Delivery services of companies like BigBasket are a lifeline for the emerging electric bike startup ecosystem in the country. While consumers baulk at the initial cost of electric bikes, their limited range and the hassle of recharging batteries, the equation changes when it comes to last-mile delivery Commander Ganapathi Subramanyam is no stranger to electric […]
EV Battery Company Gegadyne Raises $5 Mn From V-Guard
EV Battery Startup Gegadyne Raises $5 Mn From V-Guard Gegadyne claims to have developed ‘game-changing’ and eco-friendly alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries Gegadyne’s batteries charge from 0 to 100% in around 15 minutes, unlike lithium-ion batteries that take hours to charge This investment will enable the startup to scale up operations and further enhance research […]
Kerala Finance Minister announces 50 percent reduction in tax for electric vehicles
Various government departments also assured that charging stations for such vehicles will be set up across the country by KSE Thiruvananthapuram: Finance Minister Thomas Isaac declared a 50 percent concession in tax for electric vehicles as part of encouraging its wide use in the state. The government has decided to encourage electric vehicles in order […]
Paccar Parts Introduces Charging Stations for All Electric Vehicles
Paccar Parts is introducing new electric vehicle charging stations to support the global launch of electric vehicles. The chargers are designed to be not only compatible with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF electric trucks, but also to work for other electric commercial vehicles. According to the company, customers can purchase the chargers from Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF […]
Singapore announces tender for 600 EV charging points at over 200 public carparks
The tender, open till March 12, 2021. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Monday launched Singapore’s pilot tender for electric vehicle (EV) charging points at public carparks. The pilot tender covers the installation and operation of more than 600 EV charging points at over 200 public carparks across Singapore, in […]
Public charging points is future of EVs
Private sector investments will have to take the lead in setting up charging stations Every nation bears the responsibility of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. India, on its part, has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 33-35 per cent by 2030 from the 2005 levels, as part of its NDCs under the Paris Agreement. […]
Tender For Empanelment of Fleet Operators for Supply of EV’s on Monthly Hire Basis
E-Tender For Empanelment of travel firms/ Agencies/ fleet operators for supply of environmentally friendly (Electric Vehicles Only) cars on monthly hire basis for official use in the Telangana State Government Departments & Corporations The last date to submit the bids is January 16, 2021 For more information please see below link:
Tesla to enter India in 2021: Gadkari
Tesla Inc. co-founder and chief executive Elon Musk had in October said the company will enter the Indian market in 2021 New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said American electric car major Tesla is set to start its operations in India next year and would also look at setting up of a manufacturing […]
Driving into 2021, government sets eyes on expanding road infrastructure, more electric vehicles
In 2020, the government launched the work for the strategic 14.15 kilometres-long Zojila tunnel to provide all-year connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh. NEW DELHI : After striving to turn the pandemic-induced “crisis into an opportunity” with ongoing construction of tunnel roads in tough terrains and critical infrastructure, the government will step on the gas […]
In the matter of Charging Infrastructure, Tariff and other regulatory issues for Electric Vehicles
In the matter of Charging Infrastructure, Tariff and other regulatory issues for Electric Vehicles Public Charging Station 1. The tariff applicable to public charging station will be as follows: Time of Day (TOD) structure for Public Charging Station 2. During Off-peak Hours (2300 hours to 0600 hours) rebate of 15% for Public Charging Station […]
