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Dept of Heavy Industries sanctions 2,636 charging stations to support EVs

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 6, 2020

In order to enhance clean mobility in the road transport sector, the Department of Heavy Industries has sanctioned 2,636 charging stations under the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (FAME) Vehicles in India scheme. With this, the total number...

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HPCL, EESL to set up public charging infrastructure for National Electric Mobility Programme

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 31, 2019

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), will be setting up public charging infrastructure as part of the National Electric Mobility Programme. The companies have entered into a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...

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Kerala: KSRTC issues fresh tenders for 250 non-AC electric buses

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 31, 2019

In another attempt towards e-mobility, KSRTC has invited tenders to hire electricity-powered buses for its fleet. As many 250 non-AC buses will be hired by KSRTC for intercity operations for 10 years. Different from previous bids, KSRTC has invited three different tenders for...

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Delhi cabinet approves policy on electric vehicles to curb pollution

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 24, 2019

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...

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Tata Motors to tie up with group entities to foray into electric vehicles

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 20, 2019

Tata Motors will use the strength of group companies to fuel its foray into electric vehicles (EVs). It has tied up with Tata Power to install charging stations and will us the group’s retail arm chain, Croma, to digitally showcase the vehicles. “We are proud that the group’s...

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Google Maps now Shows EV Charging Stations Based on Plug Type

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 17, 2019

Google Maps has received a new filter to classify the Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations based on plug type. There are different types of charging connectors used by several car manufacturers, for example, Nissan uses CHAdeMO, Tesla uses its instrumentation, and also...

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EESL commissions first EV charging station in south Delhi under pact with SDMC

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 16, 2019

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...

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Hyderabad to get fast-charging hubs for EVs in 2020

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 16, 2019

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...

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Delta Electronics India’s new EV charging solutions to make public charging efficient: Here’s how

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 5, 2019

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...

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Hyundai to enhance special services for Kona EV

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 4, 2019

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced the enhancement of special services for the Kona EV to offer the customers convenience at all touchpoints. The automaker is offering multiple EV charging options to the buyers of the electric SUV. In a release, the South Korean auto major...

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