EVM and BYPL will work jointly to create, operate and maintain charging infrastructure using PlugNgo’s innovative cloud-based integrated software platform. New Delhi: Electric vehicle startup EV Motors India (EVM) signed an agreement with BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. (BYPL) on Monday to set up and operate charging stations for electric vehicles at select locations under the… Continue reading EV Motors India inks pact with BSES Yamuna Power charging infra in Delhi
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EV Motors India appoints Arvind Gujral as CEO
Gujral will strategically support the setting up of EV charging franchise network across India. New Delhi: EV Motors India today announced the appointment of Arvind Gujral as Chief Executive Officer – EV Charging Infrastructure, as per the company. According to EV Motors India, Gujral will strategically support the setting up of EV charging franchise network… Continue reading EV Motors India appoints Arvind Gujral as CEO
Mahindra to expand engine capacity in Ford plant
Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M NEW DELHI: Mahindra & Mahindra will leverage Ford India’s manufacturing unit in Chennai to expand engine capacity for its vehicles, strengthening its alliance further with the American carmaker, M&M managing director Pawan Goenka said on Thursday. “So, the next expansion will happen in the Ford plant and by doing so… Continue reading Mahindra to expand engine capacity in Ford plant
Ratan Tata weighs in on the debate on all-electric versus hybrid vehicles
The octogenarian said that he hoped that governments and the automotive industry should take a “measured view” on the vehicle driving systems of the future. The chairman emeritus of Tata Group, Ratan Tata shared his views on the debate whether governments policies should support only all-electric vehicles or even hybrid vehicles to promote adoption, calling… Continue reading Ratan Tata weighs in on the debate on all-electric versus hybrid vehicles
Renault’s Virat Khullar resigns to join Hyundai India
Prior to Renault India, Khullar has worked with Tata Motors for over six years as Head – Product Marketing where he was leading an 8 member team. NEW DELHI: French car manufacturers, Renault India‘s Vice President and Head Marketing Virat Khullar has resigned from his position to join as Director Marketing, Hyundai Motor India Limited,… Continue reading Renault’s Virat Khullar resigns to join Hyundai India
Government hikes duty on import of electric vehicles by 5-15%
The customs duty on completely built units of electric commercial vehicles have been increased from 25% to 40%, whereas the one with the internal combustion engine has been increased from 30% to 40%. Mumbai/New Delhi: In a bid to incentivize local manufacturing of electric vehicles, the Government of India on Saturday increased custom duty on… Continue reading Government hikes duty on import of electric vehicles by 5-15%
EVs will be cheaper than combustion vehicles in 3 years: Amitabh Kant
Casting his vote in favour of strengthening public transport, Kant said it is essential that innovative and sustainable development is backed by embedding the cities with public transportation and not by private vehicles. NEW DELHI: Electric vehicles will become cheaper than combustion vehicles in three years as the price of battery packs of EVs is… Continue reading EVs will be cheaper than combustion vehicles in 3 years: Amitabh Kant
EESL partners with BHEL for EV charging network
As part of the MoU, BHEL will offer complete EPC solutions from concept to commissioning. New Delhi: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), to set up a network of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at… Continue reading EESL partners with BHEL for EV charging network
Bengaluru is world’s most traffic congested city
Though traffic congestion is a sign of strong economy, TomTom said the choking actually costs economies billions of dollars, with the global average congestion level at 29 per cent. Bengaluru: Bengaluru is the most traffic congested city in the world, said a Dutch real-time traffic information and services company. “Bengaluru takes the top spot this… Continue reading Bengaluru is world’s most traffic congested city
Delhi-Mumbai electric highway in the works: Gadkari
Since 2016, there have been three demonstration projects of electric highways globally, including a trial run on the A5 motor highway outside Frankfurt in May. BENGALURU: The government is working on an electric highway between New Delhi and Mumbai at a cost of about Rs 1 lakh crore and has already awarded 60% of the… Continue reading Delhi-Mumbai electric highway in the works: Gadkari