Electric Vehicle

As fast charging and battery technologies continue to evolve and improve in the near future, experts anticipate the charging time to drop even further. - Narendra Badve

Power electronics plays a vital role in smart grid implementation and its development. This article outlines the various applications of power electronics in smart grid. - Prof. Kalyani Kurundkar, Prof. (Dr) G.A. Vaidya

MG Motor India and Fortum Charge and Drive India have undertaken the first step towards creating DC Fast Charging infrastructure (50 KW) in the country.

Globally, electric mobility is all set to transform the transportation industry like never before. Keeping pace with the changing global trends, India is gearing...

LANXESS sees great application potential for its technical plastics under the brands Durethan (polyamide) and Pocan (polybutylene terephthalate) in the new mobility growth market.

“With a greater focus on R&D, India’s transport can become all electric by 2030. There is a need for innovative alternative solutions for EV technology adoption with the application of the IoT to get the maximum out of batteries.” - Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, IIT Madras

The demand for luxury EVs, increased EV sales, government regulations to curb emissions, and fast developing EV infrastructure are driving the overall demand of the wireless EV charging market.

Exicom wins ‘Manufacturing Excellence (EV Infrastructure) at ‘3rd ASSOCHAM Auto Forum & Awards’ with the theme ‘Moving towards a Greener Transportation’ recently in New Delhi.

JSW Energy is planning to invest around Rs 6,500 crore in manufacture of electric passenger cars, informs the company’s Joint MD and CEO Prashant Jain while announcing the result for third quarter.

The latest addition further strengthens ABB’s comprehensive portfolio of smarter building solutions from lighting to heating, music, security and car charging.

Spiesshofer’s talks with the Prime Minister focused on how ABB can support the government’s renewable energy targets and accelerate public transportation’s transition to electric power.

Since solar energy has gained worldwide acceptance due to its feasibility, easy to install, and reliability, solar energy growth and EV growth have become interconnected. By Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of Ministry of Power, Government of India, signed an agreement with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

India, one of the largest contributors of greenhouse gases, has pledged to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2030. This initiative by the Indian government is expected to create a huge demand for EVs and EV charging infrastructure in the country…

Fortum, a Finnish energy company is bringing its proven NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) reduction technology in India un-der the new business ‘Fortum eNext’. As part of this initiative, the company recently organised a seminar in Mum-bai to showcase its innovative global technology and its holistic solutions, with a special focus on offerings for thermal power plants in India. On the sidelines of this event, Juha Suomi, Area Director, Asia, Fortum eNext and Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director, Fortum India speak to Subhajit Roy and explain about the company’s roadmap for Indian market. Excerpts:

The charger will be powered by electricity from NTPC Ltd., the largest power generator of the country.

The major factors behind the growth of electric vehicle sales are government support in the form of grants, subsidies, and tax rebates, increasing environmental consumer awareness, improving charging infrastructure and increasing vehicle range.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has partnered with Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies (TIES), a major Chinese energy storage research and development...

Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) gives update on EESL’s initiatives for achieving energy efficiency through its programs for LED lighting, proposed roll-out of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, procurement of smart meters performance, and outlook for the sector in an email interaction with Electrical India.

R K Singh said that revised guidelines are more consumer friendly as they incorporate a number of suggestions received from various stakeholders.