The Central Valley is playing a role in two new programs designed to push forward California’s climate goals. Caltrans has installed 22 new electric vehicle charging stations along Highway 99 and Interstate 5 from Madera to the Grapevine. Chargers have been placed at nine locations approximately 40 miles apart on 99 and one at Kettleman […]
Tennessee Highways Put EV Charging Stations Every 50 Miles
To help jump start the growing EV market, America’s biggest public utility is teaming up with Tennessee in a new initiative to build a network of fast-charging stations every 50 miles along major highways. To help jump start the growing electric car market, America’s biggest public utility is teaming up with Tennessee state and local […]
India’s first electric cruiser, Earth Energy Evolve R, launched at Rs 1.30 lakh
All three vehicles mentioned have a TFT dash, with turn-by-turn navigation dialled in. There are also the OTA updates that will be provided to these electric two-wheelers in the near future. Earth Energy EV had promised that their new products will be launched in the coming days and here they are. Three new electric two-wheelers […]
Sorry EV manufacturers, FM gives a miss on electric vehicles in Union Budget 2021
Sorry EV manufacturers, FM gives a miss on electric vehicles in Union Budget 2021 The electric vehicle manufacturers and startups which hold the future of the automotive industry are left in the lurch as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has not announced any new policy for them, especially for electric vehicles. NEW DELHI: Union Budget 2021-22, […]
Voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to cover 1 crore vehicles: Govt
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced the much-awaited voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old and polluting vehicles, and vehicles older than 15 years will be required to undergo fitness tests. Presenting the Budget for 2021-22 in Parliament , Sitharaman said that under voluntary vehicle scrapping policy, personal vehicles would undergo […]
‘To reduce pollution, must move to electric vehicles’
Panaji : The first public electric vehicle (EV) charging unit in the state was commissioned by chief minister Pramod Sawant at the assembly complex in Porvorim on Thursday. The 142 KW fast-charging station is the first among 12 public EV chargers to be set up. Sawant also flagged off two electric vehicles— a Hyundai Kona […]
Role Of The Electric Vehicles Industry In Reviving The Economy Of The Country In 2021
The country’s electric vehicle industry has been no exception in this lockdown with sales plunging to an all-time low in the world’s largest EV hub, China. The unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak has put a brake on all the industries across the globe. A report of the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showed that […]
Amazon needs electric vehicles, too
In the frothy EV sector, companies focused on parcel-delivery vans have a stronger business case than most When you think of electric vehicles, you might think first of a Tesla. But a more financially rewarding use of the technology that is upending the automotive industry could be the vans that deliver your online shopping. Until […]
Last-mile delivery opens doors for adoption of electric vehicles
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 […]