China’s CATL Developing EV Battery Without Nickel Or Cobalt
China’s battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is developing a new type of electric vehicle battery that doesn’t contain nickel or cobalt. Both nickel and cobalt are used in the batteries powering many of the market’s current EVs. Last month,…
Why were sales of electric two and three-wheelers without batteries allowed and will buyers benefit?
The sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are not gaining steam in the country, despite launching two incentive schemes in five years. In the Year 2019-20, 152,000 electric two-wheelers were sold in India, which is less than 1 percent of the…
What’s in for Electric two Wheelers Sector in the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy 2020?
What’s in for electric 2 wheelers sector in the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy 2020 As two-thirds of new vehicle registrations in Delhi comprise two-wheelers. any attempt at electrification of Delhi’s vehicle fleet needs to address these segments to achieve a…
Chinese Car Maker Faces Hurdle In A Bid For Indian Govt EV Tender
China’s battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is developing a new type of electric vehicle battery that doesn’t contain nickel or cobalt. Both nickel and cobalt are used in the batteries powering many of the market’s current EVs. Last month,…
Government Extends Timeline For Localization Of EV Components
The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (MHIPE) has extended the effective date for the indigenization of xEV parts under its Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP). xEV is the generic name for all electromotive vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in, and fuel-cell…
Rolls-Royce Completes Ground-Testing Of Technology Set To Power The World’s Fastest All-Electric Plane: ACCEL
Rolls-Royce has completed testing of the technology that will power the world’s fastest all-electric plane. All the technology has been tested on a full-scale replica of the plane’s core—called an ‘ionBird’—including a 500hp electric powertrain powerful enough to set world…
Raipur Invites Fresh Bids To Set Up Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At 25 Locations
Raipur Smart City Limited has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at 25 locations in the city. October 3, 2020, is the last day for the submission of bids. Applicants must pay…
ETrio Raises $3MN To Launch New EVs In India
Hyderabad-based electric vehicle startup Etrio said it has raised of $3 million (approximately Rs 22 crore) in Series A round from high networth individual investors based out of Singapore. The investment will fuel Etrio’s foray into new electric vehicles (EVs)…
Volkswagen To Invest €15 Billion In Electric Mobility By 2024 In China
Volkswagen, a Germany-based automobile manufacturer, announced its plans to invest €15 billion (~$ 17.53 billion) in China’s electric mobility segment by the end of 2024. The carmaker’s China arm will collaborate with its joint ventures, including SAIC Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen, and…
Northvolt Raises $600 Million In Equity To Invest In Capacity Expansion, R&D & Giga-scale Recycling
Northvolt announced the signing of a $600 million private placement, led by Baillie Gifford, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Volkswagen AG, enabling the company to make further investments in expanding its production and recycling capacity as well as R&D…
