Proposal for Green tax on old polluting vehicles gets Nitin Gadkari’s approval
The government plans to impose green tax on old polluting vehicles soon in a bid protect environment and curb pollution. Vehicles like strong hybrids, electric …
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Union Budget 2021: Toyota seeks simplification of laws, policy support for EVs
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has sought simplification of laws to improve ease of doing business, roll out of scrappage policy and lowering of custom duties …
Either rejig the FAME II scheme or reintroduce FAME I: SMEV
The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of upcoming Union Budget to either rejig the FAME II …
Fortum expands its EV battery recycling operations with a new mechanical processing plant
In conjunction with the launch of Finland’s national battery strategy, Fortum has announced the further expansion of its battery recycling operations. In February 2021, Fortum …
Ampere Electric launches its 300th outlet in Panvel, Maharashtra
Ampere Electric strengthens its EV Dealership Network in the country with the opening of its 300th dealership outlet in Panvel, Maharashtra. With this, Ampere has …
Escorts electric tractor is all set for rollout in the Indian market
Escorts Ltd looks like is all set to launch its electric tractor in the Indian market soon. The company has received certification from the Central …
StoreDot’s car battery can be fully charged in just five minutes
In a landmark achievement in the electric vehicle industry, Israeli based company StoreDot has announced that it has managed to develop world’s first car battery …
Top electric vehicles in India to lookout for this year
Electric vehicle (EV) market in India has already started gaining momentum, and its really growing hot after Tesla’s announcement of entering the market. There has …
Okaya Power to set up 4244 EV charging stations for REIL across the country
Okaya Power on Friday said it has bagged a contract from state-owned Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) for setting up 4,244 multi-standard EV (electric …
EESL signs MoU with NHAI for setting up solar power projects, EV charging stations
EESL has entered into a pact with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for setting up solar power projects, energy efficient LED lighting and …