One of the biggest environmental challenges faced by mankind today is the rapidly rising carbon emissions leading to global warming and extreme climate crisis across the globe. A major contributor to the rising carbon footprint is the transport sector which requires urgent steps to mobilise people to move to a climate-conscious and environment-friendly way of […]
Recovery notices likely to two EV companies over FAME sops – EQ Mag
New Delhi : The Centre is likely to issue recovery notices to Hero Electric and Okinawa after a probe concluded the two companies violated the provisions of the FAME India scheme, said people with knowledge of the matter. The probe found the EV two-wheeler firms breached the localisation programme they had committed to, said the […]
Battery Swapping Policy – EQ Mag Pro
Electric scooters may get costlier as FAME incentives taper off: Crisil – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : With a strong pick up in the adoption of electric two-wheelers which is translating into robust sales of e-two wheeler companies, there is also a possibility of electric scooters becoming costlier by Rs 45,000 in fiscal 2025, says a Crisil report, which can be offset by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for […]
Public-Private Partnership Model Crucial For Deployment of EVs: India Ratings
New Delhi: Public-private partnership model for operating electric vehicles, especially buses, will help state transport undertakings (STUs) deploy more such zero-emission vehicles in the coming years, according to India Ratings and Research. The government has been urging vehicle manufacturers to increase their investments in development and manufacturing of electric vehicles to reduce pollution and import […]
Demonetisation Moment For EVs: Ather CEO Mehta as Government Raises Subsidy on Electric Vehicles
The Department of Heavy Industries on Friday evening doubled the maximum subsidy extended to electric two-wheelers buyers under the FAME scheme, which manufacturers say will speed up the adoption of these vehicles in India. The subsidy per electric two-wheeler, which is linked to the battery size, was increased from Rs 10,000 per kilowatt hour to […]
Bengaluru: Engineering Students Develop Model to Convert Old Vehicles to Electric Vehicle
Bengaluru: With the environment in focus one of the solutions put forth to reduce the carbon footprint is the use of electric vehicles. The final year engineering students of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru have developed a sustainable model to convert old vehicles to electric in less than Rs 90,000. Usually a project by the […]
PIL filed in Delhi HC for inclusion of hydrogen-powered vehicles under FAME II
The PIL noted that the FAME scheme does not distinguish between electric vehicles in terms of their way of operation – whether or hydrogen fuel-cell. However, it does not include the fuel-cell vehicles in its ambit. A petitioner has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre […]
PIL in Delhi HC seeks expansion of FAME scheme, inclusion of hydrogen-powered vehicles
New Delhi: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre for expansion of benefits and incentives under phase II of faster adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India (FAME) scheme for hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric automobiles. The petitioner Ashwini Kumar, a practicing advocate, sought directions to […]
212 cr released for procurement of e-buses under FAME-India Scheme
After that, 86 proposals from 26 states/UTs for the deployment of about 15,000 e-buses were received New Delhi: About Rs 212.31 crore has been released for the procurement of electric buses as of January 31 this year under the second phase of FAME-India Scheme, Parliament was informed on Monday. With an aim to promote eco-friendly […]