“We have to talk with government how they are preparing the infrastructure for the right electric vehicle. Even in Japan, we are still talking with government,” he said. “We need infrastructure. If not, (then) people don’t want to buy (EVs).” …
Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University have claimed a breakthrough that could resolve the key concerns of range anxiety and recharge time – 10 minutes of charging for 200 miles (320 km approx.).
Published in the journal Joule, the researches say that charging at this speed requires the vehicle to take in 400 kilowatts of energy at a rapid pace. The current technology is constrained in this aspect as this may cause lithium plating, the build up of metallic lithium around the anode, degrading battery life.
To pull this off, the researchers would raise the temperature of the experimental battery to 60 degrees celsius during the charge cycle, and reduce it gradually as it was used.
Scaling up the design and ensuring safety during the temperature elevation as well as the large amounts of energy transfer may take up to a decade, according to experts.
While India’s ambitious EV drive continues, the lack of availability of high quality lithium-ion batteries locally remains a concern for EV companies as they are entirely dependent on imports from China. As batteries comprise up to and sometimes above 30 …
Maruti Suzuki has revealed in a recent press conference that the expected launch date of its electric variant of Wagon R has been pushed beyond its original 2020 timeline. The car is expected to have a 130km range and support for fast-charging and was being tested over the past year. Maruti Suzuki executives have told the media that the company believes the lack of EV charging infrastructure and high prices are a major impediment. Until these isses are resolved, the company appears to be more committed to introducing hybrid vehicles. Competitors like Hyundai have already gone ahead and taken the plunge, having released the all-electric Kona earlier this year while Mahindra plans on bringing the XUV300’s fully electric variant next year.
Maruti Suzuki’s India chairman, R. C Bhargava has announced that the company is not planning to launch a personal use EV next year. He cited many reasons behind this decision including lack of charging infrastructure, support mechanism and the lack …
The duo of Toyota and Suzuki are in the early stages of work to develop a compact battery-operated electric vehicle for India. Though Executive Vice-President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Shigeki Terashi, identified India is a key market for their compact …
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has asked the authorities to ensure that each station of Delhi Metro has adequate EV charging infrastructure. This is aimed to boost the use of battery-operated vehicles for last-mile connectivity. DMRC has recently collaborated with …
According to a CNBC report, the price gap between battery-powered vehicles and IC Engine vehicles has started to decrease and will continue to do so for the next 2-3 years. The report says that dip in the cost Li-ion batteries …
Karnataka is planning to make some amendments in its Building Bye-Laws 2017 making it mandatory for buildings to have a dedicated space for EVs. The proposal suggests that buildings, residential or commercial, will have to reserve at least 20% parking …
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Toyota has showcased its upcoming ultra-compact utility electric vehicle ahead of its commercial launch. The new two-seater car offers a range of 100 km in a single charge and can drive at a maximum speed of 60 km/h. As per …
Despite being priced almost double than Tata Tigor and Mahindra e-Verito, EESL plans to procure Hyundai Kona for Govt usage. The preference for Kona was given due to multiple factors. Officials found the battery capacity, 452 Kms range, low running …
The Noida Authority has finally stepped up the process to switch to clean energy vehicles. It has procured five EVs on a rental basis from Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). According to an MoU signed earlier between the city authority …
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Chandigarh which has the highest vehicular density in India is drafting its EV policy. This draft suggests that only electric vehicles will be used for government and public transport after 2030. The policy draft also proposes various incentives and subsidies …
Greaves Cotton led Ampere Motors had recently announced its plans to launch multiple battery powered scooters in India. The company has now announced that it will let the users buy these electric two-wheelers from Amazon. The users can purchase the …