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EV adoption: Limited range and charging infrastructure remain significant barriers, says Lux Research

By : Sustainability ..., Jun 15, 2020

Many consumers cite concerns over limited range and charging infrastructure as key reasons to not consider electric vehicles, according to US-based technology research and advisory firm Lux Research. There is a fear among consumers that an electric vehicle (EV) won’t have...

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How Chandigarh promotes electric vehicles: Power tariff reduced for charging stations

By : Sustainability ..., Jun 10, 2020

For promoting electric vehicles, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has introduced single-part tariff for their charging stations. The JERC has removed fixed charges and reduced energy charges from Rs 4 per kilowatt hour (Kwh) to Rs 3.80 per Kwh. The new tariff...

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Okaya Joins CharIN EV to Enhance Charging Experience, Promote E-Mobility

By : Sustainability ..., May 12, 2020

With an aim to enhance charging experience and promote electric mobility in the country, Okaya Power Pvt Ltd, an arm of Rs 7 billion Okaya Power Group, has now become a member of the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN E.V.), an open coalition of world-class firms within...

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Schneider Electric Has Joined The Climate Group’S Ev100 Initiative, Committing To The Electrification Of Its Corporate Fleet

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 13, 2020

Schneider Electric has joined the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, committing to the electrification of its corporate fleet. By 2030, Schneider Electric plans to replace 14,000 vehicles in over 50 countries with electric cars. Schneider Electric wants to establish the...

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"To be true to the spirit of clean mobility, we believe that electric vehicle charging has to be clean energy sourced"

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 3, 2020

In conversation with Sustainability Outlook, Maxson Lewis, Managing Director of Magenta Power, talks about integrating renewable energy sources (RES) in EV charging infrastructure and whether this presents a viable market opportunity for...

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Mumbai: 100 e-charging spots planned at malls, Metro stations, homes

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 19, 2020

In a boost to the city’s electric vehicle infrastructure, Tata Power Company plans to install 100 charging points at malls and petrol pumps, outside Metro stations, and also provide for home charging. The aim is to increase the network of e-vehicle charging stations to 700...

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EESL and United Nations complete e-mobility project in India

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 6, 2020

Indian government agency Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has announced the completion of a year-long initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Uttar Pradesh. The ‘Support E-Mobility in India – Uttar Pradesh’ project was conducted in...

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EVI Technologies joins hands with BSNL for EV charging infrastructure

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 7, 2020

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider EVI Technologies (EVIT) on Monday said it has inked a pact with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for setting up battery swapping and charging stations. As part of the 10-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked between the...

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MG Motor India associates with Umicore for recycling end-of-life ZS EV batteries

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 29, 2019

MG Motor on Thursday announced its association with Umicore to explore opportunities in safe and sustainable recycling of end-of-life batteries for electric vehicles. Umicore offers a complete recycling journey for Li-ion batteries to maintain ecological footprint. Umicore...

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100% transition to e-vehicles by ’30: CS

By : Sustainability ..., Sep 20, 2019

The HP Electric Vehicle Policy-2019 aims at making Himachal a model state for cent percent transition to electric vehicles (EV) by 2030. This will provide sustainable, safe, eco-friendly, inclusive and integrated mobility to the public. The government has also set up a high-...

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