Page 10 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
Can a city run on car batteries? The 'vehicle-to-grid' idea might just work
Fewer than one per cent of the world's vehicles are electric, but by 2040 more than half of all new cars will run on the same juice as televisions, computers and hair dryers
 "Can a city run on car batteries? The 'vehicle-to-grid' idea might just work")
Automakers' EV drive could be turning into a loss-making affair. Here's why
In the two biggest tenders for e-cars and e-buses that have been finalised in recent months, price quoted by some companies has left industry peers surprised
 "Automakers' EV drive could be turning into a loss-making affair. Here's why")
Second phase of FAME scheme to push electric vehicles delayed by six months
The delay, said sources, was due to lack of consensus among stakeholders within the government on allocation of funds
 "Second phase of FAME scheme to push electric vehicles delayed by six months")
From General Motors to Hyundai Motor, how companies are going electric
Daimler AG is investing €10 billion in electric and hybrid technology and is preparing to launch the EQ electric car
 "From General Motors to Hyundai Motor, how companies are going electric")
Electric vehicles not to be a gamechanger for global oil demand: BP
The global energy major's statement comes at a time when India is planning to cut its crude imports by 10 per cent by 2022
 "Electric vehicles not to be a gamechanger for global oil demand: BP")
EVs won't bring quick gains, players must see volume growth: Pawan Goenka
Pawan Goenka says EVs need to expand gradually and a hundred per cent shift by 2030 is not possible
 "EVs won't bring quick gains, players must see volume growth: Pawan Goenka")
'With no govt support, EVs cannot fill in space vacated by diesel'
According to Fulbrook, India is still 10 years behind, so there is a headroom to refine gasoline proposition
 "'With no govt support, EVs cannot fill in space vacated by diesel'")
Getting the electric vehicle policy right
Set an ambitious target, finalise the incentives, drive it from the top and avoid flip-flops in policy decisions
 "Getting the electric vehicle policy right")
JSW Energy inks pact with Maharashtra to set up manufacturing unit for EVs
The company has planned to roll out its first electric vehicle by 2020
 "JSW Energy inks pact with Maharashtra to set up manufacturing unit for EVs")
Why NITI Aayog believes electric car goal may raise cyber-security risks
While China manufactures everything from a chip to a converter for its electric vehicles, Indian automakers use imported electronic equipment
 "Why NITI Aayog believes electric car goal may raise cyber-security risks")
Govt to restructure 2 apex bodies for better inter-ministerial coordination
The restructuring proposal was mooted by government think tank Niti Aayog for 'providing a leadership and inter-ministerial coordination'
 "Govt to restructure 2 apex bodies for better inter-ministerial coordination")
High cost will make small electric cars unattractive to consumers: Bhargava
For petrol car with Rs 500,000-600,000 tag, EV variant won't be less than Rs 1.2 mn today, says Maruti Suzuki chairman
 "High cost will make small electric cars unattractive to consumers: Bhargava")
Buying an EV? Sweden's plan to mine cobalt could make your purchase easier
Price of the mineral, a key input in electric vehicles, has tripled the past 2 years. Sweden seeks to pare global dependence on leading supplier Congo
 "Buying an EV? Sweden's plan to mine cobalt could make your purchase easier")
National EV forum must be set up for adapting automotive tech: Report
The report also said fiscal incentives must also be given with an aim of bringing down the initial purchase price and to reduce ownership cost
 "National EV forum must be set up for adapting automotive tech: Report")
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
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
 "R-Infra plans captive use of 18 EVs, will set up charging stations")
Global carmakers to invest at least $90 bn in EVs; Ford doubles spend
With the world's top automakers poised to introduce dozens of new battery electric models over the next 5 years, executives continue to ask: Who will buy all those vehicles?
 "Global carmakers to invest at least $90 bn in EVs; Ford doubles spend")
Just one can poison all of Delhi's water: India needs laws for EV batteries
The automobile industry is moving towards the use of lithium-ion batteries instead of lead-acid batteries to offer quicker charging and higher range
 "Just one can poison all of Delhi's water: India needs laws for EV batteries")
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
Govt departments in race to take credit for electric vehicles
Ministries oppose NITI Aayog's EV programme stewardship
