The company’s strategy, scheduled to proceed in a phased manner, aims to produce 5 GWH cells in 2024, scale up to 20 GWh by 2026, and reach 100 GWh by 2030.

Indigenous innovation ahead: Ola Electric announces to start manufacturing  'Bharat' battery cell

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Ola Electric, the recipient of the Center's premier production-linked incentive (PLI) program worth Rs 18,100 crore for advanced chemical cells (ACC), launched the 4680 indigenous cells known as the "Bharat" battery cell on Thursday. Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder and CEO of Ola Electric, who claims over 70 patents connected to the battery manufacturing technology stated, "We didn't import the tech, we built it ourselves". During the Ola Electric Sankalp 2024 event, Aggarwal announced the company's strategy to transform the Indian energy landscape. The strategy, scheduled to proceed in a phased manner, aims to produce 5 GWH cells in 2024, scale up to 20 GWh by 2026, and reach 100 GWh by 2030. Additionally, he declared that by April 2025, Ola Electric will begin incorporating the 4680 cells into its products. Under the PLI scheme, out of the 50Gwh, the Ola Electric was given 20 Gigawatt hours. Meanwhile, other beneficiaries of the scheme include Reliance New Energy Battery Storage and ACC Energy Storage. The company has also informed the Ministry of Heavy Industries that it has already completed the pilot manufacturing of around 10,000 cells, citing sources told Business Standard.&nbsp; Moreover, the purpose of the ACC PLI scheme was to make the country's EV industry self-reliant in battery technologies. Industry estimates peg about 30-50% of the total cost of an electric two-wheeler contributed by its battery alone, depending on its capacity and chemistry. Therefore, the update is likely to make electric vehicles more affordable. Compared to the 2170 cells in use by Ola in its scooters today, this "Bharat" cell is reported to have five times better energy density to improve the vehicle’s performance. Further, the company also claimed faster charging times with its latest technology which would improve consumer convenience. The gigafactory of the company is being built in phases in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, with Phase 1 aiming for a 5GwH capacity.

Ola Electric announces to start manufacturing  'Bharat' battery cell

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Continental Automotive India, on Friday, crossed the manufacturing milestone of one hundred million Wheel Speed Sensors (WSS) and ten million Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) in its Gurgaon plant. The manufactured components are designed to complement Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) while ensuring the vehicle’s safety, Autocar professional reported. Continental's EBS portfolio comprises ESC for passenger vehicles and ABS for passenger cars and two-wheelers. ESC improves a vehicle's directional stability and steerability, whereas ABS prevents wheel lock-up and preserves steerability under braking. WSS signals are necessary for control systems such as ABS and ESC. According to a 2023 report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Road safety is one of the major concerns in India, where every hour, the country observes 53 accidents and 19 deaths, making the daily average of accidents and deaths 1,264 and 42 respectively. To ensure safety and mitigate these challenges, ESC regulations and ABS technology were mandated in 2019 and 2022.&nbsp; Citing Sukhdeep Sandhu, Head of Safety and Motion at Continental Automotive India, Autocar professional reported, "Safety is non-negotiable. At Continental, we have consistently brought relevant technologies to the market for our customers, helping make vehicles and our roads safer. Our expertise in active and passive safety systems is a key driver in reducing traffic-related fatalities, injuries, and road accidents." Continental's long-term goal, "Vision Zero," aims to eliminate road fatalities, injuries, and collisions. The firm is a significant WSS producer in India, selling these components to prominent OEMs domestically and exporting to Asian and European markets.

Road safety is one of the major concerns in India, where every hour, the country observes 53 accidents and 19 deaths, making the daily average of accidents and deaths 1,264 and 42 respectively.

Continental Automotive crosses 100 million milestone in manufacturing 

Continental Automotive crosses 100 million milestone in manufacturing Wheel Speed Sensors

Allianz Partners India and Pulse Energy, on Tuesday, announced a strategic partnership to improve electric vehicle (EV) ownership experiences across the country. The collaboration seeks to combine Allianz Partners' vast mobility support network with Pulse Energy's innovative roaming-hub-as-a-service platform. The update is likely to benefit customers by providing a range of features including smooth charging, real-time access to charger locations, and remote control of charging processes. Furthermore, roaming capability will alleviate range concerns among EV owners. An intelligent EV trip planner will create routes with accessible charges and local services, providing stress-free travel. Moreover, the partnership may introduce AI-powered technical help via a chatbot that will give rapid solutions for every EV and charger-related difficulty. This holistic strategy addresses crucial issues including range anxiety, charging infrastructure accessibility, and technical assistance. Citing Charu Kaushal, Managing Director of Allianz Partners India, Drivespark reported, "This partnership highlights Allianz Partners India's commitment to sustainable mobility. Collaborating with Pulse Energy is a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance the EV ownership experience in India. By integrating their advanced platform with our services, we are committed to providing a seamless, innovative solution that supports sustainable mobility and meets the evolving needs of the customers."

The partnership is likely to benefit customers by providing a range of features including smooth charging, real-time access to charger locations, and remote control of charging processes

Allianz Partners India And Pulse Energy join hands

Allianz Partners India And Pulse Energy join hands to ease charging solutions

The Curvv, which will soon be available in India in both ICE and EV versions, was recently introduced by Tata Motors. The first car in the class is the Tata Curvv, a mid-size SUV with a coupe-style at the back. According to a report, Carwale has managed to obtain information on the vehicle's feature set and take a few images of the EV. However, Tata Motors has not disclosed the Curvv's features or interior design yet. The Tata Curvv EV's interior will share its design and looks with the new Nexon, including touch controls in place of physical buttons, a dual-tone interior, a two-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, and an illuminated Tata logo on the steering. Moreover, the Tata Curvv EV is equipped with a 12-inch infotainment system that includes wireless smartphone connectivity, navigation, and linked car capabilities. In addition, the Curvv EV has a panoramic sunroof, heated seats, wireless charging, a nine-speaker JBL audio system, and a digital dash. The upcoming vehicle will have safety as one of its USP as Tata is known for its multiple 5-star rated fleet of vehicles. To give tough competition to its ICE rivals including Hyundai and Kia, the Tata Curvv EV will be equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, a reverse camera, parking sensors, and ADAS Level 2. The MG ZS EV, Mahindta XUV400, BYD Atto 3, and the soon-to-come Hyundai Creta EV—which has also been seen testing secretly many times—will be the Tataa Curvv EV's rivals when it debuts.

Curvv EV is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, heated seats, wireless charging, a nine-speaker JBL audio system, a digital dash and a 12-inch infotainment system including smartphone connectivity, navigation, and linked car capabilities.

Tata Curvv EV features leaked 

Tata Curvv EV features leaked before official launch

Industry participants on Tuesday urged the government that the Union Budget FY25 should include incentives like FAME 3.0 together with GST reductions for electric vehicles. Some others stated that the EV industry's resale sector needs to be supported. On July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to deliver the first annual budget under Modi 3.0. “The interim budget, which notably stressed the need for greater charging station construction, demonstrated the government's commitment to expanding the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in India. While EMPS and FAME II are commended, expectations are high for a new subsidy scheme that is akin to FAME II, with stricter eligibility conditions for vehicle types and localization requirements. Larger vehicle categories including trucks are anticipated to be included in the subsidy scope, in addition to passenger cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers,” citing Maxson Lewis, Founder &amp; CEO of Magenta Mobility Economic Times reported. He further said, “It is anticipated that there would be a strong focus on indigenous battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capabilities as well as research and development (R&amp;D), with additional funding for the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) programme. It is also planned to review EV's priority financing sector status and further up efforts.” On the other hand, Akihiro Ueda, CEO of Terra Charge stated “As an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, I am looking forward to the upcoming Budget 2024 and am hoping for positive announcements as well as clarity in the implementation of policies." He further said, “First and foremost, I'm excited about targeted incentives like FAME 3.0 that may lower the cost of electric two-wheelers for regular commuters, allowing us to expand our market share. Lowering the GST on electric vehicles and providing larger purchase incentives may also have a substantial impact on how quickly consumers embrace EVs. As a participant in the market, we expect more backing for regional battery innovation and manufacturing. Similar to this, increased backing for the "Made in India" campaign and locally sourced production of our electric two-wheelers could assist Indian EV producers such as ourselves in creating more effective and environmentally friendly mobility solutions that can rival global brands and be available to a wider consumer base. These steps, in my opinion, could help us improve the entire ecosystem.”

Industry anticipate that the Budget FY25 will include incentives and perhaps GST discounts for EVs. Policies such as FAME 3.0 are expected to boost local production, encourage R&D, and improve the EV ecosystem to provide sustainable mobility.

EV industry players demand more subsidies

EV industry players demand more subsidies and less GST in Budget 2024

Ola Electric announced the release of their new Ola S1X version on Thursday at the Ola event streamed live on YouTube. The newly revealed version of their flagship electric scooter costs Rs 1,09,999 and has a 4 kWh battery. During the event, the business announced the initiation of pre-booking while promising delivery in April of this year. Bhavish Aggarwal, the company's founder and CEO, also announced that the S1X (3kWh) model will be delivered starting in April. Creating a new budget market for high-range EVs, The company offers the 2kwhr version of Ola S1X costs Rs 79,999, while the 3 kWh costs Rs 89,999 ex-showroom. Meanwhile, showing the fleet&nbsp; of EVs to the audience, Aggarwal stated, “Here is our range (of EVs), We are the only EV manufacturer with such a broad range of products for you.” He further said that Ola has achieved great heights in just three-year and the company still has much more to offer, while looking back at the journey he said “ “We have now stretched from Rs 79,999 to Rs 1,47,999 (products)” The newly launched products are another step by the company to widen its potential customer base, Regarding the same, Aggarwal stated “Our range now spans across customer segments, somebody wants a low-cost scooter for short Urban short rides across the city, just to go around their colonies or just to go around their localities maybe dropping their kids to school and doing the grocery the 3x-2 kWhr is for you” “There are people who need high-range, kids who go to college which are away from the city, Salespeople, marketing people in small towns, people who need to travel around the districts, X3 and X4 are for you. If you want to buy an X but have a little bit of extra Zing to it X Plus is for you. And then if you want to have a premium experience, especially around technology but want low or medium power, the S1 Air is for you and if you are the absolute uh expert who wants a performance uh scooter the S1 Pro remains Best-in-Class by far best in performance best in range best in design best in technology and the price.” he added.&nbsp; Aggarwal also revealed an enhanced guarantee for Ola scooters at a live event, he stated that from the event onwards, all Ola scooters will have a warranty of eight years which can help the scooter travel almost 80,000 km. He said that as a result, Ola scooters will last twice as long as gasoline-powered scooters. Regarding the EV sector, Aggarwal stated that there has been a huge shift since Ola introduced the Gen 1 S1 Pro, the company's first scooter, on August 15, 2021. While talking about maintenance, the CEO of Ola stated that since EVs require less maintenance than internal combustion engine vehicles, they require far less money. By the next quarter, he also promised 10,000 charging points. Ola will continue to enhance its charging network, according to Aggarwal. Features of the Ola S1X (4kWh) The new model has a greater range of 190 km and the same peak speed of 90 km/h as the 3 kWh predecessor. Its 2.7kW/6kW motor promises to accelerate a vehicle from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds. It boasts 34L of boot capacity and 6.5 hours of home charging time. It has a dual telescopic front suspension, dual shock rear suspension, drum brakes, a physical key, and a 4.3-inch instrument cluster. Along with a plethora of other features like cruise control and side stand alert, it boasts three driving modes: eco, sport, and regular. It lacks Bluetooth, audio, GPS, and hyper mode, the same as other S1X variants.

The new S1X(4kwhr) has a greater range of 190 km and the same peak speed of 90 km/h as the 3 kWh predecessor. Its 2.7kW/6kW motor promises to accelerate a vehicle from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds.

Ola announces S1 X (4khwr) &10,000 charging stations

CEO: “Our range now spans across customers”: Ola announces S1 X (4khwr) &10,000 charging stations

VinFast, a Vietnamese company that makes <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric vehicles</a>, is moving forward with plans to open its first EV battery manufacturing factory in India, according to Reuters news agency. According to three people with knowledge of the situation, cited in the paper, the electric vehicle (EV) industrial facility is planned to be located in Thoothukudi, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The development of batteries intended for electric vehicles is reportedly the main emphasis of this industrial facility. It's important to note that this project differs from VinFast's previous intentions, which called for assembling vehicles using parts that were delivered from Vietnam. VinFast, a vehicle manufacturer that competes with the likes of Tesla and China's BYD, has chosen not to comment on the development and has remained silent about it. The business did, however, issue a statement on Wednesday indicating that it will reveal the full scope of its intentions at "an appropriate time." Citing a source who is a senior official directly involved in the case, Reuters reported "Many VinFast executives paid a visit to Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu to check out sites," on Tuesday. According to another story by Reuters, VinFast started hiring in India for positions in sales, law, and back office, looking for those who "dare to think, dare to do, and dare to face difficulties." The extent of the investment and the anticipated date of the Tamil Nadu VinFast factory's opening are still unknown. In October, VinFast announced that it will construct assembly plants in Indonesia and India, each capable of producing up to 50,000 vehicles annually and requiring an initial capital investment of up to $200 million. It also said that manufacturing will start in 2026. In addition, in October, Reuters also reported VinFast CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy’s intention to open Green SM, an EV taxi company mostly owned by VinFast's founder, in India, the third-largest automobile market in the world.

VinFast CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy’s also intents to open Green SM, an EV taxi company mostly owned by VinFast's founder, in India, the third-largest automobile market in the world.

 Vinfast to establish its battery manufacturing unit in India

Vietnam-based EV manufacturer Vinfast to establish its battery manufacturing unit in India

The manufacture of a small battery-powered automobile under development would take place in Thailand or India as part of Foxconn's venture's effort to create a standardised electric vehicle platform,&nbsp;the chief executive of the company, reported. According to Mobility in Harmony’s (MIH’s) CEO Jack Cheng in an interview with Reuters, the Taiwanese business's <a href="http://www.evindia.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">EV </a>platform division would be prepared to collaborate with its parent or another business to produce the new three-seat EV priced around $20,000 and specifically designed for a corporate delivery fleet. Prior to revealing its first prototype EV at Japan's premier auto trade exhibition in October, MIH has been in negotiations with convenience stores, automobile rental agencies, and courier services, Cheng revealed. He wouldn't say which businesses were in discussions with MIH, but he did say that the automobile would cost between $10,000 and $20,000. He said that Thailand and India are plausible candidates for production locations and predicted that India will be essential to MIH's long-term growth. "You build where you anticipate the market to be...You now have a sizable volume opportunity, Cheng continued, referring to India as a possible "emerging power for the next generation" in the EV market. The possible buyers of MIH's new car or its production plan were not previously disclosed. Since 2021, Foxconn has collaborated on an EV-focused joint venture with Thailand's government-owned energy firm PTT which is a focus for the government of the Southeast Asian nation. For its part, Foxconn has thus far been unable to get a deal that would demonstrate that the EV market can be opened up to the kind of contract manufacturing that Foxconn rose to prominence in consumer electronics for Apple's iPhone. Foxconn launched the 2,600-member MIH consortium two years ago with the intention of developing an open platform that might eventually replace Google's Android operating system for electric vehicles. Although Cheng acknowledged MIH has "not seen success yet," he predicted returns for participating suppliers with orders for a variety of new EVs dubbed Project X. Corporate fleet operators will be able to buy specially designed EVs using low-cost, shared platforms. After the prototype is revealed in October, MIH expects to begin manufacturing the three-seat EV, Cheng added. In 2024 and 2025, respectively, a six-seat and a nine-seat EV are planned. In a best-case scenario, it would take MIH four years or more from its creation to its first sales, according to its schedule. However, Cheng, who co-founded the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO and oversaw Fiat's joint venture in China before joining Foxconn, claimed that Tesla's success with its sizable Shanghai facility demonstrated how rapidly an EV manufacturer could grow up. "I'm creating another Shanghai, possibly in India," Cheng said. "If this is a Foxconn plant, great, it's the mother company, and we put it in the Foxconn plant," was the response. Give it to the India factory if it is a nearby facility and is even more competitive. Foxconn, which now only makes a small number of EVs, has set a preliminary goal of capturing 5% of the worldwide market by 2025. According to Cheng, MIH's sales will contribute to Foxconn's goal.

The Taiwanese business's EV platform division would be prepared to collaborate with its parent or another business to produce the new three-seat EV specifically designed for a corporate delivery fleet

Foxconn seeks India as a market for small e-cars

Foxconn’s EV division seeks India, Thailand as a potential market for small cars

On Monday, Tata Power announced that it will construct EV charging infrastructure at several Le Roi Hotels &amp; Resorts properties in India. Tata Power said in a statement that it has “in an alliance to encourage green mobility and enhance the sustainability of tourist destinations, partnered with Le Roi Hotels and Resorts to install EV charging stations across their hotels at different places throughout the country.” 16 chargers will be installed by Tata Power at 8 different sites. Eight fast DC chargers and eight AC (Type II) chargers will be distributed evenly, providing electric car drivers with a wide variety of charging options. Udaipur, Digha, Haridwar, Jammu, Tehri, Raipur, Corbett, and Koti are among the places mentioned. According to Virendra Goyal, Tata Power's Head of Business Development (EV Charging), “We want to make it as easy and convenient as possible for everyone to fully embrace electric mobility, including locals and visitors,”

Eight fast DC chargers and eight AC (Type II) chargers will be distributed evenly, providing electric car drivers with a wide variety of charging options

Udaipur, Digha, Haridwar, Jammu, Tehri, Raipur, are among the places mentioned

Udaipur, Digha, Haridwar, Jammu, Tehri, Raipur, Corbett, and Koti are among the places mentioned

Le Roi Hotels and Tata Power collaborate to build 16 EV charging stations

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