New Maharashtra EV Policy Hikes Subsidies, Incentives Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Following the footsteps of various states, the Maharashtra government has also announced an upgrade to its EV policy of 2018, earlier than its previous plans from April 2022. The new policy aims to use the state’s pre-eminent role as a manufacturing centre, as well as provide local support to EV adoption. Valid till March 31, […] Read more
MG Motor, Fortum Set up a 50KW Public EV Charger in Pune Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian subsidiary of Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor, MG Motor India, and clean-energy Finnish company Fortum Charge & Drive India together have set up a 50 kW Superfast public EV charging station in Pune. The smart chargers can be accessed by anyone who has an EV car compatible with the CCS2 (Combined Charging System), […] Read more
NHAI To Install EV Charging Stations Along National Highways Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The National Highway Authority of India is planning to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the country’s national highways. As India has already set its targets of achieving 70% of all commercial cars, 30% of private cars, 40% of buses, 80% of two-wheeler, and three-wheeler sales to be electric by 2030. To boost the […] Read more
Magenta to deploy EVs for govt use in Telangana for Go Electric Campaign Updated On Thu, Jun 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TSREDCO) has signed an agreement with Navi Mumbai-based electric vehicle solutions company Magenta, under which TSREDCO will coordinate the transition of government officer transport from ICE (Internal combustion Engines) vehicles to EVs across the state departments of Telangana. TSREDCO is the nodal agency for the state of Telangana […] Read more
Gujarat EV Policy 2021: EV Subsidies, 250 Charging Stations & More… Updated On Tue, Jun 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Recently we reported that Maharashtra has released its draft new electric vehicle (EV) Policy, and now the neighbouring state of Gujarat has followed suit with its EV Policy. The chief minister of Gujarat, Mr. Vijay Rupani through a live press conference released the Gujarat EV Policy 2021. CM Rupani stressed on the environmental betterment from […] Read more
Maharashtra EV Policy 2021 Seeks 25 Percent EV’s For Public Transport by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jun 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a webinar organized by the State Environment Department’s Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan, the Maharashtra government released information about the new draft EV policy that awaits cabinet approval. The new EV policy is set to be in force from April next year (2022). The policy aims to ensure that electric vehicles account for at least 10 […] Read more
India Needs 4 Lakh Charging Stations for 20 Lakh EVs by 2026 Updated On Mon, Jun 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a new report by Grant Thornton Bharat-Ficci, India needs around four lakh charging stations for 20 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) by the year 2026. The report that came on Sunday said that to achieve its target of 100 percent electric mobility by 2030, India needs to focus on key points, including increasing government […] Read more
TVS Signs MoU with CESL To Setup EV Charging Stations Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy TVS Motor Company, one of India’s leading multinational two and three-wheeler manufacturers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). TVS and CESL have signed the MoU to take a step towards the expansion and adoption of the electric vehicle (EV) […] Read more
Reliance BP Mobility To Build 24 EV Battery Swap Stations Updated On Sat, Jun 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) and UK’s energy firm BP Plc, Reliance BP Mobility Ltd. (RBML), as a part of its net-zero carbon target, has commenced the infrastructure development at all supply locations and started pilot testing of battery swap stations at over 24 select locations. RIL announced this development to further […] Read more