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Grant Awarded to CIA for EV Charging Station

The Chilkoot Indian Association received a $1.4 million dollar grant for building an electric vehicle charging station. The station is intended for public use and construction is expected to begin this spring. The Chilkoot Indian Association will be getting an…

Seven EV Charging Stations Ready on on Kiratpur-Keylong Green Corridor, 45 More in Pipeline

Having set up seven electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on the Kiratpur-Bilaspur-Mandi-Kullu-Manali-Keylong green corridor, the Transport Department has initiated tenders for establishing 45 EV charging stations along five more proposed green corridors. The government is offering a 50 per cent…

China Wants its Massive EV Fleet to Plug in And Charge the Power Grid

In the industrial hub of Wuxi near Shanghai, car owners recently took part in China’s largest experiment to rewire the grid and take advantage of its world-leading fleet of electric vehicles. Instead of charging up after plugging in, 50 EVs…

China Plans Major EV Charging Network in Central Asia

China is moving forward with a variety of investment and infrastructure projects in Central Asia designed to boost exports to the region and beyond. In Uzbekistan, Chinese executives are seeking to tighten their grip on the electric vehicle market. The…

Audi Inaugurates India’s First Ultra-Fast Charging Station In Mumbai

Audi unveiled India’s inaugural ultra-fast charging station at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. Developed in collaboration with ChargeZone, the 450kW ‘e-tron hub’ is poised to revolutionise electric vehicle (EV) charging with its high-powered 500 amps liquid-cooled gun, capable of…

BPCL and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Join to set up 7,000 Chargers Across India

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune 500 and a fully integrated Maharatna energy company, and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India’s electric vehicle revolution, have signed an MOU to collaborate in establishing public charging stations…

Hero MotoCorp, Ather Energy Partner to Accelerate EV Charging Network in India

Hero MotoCorp recently announced its partnership with Ather Energy for an interoperable EV fast-charging network in India. This partnership will facilitate EV users to seamlessly use both VIDA and Ather Grids across the country. The combined network will cover 100…

Kia India Introduces K-Charge Featuring Over 1000 Charging Stations of 5 Operator

Kia India, one of the country’s leading premium carmakers, unveiled K-Charge — an innovative initiative in the ‘MyKia’ app that allows users to discover over 1000 EV charging stations nationwide. In one of the industry-first moves, Kia is extending access…

BMW, Mercedes to Jointly Construct EV Charging Network in China

BMW and Mercedes are partnering to develop a charging network in China, their largest market. The joint venture, equally shared by BMW Brilliance Automotive and Mercedes-Benz Group China, aims at launching the first charging stations next year. The collaboration plans…

ATHER ENERGY WILLING TO HELP OTHER EV PLAYERS ADOPT CHARGING CONNECTOR FREE OF COST

Ather Energy is open to providing free help to players in the electric vehicle space to adopt its charging connector, which has been recognised as standard by the Bureau of Indian Standards, to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility, the…