Page 15 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
Bajaj father-son duo hits out at govt on slowdown, EV policy flip-flop
The domestic auto industry is facing one of the worst slowdowns, with sales across segments declining sharply month after month for a year
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How this EV start-up is transforming the business of last-mile connectivity
The start-up's working is similar to that of ride-sharing services, except that all vehicles are owned by the company and its mobile app is not the only way to book a ride
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Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips
When only one-third of e-scooter rides displace automobile travel, use of e-scooters likely increases overall transportation emissions by drawing people away from walking, biking or public transport
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Business idea: You can set up EV charging station - no need for a licence
The ministry clarified that a station does not perform any activity related to the transmission, distribution or trading of electricity
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Making Noida future-ready: City looks to set up 100 charging points for EVs
A memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed on Thursday between Noida Authority and EESL to set up the charging stattions
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Vakrangee aims to set up 75,000 EV charging kendras across India by FY22
For all operators who want to setup Electric Vehicle services in India, it will make sense for them to leverage Vakrangee's charging infrastructure
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Yamaha rushes to develop engines as client Toyota makes e-vehicle push
Hidaka said the know-how that Yamaha acquires from working with Toyota can be used in its own electrification shift
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Power minister R K Singh supports tax incentives for electric vehicles
The power ministry will also do away with cross subsidy in the proposed power tariff policy to promote e-mobility, as nobody will buy power at Rs 11/unit, Singh said
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R-Infra plans captive use of 18 EVs, will set up charging stations
Plans to open 3 charging stations in each of 5 zones, to add more charging stations in next 3 years
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K'taka to buy 640 electric vehicles under central govt's Fame India scheme
The Fame India scheme incentivises all vehicle segments, including two-wheeler, three- wheeler auto, four-wheeler vehicles, light commercial vehicles and buses
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Electric Vehicles: SIAM for 5% GST, tax deduction for individual buyers
On specific fiscal measures, SIAM said GST rate for all EVs may be brought down from 12 per cent to 5 per cent and road tax be fully exempted
