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Grinning Electric Vehicle Makers Prep to Go the Distance

You’re probably upset about your fuel bill. But electric vehicle (EV) makers are glad. You’re now more likely to consider their products. CHENNAI: You’re probably upset about your fuel bill. But electric vehicle (EV) makers are glad. You’re now more likely to consider their products. Moreover, and since the government’s on their side, their goods […]

Ather Energy ties up with BPCL to expand charging infrastructure

India’s electricity generation falls 2.9 per cent in second half of April

Power supplied to Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat – India’s richest and most industrial states – fell by over 2.1% during the second half of April, the data showed. CHENNAI: India’s electricity generation was 2.9% lower in the last fifteen days of April than the first half of the month, government data showed, as curbs […]

₹7,280 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Scheme Advances as Centre Prepares RfP to Strengthen Strategic Manufacturing – EQ

Siemens ties up with Hinduja Group for EV charging infrastructure

While Switch Mobility would bring in its electric commercial vehicles into India, Siemens would provide the charging infrastructure technology and charging infrastructure management software solution to enhance the energy-efficient operations of the chargers, Siemens said. Chennai: Siemens Limited and the Hinduja group’s Switch Mobility Automotive Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to play […]

Maharashtra has highest number of public EV charging stations, followed by Delhi

India’s less industrialized states lead electricity demand recovery

All these states – which have high agricultural and residential power consumption – consumed more electricity than in the previous year, though India’s annual power demand fell for the first time in at least 35 years in 2020/21. CHENNAI: India’s less industrialized states have led a recovery in electricity demand that began in September, a […]

₹7,280 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Scheme Advances as Centre Prepares RfP to Strengthen Strategic Manufacturing – EQ

NLC India-Coal India JV to invest in 3,000 MW solar power projects

Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generation company NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have plans to get into 3,000 MW of solar power generation, a top NLC India official said. Chennai: Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generation company NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have plans to get into 3,000 MW of solar power generation, a top […]

Order for SCD extension due to GIB Issue – EQ

Explained: What attracts electric vehicle makers to Tamil Nadu

Over the past 6 months, several auto majors and component suppliers have chosen Tamil Nadu to set up electric vehicle manufacturing facilities to produce about 4.5 million EV two-wheelers cumulatively. Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai is nicknamed the “Detroit of Asia” due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city. […]

Ather Energy ties up with BPCL to expand charging infrastructure

IEA says India’s solar energy output to match coal-fired power by 2040

Coal currently dominates India’s electricity sector, accounting for over 70% of overall generation with only about 4% produced through solar CHENNAI – The share of solar energy in India’s power generation could equal coal-fired output by 2040, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, driven by falling renewable tariffs and a government push to […]

₹7,280 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Scheme Advances as Centre Prepares RfP to Strengthen Strategic Manufacturing – EQ