BlackRock Invests $118 Million In UK Electric Vehicle Startup Arrival
British electric vehicle startup Arrival said it has raised $118 million from U.S. funds manager BlackRock Inc. Five-year-old Arrival is focused on development of electric commercial vehicles, including vans and buses. It previously had raised $111 million from Korean automaker…
More Investment In EV Battery Cell Manufacturing Required To Meet Emissions Targets: IEA
More investment needs to be made in electric vehicle battery manufacturing in order for the world to meet net-zero ambitions, the International Energy Agency said in its latest World Energy Outlook. The widely anticipated report looked at a variety of…
Govt Invites Proposals For Development Of EV Charging Infra On Major Highways
The government has invited proposals for installation of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) on major highways and expressways. The Department of Heavy Industry has floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) for inviting proposals from government organisations, PSUs (state/ central),…
Indonesia To Create Firm To Build Up Electric Vehicle Battery Industry
A group of Indonesian state-owned companies will form a venture to make batteries to power electric vehicles, the Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID) chief executive said. Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer of nickel ore, a key component of EV batteries,…
Chinese Automakers Announce Targets To Raise Hydrogen Vehicle Sales
Chinese automakers have announced plans to increase sales of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, a niche segment in the world’s biggest auto market, and the government is expected to announce supportive new policies, possibly as early as this month . SAIC…
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…
