New Guidelines Propose Charging Stations for Heavy EVs Every 100 kilometers on Highways
To facilitate the usage of electric vehicles (EV) in the country, the Union Power Minister R.K. Singh has approved the amendments in electric vehicle charging guidelines and specifications. The revised ...
Andhra Pradesh Floats Tender to Procure 350 Electric Buses
The Andhra Pradesh state government is looking to deploy electric buses on specific routes in the state. To this end, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has issued ...
Tamil Nadu’s New EV Policy Aims to Mobilize ₹500 Billion for Manufacturing in the State
The government of Tamil Nadu has launched the state’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2019. The policy aims to mobilize ₹500 billion ($7 billion) investment in EV manufacturing in the state ...
Indian Oil and NTPC Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Noida
The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has come together with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to establish electric vehicle charging stations in Greater Noida. This electric vehicle (EV) charging station ...
Uttar Pradesh Aims to Invest ₹400 Billion in the Next 5 Years for Electric Mobility
Uttar Pradesh has launched its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2019 to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure in the state. The state is allocating incentives ...
Odisha Announces Tender for 100 Electric Rickshaws and Carts
The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has floated a tender for the supply of 100 electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) and electric carts (e-carts). The bid submission deadline for online bids ...
Amara Raja Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati
Amara Raja, a manufacturer in the Indian battery storage industry space, has launched electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery swapping stations in collaboration with Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC). Amara ...
Uttar Pradesh to Introduce 650 Electric Buses Across 13 Districts
To provide better transportation options and curb air pollution in the state, the government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to introduce 650 electric buses to the existing fleet in 13 ...
Singapore’s Shado Group Launches Electric Three-Wheeler in India
Singapore-based Shado Group, provider of electric vehicle technology and charging infrastructure, has unveiled an affordable, low voltage, and instantly chargeable electric three-wheelers under the brand name, Erick. The company plans ...
EESL Signs MoU with Apollo to Install EV Charging Stations in its Hospitals Across India
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals Enterprises, a chain of super-specialty hospitals in India, to install public electric vehicle ...
5,595 Electric Buses to Soon be Deployed Across 64 Indian Cities
In order to promote clean mobility in public transportation, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises, has granted the approval for 5,595 ...
Tata Motors and Tata Power Come Together to Install 300 EV Charging Stations
Tata Motors Limited (TML), a global automobile manufacturer, and Tata Power have joined forces to set up around 300 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of FY 2020 ...
Delhi Slashes Tariffs for EV Charging to Promote Electric Mobility
In a step to curb pollution in the city, the Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) has cut down the rates of charging stations for e-rickshaws and other electric vehicles. Residential ...
5,646 Electric Buses Approved Across 65 Cities
The CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, recently said that the inter-ministerial panel had approved 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities in the country. Electric buses have also ...
In a Boost to Electric Mobility, India Slashes GST on Electric Vehicles from 12% to 5%
In a positive development towards increasing electric mobility in the country, the government has cut the applicable rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electric vehicles (EVs). The 36th ...
Uber and SUN Mobility Come Together to Deploy E-Autos Across Indian Cities
Uber, the world’s largest personal mobility company, has signed a pact with SUN Mobility, a leading energy infrastructure, and services provider, to deploy electric autos (E-Autos) which would help provide ...
Mitsui Invests $14 Million in Electric Mobility Company SmartE
Mitsui has announced an investment of nearly $14 million (₹963 million) in SmartE, a three-wheeler electric mobility service. SmartE is owned and operated by Treasure Vase Ventures Private Limited. This ...
Gujarat Seeks EV Manufacturers for Marketing and Distribution Authorization
The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited expression of interest (EoI) from reputed manufacturers for their authorization to market and distribute battery operated two and three-wheelers. The EoIs have ...
NTPC Invites Vendors to Enlist for Developing EV Charging Stations
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited vendors to enlist for the infrastructure development of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The bid-submission deadline is August 2, 2019. The scope ...
Government Invites Proposals for Establishing EV Charging Infrastructure Across Cities
The Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) has invited proposals for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the country’s big and smart cities under the government’s FAME program. The last date ...
Vakrangee to Establish Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across India
Vakrangee Limited, a technology-oriented company, has announced that it will establish charging infrastructure units for electric vehicles (EV) across India. The facilities will be set up at the company’s Nextgen ...
Former President of Tata Motors Backs E-Scooter Startup BattRE
BattRE, a technology-driven startup manufacturing electric scooters, has received an undisclosed amount of funding from Tata Motors’ former President Gajendra Chandel. The funds will be utilized for the launch of ...
IIT Hyderabad-Incubated Electric Vehicle Startup PURE EV Raises Funding
PURE EV, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad-incubated startup, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding. The new round of funding is expected to enhance the company’s operations and ...
Budget 2019 Provides Impetus to India’s Transition to E-Mobility and EV Manufacturing
In the latest Union Budget for FY 2019-2020, the Modi government 2.0 has provided strong support to the nascent electric vehicle industry with the announcement of tax incentives to speed ...
National Electric Mobility Plan 2020 Targets Deployment of Up to 7 Million EVs Across India
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 targets the deployment of up to 7 million hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in India by 2020. This is a ‘national mission’ ...
