The govt is also examining extension of tax holiday for units operating or planning to set up operations in special economic zones With promotion of clean energy high on government agenda, the upcoming Budget is likely to incentivise manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. This is also expected to drive foreign direct investment […]
Despite push, India has a lot of ground to cover on shift to electric cars
Govt’s push is welcome, but industry-readiness is an important factor The transition could become a reality with Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s massive and sustained push towards a complete switch to electric mobility Imagine a time when the dependence on fossil fuel to power one’s scooter or car will become non-existent with electricity taking its […]
Automakers run into collision with Centre’s electric vehicle plan
Companies such as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have objected to banning two- and three-wheelers and asked for at least four months to come up with a comprehensive plan Two- and three-wheeler manufacturers are stoutly resisting the government’s e-mobility plan. The government wants to ban internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered three- and two-wheelers (with an engine […]
Auto stocks decline post NITI Aayog’s directive on electric vehicle
So far in 2019, the Nifty auto index has slipped 14 per cent as against a 7 per cent rise in the Nifty50 index. Shares of two and three wheeler auto-makers like TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto came under heavy selling pressure during the morning deals on Monday after the government think-tank NITI Aayog gave […]
Niti Aayog Asks ‘Where Are EVs?’, Bajaj, TVS Ask ‘Where Are The Batteries?’
A face-off that has dire consequences is turning out to be quite funny to observe from the sidelines. In its rush to bring in electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Niti Aayog has directed India’s major two-wheeler makers to present a plan within the next two weeks which will reveal their roadmap to introduce EV products […]
Automakers run into collision with Centre’s electric vehicle plan
Companies such as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have objected to banning two- and three-wheelers and asked for at least four months to come up with a comprehensive plan Two- and three-wheeler manufacturers are stoutly resisting the government’s e-mobility plan. The government wants to ban internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered three- and two-wheelers (with an engine […]
Govt refuses to budge on electric vehicle deadline for 2- and 3-wheelers
The start-ups said unless India had size and scale in EVs, it would miss the worldwide e-mobility revolution The government has refused to relent on the deadlines it has given two- and three-wheelers for running on batteries. The deadline for three-wheelers is 2023, and that for two-wheelers having up to a 150-cc engine is 2025. […]
ABB Ready To Bring In Fast Chargers For Electric Vehicles To India
ABB already has more than 10,000 direct-current fast charging stations installed in 73 countries, and India houses one of the largest locations of R&D and engineering in the ABB universe. With the NITI Aayog proposing to stop the sale of internal combustion engine powered cars in India by 2030, all the attention moves towards electric […]
UL Launches First Mobile PV Test Laboratory in India
Mobile facility helps solar plant owners maximize energy while minimizing downtime and shipping risks New Delhi, India: UL, a global safety science company, today announced the launch of its first Mobile PV Testing Laboratory in New Delhi, India. The mobile testing laboratory capabilities offer solar PV system owners and operators the ability to identify, evaluate […]
INDIA TO SELL ONLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES AFTER 2030: NITI AAYOG
NITI Aayog proposes only EVs to be sold in India after 2030. The think tank also suggests that the ministry pilot an e-highway programme. The Indian government’s policy think tank NITI Aayog has published a new report in which it recommends that all vehicles on the country’s roads be fully electric after the year 2030 […]