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  DRDO report finds serious battery defects in EVs that caught fire

  Auto | May 23, 2022 19:04 IST

  The Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) at the DRDO has submitted its fact-finding report to the Ministry, as first reported by Business Standard. 

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  EV fire incidents: Niti Aayog member says imported cells 'may not be' suitable for Indian conditions

  Auto | May 09, 2022 17:10 IST

  In recent times, there have been multiple incidents of Electric Vehicles (EVs) catching fire and resulting in deaths as well as severe injuries to people. Battery technology is an evolving technology. India does not manufacture battery cells at the moment.

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  Punjab: Tata Technologies offers to set up EV production unit

  Business | May 04, 2022 21:28 IST

  During the deliberations, the delegation comprising Global CEO of Tata Technologies Warren Harris, President Global HR and IT Pawan Bhageria and others evinced keen interest to set up this unit in the state with a current investment of Rs 250 crore and future investment of Rs 1,600 crore.

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  Electric vehicles fire incidents will be probed: Transport Secretary Giridhar Aramane

  India | May 01, 2022 12:54 IST

  Recently, there have been multiple incidents of electric vehicles catching fire and resulting in deaths and severe injuries to people.

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  Did govt ask EV makers to stop 2-wheeler production after fire incidents? Ministry clarifies

  Auto | April 29, 2022 16:10 IST

  The government has stressed that it wants to make EVs more popular among the masse and that the EV industry has just started.

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  Individuals can set up battery swapping station: Niti Aayog releases draft battery swapping policy

  Auto | April 21, 2022 16:18 IST

  According to the draft policy, vehicles with swappable batteries will be sold without a battery, providing the benefit of lower purchase costs to potential EV owners.  

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  Biliti Electric plans to invest around Rs 1,144 crore to set up EV 3-wheeler plant in Telangana

  Business | April 20, 2022 18:47 IST

  Biliti currently operates through an exclusive manufacturing partnership with Hyderabad-based Gayam Motor Works (GMW) for manufacturing its three-wheelers.

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  Jio-bp and TVS Motor join hands to explore creation of EV charging infra in India

  Business | April 05, 2022 18:02 IST

  Leveraging the strength of both companies, the said partnership aims at creating a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network.

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  Govt orders forensic probe in 4 fire incidents in two-wheeler electric vehicles in past one week

  India | March 31, 2022 18:34 IST

  Nitin Gadkari said India's standards for approval of EV and batteries are apt with the global standards and the government will take appropriate action after the exact technical reason behind the accidents is known.

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  Adani Total forays into electric mobility infrastructure

  Business | March 27, 2022 15:41 IST

  The charging station is located at ATGL's CNG station at Maninagar in Ahmedabad, the company said in a statement. The electric vehicle (EV) charging station "will enable quick turnaround time for EV owners with best-in-class fast charging technology and convenient use digital platforms," the statement said.

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  Japan's Suzuki Motor to invest USD 1.26 bn for manufacturing electric vehicles in India: Report

  Auto | March 19, 2022 23:29 IST

  The investment is part of an overall Japanese investment announced during the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

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  Watch | India's first hydrogen-based fuel-cell electric car can run 600 km in single charge

  Auto | March 16, 2022 19:11 IST

  Toyota Mirai is completely environment-friendly with no tailpipe emissions other than water.

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  India's largest electric vehicle charging station opens in Gurugram

  Auto | March 04, 2022 8:29 IST

  The first EV station was opened earlier in January with a capacity of 100 charging points for 4 wheelers in Sector 52 of Gurugram.

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  Bharat Petroleum launches south India's first EV fast-charging corridors on THIS highway

  Auto | February 17, 2022 17:57 IST

  The Company is accelerating its focus on new business segments for sustainable growth and converting 7,000 conventional Retail Outlets into Energy Stations providing multiple fuelling options, which will also include EV charging facility, in the medium to long term.

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  Audi weighing local production of electric vehicles in India

  Business | February 06, 2022 13:37 IST

  With the company deciding to go all-electric globally from 2033, it is a matter of time for local production of its electric cars, which has so far received a robust response in India.

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  Budget 2022: New battery swapping policy to be introduced to boost electric vehicles

  Business | February 01, 2022 16:27 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said considering the constraint space in urban areas for setting up electric vehicles charging stations, a battery swapping policy will be introduced.

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  Budget 2022-23 to be tabled today: Here's what to expect

  Business | February 01, 2022 7:06 IST

  While Indian corporates are expecting some key announcements which will enable them to reset their growth agenda, individual taxpayers are expecting some more disposable income in their hands to invest and consume more.

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  IIT researchers develop new tech for charging Electric vehicles which costs half the current one

  Education | January 23, 2022 17:32 IST

  One of the country's leading electric vehicle manufacturer has also shown interest in this new technology and is ready to develop a full-fledged commercial product that can be applied to existing electric vehicles, the team claimed without naming the company. 

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  Yearender 2021: Yamaha R15, Suzuki Hayabusa to Ola S1 EV - Top 10 bikes launched in India

  Auto | December 30, 2021 13:53 IST

  The Indian automotive industry is driving into 2022 with a positive mindset in its quest to reach the pre-pandemic levels of sales volume, having built a solid foundation in 2021 amid a semiconductor shortage hampering production.

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  BMW to launch three electric vehicles in next 6 months in India

  Auto | November 25, 2021 18:54 IST

  The company will also install fast chargers at all touch points at dealer network in 35 cities in India.