Coal India has signed an agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL) for a joint venture to set up 4,100 megawatt of power generation capacity in Rajasthan, Meena said. The Coal Ministry has asked Coal India Ltd and NLC India Ltd to go for pithead-based thermal projects with an aim to reduce transportation cost… Continue reading Coal PSUs must plan pithead-based thermal projects: Coal Secy
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Kerala-based startup, ‘chargeMOD’ to deploy 1,200 more EV chargers across India
The strategic placement of AC slow chargers within a 5 km radius and DC fast chargers within a 50 km radius underscores chargeMOD’s dedication to accessibility of EV chargers. Kerala-based energy tech Startup, ‘chargeMOD‘, has announced its expansion plans and said it will deploy 1,200 more EV chargers across India and 600 more in Kerala.… Continue reading Kerala-based startup, ‘chargeMOD’ to deploy 1,200 more EV chargers across India
Joe Biden set to crack down on auto emissions to accelerate EV sales
Yet the regulation requires a delicate balancing act for Biden, who is courting voters in the swing state of Michigan, including autoworkers uneasy about a too-rapid transition to EVs. The Biden administration is preparing to roll out the toughest-ever limits on pollution from the nation’s cars and light trucks after making changes likely to mollify… Continue reading Joe Biden set to crack down on auto emissions to accelerate EV sales
Amid booming EV sales in India, a nagging issue: Who will service your car?
Customer education covers aspects like maintenance costs, availability of parts, warranty coverage and charging infrastructure. When you are stranded in the middle of a journey as your electric vehicle refuses to charge, you can’t just call a roadside mechanic to tinker with it and get it moving. Not yet, at least. Like Suraj Bidlain, a… Continue reading Amid booming EV sales in India, a nagging issue: Who will service your car?
REC, BHEL forge alliance to drive utility-scale renewable projects in India
Echoing this sentiment, BHEL’s CMD Koppu Sadashiv Murthy, highlighted the significant opportunities in the renewable energy segment and the combined strengths of both organizations in achieving the set goals. New Delhi: REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of the ‘Maharatna’ REC Limited, and Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) have signed a memorandum… Continue reading REC, BHEL forge alliance to drive utility-scale renewable projects in India
Duty cut benefit in EV policy not to impact domestic players; to expand mkt
The companies that would set up manufacturing facilities for EV passenger cars will be allowed to import a limited number of cars at lower customs/import duty of 15 % on vehicles costing USD 35,000 and above for a period of five years. New Delhi: Import duty concessions announced in the EV policy on Friday will… Continue reading Duty cut benefit in EV policy not to impact domestic players; to expand mkt
Delhi’s electric vehicle policy gets another extension
Under the EV policy, two-wheelers get a subsidy of INR 5,000 per kWh of battery capacity (maximum INR 30,000). Three-wheelers get a subsidy of INR 30,000 per vehicle, irrespective of total cost and battery capacity. New Delhi: Delhi Cabinet on Friday decided to extend Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till June 30 this year or until… Continue reading Delhi’s electric vehicle policy gets another extension
Tesla at the gates, India rolls out red carpet for global EV makers
“Companies setting up manufacturing facilities for EVs will be allowed a limited import of cars at lower custom duties,” said heavy industries minister Mahendra Nath Pandey. India on Friday announced concessional tariffs for global electric vehicle (EV) makers such as Tesla, including a drastic cut in customs duty, as an incentive to set up manufacturing… Continue reading Tesla at the gates, India rolls out red carpet for global EV makers
India approves EV policy; investment, localisation key
The duty foregone on the total number of EV allowed for import would be limited to the investment made or INR 6,484 crore (equal to incentive under PLI scheme) whichever is lower. New Delhi: India on Friday approved the electric vehicles (EV) policy mandating a minimum investment of INR 4,150 crore or around USD 500… Continue reading India approves EV policy; investment, localisation key
2 SML Isuzu directors quit to join promoter co Sumitomo
The board also approved the re-appointment of M.S. Ramta as Executive Director-Works and extended the tenure of Rakesh Bhalla as CFO & KMP of SML Isuzu. New Delhi: Two directors of SML Isuzu, Masaki Morohoshi and Takuro Horikoshi, have tendered their resignations effective from March 31, 2024 to take up their new assignments at Sumitomo… Continue reading 2 SML Isuzu directors quit to join promoter co Sumitomo