Growth and challenges in EV infrastructure:
The lack of standardized charging systems can create complications for EV owners. Different EV models may require specific charging systems, and a universal standard is crucial to ensure compatibility and ease of use.
BPCL targets EV charging facility at 7,000 fuel stations by December next year
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd plans to convert 7,000 of its fuel stations into complete energy stations by equipping them with electric vehicle charging facilities by Dec. 2024.
Australian startup unveils new wall-mounted residential EV chargers
Evos, an Australian startup specializing in electric-vehicle charging technology, has unveiled its first home chargers. The 7 kW wall-mounted devices are designed to add driving range to EVs for every hour they are plugged in.
Torrent Power launches public EV charging stations
The integrated power utility has collaborated with Siemens to develop the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. It has set up four EV charging stations in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat initially and plans to cover more cities in the future.
Fortum Charge & Drive unveils new brand identity, eyes 3,000 EV charging points by FY 2025
Fortum Charge & Drive India has unveiled its new brand identity ‘Glida’ signifying its commitment to delivering a seamless electric vehicle (EV) charging experience in India. Glida plans to increase the number of its EV charging points to 3,000 by 2025 from around 450 at present.
Magenta Mobility unveils EV charger with 12 outputs
Magenta Mobility has launched an electric vehicle (EV) charger that can charge 12 EVs simultaneously. The charger is especially suited for charge point operators, fleet operators, community parking bays, and residential complexes.
Delhi’s Hauz Khas to host solar-powered EV carport soon
Servotech Power Systems Ltd will execute the solar-powered EV carport project from the design stage to fabrication and implementation.
Public-private partnerships: The path to sustainable transportation in India
By bringing together the private sector’s expertise and the public sector’s policy support, public-private partnerships can support the development of new technologies and solutions to improve the performance, efficiency, and affordability of electric vehicles (EVs).
Siemens to acquire Mass-Tech Controls’ EV division
The acquisition will strengthen Siemens’ capability to address the fast-growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India.
Annual EV sales in India surpassed 1.2 million in FY 2023
Uttar Pradesh led the yearly electric vehicle sales with a 15.15% share of the cumulative 1.2 million units sold in FY 2022-23. It was followed by Maharashtra (12.72%) and Karnataka (9.14%).
