A new bipartisan piece of legislation which aims to repair highway infrastructure in the US includes billions in funding for projects that include reducing carbon emissions and installing electric vehicle chargers along designated highway corridors. The bill, America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 is being introduced as the largest US highway legislation in history. It […]
India Invites Proposals To Set Up 1,000 EV Charging Stations
India is making swift progress to ensure infrastructure for electric vehicles is in place to cater to the impending demand from the public sector. The Department of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises of the Government of India issued a second major expression of interest to prep the country’s electric mobility infrastructure, this time asking companies […]
Government invites bids for setting up 1,000 EV charging stations
Government to incentivise the setting up of the charging stations; targets a minimum of 6,000 chargers. The Indian government is looking to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles in the country. From the FAME scheme’s second phase, which has a big-ticket budget of Rs 10,000 crore, to the recently proposed mandate for electrifying all two- and […]
EV-charging stations: India to use three technologies
Will deploy Bharat Standard, CHAdeMO and Combined Charging System India will deploy both CHAdeMO and Combined Charging System (CCS) fast-charging technologies, besides the existing Bharat Standard, at its public electric vehicle charging stations. According to sources in the Power Ministry, now the push will be to have Bharat Standard, CHAdeMO and CCS charging points at […]
BMW Electrifies National Parks With 100 EV Charging Stations
Both BMW and park officials believe the hybrid and electric vehicle charging stations will increase park visitation across the country. BMW of North America donated 100 new electric vehicle charging stations in and near U.S. national parks, the culmination of an idea more than 2 years in the making. The Bavarian automaker today announced it […]
DDA proposes heavy rebates on CNG, EV charging stations
In order to promote a pollution-free environment in the National Capital Region, DDA has proposed a rebate of 95 per cent in case of electric vehicle charging stations along with 50 per cent for CNG station and 75 per cent for mixed i.e. CNG and electric both. Delhi Development Authority, on Tuesday, approved a proposal […]
Delhi Launches App To Book Slot At EV Charging Stations
The first electric vehicle charging station in a public area has been installed in India’s capital city Delhi. Along with the charging station, a mobile phone application has also been launched to help electric vehicle users. One of the power distribution utilities operational in Delhi, BSES, launched Delhi’s first electric vehicle charging station in a […]
Like Gas Pumps, EV Charging Stations Pose Cybercrime Vector
The proliferation of electric vehicle charging stations has some considering the risks posed by cybercriminals. A new report advocates for contactless payment options to reduce the opportunity for card skimmers. As public charging stations for electric vehicles become more common, cybersecurity experts advise criminals could be taking notice of a possible new target. A recently […]
UP invites companies to set up EV charging stations across key cities and expressways
According to the EoI invitation, UP will focus on key cities across the state, along with major expressways and national highways that pass through the state. The tender inviting EoIs was issued on 6th June and stands open till 28th June. The state of Uttar Pradesh has become the first in India to formally invite […]
Wanneroo installs 20 EV charging stations, as grass roots government gets ready
If Australia is to be ready for the exponential increase seen overseas in electric vehicle sales (and business EV fleets), then we need to prepare for their arrival now – and EV charging stations are an integral part of that. To that end, the announcement from E-Station and the City of Wanneroo (about 40km north of the Perth CBD […]