Page 6 - Latest Updates on Electric Vehicle
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
 "Not so green: Dirty batteries belie electric cars' environmental promise")
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
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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
 "Electric vehicles to create jobs, reduce dependency on oil import: Jaitley")
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
 "Two-wheelers, not cars, a better bet to meet India's electric vehicle goal")
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
 "Scooters drive ahead of cars in realising India's electric vehicle goals")
EV makers demand Rs 20,000 cr in the next two years for promoting vehicles
SMEV expects the government to target at least one million EVs in top-10 most-polluted cities across India
A push towards cleaner Delhi: Tata Power to set up EV charging stations
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd., supplies electricity to 1.64 million consumers in Delhi.
Govt plans over $12 bn in power plant, EV incentives to cut pollution
Of the Rs 88,500 cr, Rs 83,500 cr would be used for curbing sulphur emissions from power plants, and the rest to develop electric vehicles infrastructure in 70 cities in the five years ending 2025
Govt issues guidelines to set up charging stations for EVs every 25 km
According to the Union Housing an Urban Affairs Ministry, the government expects 25% of the total vehicles on roads will be electric vehicles by 2030
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Hybrids, not full electric vehicles, get attention of carmakers in India
There is a much greater awareness on clean technology vehicles in India
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Expensive lithium-ion batteries put the brakes on India's EV plans
Their actual business success will largely depend on how quickly the lithium-ion batteries become more efficient
 "Expensive lithium-ion batteries put the brakes on India's EV plans")
FAME II puts EV segment in fast lane by removing policy uncertainties: M&M
The government has done its bit and now it is up to the industry to make EVs happen in the country, M&M Managing Director Pawan Goenka said
 "FAME II puts EV segment in fast lane by removing policy uncertainties: M&M")
German carmakers to invest 60 billion euros in electric cars and automation
Germany, together with a few other major European economies, is set to have a much higher share of electric vehicles among its new registrations than the EU average
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Subsidy on just battery not enough to keep cost of EVs low: Naveen Munjal
The Union Cabinet last week approved the FAME II scheme to implemented in three years with effect from April 1, 2019
 "Subsidy on just battery not enough to keep cost of EVs low: Naveen Munjal")
Plea filed in SC seeking direction for faster adoption of electric vehicles
Instead of achieving target of 6-7 millions sales of such hybrid vehicles by 2020, only 0.263 million electric vehicles have been adopted in India, the PIL said.
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