Electra EV, founded by Ratan Tata himself, presented a custom-built 72V Nano EV to its founder. Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, recently took delivery of a custom-made Tata Nano electric vehicle that has been modified using an electric powertrain supplied by Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions Private Limited (Electra EV). The company posted a picture […]
Electric Vehicles
Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI: India is witnessing a shift in mobility trends with more and more consumers expressing interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as per Deloitte’s Global Automotive Consumer Study 2022. More than a third of Indian consumers have expressed interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as the segment sets steam with India’s focus on environment […]
Gujarat has 12th highest number of electric vehicles in country; UP tops – EQ Mag Pro
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of EVs (2,76,217), followed by Delhi (1,32,302) and Karnataka (82,045). Some of the lesser developed states such as Assam (47,947 vehicles), Bihar (64,241) and Uttarakhand (25,451) have more electric vehicles compared to Gujarat. Gujarat stands 12th on the list of states having maximum number of electric vehicles in India, […]
Government agencies using 5,384 electric vehicles, says Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
The Indian government has been emphasising on the use of electric vehicles. The government agencies in India are using a total of 5,384 electric vehicles as of 4th February, said Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in a statement in Lok Sabha on Thursday. He also said that the government agencies are currently […]
Government of India sets policy for Electric Vehicle charging stations
Ministry of Power issued the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for charging infrastructure on 14th January, 2022. The salient features as stipulated in the guidelines and standards are as under: Tariff for supply of electricity for Public Charging Station (PCS) shall be a single part tariff and shall not exceed “Average Cost of Supply” […]
Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study
India is witnessing a shift in mobility trends with more and more consumers expressing interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as per Deloitte’s Global Automotive Consumer Study 2022. More than a third of Indian consumers have expressed interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as the segment sets steam with India’s focus on environment friendly, self-manufactured […]
GM plans six-fold increase in 2022 electric truck, SUV production – EQ Mag Pro
DETROIT : General Motors Co (GM.N) plans to increase production of electric trucks and Cadillac sport utility vehicles this year by more than six times the previously planned output, according to information shared with suppliers. GM Chief Executive Mary Barra told investors last week the automaker intended to accelerate production of electric vehicles, aiming to […]
Registration starts for centres for retrofitting of old diesel, petrol vehices with electric kits – EQ Mag Pro
Transport Department of the Delhi has started the registration for centres for retrofitting of old diesel and petrol vehicles with electric kits. The Transport Department of the Delhi government has started the registration process for centres for retrofitting old diesel and petrol vehicles with electric kits to convert them into e-vehicles. According to officials, 10 […]
Budget 2022 reaction: Electric Vehicle – EQ Mag Pro
Ecosystem welcomes battery-swapping policy & interoperability among wired EV charging stations As India proceeds towards a strong Electric Vehicle nation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman´s Union Budget for 2022 announced a battery swapping policy as an alternative to setting up charging stations in urban areas. To encourage EV adoption, a robust charging infrastructure is imperative, and […]
AviationMin standardises ground-handling service equipment, allows EVs for transportation – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : The civil aviation ministry has standardized the equipment used for ground-handling services, allowing electric vehicles for transportation and other allied services both for the reduction in carbon emission as well as cut transportation costs, Parliament was informed on Monday. Currently, a total of 403 electric vehicles are currently deployed across 26 airports […]