Page 8 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
The dirty secret under the hoods of electric cars no one talks about
Yet regulators haven't set out clear guidelines on acceptable carbon emissions over the life cycle of electric cars
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EV Motors to set up 6,500 charging stations; Plans to invest Rs 14 billion
The first public electric vehicle charging outlet will be called 'PlugNgo'. The chargers will be networked and connected to PlugNgo's cloud-based integrated software platform
Lack of EV policy not to hamper eco-friendly vehicles' launch in India: Kia
Kia has already announced plans to roll out electric and hybrid vehicles from its upcoming plant at Anantpur in Andhra Pradesh and is targeting to launch an electric vehicle in India by 2021
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M&M bags orders to sell 20,000 units of electric three-wheelers for Rs 4 bn
The running cost of these three-wheelers is just Rs 0.50 for every km, the company claimed
Auto firms laud EV draft policy, but flag infra, incentive concerns
Some also pointed to the high cost of electric buses and the financial ability of state transport corporations to buy these.
NITI, Heavy Industries Ministry differ on levy on 2-wheelers to support EVs
The ministry has flagged concerns to the Aayog over the introduction of a 'Feebate' especially on a mass mode of transport like two-wheelers
Battery-operated future
Strategic sourcing would be critical to ensure manufacturing competitiveness of EVs
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Amid global push for EVs, India quietly beats retreat on electric plan
The government has quietly beat a retreat to say it aims to ensure that by 2030, at least 15% of the vehicles in the country are electric
Ambitious e-car programme of Energy Efficiency Services has a slow start
According to EESL, the cars that have been leased so far have cumulatively run a million kilometres
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Big oil doesn't like electric vehicle subsidies, just its own giant subsidy
Today's EVs are usually more expensive than regular vehicles, so they are bought by wealthier people
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Delhi draft policy targets 25% of all new vehicles being electric by 2023
The policy provides for up to Rs 22,000 subsidy on purchase of e-two wheelers to ensure cost of commuting comes close to petrol-driven two wheelers
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Not so green: Dirty batteries belie electric cars' environmental promise
While electric cars are emission-free on the road, they still discharge a lot of the carbon-dioxide that conventional cars do
Bird, Lime and disruption
Two young companies are offering electric two-wheelers for hire via mobile apps to encourage smart, affordable mobility for short distances
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Towards an electric fleet
Centre's guidelines on charging infrastructure are welcome
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Govt plans Rs 12,000-levy on petrol, diesel cars to spur EV demand: Report
NITI Aayog has proposed incentives of up to Rs 25,000 -50,000 to be directly transferred to EV buyers
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Draft govt policy on charging infra shows India is serious about e-vehicles
For once, India's bureaucrats might not crush an emerging sector by over-regulation
Central govt officials in Delhi should hire only electric vehicles: FinMin
The finance ministry said the advisory has been issued keeping in view the policy thrust of the government
Electric vehicles to create jobs, reduce dependency on oil import: Jaitley
Adoption of electric vehicles will reduce dependence on oil imports and promote power capacity addition in India thereby enhancing energy security of the country
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Two-wheelers, not cars, a better bet to meet India's electric vehicle goal
Narendra Modi's government has set a target of electric vehicles making up 30% of new sales of cars and two-wheelers by 2030 from less than 1% today
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Scooters drive ahead of cars in realising India's electric vehicle goals
India is working on a new EV policy which aims to incentivise investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, batteries and smart charging
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