Industry
EESL, SDMC to to install 75 charging stations for EVs in Delhiedit
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.
AP should be part of ‘Go Electric’ campaign: BEEedit
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.
Solar photovoltaic power capacity to exceed 8,000 GW by 2050edit
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.
Electric vehicle sales will increase to 34 million in 2025 – Studyedit
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.
MG Motor India joins hands with Umicore to recycle electric vehicle batteriesedit
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.
The Electric Vehicle Market is Exploding but India is far from Equipped for itedit
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.
Why auto giants and start-ups are showing interest in electric vehiclesedit
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.
Car, SUV sales in red zone again in Novemberedit
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.
This startup promotes sustainability by helping rickshaw-pullers adopt EVsedit
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.
Electric Future Forces Reckoning for Nations All In on Carsedit
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.
With electric buses, West Bengal makes an ambitious push for curbing city pollutionedit
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.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Electric On The Cards, Could Become The 2nd EV From The Brandedit
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.
IIT-Hyderabad to facilitate Electric Vehicles movement in Indiaedit
“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.
High efficiency gains to spur use of PM motor in future EV designs: Reportedit
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).
Chennai to see the rise of e-rickshawsedit
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.
‘India has key role in achieving price point in EVs’edit
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.
Ather Energy to set up EV, lithium-ion battery plant in Tamil Naduedit
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.
CM flags of 100 electric autos, launches Pongal gift schemeedit
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.
International
BMW and Great Wall Motor Announce Plant to Build Future Mini Electrics in Chinaedit
BMW and Great Wall Motor officially announce the setting up of a new facility in the Jiangsu province, China, to manufacture the fully-electric model of the Mini. The announcement follows reports from earlier this year that the 50:50 joint venture, named Spotlight Automotive, announced in September 2018, had hit regulatory roadblocks regarding the factory.