In Short : The Centre for System Design at NIT Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, has secured ₹10.3 crore from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation under the MAHA-Electric Vehicle Mission. The project aims to develop rare earth-free axial flux synchronous and radial flux switched reluctance motors for EVs. Collaborating with IIT-Madras, IIT-Hyderabad, and CDAC, the initiative seeks […]
In Short : Vedanta Ltd is investing over ₹12,500 crore to expand its metal manufacturing capabilities, supporting India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) sector. The investment includes scaling aluminium smelting, producing value-added aluminium products, establishing a zinc alloy plant and roaster, and expanding ferrochrome capacity. These initiatives aim to strengthen the domestic EV supply chain, promote […]
In Short : Delhi plans to install EV charging stations every 5 km to boost electric mobility and cut emissions. The policy includes fast-charging hubs under flyovers, battery swapping, and retrofitting incentives. With subsidies and dedicated EV corridors, the city targets 95% EV registrations by 2027—positioning itself as a national leader in sustainable urban transport […]
In Short : India’s EV charging demand is projected to hit 38 TWh by 2032, driven by over 28 million EVs on the road. To meet this, 47 GW of battery storage and 26 GW of pumped hydro will be needed. Energy storage and vehicle-to-grid technologies will be key to managing grid stability and integrating […]
In Short : India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is set to witness over 150 GWh of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell manufacturing capacity by 2030 , according to ICRA . This surge is driven by rising EV adoption, government incentives, and localization efforts. Investments in gigafactories and advanced battery technology are expected to strengthen India’s energy […]
According to a private consumer expectations poll conducted on Monday, 66% of Indians believe that by 2030, electric vehicles would outnumber gasoline and diesel automobiles. The survey revealed that 57% of Indian consumers want to invest in EVs because of their practical advantages, while 56% want to buy an EV because it is environmentally friendly. […]
The petroleum-based vehicle industry remains a dominant player in the automobile industry, but with rising concerns about fossil fuels and global warming, clean vehicles like electric vehicles are gaining popularity. The growth of electric vehicles is linked to the development of battery technologies that power them. However, these batteries have high market value due to […]
The Indian Government seems to be taking the right steps to curb pollution in the country, in addition to reduce the dependence on conventional sources of fuel. The Union Budget 2019, which did not bring much relief for conventional car manufacturers, had announcements in favour of the EVs in India. And now the GOI has […]
The China EV sales count for January 2019 is in. China recorded 91,175 passenger electric vehicle sales in the month, and around 96,000 when adding on commercial vehicles sales. Meanwhile, with total vehicle sales dropping in China almost 16% year over year this January, gasmobiles continue their inevitable fall whilst EVs inexorably rise. China accounts […]