BYD, a Chinese EV manufacturer, aims to dominate 90% of India's EV market by year-end, focusing on the INR 30 lakh-plus segment. They launched the SEAL sedan and are seeking ARAI homologation for their Atto 3 SUV to lift import restrictions. Despite a setback with plans for a manufacturing plant, BYD plans to comply with regulations and expand based on market demand.
Under the scheme, the owners of new and retrofitted electric vehicles will be provided an incentive of INR 30,000 per vehicle. “To encourage swift uptake, the first 1,000 applications post-retrofitment will be prioritized. About 750 slots have been earmarked for three-wheelers catering to passenger transport and 250 slots for urban freight three-wheelers,” an official said.
"We are looking into 5G very seriously. Currently, ARAI is assessing what features could be provided in vehicles with this technology and looking into partnerships in this area. We are trying to evaluate and submit it to the government for policy development," Dr Mathai said at the 4th edition of ETAuto Connected Vehicle Summit in New Delhi.
"A committee has been constituted to examine demands from stakeholders to include more (automotive) components in the scope of the PLI scheme as technology keeps evolving. It will be chaired by an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and have 11 members including those from testing agencies like ARAI and the auto industry," the heavy industries minister told PTI.
Reliable sources within the industry have revealed that Ola Electric has successfully met the stringent eligibility assessment requirements outlined in the PLI Scheme, including a minimum of 50% domestic value addition to its vehicles.
This recognition is a testament to the conformity of their vehicle model, Tata Starbus 4/12 EV, encompassing both AC and Non-AC variants.
The road transport ministry has proposed two norms to improve vehicle and passenger safety — mandatory certification of all buses built both by vehicle manufacturers and bus body builders and the provision of devices for ‘indirect vision’, which will be in addition to the rear view mirror.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility is the first recipient to successfully meet the criteria for the Automotive PLI certificate from ARAI.
The Zen Micro Pod will be available in two variants - the R5x and R10x. With a maximum payload of 150 kg, the Zen Micro Pod surpasses conventional 3-wheelers’ load carrying capacity by 2.5 times. The vehicle operates at a minimal running cost, consuming only 4 units of electricity with a charging time of approx. 1.5 - 2 hrs, the company said.
The 1.5-liter, normally aspirated K15B petrol engine will power the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, according to sources. Both a four-speed automatic and a five-speed manual transmission are available for the SUV. When compared to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the Jimny falls short by 3.2 km/l, getting 19.8 km/l for the AT type and 20.15 km/l for the manual gearbox version.
The checks will be conducted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). This follows the recent government action against two key players in the EV market Hero Electric and Okinawa Autotech.
Compared to the 220i M Sport, the M Sport Pro is priced approximately INR 2 lakh higher, but is priced similarly to the diesel variant. Overall, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro adds to the model's style and performance offerings.
The new certification is mandated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to ensure the safety and performance standards of electric vehicles (EVs) on Indian roads.
Researchers involved in the project have been working on a variety of energy storage technologies for more than a decade. They have developed a laboratory-scale prototype rechargeable battery with indigenous technology based on patented hard carbon material and sodium compounds.
“We will start the sales in April for cargo and passenger electric three-wheeler vehicles. There will be a limited launch as we want to take it step by step, as it is very important to give a stable product to the commercial user,” said Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently amended the AIS156 norms, a stringent testing and certification standard, to ensure better safety following a spate of fire-related incidents involving EVs in summer.
The Rs 10,000-crore scheme provided incentives for multiple categories of registered vehicles using advanced batteries, including 10 lakh electric two-wheelers.
Eka and goEgo added that the agreement will entail goEgo setting up 30kW, 60kW, and 120kW chargers for Eka’s buses. The partners added that the chargers are certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), and conforms to the global Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) certification standards as well.
"With the increasing demand for sustainable living and durable vehicles, we always keep our customers' safety and cost-effective pricing in mind. While keeping the electric bike's safety features in mind, AtumVader has specially curated safety switches and high-end tires for off-road use as well," said Vamsi G Krishna, Managing Director at Atumobile.
Explosions in Gurgaon based HCD India's lithium ion batteries are believed to have led to the death of 60 year old Suresh Sahu and left his wife critically injured. Sahu's younger son Manoj is an employee with HCD and himself suffered burn injuries. Company blames user negligence and lack of adequate electrical earthing and fire safety measures while the industry at large alongwith testing agencies ICAT and ARAI remain silent as cases of fire in EVs begin to add up. ETAuto brings to you the complete story
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