NITI Aayog’s Anil Srivastava said that NTPC is working on EV charging incentives He estimated that $40 Bn investment is needed on the EV batteries Industry body, FICCI has also asked for incentives on EV battery models The government think-tank NITI Aayog reportedly said that the Ministry of Heavy Industry will soon announce incentives related […]
Fuel Retailers Urge Lawmakers to Support Private Investment in EV Charging Infrastructure
Fuel Retailers Urge Lawmakers to Support Private Investment in EV Charging Infrastructure ALEXANDRIA, Va.: NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) today encouraged lawmakers to support private investment in […]
Electric Ridesharing Benefits the Grid, and EVgo Has the Data to Prove It
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are offering more electric vehicles, boosting the need for fast charging. That may help the grid in high-solar states like California. Electric-vehicle charging at scale could be a blessing or a curse for the grid. In the best-case scenario, plug-in vehicles charge up at times that align with needs […]
NITI Aayog Asks Oil Ministry To Set Up EV Charging Infrastructure At Fuel Stations
Industry players will have to redesign the stations to comply with this move Earlier, it had also suggested the government to accelerate the depreciation benefit for cab operators NITI Aayog has been looking for ways to boost emobility in India Government policy think tank NITI Aayog has directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas […]
E.ON Amps Up Its E-Mobility Plans With ALD Automotive Partnership
The EV charging will be so smart it will even know to charge your boss’ car first. A new partnership between E.ON and ALD Automotive will see Europeans getting EV charging so smart it will fill up your boss’ car before yours. The fleet-vehicle charging systems being planned as part of the collaboration will also […]
E-Mobility Leaders: The Industry’s Future Depends on Policy and User Experience
Electrify America tackles demand charges, Proterra pitches “cash for clunkers” for buses, and other highlights from a summit on the future of mobility. Electric vehicle sales increased across key global markets last year. In the United States, EV sales increased by 81 percent compared to 2017. Yet policymakers, automakers and technology companies are still working […]
Shell Acquires Greenlots to Lead North American EV Charging Push
The Los Angeles startup found a well-capitalized backer for its charging network software platform. Shell New Energies, a subsidiary of oil major Royal Dutch Shell, acquired EV charging startup Greenlots, claiming a bigger stake in the emerging electric mobility marketplace. Greenlots will keep its brand and leadership, and will become the “foundation” of Shell’s electric […]
Michigan Approves Its First Utility EV Charging Infrastructure Pilot
Consumers Energy gets $10 million to incentivize the deployment of EV chargers. The state that’s home to Motor City has taken its first step into utility-backed electric vehicle charging. On Wednesday, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved Consumers Energy’s PowerMiDrive initiative, a $10 million, three-year plan to incentivize the deployment of EV chargers at homes, […]
EVs Could Save California Billions in Energy Storage Investment
Strategic EV charging could ease the “duck curve” more than California’s energy storage mandate, according to DOE researchers. Electric vehicles could become a vital asset for California grid operators who are struggling to bring more renewables online. The state’s rapid adoption of solar power is contributing to a problem known as the “duck curve” — […]