Singapore Issues Tender To Set Up 600 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Land Transport Authority have issued a pilot tender to set up charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) at public car parks in the city-state. The last date for the submission of bids is March…
EESL Plans To Install 500 More EV Charging Stations In FY21
The joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has proclaimed to install at least 500 more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country during fiscal 2020-21. Talking to a local press…
Nissan, Dealer Partners To Hire 1,500 Workers To Enhance Production
Japanese auto major Nissan said it along with its dealer partners will hire 1,500 people in India to enhance production and reinforce sales force on the back of robust response to its newly launched compact SUV Magnite. The company plans…
China’s GEM Seeks To Double Stake, Take Control Of Indonesia Nickel Project
Chinese electric vehicle battery firm GEM Co Ltd said on Monday it aims to double its stake in an Indonesian nickel project, becoming the majority investor to strengthen “strategic control” of the resources amid a nickel shortage. Under a framework…
Foxconn Seals Manufacturing Deal With Chinese EV Startup Byton
Apple Inc. supplier Foxconn Technology Group signed a strategic cooperation deal with embattled Chinese electric-vehicle startup Byton Ltd. in a transaction that could mark a large bet by the iPhone assembler on the car-making business. The companies, aided by the…
Telangana Government To Use EVs On Monthly-Hire, Calls For Fleet Operators To Empanel
The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO) has invited bids for the empanelment of travel firms, agencies, and fleet operators to supply electric cars on a monthly hire basis (2,500 km/month) for official use across Telangana by state government…
Ford, Mahindra Call Off Auto Joint Venture
Ford Motor Co said it was calling off its automotive joint venture with India’s Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd due to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies said in separate statements that the decision was driven by changes…
Hero Electric Partners With eBikeGO, To Provide 1000 Units Of Nyx Electric Scooter
India’s Largest Electric two-wheeler company, Hero Electric has announced its partnership with the Amritsar-born and now Mumbai-based Electric mobility start-up eBikeGO for last-mile deliveries, for their expertise in EV technology and IoT-enabled operations. Hero Electric has supplied the first 120…
Fiat Chrysler Will Build Jeep, Alfa Romeo EVs In Poland
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will modernize its Polish plant to build hybrid and electric Jeeps, Fiats and Alfa Romeos. The company plans to start production of the first of three new models at its factory in Tychy in the second half…
Indonesia Says $9.8 Billion EV Battery MOU Agreed With LG Energy Solution
Indonesia and a unit of South Korean firm LG Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $9.8 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery investment deal, the head of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board said. The deal was signed on…
