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Eight charging stations for electric vehicles on B’luru highway

June 20, 2019 Anand Gupta

Mysuru: As part of its overarching plan to boost eco-friendly modes of transportation, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (Cesc), Mysuru has decided to set up eight stations where motorists can charge their electric vehicles along the Bengaluru highway. Cesc is hoping to complete the project before the end of the 2019-20 financial year. Keen on expanding […]

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Government proposes exemption of registration fees for battery operated electric vehicles

June 20, 2019 Anand Gupta

Top sources in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that the move is to provide a boost to battery-operated or electric vehicles in the country. The ministry has kickstarted the exercise to bring in differential registration fees under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. HIGHLIGHTS The government has been trying to promote the […]

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Will manufacture cost competitive electric vehicles in India: Renault Global CEO

June 20, 2019 Anand Gupta

Thierry Bollore, CEO Groupe Renault, said the company wants to now double sales with a string of new model launches including hybrids and electric vehicles French carmaker Renault is starting afresh in India with the unveiling of the Triber, a multi-seater passenger carrier. Thierry Bollore, CEO Groupe Renault, said the company wants to now double […]

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Road ministry proposes exemption of registration fees for electric vehicles

June 20, 2019 Anand Gupta

The government has been pushing to boost the adoption of electric vehicles, as it tries to bring down its oil imports and curb pollution The proposed exemption will apply to all categories of electronic vehicles, including scooters, motorbikes, autorickshaws and cars The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed to do away with registration […]

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Tax Credits for Affordable Electric Vehicles Gain Speed, But Legislation Must Avoid Stop Signs

June 19, 2019 Anand Gupta

As Congress begins to turn toward tax policies to help clean energy manufacturing, electric vehicle tax credits aimed directly at more affordable vehicles are gaining speed, just as a previous Forbes column and a Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) white paper urged several months ago. The question now is will EV advocates in Congress, the U.S. […]

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Shortening charging cycles of electric vehicles is key to increasing adoption

June 19, 2019 Anand Gupta

Though the electric vehicle (EV) segment has seen a steady gain in adoption numbers over the last decade, there are a few elementary issues that the industry needs to confront before it looks to take on its bigger adversary – internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. One of the primary factors that constrict adoption is the […]

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INDIA TO SELL ONLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES AFTER 2030: NITI AAYOG

June 19, 2019 Anand Gupta

NITI Aayog proposes only EVs to be sold in India after 2030. The think tank also suggests that the ministry pilot an e-highway programme. The Indian government’s policy think tank NITI Aayog has published a new report in which it recommends that all vehicles on the country’s roads be fully electric after the year 2030 […]

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GST on electric vehicles may be reduced to 5%

June 19, 2019 Anand Gupta

Lower duties are expected to encourage global manufacturers to invest in India’s shift to e-vehicles. NEW DELHI: India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the Narendra Modi government. The GST Council is set to […]

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More electric vehicles and no congestion charge for cities: Here’s what you need to know about the new Climate Action Plan

June 18, 2019 Anand Gupta

A scrappage scheme to encourage the uptake of EVs is to be considered. THE GOVERNMENT’S MUCH-ANTICIPATED Climate Action Plan has been published today, setting out a roadmap for Ireland and how it is going to meet its greenhouse gas targets. Minister for Communications Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton launched the report this afternoon alongside […]

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Niti’s new road map: Only electric vehicles to be sold after 2030

June 18, 2019 Anand Gupta

NEW DELHI: The government’s think tank NITI Aayog has proposed that only electric vehicles should be sold after 2030, expanding the scope of the clean fuel technology beyond two- and three-wheelers. Earlier, a panel headed by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant had suggested that only electric-powered three-wheelers and two-wheelers with engine capacity of up to […]

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