Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the government is looking for prospects about green hydrogen as a potential transport fuel, and added that whatever concessions it is offering for electric vehicles can be offered to green hydrogen also. New Delhi : Addressing a conference on ‘Hydrogen and Gas Based Mobility’, Gadkari also said that […]
Delhi EV Policy to offer scrapping incentives: Nitin Gadkari
At the moment, the Delhi EV Policy offers scrapping incentives for auto and light commercial vehicles. Gadkari said private vehicles and two-wheelers will soon be added to the list. Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways, recently informed the parliament that the Delhi government has provisions to offer vehicle scrapping incentives under […]
What’s the future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure?
Dual ports offer full charge in 4 to 6 hours Calls for more electric vehicle (EV) charging points are growing louder. Automakers are rapidly expanding their EV line-ups and many governments are offering generous purchase incentives. The concern now is that there may not be sufficient charging infrastructure to support the growing fleet. In Europe, […]
Irish outfit designs solar floater for coastal communities
SolarMarine Energy in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, has designed an innovative floating hybrid renewable energy system, which could provide clean power for Irish coastal communities. The research and development project was funded by the Marine Institute’s 2018 Industry-Led Awards scheme. Under the scheme, the Marine Institute provided €2.4m in funding for research projects to […]
California leads US sprint towards electric vehicles
The United States is the world’s second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter behind China, with the power and transport sectors making up more than half of the emissions. NEW YORK: California is “far and away” leading the U.S. shift to electric vehicles, researchers said on Wednesday, as President Joe Biden’s new administration steps up its clean energy […]
A series of viewpoints and insights exploring the role of hydrogen in transport.
In this series of viewpoints covering the role of hydrogen in transport, KPMG is seeking to advance the green hydrogen agenda and deliver insights around what is fact and what needs further clarification in the drive towards zero carbon road transport.Read More.. Source : kpmg
Kia Motors is aiming for a quarter of its sales to come from eco-friendly vehicles by the end of 2025
South Korean auto giant Kia Motors yesterday launched a long-term strategy to become a leader in electric vehicles (EVs) and mobility services, sketching out a detailed timeline for its transition from a business built on the internal combustion engine to a new powerhouse of the electric era. The ‘Plan S’ strategy knits together shorter term […]
BSES launches EV charging station in Delhi, plan for 150 more
Delhi electricity distribution company BSES on Tuesday unveiled its first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station as part of its plan to set up over 150 EV charging stations across its licensed area in the capital. BSES said in a statement that the first of these smart EV charging stations was inaugurated at the discom’s […]
EV journey to begin with hybrid technology in India: Honda
This will drastically reduce the ‘well to wheel’ emissions in the future Japanese auto major Honda will use hybrid vehicles as intermediates in the next two years in India before going for full electric vehicles (EVs) as it expects setting up of supporting infrastructure such as charging stations to take time, according to a senior […]
Mercedes want to abandon combustion engines by 2039
German giant Mercedes-Benz said Monday it wants to stop selling traditional combustion engine cars by 2039 and plans for its new vehicles sold worldwide by that time to be carbon-neutral. “We aim to have a carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet in 20 years,” said Ola Kallenius, current head of Mercedes research, who is to succeed […]