In Short : India’s EV adoption target of 30% by 2030 may face regulatory hurdles due to draft amendments in the National Building Code. The provisions restrict basement EV charging to mitigate fire risks, allowing it only in limited, compartmentalized spaces. Experts warn this could slow urban EV adoption, urging balanced regulations that ensure safety […]
In Short : EV tech startup Kazam has raised $6.2 million in Series B funding led by IFC, with participation from Vertex Ventures and Avaana Capital. Operating over 68,000 chargers across 80 cities, Kazam plans to scale its device-agnostic EV charging platform. With 4x revenue growth in FY25, the company aims to accelerate clean mobility […]
In Short : Renewable energy is vital for powering electric vehicle (EV) charging stations sustainably. By integrating solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy, these stations reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. Solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric power provide clean energy for charging EVs, making the transition to green mobility more eco-friendly, cost-effective, […]
In Short – MG Motor teams up with Epsilon Group for EV charging solutions and battery recycling, fostering sustainable mobility ecosystems, promoting green technology adoption, and enhancing the EV ownership experience for customers. In Details – As part of the collaboration, the automaker has signed an MoU with two Epsilon Group subsidiaries – Power EV […]
Support for Tesla’s charging connector and charge port — called the North American Charging Standard — has accelerated in the days since Ford and GM announced plans to integrate the technology into its next-generation of EVs and sell adapters for current EV owners to gain access. More than a dozen third-party charging networks and hardware […]
We’re plugging in high-speed charging points in the right locations to boost consumer confidence in driving electric. And aiming to roll out more than 100,000 charging points globally by 2030. We’ve already made great strides, with 22,000 charge points switched on worldwide. Almost all new public charge points that we roll out now are rapid […]
It’s the Wild West today, and it remains unclear which businesses will provide the bulk of EV fast charging five or 10 years down the road—and which can keep their charging sites in good repair. When was the last time you drove into a gas station and weren’t able to get fuel for your car? […]
Musk says allowing Ford and GM EV owners access to Tesla’s Supercharger network will ‘help the industry become more electric’ Tesla chief Elon Musk says reaching agreements with rival automakers General Motors and Ford that will soon allow their electric vehicle customers access to his company’s Supercharger network nationwide was the right thing to do. […]
The exponential growth of electric vehicles brings increased cybersecurity risks to charging stations, with potential disruptions to power grids and vulnerabilities for cybercriminals to exploit. As electric vehicle (EV) sales rise globally, there is a concerning increase in cyber attacks on EV charging stations. A recent report highlights the security challenges faced by the EV […]