Vogo Raises $11.5 Mn Series C Funding To Bolster Electric Two-Wheeler Fleet
Bengaluru-based two-wheeler rental startup Vogo has raised $11.5 Mn in its Series C funding round from existing investors, including Lightrock, Kalaari, Matrix Partners and Stellaris Venture Partners. With its latest funding, Vogo will ramp up its electric two-wheeler fleet, streamline…
India’s First-Ever Lithium Refinery Promises To Strengthen Country’s Electric Vehicle, Battery Push
India’s discovery of local lithium deposits has stirred considerable interest in the new year. For its lithium battery needs, India was relying on imports from China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam over the years. Last year, India’s state-owned Khanij Bidesh India…
Tesla Will Manufacture Electric Vehicles In India
Tesla is planning to expand its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capabilities to India, according to a report. The company is preparing to set up a factory in the southern state of Karnataka, according a government document. The text made only…
American Electric Car Maker Triton Inks Pact With BEL To Make Batteries In India
The New Jersey-based electric car maker Triton has roped in India’s state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to make batteries. The much-awaited memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed where Triton will provide the know-how and BEL will make them. Himanshu…
Indian Territory Looks To Taiwan For Electric Vehicle Investment
The Indian territory of Puducherry wants Taiwanese investors to turn it into a regional center for electric vehicles, reports Taiwan News media The request comes as Taiwan is making international headlines for its production of automotive semiconductors during a global…
Delhi Govt Floats Tender To Set Up 500 EV Charging Points At 100 Locations
Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain announced that the government has floated a tender to set up 500 EV charging points at 100 locations. “Delhi government has floated nation’s biggest tender for EV (electric vehicle) charging, with provision for 500 charging…
UNEP, Tata Power And Central Railway Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Points At Mumbai Railway Stations
Central Railway, Mumbai, in association with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Tata Power have announced the launch of their novel green initiative for promoting e-mobility in Mumbai. As a part of this initiative, charging points for electrical vehicles will…
Two Lithium Battery Plants To Be Set Up In Karnataka: Deputy CM
Two lithium battery manufacturing plants will be set up in Karnataka with the objective of promoting e-vehicles and reducing air pollution, said Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwatha Narayana. Speaking after launching an e-vehicle rally organised by the Rotary Club…
Green Tax To Be Imposed On Vehicles Over 8 Years In A Bid To Clean Environment
A ‘Green tax’ will soon be imposed on older vehicles in a bid to clean up the environment by phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved the proposal to levy…
Delhi Govt To Change Its Fleet Of Cars To Electric Vehicles In 6 Months: CM
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government will change its fleet of hired cars to electric vehicles (EVs) within the next six months and, launched a new campaign — Switch Delhi — to spread awareness about the subsidies…
