Feb 25, 2021 - 06:19 pm Flipkart & Amazon electrify fleets with EVs from Mahindra Electric
Amazon India has just partnered with Mahindra Electric and has announced they will deploy close to a hundred Mahindra Treo Zor EVs in seven major cities across the country. Amazon’s rival on the e-commerce marketplace in India, Flipkart, has also just announced that they will deploy more than 25,000 electric vehicles by 2030.
Weiterlesen Feb 24, 2021 - 01:57 pm Fisker and Foxconn are planning a new EV for 2023
Fisker has announced a large-scale electric vehicle project with the Apple contract manufacturer Hon Hai aka Foxconn. The model, which will apparently not be an ordinary electric car, will be Fisker’s second model after the Ocean electric SUV.
Weiterlesen Feb 17, 2021 - 11:44 am Ampere Electric to build scooter plant in Tamil Nadu
Indian electric scooter manufacturer Ampere Electric, a subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, announced it will set up a plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India. The facility to manufacture battery-electric scooters is planned to be operational by the end of this year.
Weiterlesen Feb 15, 2021 - 12:30 pm Tesla preparing to manufacture in India
Rumours have been around for some time, but now an Indian regional government has claimed that Tesla will indeed build a plant on the subcontinent. As yet, there is no firm timetable yet for the start of local manufacturing.
Weiterlesen Jan 13, 2021 - 12:36 pm Tesla subsidiary in Bangalore ahead of India launch
Tesla’s imminent launch in India that was announced by an Indian minister at the end of December is now taking shape. The electric car manufacturer has established a subsidiary there under the name Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Ltd.
Weiterlesen Dec 29, 2020 - 01:48 pm Tesla makes headway in Germany and India
Construction of the Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin is back on track, following a dispute with German environmental regulatory agencies. In India, Tesla is paving the way to launch on the Indian market in early 2021.
Weiterlesen Dec 29, 2020 - 11:28 am IndianOil to test 15 hydrogen buses in Delhi
The Indian energy company IndianOil is inviting bids to procure 15 fuel cell buses. This marks the first project in the subcontinent to fully address all the aspects surrounding hydrogen-based mobility.
Weiterlesen Dec 21, 2020 - 01:34 pm India to have the world’s largest electric ferry fleet
The world’s largest fleet of electric ferries is to go into operation in India. India’s largest shipyard, Cochin Shipyard, has now commissioned Siemens Energy to supply the drive and battery components for the first 23 of a total of 78 planned electric ferries.
Weiterlesen Dec 16, 2020 - 07:09 pm India: Ola invests €265 million in e-scooter plant
India may see what Ola deems the world’s largest e-scooter factory being build next year. The Indian ride-service provider has just announced the intent of construction with an investment of 324 million dollars (€265M). The company also wants to sell in Europe and global markets.
Weiterlesen Nov 30, 2020 - 02:43 pm Optare Group now called Switch Mobility
In New Delhi, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland announced that its fully-owned UK subsidiary Optare Group would be renamed Switch Mobility as part of an expanded focus on electric and sustainable transport.
Weiterlesen Nov 24, 2020 - 05:27 pm Mahindra improves development process with Dassault Systèmes
At the 3DEXPERIENCE Conference 2020 in India, Dassault Systèmes announced their contribution to Mahindra’s development process: Using their Simulia applications, the Indian vehicle manufacturer was able to reduce costs, improve fuel efficiency, and to bring their vehicles to market more quickly.
Weiterlesen Oct 11, 2020 - 02:34 pm Uber India to add 1,000 electric cars in partnership
Ride-hailing operator Uber announced a new partnership with Lithium Urban Technologies, that is among India’s largest electric vehicle fleet operators. They will deploy over 1,000 electric vehicles for Uber India’s Rentals and Premier services over the coming months.
Weiterlesen Oct 10, 2020 - 04:42 pm All-electric Mercedes EQC becomes available in India
Mercedes-Benz India has opened sales for the all-electric SUV, EQC. The branch heralds the introduction as the era of “sustainable luxury”. Affordability is another matter though as the “introductory offer” is much higher than in other markets.
Weiterlesen Oct 5, 2020 - 10:26 pm Is Tesla coming to India? “Next year for sure.”
“Next year for sure.” That was Elon Musk short yet decisive reply when asked by Tesla fans over the company’s Indian market entry. And, Tesla may not only sell its electric cars in India but also build them there.
Weiterlesen Sep 25, 2020 - 02:45 pm India considers close to €4Bn in battery incentives
To help boost the burgeoning EV industry in India, the think tank NITI Aayog has issued a proposal detailing plans to offer incentives totalling up to $4.6Bn (€3.9Bn) by 2030 for companies manufacturing advanced batteries.
Weiterlesen Jun 15, 2020 - 02:25 pm Mahindra to discontinue GenZe
GenZe, the US subsidiary of the Indian car manufacturer Mahindra specialises on electric scooters and electric bicycles. GenZe is on the verge of collapse and Mahindra plans to dissolve the subsidiary within the next six months, reabsorbing the intellectual property rights for various other projects.
Weiterlesen Jun 9, 2020 - 04:47 pm MG Motor & Tata Power amp up electrification in India
The MG ZS EV has been launched in six more cities in India. The all-electric SUV was initially available in Delhi/NCR, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Now, it is also sold in Pune, Surat, Cochin, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Chennai.
Weiterlesen May 31, 2020 - 02:50 pm Tata Power invests in charging infrastructure
The Indian energy provider Tata Power plans to expand its network of smart EV charging points in India from the current approx. 170 now to over 700 by end of the financial year under the subsidiary brand name of Tata Power EZ Charge.
Weiterlesen Apr 29, 2020 - 04:28 pm Optare launches H2 fuel cell double-decker bus
Optare, the English subsidiary of India’s commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, is launching a fuel cell double-decker bus in cooperation with Arcola Energy. The first Optare Metrodecker H2 buses are already scheduled to go into service in 2021.
Weiterlesen Mar 18, 2020 - 05:03 pm Lamp post charging solution from India
There’s a curbside charging solution from India as Magenta Power unveils a street lamp charge post. The ChargeGrid Flare, designed in partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is for the Indian market first.
Weiterlesen Feb 14, 2020 - 12:09 pm Tata Motors unveils electric truck
The Indian automobile manufacturer just presented India’s first own commercial electric truck, the Tata Ultra T.7. The 2+1 seated intermediate truck is not yet ready for market launch, as the vendor reaction is reportedly being studied first.
Weiterlesen Jan 28, 2020 - 04:07 pm Tata Motors launches Nexon EV and ecosystem
Tata Motors has launched the Nexon EV in India and confirmed three other new electric cars coming in the next 24 months. The Indian Group is looking beyond EV manufacturing to include battery manufacture, charging infrastructure and building a battery recycling plant.
Weiterlesen Jan 22, 2020 - 03:27 pm MG hits Indian sweet spot with first electric SUV
EV interest is running high in India with MG Motors receiving close to 3,000 reservations for its all-electric SUV ZS in less than a month. Essentially the electric car has sold out before launch so the company has halted bookings – for now.
Weiterlesen Jan 20, 2020 - 10:07 pm Amazon to use 10k EVs in India by 2025
Amazon has announced its intention to use a total of 10,000 electric vehicles in India by 2025. These are to be both electric rickshaws and four-wheeled electric vehicles from Indian production.
Weiterlesen Jan 6, 2020 - 02:04 pm India to build more than 2,600 charging stations
The government of India has approved the establishment of 2,636 charging stations for electric vehicles throughout the country. The charging stations will be distributed to 62 cities in 24 states and Union territories.
Weiterlesen Jan 2, 2020 - 02:21 pm Suzuki, Toshiba & Denso to build battery factory in India
In India, Japanese companies Suzuki, Toshiba and Denso are building a battery cell factory for electric vehicles in Gujarat. The Automotive Electronics Power Pvt. Ltd (AEPPL) joint venture was established for this purpose and is owned 50 per cent by Suzuki, 40 per cent by Toshiba and ten per cent by Denso. The JV is […]
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