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Tata is working tirelessly to strengthen its electric vehicle portfolio and, continuing the revelation spree, it has now teased the upcoming EV MAX. The brand is all set to mesmerise the Indian audience with the sophisticated technology as well as the updated design of the MAX EV. We have already seen the Curvv and Avinya […] May 09, 2022 at 12:22PM

According to transport minister Kailash Gahlot, Delhi has no plans to prolong subsidies on the purchase of electric cars because the AAP government’s drive for electric four-wheelers has garnered the necessary traction. The Delhi government has now decided to discontinue the extra subsidy of Rs 1.5 lakh granted on electric passenger cars. As part of […] November 10, 2021 at 06:47AM

China-based automaker BYD has introduced its first electric MPV e6 in the Indian vehicle market. The MPV is available only in one variant and the price starts at Rs 29.15 lakh (ex-showroom). It is worth mentioning that rather than selling the MPV direct to customers, BYD will supply it to corporate buyers and car fleet […] November 03, 2021 at 06:52AM

The Ola company recently made a terrific entry in the Indian 2-wheeler market by launching its first e-scooter, which is available in two variants – S1 and S1 Pro. This initiate by the company got a massive positive response from the customers. The Ola Electric scooter looks amazing and is loaded with cutting-edge technology. After […] August 20, 2021 at 08:10AM

In this modern era of electric vehicles, the biggest contributor Elon Musk owned company is also going to debut in the Indian electric car market by launching the Tesla Model 3. It came to the headlines when he confirmed through a tweet last year. After that, Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa also stated in February that […] August 20, 2021 at 07:58AM

As the whole world is focusing on the target of net zero-emission, India has also begun contributing to the same. Under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and EV) scheme, 350 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed across the country as of 6th July this year. Recently, the FAME scheme got […] August 17, 2021 at 09:27AM

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $35 million to 15 research projects through ARPA-E’s “Energy and Carbon Optimized Synthesis for the Bioeconomy” (ECOSynBio) program to decarbonize biorefining processes used across the energy, transportation, and agriculture sectors. Many biofuels, including ethanol, biodiesel and other products derived from organic material... https://ift.tt/33IFF9Q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seaboard Energy has chosen Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex hydroprocessing fuel technology to produce renewable diesel from tallow and soybean oil. The 6,500 barrels-per-day renewable diesel unit is currently under construction at Seaboard Energy’s site in Hugoton, Kansas, and is scheduled for operation at the end of 2021. Topsoe has been developing... https://ift.tt/3yfFmRF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Siemens USA has set a goal to transition to a fully carbon-neutral fleet in the US by 2030. Siemens’ US fleet coomprises more than 10,000 vehicles, from sedans and service vans to light- and heavy-duty trucks. To address these emissions, the company assembled a multi-disciplined team of experts in fleet,... https://ift.tt/3oixCd6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Urbino models running on hydrogen are about to join the fleet of electric buses of Solaris which have been serving as transport means for Bolzano residents for years. Solaris Bus & Coach has begun the delivery of vehicles under a deal signed in May 2019. Public transport operator SASA... https://ift.tt/3eRTZTU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AlphaStruxure, a provider of Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced an agreement to deploy an integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project for Montgomery County, Maryland. The project will enable at least 44 buses in Ride On Montgomery County’s transit fleet to transition from diesel to electric, advancing... https://ift.tt/3fk1P7A https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, announced the installation of five tilting Rotor Sails (earlier post) on board a new-build Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) chartered by Vale, the Brazilian mining company. The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution is a modernized version of the Flettner... https://ift.tt/2RUl9Ac https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On Thursday, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee vetoed legislation that would have set the first state-legislated 2030 phaseout target for automotive combustion engines in the country. (Earlier post.) The Clean Cars 2030 package passed the legislature as an amendment to E2SHB 1287—a bill mandating electric utility preparation for an all-EV... https://ift.tt/33FN0qJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group, unveiled its new battery-electric commuter coach, the D45 CRT LE CHARGE, and also launched its new D series of coaches. Leveraging high-torque electric drive systems for operation at highway speeds and plug-in battery charging to 100% in less than three hours,... https://ift.tt/3eMOPZb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group, unveiled its new battery-electric commuter coach, the D45 CRT LE CHARGE, and also launched its new D series of coaches. Leveraging high-torque electric drive systems for operation at highway speeds and plug-in battery charging to 100% in less than three hours,... https://ift.tt/2SOUfKK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a deal for the supply of eight zero-emission electric buses of the Urbino 12 electric type with the city of Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland and the operator Miejski Zakład Komunikacji in Gorzów Wielkopolski. These will be the first electric buses to be deployed in Gorzów... https://ift.tt/3fiDsan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), which includes Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, plans to invest $7.4 billion in the US by 2025 to produce future EVs, enhance production facilities and further its investments in smart mobility solutions. HMG’s investment will enhance overall product competitiveness by prioritizing future mobility technologies, including... https://ift.tt/3hmKBsZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fisker Inc. has signed framework agreements with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) supporting joint development and manufacturing related to Project PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution), a program to develop a new breakthrough electric vehicle. (Earlier post.) Under the agreements, Fisker and Foxconn will jointly invest into Project PEAR, with each... https://ift.tt/3tGRwzK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J