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Year: 2020

Scania Develops Solar Cell-Clad Trailer

Swedish truck maker Scania is developing an 18-meter long solar cell-clad trailer that will be able to generate energy from devices along 140m2 of surface area on the sides and roof. The solar array is being conceived for use on…

Delhi Notifies Waiver Of Road Tax, Registration Fee For Electric Vehicles

The state transport department has notified the complete waiver of road tax and registration fee for battery-operated vehicles as mandated under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020. Transport minister Kailash Gahlot said the government is accepting feedback from the public…

Electric Car Sales Triple In Race To Meet CO2 Rules In Europe

One in 10 new cars sold across Europe this year will be electric or plug-in hybrid, triple last year’s sales levels after carmakers rolled out new models to meet emissions rules, according to projections from green policy group Transport &…

Omega Seiki, FITT Join Hands To Work On EV Technology, Research

Omega Seiki Mobility and FITT- an industry interface organisation established by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi – have partnered to jointly work on electric vehicle technologies and advanced research.The two partners have signed a memorandum of understanding for a…

Citroen India To Enter Mass Market EV Space By 2022, To Bring In Flexi-Fuel Cars By 2021

French carmaker Groupe PSA is planning to focus on cleaner fuel including electric powertrain and SUVs for its Citroen brand to carve a space for itself in the highly competitive Indian passenger vehicle market. Groupe PSA is working on a…

SECI To Empanel Agencies To Scale Innovative Electric Mobility Technologies

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated an expression of interest (EoI) to empanel agencies to identify and implement business opportunities in the electric and transformative mobility space. It said that this EoI was issued to help India…

Amazon Reveals Its First Fully-Electric Delivery Truck

As part of Amazon’s pledge to have a zero emissions fleet by 2040, it has unveiled its first, customized on-the-road electric delivery van, designed and built in partnership with Rivian. Amazon is transforming its transportation network around the world through…

Ampere Electric Partners With Bounce: Will Provide Smooth & Affordable Last-Mile Connectivity

Ampere Electric, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd., strengthens its performance range of E Scooters with a renewed focus on shared and rental electric mobility solutions. Ampere Electric’s partnership with India’s leading bike rental platform Bounce is…

Nanotechnology Breakthrough Delivers ‘Game-Changing’ EV Battery Performance

A breakthrough nanotechnology has been unveiled that is designed to bring ‘revolutionary improvements’ in electric vehicle battery power, energy, lifetime and charging time. Currently one of the major limitations of battery power, energy and lifecycle is the design and material…

Odysse Electric Vehicles Expands India Network With New Dealership In Mumbai

Over the past few years, India has witnessed a rapid rise in the number of electric vehicles in the market, thanks to the government’s continued push for electric mobility in the country. And now we have yet another company adding…