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Ola Electric has registered a strong response to MapMyIndia’s allegation of “Ola Maps” being a copied version of their product, Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Bengaluru-based EV giant stated during a press briefing on the sidelines of the business's event Sankalp. Aggarwal called MapMyIndia’s allegations“opportunistic” and noted that the move came near to the business’s&nbsp;IPO "Empty vessels make more noise. In the run-up to our IPO, they made a lot of sound. They were totally opportunistic about it. We sent them a strong response; we wanted to deal with them after the IPO. In that timeline, we have sent them a response; they haven’t responded to that,” citing Aggarwal Indian Startup News reported. "They targeted Ola Electric, which isn't even in the mapping industry. What they have done is completely opportunistic and random. We will respond to them in the appropriate forum and time," he added. Last month, MapMyIndia's parent business, CE Info Systems, issued a legal notice to Ola Electric, accusing it of duplicating their data to create Ola Maps. The business claimed that the EV maker violated their license agreement, inked in 2022 when Ola Electric teamed with MapMyIndia to provide navigation services for the S1 Pro electric scooter. According to the agreement, Ola was banned from merging the licensed product with any other competitive product, engaging in reverse engineering, or attempting to extract or duplicate the source code from any API of the licensed product or associated software. MapMyIndia stated that Ola cached and preserved the data while also reverse engineering a licensed product. "You replicated our client's API (application programming interface) and SDKs (software development kits) from proprietary sources in order to create OLA Map,” according to a legal warning given by CE Info-Systems.&nbsp;The allegations further read, “You have blatantly copied/derived our client's private data in order to promote your unlawful motivation and unfair economic benefits. Your assertion that you have developed API and map data/Ola Maps solely through an open map is factually incorrect and not tenable."&nbsp; "We wish to clarify that explicitly t these charges are false, malicious, and misleading. Ola Electric maintains the integrity of its business processes. We will respond appropriately to the notice shortly," a business spokesperson of Ola Electric stated in a statement.

“Empty Vessels make more noise”: Ola Electric CEO

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated on Thursday that India's electric vehicle (EV) industry no longer required government subsidies, citing increased demand and lower prices in the sector.&nbsp; "In my opinion, the manufacturing of electric vehicles no longer needs to be subsidised by the government," he stated at the Bloomberg NEF summit in New Delhi.&nbsp; Gadkari said that while initial expenses were high, as demand rose, production costs decreased, making more subsidies unnecessary. He further underlined that electric automobiles currently enjoy benefits from favourable taxation policies like low GST on EVs set at only 5%. According to Gadkari, these benefits give EVs a major edge over petrol and diesel vehicles.&nbsp; Gadkari said that the demand for subsidies is no longer justified and highlighted the concern about India’s dependence on fossil fuel imports.&nbsp; It is to be noted that Gadkari has denied any possibility of imposing extra taxes on petrol and diesel vehicles. Instead, according to him, the government of India is trying to focus on bolstering EV use, especially in the public transport domain. "Electric buses can play a major role in reducing fossil fuel dependence and pollution levels," Gadkari stated. Gadkari also announced the government's plans to introduce intercity electric buses shortly, which will help reduce fossil fuel imports. He admitted that, while India's fossil fuel economy is massive, the transition to electric cars will help to reduce its size over time. The minister also emphasised India's promotion to the world's third-biggest vehicle manufacturer, predicting that with expanded EV manufacturing and domestic demand, the nation may become the largest exporter of lithium-ion batteries over the next five years.

Gadkari has denied any possibility of imposing extra taxes on petrol and diesel vehicles. Instead, according to him, the government of India is trying to focus on bolstering EV use, especially in the public transport domain.

EV subsidies not justified any more

EV subsidies not justified any more: Nitin Gadkari 

Wings EV, on Friday, announced to launch its all-new electric microcar called Robin. The Indore-based company intends to create a new class of automobiles in the Indian market by launching the electric microcar with a two-seater capacity and manoeuvrability of a motorcycle. Found by a father-son duo, the company intends to launch the Robin in Bengaluru in April 2025. The step is expected to enhance “ reduced congestion, personal commuting with zero pollution, and minimal road space usage,” as per Pranav Dandekar, CEO, and co-founder. According to Stanford University alumnus and PhD candidate in computer science Pranav Dandekar, Robin has passed every safety test run by ARAI Pune, making it safer than any two- or three-wheeler now available on the market.&nbsp; “We aim to sell 3,000 units in the first year, with our Indore plant capable of producing 10,000 units annually,” citing Dandekar, the machine maker reported. The CEO of Wings EV said that the company has raised money from a number of sources, including Venture Highway and several well-known angel investors from Silicon Valley and India. Dandekar, who worked in Silicon Valley for 17 years, added that the business did more than 300 test drives in Bengaluru and conducted user research in six Indian cities. Before becoming national, Robin would first be launched in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Pune later in 2025. "We intend to begin shipping in April 2025. We can see what our first manufacturing batch will look like based on the orders we now have. We could think about establishing a production facility there if there is a lot of demand in the southern markets,” Dandekar said. Robin is scheduled to be available in three different variants including a basic 65 km range non-AC model priced at ₹2 lakh (ex-showroom), a mid variant with a fan and 90 km range priced at ₹2.5 lakh, and a luxury variant priced at ₹3 lakh that comes with a 90 km range, AC, and proprietary auditory alarm systems for increased safety. With most flyovers lying between 3 and 4 degrees, the fully loaded Robin can climb a 12-degree rise, surpassing the necessary 7 degrees, as reported by Dandekar. India buys more than 18 million motorcycles a year, according to Wings EV co-founder and CTO Prakash Dandekar. "A large percentage of two-wheeler buyers may switch to two-seater microcars in the next 15 to 20 years," stated the CTO, who formerly oversaw Tata Technologies' Embedded Systems and Telematics Division. He also mentioned that Robin has a drive-by-wire powertrain, which is comparable to the fly-by-wire systems seen in cutting-edge aeroplanes.

Robin is scheduled to be available in three different variants including a basic 65 km range priced at ₹2 lakh (ex-showroom), a mid variant and 90 km range priced at ₹2.5 lakh, and a luxury variant priced at ₹3 lakh that comes with a 90 km range.

Wings EV to unveil ‘India’s First Electric Micro-Car’

Wings EV all set to unveil ‘India’s First Electric Micro-Car’

Despite declining demand in Europe, global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles increased by 21% globally in July, according to market research firm Rho Motion. The report further signals that the gain was mostly attributed to China, which has seen the greatest growth this year. According to Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester, MG Motor, a subsidiary of China's SAIC Motor Corp, anticipates becoming the most negatively impacted company in the European Union by the temporary tariffs placed on EV imports from China. Lester stated that BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle behemoth with a minimal footprint in Europe, and Tesla, which can build at its Berlin facility, should be less affected by the taxes. According to the report, the number of EVs sold globally in July was 1.35 million among which 0.88 million were reported to be sold in China recording an increase of sales by 31% from the previous year. These vehicles can be completely electric (BEV) or plug-in hybrids (PHEV). In the first half of 2024, PHEV sales in China increased by 70% over the previous year. The largest EV manufacturer in the world, BYD, China, recorded gains in its global sales of PHEVs and BEVs over the same time of 13% and 44%, respectively. In Europe, monthly sales decreased 7.8% in July compared to 2023 year-to-date data. Germany, the EU's largest EV market, had a 12% decline in sales in the seven months leading up to July. EV sales increased 7.1% in July in both the US and Canada. "BYD continued to have record sales of plug-in hybrids again this month, which is a key contributor as they have a large volume of vehicles that they sell", Lester said to Reuters. Lester said that battery-powered hybrid cars with on-board generators for recharging, often known as range extender vehicles, are also selling well. Provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicle imports were enforced by the European Union in July. As per the EU, BYD is responsible for 17.4%, Geely for 19.9%, and SAIC for 37.6%.

The number of EVs sold globally in July was 1.35 million among which 0.88 million were reported to be sold in China recording an increase of sales by 31% from the previous year. 

EV sales increase 21% globally

EV sales increase 21% globally: China records highest figures

The Indian government on Friday started reinstating incentives to EV companies that were fined earlier for violating localization norms as per the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme. Following the update, Revolt Motors and Greaves Electric Mobility (part of Greaves Cotton) are now eligible for the new subsidy schemes. Both of these firms have applied for subsidies under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme within a few days of their penalties being washed out. The Government of India has previously given collection warnings to six EV manufacturers amounting to ₹469 crore for violation of regulations under the FAME-II subsidy. While Revolt and Greaves have paid back the government ₹170 crore, manufacturers such as Hero Electric and Okinawa Autotech, among others, have in turn moved the court of law challenging the government's claim. The Heavy Industries Ministry, in March 2024, established the EMPS for the purpose of providing subsidies to 3.72 lakh electric two- and three-wheelers, as the entire auto sector waited for the third subsidy under FAME. Besides, it has increased the public expenditure in budget spending to ₹778 crore to support 5.61 lakh automobiles post the annual budget of 2024. Official estimates state the government has already received claims for ₹147.32 crore against 1.01 lakh EVs sold under the EMPS for sale that started from April 1st. Among the set of companies already approved for the subsidy under the scheme are Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj, TVS, Ather, Ola, and Kinetic Green.

The Heavy Industries Ministry, in March 2024, established the EMPS for the purpose of providing subsidies to 3.72 lakh electric two- and three-wheelers, as the entire auto sector waited for the third subsidy under FAME.

Government reinstates Revolt and Greaves for new EV subsidy schemes

According to a formal order released on November 5, only cars that meet the Bharat Stage VI pollution standards and those that run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and <a href="http://www.evindia.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">electric vehicles</a> will be permitted to enter Delhi from other states. The decree further said that commercial <a href="https://evindia.online/electric-cars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">four-wheelers</a> and vehicles that emit pollutants are not allowed to enter the nation's capital. Since the government has chosen to carry out Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stage-IV actions, the regulations are now in place.&nbsp; A series of actions known as the GRAP are to be implemented when the quality of the air deteriorates. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) at the Centre is the one who created the measures. Delhi has been experiencing 'poor' to ' severe' air quality since the end of October. The Central Pollution Control Board classified the national capital's air quality as "severe" as of 4:30 p.m. on November 5. In addition to prohibiting the admission of vehicles that emit pollutants, the eight-point action plan under stage IV of GRAP forbids any construction or demolition operations, including those pertaining to the building of roads, flyovers, and bridges, within the nation's capital. Additionally, the standards require half of the employees in public and private workplaces to work from home. Additionally, the measures require the governments of Delhi and the states that contain portions of the National Capital Region (NCR) to choose whether to end offline schooling for children in grades VI–IX and XI. Due to the poor air quality, elementary schools for kids up to the fifth grade have already been closed until November 10.

has been experiencing 'poor' to ' severe' air quality since the end of October. The Central Pollution Control Board classified the national capital's air quality as "severe" as of 4:30 p.m. on November 5

Delhi authorities allow only EV

Delhi authorities allow only EV, CNG, BS VI compliant cars as pollution hits severe

Gogoro Inc., a developer of battery-swapping solutions for <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">electric vehicles</a>, on Thursday, announced a collaboration with Swiggy to market its <a href="https://evindia.online/scooter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">electric smart scooters</a> to the on-demand convenience delivery platform's last-mile delivery partners throughout India.&nbsp; According to Gogoro's founder and CEO Horace Luke, the partnership between Swiggy and Gogoro would give users a simple route to adopting environmentally friendly electric vehicles and boosting their company productivity. In order to effectively convert India's urban fleets to electric, he continued, "Working together with Swiggy, an important player in the industry, to offer access to Gogoro Smart scooters and battery swapping is essential." "Our collaboration with Gogoro is an additional milestone in our commitment to creating greener and more affordable solutions for our delivery fleet," said Mihir Shah, Head of Operations at Swiggy.&nbsp; Shah said, "We look forward to working with them to transform hyperlocal deliveries so that they are more sustainable and efficient in India." Gogoro's battery swapping technology, he continued, "represents a new generation of electric refuelling that has proven successful on a mass scale for last-mile delivery."&nbsp; In 2021, Swiggy committed to using EV deliveries to go 8 lakh km daily. A <a href="https://evindia.online/scooter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">two-wheeler </a>battery switching system provided by the Gogoro platform, on the other hand, enables delivery operators to manage their fleets and deliveries more effectively and sustainably.

Swiggy committed to using EV deliveries to go 8 lakh km daily. A two-wheeler battery switching system provided by the Gogoro platform, enables delivery operators to manage their fleets and deliveries more effectively.

Gogoro partners with Swiggy

Gogoro partners with Swiggy: Recruits EV fleet for last-mile delivery

China's BYD Co. has submitted a $1 billion investment proposal to develop electric vehicles and batteries in India in collaboration with a local firm, citing three resources Reuters reported. The persons, who asked to remain anonymous since the application is personal, stated that BYD and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures, a privately held company with its headquarters in Hyderabad, had submitted a request to Indian authorities for the creation of an <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">EV </a>joint venture. The report added that the long-term goal is to produce a whole range of BYD-brand EVs in India, ranging from hatchbacks to luxury vehicles. The biggest EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle manufacturer in the world, BYD, did not reply to a request for comment right away. In the past, the business stated that it intended to establish production in India, the third-largest automotive market in the world today. An inquiry for comment was not immediately answered by the Indian ministries of commerce and heavy industries. To compete with Tesla, which still dominates the market for EVs alone, BYD is rapidly expanding globally, including a drive into India. With the exception of the United States, all of the main global auto markets would have a BYD presence if the India investment were to be authorised. After putting its market entry efforts on hold last year after failing to achieve reduced import tax levies in negotiations with authorities, Tesla recently resumed talks with India's government. BYD aims to introduce its Seal premium <a href="https://evindia.online/vehicles?type=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">electric car </a>this year after previously investing $200 million in India, where it sells the Atto 3 electric SUV and the e6 EV to corporate fleets. However, the anticipated total manufacturing capacity of BYD wasn't immediately clear. The manufacturer of Blade batteries and completed EVs has aspirations to ramp up to manufacturing 100,000 EVs yearly in India over the course of a few years, but one of the individuals predicted that it will likely start by bringing vehicles in as components for assembly in the nation while it works to establish a supply chain. According to the sources, the investment proposal also outlines BYD and Megha's plans to establish charging stations in India as well as research, development, and training facilities.

 BYD and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures, a privately held company with its headquarters in Hyderabad, had submitted a request to Indian authorities for the creation of an EV joint venture

BYD plans to invest $1 billion in India

BYD plans to invest $1 billion in India to produce EVs and batteries

The <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mahindra.driverapp&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">NEMO Driver App</a> is built on the acclaimed internal additional options architecture of Mahindra. By addressing important problems like range concerns and assisting the client in planning charging sessions, it improves operational effectiveness. It is dynamic and provides real-time important Mahindra <a href="https://evindia.online/vehicles?type=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric 3-wheeler data</a>, like driving and charging information (Treo auto, Treo Zor, and Zor Grand). The NEMO Driver Application was developed as a result of considerable consumer input. The company created the app to improve the connectivity, practicality, and hassle-freeness of electric mobility. Using the Play Store on Android phones, users can easily download the software for free. There are also plans for an iOS launch. The NEMO software, which a user can install on their Smartphone, has a number of functions, among which is the Keyless entry function, which allows individuals to remotely disable an <a href="https://evindia.online/vehicles?type=5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric vehicle</a> (EV) through the application in the event of a breach. Users can travel the quickest route with the aid of some other function in simple Navigation, allowing for more journeys and hence more benefits. The NEMO application also helps the Mahindra Customer locate his motor and travel to its precise location and provides automotive status updates such as state of charge (SoC), distance to empty (DTE), and time to charge (TTC). In aspects of maintenance, it enables technical support and provides notifications for service reminders, service scheduling, and easy accessibility to the customer service center for quicker problem-solving. The NEMO Driver Application is ready to support the new era of <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric vehicles</a> with greater than 11 key functions, with the aim of giving a cutting-edge range of interconnected navigation services. A cloud-based system called the NEMO Driver App enables the creation of a new breed of linked and shareable solutions to enhance urban ev adoption.

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