IIT Delhi researchers have developed a 20 kW Smart EV charging station. The environment-friendly, smart, scalable and modular electric vehicle charger can charge a wide range of EVs like cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers. HIGHLIGHTS One of the prominent features, which is incorporated in the IIT Delhi-developed EV charger is the solar interface capability. The charger […]
Why the future of electric vehicles appears bright in India
Although the EV industry expected the budget to be as groundbreaking as promised, it didn’t quite deliver on all fronts. This has given rise to mixed sentiments in the industry. The government announced an increase in customs duty on certain auto parts that could hurt the e-mobility segment. On the other hand, in the hope […]
Solar Analytics Startup Prescinto Raises $3.5 Mn in Seed Round Led By Venture Catalysts
Round led by Venture Catalysts Inflection Point Ventures is the second lead with other investors Mumbai Angels and Lets Venture also participating in the rounds. Funds raised would be used for International Expansion, primarily US, and further IP development to deepening their moats into Artificial Intelligence IPV announces Prescinto as its 7th deal for 2021; […]
MG Motor partners IIT Delhi for research in electric, autonomous technologies
The company has already worked in the past with IIT Delhi on a year-long project to boost in-car child safety seat project through geofencing It had also conducted a grand innovation challenge Hackathons in partnership with IIT Delhi amongst students and startups MG Motor India on Monday said it has joined hands with IIT Delhi’s […]
Delhi High Court Stays GNCTD Order Suspending Electric Vehicle Subsidy For Tata Nexon EV
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of an order dated 1st March 2021 passed by Deputy Commissioner of GNCTD directing suspension of listing of Tata Nexon EV as an eligible Electric Vehicle from the list of eligible models from availing subsidy under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva granted the interim […]
Power discoms in national capital seek progressive tariff rationalisation
BRPL, BYPL, and TPDDL have filed their separate petitions for truing-up up to 2019-20 and aggregate revenue requirement (ARR) and tariff for 2021-22, ahead of tariff rationalisation by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) this year. New Delhi: Power discoms in Delhi have proposed to regulator DERC that there should be a cost-reflective, progressive tariff rationalisation […]
PIL filed in Delhi HC for inclusion of hydrogen-powered vehicles under FAME II
The PIL noted that the FAME scheme does not distinguish between electric vehicles in terms of their way of operation – whether or hydrogen fuel-cell. However, it does not include the fuel-cell vehicles in its ambit. A petitioner has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre […]
To increase EV charging points, Delhi govt asks malls, hotels to reserve space
According to a government official, Delhi will have more than 10,000 charging points for electric vehicles by December. Taking forward its initiative to turn Delhi into India’s ‘EV capital’, the Delhi government has taken steps to increase EV charging stations across the national capital. In the latest move, the government has asked commercial buildings like […]
PIL in Delhi HC seeks expansion of FAME scheme, inclusion of hydrogen-powered vehicles
New Delhi: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre for expansion of benefits and incentives under phase II of faster adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India (FAME) scheme for hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric automobiles. The petitioner Ashwini Kumar, a practicing advocate, sought directions to […]
Delhi EV Policy to offer scrapping incentives: Nitin Gadkari
At the moment, the Delhi EV Policy offers scrapping incentives for auto and light commercial vehicles. Gadkari said private vehicles and two-wheelers will soon be added to the list. Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways, recently informed the parliament that the Delhi government has provisions to offer vehicle scrapping incentives under […]