This week’s EV News Wrap Includes ‘Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, ChargeGrid Flare, Delhi govt.’s subsidy on Tata Nexon EV, Kolkata top 6 megacities in EV, GM and LG Chem for battery, Volkswagen, ZTE and more
COGOS Partners with Altigreen to Deploy 1000 Electric Vehicless in its logistics fleet
India’s one of the fastest-growing intra-city logistics company, COGOS has announced its partnership with Altigreen by deploying 1000 Electric Vehicles in its fleet, a step to further strengthen its commitment towards electric mobility in the country.
Magenta in collaboration with HPCL installs First set of Street Lamp Integrated electric vehicle Charger – ChargeGrid Flare
ChargeGrid Flare street lamp integrated charger, a unique initiative by HPCL and Magenta, inaugurated at HPCL Bandra Kurla Complex outlet in Mumbai and Nitimarg T&E outlet in Delhi .The facility was inaugurated by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited along with Magenta . This class of electric vehicle charging points is first in India, to incorporate within energy-efficient street lamp columns, which will encourage electric vehicle adoption for flexible and low-cost charging solutions.
Delhi government suspends subsidy on Tata Nexon electric vehicle
Delhi Transport minister Kailash Gahlot reccently said several users had complained of “sub-standard” driving range offered by the Nexon electric vehicle . The Delhi government has decided to suspend subsidy on a electric vehicle car model, pending final report of a Committee, due to complaints by multiple users of sub-standard range performance, Gahlot tweeted.
Kolkata among six global cities for faster adoption of Electric Vehicle
Kolkata is one among six global megacities for its faster adoption of electric vehicles in mass transportation. The state will be will be featured in the EV City Casebook 2021,to be released on March 11, as a case study along with Shenzhen (China), Santiago (Chile), Izmir (Turkey), London (UK) and Vancouver (Canada). Kolkata stands third — ahead of London — in terms of ‘percentage penetration of e-buses’. Significantly, Shenzhen is way ahead, with 99% of the world’s electric buses being in China.
General Motors is in talks to build second U.S. battery plant with LG Chem in Tennessee
General Motors said that it is considering building a second battery factory in the United States with South Korean joint-venture partner LG Chem Ltd.
Costly fuel propels demand for electric scooters in Maharashtra
In a reflection of the impact of the frequent rise in the prices of petrol and diesel on maintaining vehicles, dealers in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad are seeing a rise in enquiries as well as sale of mainly electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
Volkswagen core brand to accelerate electric vehicle shift
Volkswagen’s namesake brand plans to more than double the share fully electric vehicles have in total European sales by 2030, the company said, in a bid to accelerate the carmaker’s shift towards battery-powered cars, reports Reuters.
NIJ Automotive Electric Scooters QV60, Accelero and Flion launched
Agra, Uttar Pradesh based electric scooter maker NIJ Automotive launched three electric scooters named as QV60, Accelero and Flion, These electric scooters offers a comfortable ride, low service cost and upto 25 times more cost saving as against petrol vehicles in the same segment within one year of purchase said the company.
Meghalaya issues ‘Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy 2021
The Meghalaya government has released ‘Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy 2021’, which will come into effect from April 1, 2021 and will remain in operation and valid for the next five years. The state government has decided to go green by facilitating the adoption of at least 15% Electric Vehicles by 2025.
Telecoms company ZTE gearing up to dive into electric vehicle segment
Telecoms equipment maker ZTE is reportedly gearing up to dive into the electric vehicle segment. The company will be joining a number of Chinese technology companies entering the electric vehicle market as it looks to build a team for a new product line, reports Reuters citing company spokeswoman. However, the company reveals whether the product line will supply parts for partner companies, or whether the company would be producing its own branded vehicles.