, coal, new & renewable, petroleum & natural gas ministries. The policy also moots to merge all regulators of the sector like Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to have a onestop energy regulator for all the disputes and licensing concerns.

Business Today

Focussing on connected electric vehicles, UK based Morris Garage (MG) is set to launch an all new electric internet car in the Indian market. The nextgen ZS EV is built on the companys iSmart EV 2.0 platform to offer an advanced and connected interface. The MG ZS EV that will be unveiled on December 5 is likely to go on sale early next year. It will be assembled at the company’s manufacturing plant at Halol in Gujrat. The company has already set up 10 charging stations across five cities including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

The Financial Express

Hyundai Kona EV is powered by a 39.2 kWh lithiumion battery pack which produces 135 hp and 395 Nm of torque and is paired with a singles peed transmission. Hyundai claims a 0100kmph time of less than 10s while the top speed is limited to 145 km/h. An optional fast charger will provide 80 percent battery juice in less than 60 minutes while the standard charger will take around six hours for a complete charge.

Business Standard

The market share of coal-fired power plants to total generation in the country has slumped to a decade low as renewable power gains currency, a study showed. A report by US-based think tank, Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says while coal-fired power generation is on track to represent 71.8 per cent of total generation (54.5 per cent of capacity) in 2019-20, this is a decade low market share.

The Indian Express

Recently, the Chandigarh Administration had also decided to transfer the subsidy amount directly into the account of the solar power plant company that is installing these plants. But nothing has been done as yet.

The Economic Times

A new car this new year is going to be a costlier deal as automakers gear up for a price hike after tepid sales and heavy discounts eroded profit margins, leaving no room to accommodate surge in input costs. Maruti Suzuki, MahindraNSE -0.18 % & Mahindra (M&M), Ford India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), Mercedes Benz and Audi India plan to raise the prices from January 2020.

Mercom

The Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Limited (APSPCL) has issued operation and maintenance (O&M) tenders for two of the state’s ultra-mega solar parks. The O&M tenders have been floated for 1.5 GW of solar projects at Ananthapuramu and 1 GW of projects at Kurnool ultra-mega solar park.

Mercom

The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for the procurement, operation, and maintenance of 100 electric buses on gross cost contract (GCC) basis in three cities. The buses will be procured under the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles program’s second phase (FAME-II).

IndianWeb2

About 2.8 lakh hybrid and electric vehicles have been supported through demand incentives under the first phase of FAME-India scheme, Parliament was informed on Monday. The phase-I of FAME India, which aims to promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology, was launched on April 1, 2015, for a period of two years. It was subsequently extended from time to time and the last extension was allowed up to March 31, 2019.

MoneyControl

German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a visit to Delhi as the national capital grappled with its worst-ever smog. She stated that “whosoever has looked at pollution in Delhi would find a very good argument to replace diesel buses with electric buses”. While the electrification of buses seems like an obvious solution to the air pollution crisis in Delhi, it actually might not make a huge dent, even if the entire bus fleet was converted to zero emission.

Mercom

The central and the Andhra Pradesh government led by Y.S. Jagmohan Reddy have reached a consensus to end the ongoing controversy hovering around the renewable sector of the state. Recently, a committee was set up following the request of the Andhra Pradesh energy minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy for discussing various issues pertaining to the renewable energy sector.

Financial Express

The Union power ministry has formulated a methodology for conducting coal auctions for power plants without sufficient power purchase agreements (PPAs). The methodology paves the way for such units to apply for coal linkages, provided electricity produced from this coal is sold through spot power exchanges or through the government’s ‘DEEP’ portal, where bidding is conducted for bilateral short-term supply.

The Times of India

Tata Motors on Monday announced that it has bagged an order of over 2,300 buses from Rajasthan (RSRTC), Karnataka (KSRTC/ BMTC/ NWKRTC), Uttar Pradesh (UPSRTC), Tamil Nadu (IRT), and Andhra Pradesh (APSRTC). Tata Motors is working towards completing this order by February 2020.

ET Auto

The Punjab government is in talks with Japan to launch electric vehicle (EV) buses based on the Japanese model of state-of-the-art quick charge lithium-ion batteries, beginning with a pilot of five buses in Chandigarh and Patiala, an official said on Monday.

MoneyControl

The demand for SUVs and other cars appeared subdued in November after a brief pick-up in October as 14 manufacturers collectively reported 0.4 percent fall in wholesales volumes during the month. A dip in discount level, a perceived desire to buy next generation Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) vehicles in 2020 and the tendency to avoid buying at the end of the year made buyers say away from showrooms.

Jagran English

The Indian auto sector has been going through a prolonged slump. Passenger vehicle wholesales had declined for 11 consecutive months in September, only to rise marginally in October on the back of festive season purchases and new model launches. While the government has announced several steps to boost the sagging auto sector, Vikas Yogi, co-founder of www.indiacarnews.com, says that while more efforts are needed from both the government and the industry, the availability of BS-VI fuel will prove to be a major challenge.

The Wire

“Listen to the science,” they insist. Public support for climate action has been burgeoning around the globe, with lakhs of people in various countries demanding governments act now to stave off the worst effects of the climate crisis. Governments and corporations have been responding by announcing substantial commitments to forge cleaner paths into the future.

Team BHP

Valvoline has introduced products designed for electric vehicles called Valvoline EV Performance Fluids. Valvoline is offering fluids for heat transfer, drive systems and brake fluids. The company has also launched a special grease for electric vehicles.

Deccan Chronicle

Under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India), about 2.8 lakh vehicles received demand incentives of about Rs 359 crore. Phase II of FAME has a budgetary support of Rs 10,000 crore. In the two-year Phase-I of FAME India Scheme was launched in March 2015 to promote adoption of electrical vehicles with an aim to reduce dependency on fossil fuel and to address issues of vehicular emissions.

ConstructionWeekOnline

Energy Efficiency Services (EESL), a joint venture under Ministry of Power, Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), a civic body under Municipal Corporation of Delhi, to establish infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV) in SDMC area over a 10-year period.

The Times of India

In a bid to promote e-mobility, the Union government has decided to de-license electric vehicle charging stations. Any interested person may now establish charging stations for electric vehicles. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has been appointed as the nodal agency to promote electric vehicle charging stations.

ET EnergyWorld

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to exceed 8,000 Gigawatt (GW) by 2050, 18 times the current levels, according to an analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Accelerated deployment of solar PV alone can lead to significant emission reductions of 4.9 Gigatonnes of carbon dioxide (Gt CO₂) by 2050, representing 21 per cent of the total emission mitigation potential in the energy sector.

ET Auto

Cumulative electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to increase to 34 million across the world in 2025, forecasts a study by Frost & Sullivan. The study also says that the number will reach 121.2 million in 2030, and 636.7 million by 2040. With the growth of the electric vehicles, cumulative power demand will increase to 19,756.8 TWh in 2040 from 11,612.6 TWh in 2018, further says the business consulting firm.

ET Auto

SAIC-owned MG Motor India on Friday announced that it has partnered with Umicore for recycling of end-of-life batteries of the ZS EV. Umicore is one of few companies that offer a complete recycling journey for Li-ion batteries. The partnership will allow end-of-life ZS EV batteries to be recycled, thus ensuring greater peace of mind to MG customers about their ecological footprint.

Tech2

Almost a quarter of way into the 21st century, we’re witnessing a pivotal moment in the automobile industry, with electric vehicle technology moving from an uncertainty to a definite reality. Some experts see the global market for EVs exploding, from the two percent currently, to over 30 percent by 2030. Notably, India sees a similar forecast but we’re far from equipped for it.

Financial Express

The government is doing a phenomenal job of promoting electric vehicles (EVs). The pace at which things are moving, we can safely say that EVs will be the single largest disruptor to hit the automobile industry in its 134-year history. A few months ago, the NITI Aayog noted that the country can save up to Rs 17,000 crore if EVs hit the road by 2030.

The Times of India

After breaking the 11-month-long sales decline rout in October, car and SUV sales again returned with negative numbers in November as wholesale deliveries to retailers went down due to post-festive buyer fatigue and addition of less inventory after clearance of BSIV models.

Business Standard 

The last decade has seen a major push for electric mobility to enter the mass market. Apart from climate change, there are a number of other factors that have contributed to this push, including advances in renewable energy sector, battery technology, and urbanisation.

ET Auto

In a steamy foundry behind a century-old Czech brewery, a mechanical arm pours molten aluminum into a two-story robotic mold. Within seconds, gleaming pump covers for diesel engines roll out for inspection. The state-of-the-art production line at Motor Jikov Group AS in Ceske Budejovice, near the border with Germany and Austria, is running at full speed to deliver orders to Volkswagen AG’s Scania truck unit.

The Indian Express

Aiming to bring down the air pollution caused by buses operated in the city, the West Bengal government has introduced around 80 electric buses; in the next 10 years, it plans to introduce more than five thousand such buses. As a result, the state government has already bagged the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award in the “Green Mobility” category.

GaadiWaadi.com

The second-generation Maruti Ertiga has not only maintained the numero-uno status of the first-generation model but has even turned out to be a bigger success. So far, the second-gen MPV has posted a healthy growth rate over its predecessor.

The New Indian Express

“Telangana is one of the first states in the country working on policies for 100 per cent adoption of EVs for public transport,” said Principal Secretary of IT Jayesh Ranjan, while speaking at the workshop on ‘Dawn of a New Era for Indian Automotive Industry’ held at IIT Hyderabad on Saturday.

ET Auto

Growing demand of higher operating efficiency in electric vehicles is likely to fuel the requirement of permanent magnet synchronous motors in the coming years, according to new research. There are three main types of electric vehicle traction motors in commercial use: permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), induction motors (IMs), and electrically-excited synchronous motors (EESMs).

The Hindu Business Line

MAuto, a private autorickshaw service provider, has introduced about 100 e-rickshaws on Chennai roads for commuter services. The company will retrofit conventional petrol autorickshaws with electric motors to run on batteries.

The Hindu

As the automotive industry shifts to alternative propulsion systems, specifically electric vehicles, Tata Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Motors, having expertise in providing end-to-end solutions, is playing a pioneering role in helping auto companies adapt to changes. In an interview with The Hindu, the company’s CEO and MD, Warren Harris, says India has the potential to lead the EV revolution globally due to its strengths in frugal engineering.

Business Standard 

Ather Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government to set up an electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Hosur, which is close to Bengaluru. The new facility will come up in an area of 400,000 sq ft.

The Hindu 

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami flagged off retrofitted electric autorickshaws at the Secretariat on Friday. The autos have been retrofitted and introduced by Dubai-based M Auto Electric Mobility. The company and KMC Group of Dubai signed MoUs with the State government when Mr. Palaniswawi attended the Business Leaders Forum in Dubai.