China’s efforts to promote EVs were very well coordinated at all levels – national, provincial, and city/local levels. China began promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in 2009 initiating a program called Ten Cities, Thousand Vehicles. This was a pilot program that aimed at promoting EVs in public transportation in ten cities of China. The program was… Continue reading Lessons India can learn from the global success of China’s Electric Vehicle makers
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EV charging stations in city gain traction slowly
EVs were plugged-in for around 590 times. As electric vehicles gain greater footprint in the city, the user count of public charging stations is picking up speed gradually.Public charging stations have earned a revenue of INR 95,091 in the first three months after being operationalised. A revenue of INR 2,732 was raised from charging of… Continue reading EV charging stations in city gain traction slowly
LG focuses headlights on vehicle & dust pollution
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena reviewed Delhi’s pollution control measures. New Delhi: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena, at a meeting to review preparedness on pollution checks for winter, has highlighted that the hazardous impact of vehicle emissions and dust on Delhi’s air remains largely unaddressed. At the meeting with the chairman, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM),… Continue reading LG focuses headlights on vehicle & dust pollution
Karnataka new traffic rule: Get ready to pay INR 1,000 traffic fine if you don’t have this
Vehicle owners in Karnataka without High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) will face penalties. Vehicle owners in Karnataka who do not have High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on their vehicles will soon face penalties ranging from INR 500 to INR 1,000. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that enforcement of this rule will begin in early October, around 15… Continue reading Karnataka new traffic rule: Get ready to pay INR 1,000 traffic fine if you don’t have this
VW must solve most of its problems alone: German minister
Germany wants to support Volkswagen and help it avoid factory closures. Germany wants to support Volkswagen and help it avoid factory closures but the ailing car giant will have to fix most of its problems itself, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Friday. Volkswagen said earlier this month it needed significant restructuring to stay competitive, and… Continue reading VW must solve most of its problems alone: German minister
PM E-Drive scheme to have phased manufacturing plan to push EV parts production
Updated On Sep 21, 2024 at 08:05 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals The official said the PM E-DRIVE will also subsume the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 which was announced to subsidise EVs during the 2024 general election. New Delhi: The recently announced Prime Minister’s E-DRIVE scheme will… Continue reading PM E-Drive scheme to have phased manufacturing plan to push EV parts production
Bharat Petroleum and Ionage partner to expand EV charging network
BPCL has strengthened its partnership with Ionage to enhance India’s EV charging infrastructure. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, has strengthened its partnership with Bangalore-based eMobility service provider Ionage to enhance India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Announced on 20th September 2024, this collaboration aims to improve the accessibility and convenience… Continue reading Bharat Petroleum and Ionage partner to expand EV charging network
USD 1.3 trillion opportunity for EV revolution in emerging Asia, India holds the future: Report
India is already the world’s largest electric three-wheeler market. The mobility sector in the emerging markets of South and Southeast Asia could absorb up to USD 1.3 trillion in green capital by 2030 and India holds the future, a new report said on Friday. In India, electric scooters and three-wheelers are currently around USD 40-… Continue reading USD 1.3 trillion opportunity for EV revolution in emerging Asia, India holds the future: Report
Discussions on how to protect domestic steel industry going on: Union Minister
The steel minister said efforts were also being made to strengthen the domestic alloy industry. The steel ministry is in discussions with the finance ministry to explore policy measures aimed at curbing increasing imports of steel, including imposition of a minimum import price and protecting the domestic industry, Union minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday.… Continue reading Discussions on how to protect domestic steel industry going on: Union Minister
Nippon Steel to sell USD 211 mn in assets to manage debt amid U.S. Steel deal
This ratio may come down to 0.7 by the end of March if certain steps are taken. Nippon Steel plans to sell at least 30 billion yen (USD 211 million) in assets in this fiscal year to manage its debt, the Nikkei quoted its vice chairman as saying on Friday, as it waits to know… Continue reading Nippon Steel to sell USD 211 mn in assets to manage debt amid U.S. Steel deal