Page 8 - Electric Vehicles
'India to see 48k more EV chargers with investment of Rs 14k cr in 3-4 yrs'
India is likely to see around 48,000 more electric vehicle chargers at an investment of around Rs 14,000 crore over next 3-4 years amid an expected healthy EV penetration in the country, a report said
Simple Energy inks pact with US-based C4V for cell manufacturing in India
Electric vehicle maker Simple Energy has inked an initial pact with the US-based battery technology firm C4V (Charge CCCV) for cell manufacturing in India, the company said on Wednesday. The Bengaluru-based energy startup had launched its first e-scooter Simple One mid-August last year. It has, however, not yet commenced the deliveries of its maiden offering. Lithium-ion battery cells are the central unit of any electric vehicle (EV). Simple Energy is leading the domestic EV industry by vertically integrating the entire value chain. As part of this, the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C4V for setting up a Lithium-ion cell manufacturing ecosystem in India, it said. In addition to the build-in India initiative, this strategic partnership utilizes cells with industry-leading safety, higher energy density than LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) batteries, faster charging, and longer life cycle based on C4V's patented technology, Simple Energy said. C4V is curren
General Motors, Honda plan to co-develop affordable electric vehicles
General Motors and Honda are planning to co-develop some affordable electric vehicles that will use next-generation Ultium battery technology, it said on Tuesday
Ola Electric's two-wheeler deliveries more than double in March
With deliveries more than doubling, the company became the second largest electric two wheeler seller in March- only behind market leader Hero Electric
Electric vehicle fires: US safety agency opens probe into batteries
General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen have issued recalls since February of 2020
From June 1, Delhiites can charge EVs free of cost between 12 pm and 3 pm
Normally, rates for EV charging during the morning and evening hours for per unit charge is kept at around Rs 10
Jio-bp and TVS Motor Company to collaborate on EV solutions
Under this proposed partnership, the customers of TVS electric vehicles are expected to get access to the widespread charging network of Jio-bp, which is also open to other vehicles
Jio-bp, TVS Motor Company collaborate on EV charging solutions
Jio-bp is operating its EV charging and swapping stations under the brand Jio-bp pulse
Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar in $3-bn deal
The Tesla and Polestar purchases give Hertz a steady stream of some of the most coveted battery-powered cars, even as manufacturers scurry to keep up with swelling order books
As EVs catch fire, lithium ion batteries remain at the heart of the problem
If not managed properly, the lithium ion cells used in electric vehicles can become overheated and cause fires
Carmakers face challenges making clean, green, mean electric machines
The tasks they face range from using cleaner processes to finding less environmentally damaging battery chemistries
Top headlines: Income in US on I-T radar, Sri Lanka cabinet resigns
Union Minister Piyush Goyal says people are looking at India as an emerging global superpower. More on this in our top stories.
Demand for EV bike prompts Boom to pause bookings, refund some customers
Tamil Nadu-based Boom Motors plans an additional investment of Rs 350 crore to maintain success of brand launched in November.
Tata Motors delivers 712 electric vehicles to individual customers in a day
The Mumbai-based auto major delivered 564 Nexon EVs and 148 Tigor EVs to customers
E-scooter fires in India trigger safety concerns, in setback for Modi push
Sales of electric scooters more than doubled this year, but at least for some prospective buyers, the fires are cause to think twice
MakerMax develops testing devices, algorithms to tackle battery fires
Canada-based startup MakerMax said it has developed testing devices and algorithms that can arrest battery fires and consequent loss of property and lives
India has over 1 million EVs, 1,742 public charging stations: Gadkari
As per Vahan 4 data, as of March 25 this year, a total of 10,76,420 EVs and a total of 1,742 Public Charging Stations (PCS), as per the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), are operational.
Top headlines: Centre to step up borrowing; Adani Group wins big in FY22
India's big business groups owned by families continue to steal a march over their bigger rivals. More on this is our top headlines.
E-scooter fires: Govt orders forensic probe; to take action after report
Gadkari also said that as on March 25, as many as 10,76,420 EVs were registered in the country and 1,742 public charging stations (PCS) were operational
EVs face a burning question of safety after serial fire incidents
Serial fires in green two-wheelers in a week raise questions about the regulation and safety standards of this fast-growing section of the automobile industry
