Industry
India needs tariff reforms to boost consumption of renewables: Vinay Rustagi, Bridge to Indiaedit
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.
Taiwanese Ahamani EV Tech Announces Joint Venture with Renon India; to Make Lithium BatteriesMahindra Introduces BS-VI Compliant XUV300BMW India Launches Faster, More-Affordable BMW Smart Repair ServiceJaguar XE Launched in India at Rs 44.98 Lakh PrevNext NEWS18 » AUTO1-MIN READ Taiwanese Ahamani EV Tech Announces Joint Venture with Renon India; to Make Lithium Batteriesedit
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.
With Batteries That Last Twice As Long, Jaipur Startup Launches Unique E-Scooteredit
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.
Mercedes, Audi to launch electric vehicles in 2020edit
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.
Okaya Bags Major Order from REIL; To Commission Over 200 EV Chargersedit
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).
Battery prices falling sharply, says reportedit
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.
Delta Electronics India’s new EV charging solutions to make public charging efficient: Here’s howedit
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.
International
Hyundai Motor eyes thrust on electric vehicles in $52 bln investment planedit
Hyundai Motor plans to invest about 61.1 trillion won ($51.81 billion) between 2020 and 2025, the company said on Wednesday, with a third of the expenditure focused on electric and autonomous vehicles, but analysts want to see it deliver. The South Korean car maker unveiled a “Strategy 2025” roadmap that envisages annual average spending of 10 trillion won, exceeding that of previous years, and up from a 2018 figure of 6.1 trillion won.
Growth in global carbon emissions slowed in 2019edit
A surprise drop in coal use in the United States and Europe has helped to slow the growth of global carbon dioxide emissions this year, with softening demand in China and India also contributing, according to a study published on Wednesday. The report, launched at a UN climate summit in Madrid, showed that growing appetite for oil and gas meant the world was still far from achieving the drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions needed to avert catastrophic global warming.
Battery Monitoring for Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteriesedit
Applications for lithium-ion batteries are expanding in many industrial markets. Their use has made it necessary to reuse and recycle the electrical storage technology. Panasonic Corp. has developed a new battery management solution that measures electrochemical impedance, allowing it to assess the residual value of lithium-ion batteries in the devices.
Europe invests heavily in electric vehicle battery productionedit
Europe is sometimes — often, even — chided for its slow decision-making, which is seen by many as a product of being a “Club of 27” and the need to gain consensus for coordinated action. But a recent FT article describes an impressively fast response to Europe’s realization that it is being left behind in the lithium battery industry and, by extension, the wider Electric Vehicle (EV) market.
Will 2020 be the year of the electric vehicle?edit
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been the next big thing in transportation for nearly a decade, but they’re still a bit player in the auto market. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, despite 63% year-over-year growth, EVs were just 2.2% of the global auto market in 2018.
Nissan shifts EV strategy to premium vehicles, not ‘discount cars’ like Leafedit
Under new leadership, Nissan wants to reclaim its leadership in electric vehicles. But it’s going to downplay affordable electric cars like the Leaf hatchback. Instead, newly minted CEO Makoto Uchida wants Nissan EVs to have robust features, long range, and higher prices that would bring higher profits.
The environmental footprint of electric versus fossil carsedit
Electric vehicles (EVs) seem very attractive at first sight. But when we look more closely, it becomes clear that they have a substantial carbon footprint and some downsides in terms of the extraction of lithium, cobalt and other metals. And they don’t relieve congestion in crowded cities.
Indonesia plans domestic electric vehicle industryedit
Indonesia could be set to see rapid electric vehicle growth thanks to presidential decree 55/2019, which places stimulation of the EV market alongside energy efficiency and security; and clean air quality. Under the terms of the new legislation, the nation is expecting EVs to make up 20% of the vehicle market by 2025.
California cuts electric-car rebates, drops luxury modelsedit
California’s rebate program to coax more drivers to buy electric vehicles just got less generous, especially for those looking to spend on a luxury model. Effective Tuesday, state regulators have stopped offering rebates for buyers of electric cars or plug-in hybrid vehicles that cost more than $60,000 — a move that will make buyers of high-end Tesla models dig deeper into their pockets.
Electric vehicles pose a major threat to autoworkers’ jobsedit
Electric vehicles may be the future for the auto industry. And if they are, that may spell the end of many traditional auto jobs. The problem for the workers is clear: The electric motors that will power those new vehicles have far fewer moving parts than traditional internal combustion engines and the transmissions that go with them.