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Powering a range of devices to give specially-abled a sense of independence

Chennai-based startups use EV and augmented alternative communication to offer solutions that allow their special customers to lead much more normal lives than they could otherwise

Revolution of EV - How the Delhi EV Policy is helping drive Sustainable Transportation

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13 states have approved, notified dedicated EV policies: Minister

As many as 13 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Karnataka, have approved or notified dedicated policies to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Krishan Pal Gurjar said that as per information received from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), battery is an important part of electric vehicles and it is estimated that battery price is around 30-40 per cent of the vehicle price. "Thirteen states (Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Gujarat, West Bengal) have approved/notified dedicated EV policies to promote adoption of electric vehicles," he said. In a separate reply, he said the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 is a national mission document providing the vision and the road map for the faster adoption of electric vehicl

Can the policy push to EVs give a booster shot to pandemic-hit bus makers?

The high acquisition cost may still be a dampener for the financially beleaguered STUs

Explained: What attracts electric vehicle makers to Tamil Nadu

Over the past 6 months, several auto majors and component suppliers have chosen Tamil Nadu to set up electric vehicle manufacturing facilities to produce about 4.5 million EV two-wheelers cumulatively

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time

The Japanese auto major spells out its strategy for the first time and puts its India subsidiary at the centre of its plans

EV policy will reduce carbon emission by 4.8 mn tonnes in 4 yrs: Delhi govt

Delhi's EV policy will contribute to 4.8 million tonnes of reduction in carbon emissions by 2024

Electric 2-wheeler demand showing signs of revival, outlook positive: SMEV

The registration of HSE2W stood at 2,544 units in September 2020 as against 1,473 vehicles sold in the corresponding month of last year

Delhi's EV policy aims to electrify 50% of 2-wheeler delivery fleet by 2023

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who launched the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy on Friday, sought the cooperation of all stakeholders in implementing it

Tamil Nadu to set up exclusive park for EVs, targets Rs 50k-cr investment

The state plans to create 150,000 jobs with a comprehensive EV ecosystem in the state

India's EV dream: Does buying an electric car today really make sense?

The running cost of electric vehicles is lower, but there is a high upfront capital investment. Lack of charging infrastructure is another impediment

EV makers welcome GST rate reduction, seek similar cut for spare batteries

It also slashed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on EV chargers from 18% to 5%

Centre advises state govts to exempt EVs from permit requirements

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways also advised states to either minimise the road tax for EVs or exempt them from paying road tax for vehicle registration

Delhi govt's EV target for 2024: 25% of new vehicles to be electric

State govt to have technology-agnostic approach for charging

Need policy to promote EVs for future transportation model: Niti Aayog

I think Niti Aayog will be well-placed to develop this policy, and I hope that will be the task we will fulfil going forward: Rajiv Kumar

Absence of policy will not hamper development of EVs, say auto-makers

MSI had announced that it planned to launch an EV in India by 2021