GST Council to Decide on Tax Cut on EVs This Week Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The GST Council will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for EVs The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for electric vehicles (EVs), officials said. The 36th meeting of the Council, which will happen through video conferencing, is also […] Read more
Odisha Gets on With the EV Transition, Plans to Introduce Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed. The state government of Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed on […] Read more
IEA Chief Calls on RK Singh to Discuss Clean Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr. Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA called on R K Singh to discuss matters pertaining to the advancements in cleaner energy and transportation. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) called on R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) to discuss matters […] Read more
Renault Forms JV for Electric Vehicles in China Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Renault and JMCG have announced the establishment of their joint venture to further promote the development of Electric Vehicles industry in China Groupe Renault and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) have announced the establishment of their joint venture to further promote the development of the Electric Vehicles industry in China following their first agreement on […] Read more
By When Do You Think The Road to Electric Vehicle Transition is Realistic? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the Union Budget 2019, it is quite clear that Modi government 2.0 has fastened its seatbelt to take a ride on Electric Vehicles, but its transition speed needs to be made clear. Here are some views from a few industry veterans. Mithun Srivatsa Co-Founder & CEO, Blowhorn “The Government has been consistently pushing forward […] Read more
India Might Miss out on 2030 EVs Target: Ajay Mathur Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy EVs could be a better alternative, but the government’s target to switch to them in the next 10 years is hard to achieve, TERI Chief Ajay Mathur said Electric Vehicles (EVs) could be a better alternative to fuel-based automobiles to mitigate air pollution but the government’s target to switch to e-vehicles in the next 10 […] Read more
Govt Invites Proposals for Deployment of EV Charging Infra Under FAME-II Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Heavy Industries Ministry has invited proposals from public/private entities interested in developing EV charging infrastructure in India under FAME II The Government of India has recently approved the second phase of the FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] Scheme, for 3 years commencing from April 1, 2019, with […] Read more
EV Chargepoints to be Installed in all Future Homes in the UK Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy All new-build homes could soon be fitted with EV chargepoints, the government outlined in a public consultation on changing building regulations in the UK All new-build homes could soon be fitted with electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, the government has outlined in a public consultation on changing building regulations in the UK. The consultation comes alongside […] Read more
Vakrangee Planning EV Charging Infrastructure Across India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vakrangee has decided to set-up EV charging infrastructure across India through its Nextgen Vakrangee Kendra outlets and plans to reach 75,000 charging stations by 2022, and more than 3 lakh by 2025. Vakrangee Ltd has decided to set-up Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure pan India through its Nextgen Vakrangee Kendra outlets. Vakrangee is a technology-driven company […] Read more
