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EV sector looks at tie-ups with educational institutions

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 13, 2020

The Society for Smart E-Mobility plans to have tripartite agreements with the industry and educational institutions in different cities to promote indigenisation of parts required for e-vehicles. G.R. Mohan, secretary of the Society, said that an interactive meeting to...

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Prakriti E-Mobility partners with US-based Ridecell for tech solutions

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 7, 2020

App-based taxi service provider Prakriti E-Mobility on Monday said it has tied up with US-based Ridecell Inc as its technology partner in India for its all-electric cab service, Evera. The company also announced the launch of its app-based EV cab services across the national...

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World's Cheapest Electric Car is Coming to India at Auto Expo 2020, GWM to Showcase ORA R1

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 3, 2020

As the global automotive industry makes an imminent shift away from traditional fossil-fuel-powered vehicles towards a cleaner and sustainable options, global automakers and their markets are expected to adapt quickly. Keep the range anxiety aside, and another giant hurdle...

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China's Great Wall revs up for India as rivals hit the brakes

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 20, 2019

Chinese automakers Great Wall Motor and Changan Automobile are accelerating plans to build cars in India after the initial success of rival SAIC Motor in one of the world’s biggest markets, three sources said. Great Wall, one of the biggest sellers of sports-utility vehicles...

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India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 19, 2019

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...

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Fuelling clean drive: Electric vehicles get green plates in Delhi

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 25, 2019

Electric vehicles in Delhi have started sporting green-coloured registration plates, made mandatory by the transport department to distinguish them from fuel-run vehicles. “The Centre had recently issued an order to make it compulsory for all electric vehicles to have green...

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Long-term planning is needed to make power grids ready for EV load: Report

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 11, 2019

When electric vehicles (EVs) become a favoured transportation option for Indians, policy makers need to think about the ecosystem it will require, and it is much more than just planning for charging stations. One factor least talked about, or planned for, in the penetration...

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“Wholesome communication campaigns that provide consumers with all the working knowledge they need to own and operate their EV will be a key pivot in India’s EV journey”

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 25, 2019

In conversation with Sustainability Outlook, Carson Dalton, Senior Director of Ola Mobility Institute talks about India’s readiness for transition to EVs and challenges and opportunities...

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Lower toll for EVs on the cards to push green mobility

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 10, 2019

India is weighing the option of concessional toll rates for electric vehicles as it looks to incentivise adoption of clean mobility solutions, a move that may be reflected in the revamped toll policy that the government’s transport wing is working on, officials aware of the...

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700 Electric Buses To Ply On Uttar Pradesh Roads Under FAME II

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 9, 2019

As part of the second phase of the Centre’s FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme, under which 5,595 air-conditioned electric buses are to be bought across the country. The Uttar Pradesh has put out bids to buy 700 electric...

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