By enabling buses to run continuously throughout the day without needing to stop for charging, the wireless charging road technology has the potential to reduce carbon emissions. The pilot programmes will assess this possibility.

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The Israeli hi-tech company, Electreon Wireless on Sunday inaugurated a pilot program to charge electric vehicles (EV) in motion after installing a wireless charging road in Norway. According to a report the business submitted to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Sunday, this will enable electric cars (EVs) to charge while driving. Electreon's road charging systems equip specialised copper coils positioned just below the road's surface. A new 100-meter segment for this technology is being constructed in Trondheim and will be assessed for about a year. According to a report by the Xinhua news agency, the experiments would be carried out using three electric buses made by the Chinese business Yutong and a fourth bus from another Chinese manufacturer, Higer. By enabling buses to run continuously throughout the day without needing to stop for charging, the technology has the potential to reduce carbon emissions. The pilot programmes will assess this possibility. Tests will also evaluate the charging system's resilience and effectiveness in the severe winter weather of Trondheim, showcasing its dependability and effectiveness in this unique northern climate. The Norwegian government is providing money for the initiatives, which have a predicted total cost of up to 22.4 million Norwegian kroner, or 2.12 million US dollars.

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Global Optimism's co-founded "The Climate Pledge" will receive $2.65 million in investments from companies including Amazon, Mahindra Logistics, Uber, HCLTech, and Magenta Mobility for its new shared EV charging station project "JOULE (Joint Operation Unifying Last-mile Electrification)" in Bengaluru. By 2030 it is projected that the initiative would save over 11.2 million litres of petrol while avoiding about 25,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. At the same time, it is expected that the project will supply charging stations with equal amounts of 22,700 megawatt hours of electricity and 6.2 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. Besides, this update is estimated to create about 185 permanent jobs during the same period. The initiative is expected to have enough capacity to cater for approximately 9,500 EVs. Based on increased demand the project is anticipated to support more than 5,500 EVs in Bengaluru by 2030. Presently Doddakallasandra has become Bengaluru’s first EV charging station which fulfils all daily EV-charging requirements, promoting the construction of five more charging stations by the end of this year. Sally Fouts, Global Leader of The Climate Pledge, stated that the action will help India's transition to electric cars, particularly Bengaluru's objective of having 100% EVs for three-wheelers, cab services, and corporate fleets by 2030. "We are happy to be a part of The Climate Pledge's endeavour to create more charging stations. JOULE helps us reach our objective of deploying 10,000 EVs in India by 2025. With over 7,300 EVs in our India operations thus far, we're on schedule to meet this goal and remain dedicated to working with manufacturers, delivery service providers, and others to accelerate EV adoption," said Abhinav Singh, VP of Operations at Amazon India. The Karnataka government has also backed this initiative, observing the potential of public-private partnerships to propel India towards a more sustainable future. Kazam, an India-based EV charging platform, will play a significant role in expanding the charging station network. Greenko, a renewable energy supplier, and Deloitte, a strategic consulting partner, will also help the initiative.

By 2030 it is projected that the initiative would save over 11.2 million litres of petrol while avoiding about 25,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. 

Global Optimism's "The Climate Pledge" 

Amazon, Uber to invest in Global Optimism's "The Climate Pledge" 

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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

As part of its EV deployment initiative, Amazon India announced on August 12 that it has partnered strategically with Gentari, an electric mobility company, intending to have 10,000 electric cars in its fleet by 2025 for last-mile deliveries. As per the agreement, Amazon India stated that Gentari Green Mobility Business will supply delivery service partners (DSPs) with comprehensive fleet management services to guarantee the smooth operation and maintenance of the EV fleet, in addition to Gentari Green Mobility Business acquiring and deploying electric vehicles for the company within the next three years. The partnership is expected to provide access to more electric three-wheelers for Amazon deliveries to Delivery Service Providers (DSPs). The collaboration between the two companies will provide Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) easier access to more electric three-wheelers available for Amazon deliveries "Our goal is to enable our delivery service providers with the appropriate electric cars, complete life cycle management services, and parking and charging infrastructure," stated Abhinav Singh, Vice President of Operations at Amazon India. He further emphasized that the company had over 7,200 EVs in India by the end of 2023 and is still on track to reach its goal of 10,000 EVs in the nation by 2025.&nbsp; Citing Nikhil Thomas, CEO of Gentari Green Mobility India, MoneyControl stated, "I'm confident this collaboration will pave the way for a cleaner and electric future for India's transport sector as we work together to deploy more EVs and contribute to India's net-zero targets." Gentari Green Mobility India provides a full suite of services, which includes a large network of EV charging sites, EV subscriptions via Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS), and tailored value-added services.

The partnership is expected to provide access to more electric three-wheelers for Amazon deliveries to Delivery Service Providers (DSPs).

Amazon India joins hands with Gentari 

Amazon India joins hands with Gentari to develop 10,000 EV fleet 

<a href="https://evindia.online/electric-vehicle-companies/tata-motors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Tata</a> had been planning to introduce three new <a href="http://www.evindia.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric vehicles</a> in 2024 as part of its efforts to broaden its line of EVs. The Tata Punch EV was introduced earlier this year, while the Curvv EV and Harrier EV are the next variants. Tata has now disclosed the dates for the launches of these two models as well as the ICE-powered Curvv. <img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/ad7JZEawVxbh6npXOMS6qLxuUvxJMs-br59lOp_G5XAgXiKgcZ84CfxtdTZYGLjY-ziuoHaOSrQOob1KPy_TJ62yOOs8sBvmX_1O39BBGQEFpxHxuCeQ7HN-bPJKo-UVM8y5Ru372JK7erPCQgkVBIs" height="339" width="602"> Tata disclosed during its investor meeting that it intends to introduce the Curvv EV during the second quarter of the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Accordingly, the Curvv EV is expected to hit the market in July or September of 2024. The Curvv EV was only in the idea stage when we last saw it in person in 2022. Additionally, even though the coupe SUV's battery pack and motor specifications are unknown, we do anticipate that it will have a 500 km range. <img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/8h1lgfdsLXoaIXnJzJH_C7sSWCq7hDiJHIERnqCItQbhFB2IAW5EW4mlmNyRwjkQQG5wNR18AQDKsN195N9CS-DB_pSouSIQtyLTDZq3JGcTB8dhslAi5GqmKvKPkZl_7sORpteO91GG4aduBIVCQFo" height="339" width="602"> Moreover, Tata disclosed that the Curvv's internal combustion engine (ICE) version will be released three to four months after the electric version. Therefore, we may anticipate the ICE-powered Curvv to enter the market around this year's holiday season if the Curvv EV is introduced early in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024–2025. Its features are expected to include the new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine from Tata, which produces 125 PS and 225 Nm. It will also likely include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT. Additionally, Nexon's 1.5-litre diesel engine (115 PS/260 Nm) will be installed, maybe with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. <img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/7PRn5FggsTMsmA-WVxtWX4JjGqpy9AudUthaKyySU_hqLpOduWxHbutlZq_fI7T6lDI8g_1Xl7cwIICdtDeDlvHKk4RIkMADjxM5souPapyHBMjoeFc9GPKX-597AOoqDIyARvozILGzU5ZwjCBEm14" height="376" width="602"> The Curvv EV is anticipated to start at Rs 20 lakh, while the ICE Curvv will most likely have a starting price of Rs 10.50 lakh. In the compact SUV market, which also comprises the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Toyota Hyryder, the Curvv EV will compete against the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV.

The Curvv EV is anticipated to start at Rs 20 lakh, while the ICE Curvv will most likely have a starting price of Rs 10.50 lakh.

Tata confirms launch of The Curv EV

Tata confirms launch of The Curv EV in second quarter of FY 2024-25

The Indian government is prioritising building electric vehicle-ready roadways on the Golden Quadrilateral network as one of its most ambitious projects. With the use of intercity electric public transit, this concept seeks to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. 6,000 km of these roadways will be completed in the next seven years, encouraging the use of electric vehicles and easing the deployment of electric buses across the country. Green energy sources will be used to power the charging infrastructure along these routes. According to an Economic Times story, this project called 'Vision 2030: PM Public Transport Sewa,' is timed to coincide with the launch of electric buses, therefore laying the foundation for India's electric vehicle ecosystem. The building of electric highways will coincide with the introduction of electric buses, advancing India's electric vehicle ecosystem, according to a government official. Stakeholder talks have begun on replacing 800,000 outdated, polluting diesel buses with electrified vehicles by 2030. This comprises 550,000 buses for private operators, 200,000 buses for state transportation, and 50,000 buses for employee and school transportation. The expansion of the charging infrastructure will be facilitated by the planned e-highways, which will promote a higher uptake of electric vehicles. Nevertheless, just 83,000 electric cars were sold last year, falling short of the 100,000-unit goal. Due to their short range and poor charging infrastructure, electric vehicles are only suitable as secondary or tertiary modes of transportation for consumers. Highways that connect India's main cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata—form the Golden Quadrilateral. It forms an important quadrilateral inside the nation. Established in 2001 as a component of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), this vast undertaking is recognised as the biggest highway project in India. The quadrilateral is 5,846 km long and is made up of four to six-lane motorways. The project, which had been initially budgeted for Rs 600 billion, was impressively completed for about half that amount, or Rs 308.58 billion. By January 2012, the whole of this enormous network was completely operating.

Stakeholder talks have begun on replacing 800,000 outdated, polluting diesel buses with EVs by 2030. This comprises 5,50,000 buses for private operators, 200,000 buses for state transportation, and 50,000 buses for employee and school transportation.

GOI plans to establish electric vehicle-ready highways by 2030

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As competition to build more inexpensive <a href="http://www.evindia.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric vehicles</a> heats up, Tesla Inc. is set to launch a new model at its manufacturing near Berlin that will retail for €25,000 ($26,863). This news was published by Reuters. Elon Musk, the CEO, revealed the strategy to the workers during a visit to the Tesla factory in Gruenheide last week, according to Reuters on Monday, which cited an unidentified source. It claims that Musk did not specify when manufacturing would begin. Requests for comments from Tesla were not answered. The new Tesla would significantly lower the price of its base model in Europe, where automakers are vying with one another to lower prices and open up EV ownership to a wider spectrum of consumers. The Model 3 is currently Tesla's least costly vehicle in Germany, with a starting price of €42,990. In an attempt to capture market share in Europe, where consumer purchasing is being negatively impacted by inflation, Chinese manufacturers like BYD, Nio, and MG are vying with European mass-market automakers to build cheaper electric vehicles. Last month, bookings for a new Ñ-C3 that starts at €23,300 were opened by Stellantis NV's Citroen brand. This car is aimed at competing with Renault's Dacia Spring, which is priced in France at €20,800. Germany is often a costly industrial site due to its high energy and payroll expenses. Furthermore, Tesla has encountered challenges at its Gruenheide facility, ranging from disagreements over its customary resistance to unions to environmental issues around its water usage. The plant is home to the company's "giga-press technology," which it claims would allow it to produce EVs more affordably and with fewer parts. Musk originally broached the idea of creating a less expensive electric vehicle in 2018 and reiterated the push in 2020. Similar to the company's Cybertruck, there hasn't been any clear progression from announcement to manufacturing.

The new Tesla would significantly lower the price of its base model in Europe, where automakers are vying with one another to lower prices and open up EV ownership to a wider spectrum of consumers.

Tesla’s Berlin factory to manufacture $26,863 EV  

Tesla’s Berlin factory is all set to manufacture $26,863 EV  

Andhra Pradesh is leading the way in bringing about the revolution of <a href="http://www.evindia.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">electric vehicles</a> in line with the Union government's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The state has made the decision to offer one lakh EMI-based electric automobiles to state government workers. Benefits like free registration and no road tax will be included with this. In addition, the state government is creating over 400 charging stations for electric vehicles in a variety of locations in an effort to promote an atmosphere that is favourable to electric mobility. At the moment, 265 stations are in service, with the remaining ones being developed. Furthermore, the government plans to place EV charging stations every three miles inside city borders and every 25 kilometres along national routes. There were already over 4,000 sites set aside for this use. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), described the company's national electric bus plan as a huge undertaking with the goal of distributing thousands of electric buses across the country. “To optimise procurement while reducing expenses, EESL uses a demand aggregation approach. As a product, E-bus operators throughout the nation may now operate profitably, ” stated Kapoor. During a webinar with a few CEOs, Vishal Kapoor discussed the projects, their outcomes, and their future objectives. He stated that EESL and CESL both emphasise the critical role that public-private partnerships have played in India's electrification revolution." By integrating government initiatives with private sector innovation and investment, they highlight the effectiveness of this collaborative approach," stated Vishal Kapoor. India's aspirational goal is to have 30% of electric vehicles on the road by 2030. As a result, it is anticipated that 346 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and 474 million fewer types of oil imports will occur. Programmes and regulations like FAME (rapid adoption and manufacture of hybrid and electric cars) are helping to fulfil this objective. Remarkably. With 6,500 active public charging stations as of March 2023, the country is strengthening its EV infrastructure. The two- and three-wheeler categories account for over 80% of all EV sales in 2023. Officials claim that partnerships with international partners spur innovation and provide bespoke solutions that perfectly meet India's specific needs, from buttery switching to smart charging networks.&nbsp;Sustainable public transit is anticipated to be advanced by the national electric bus initiative. This is in line with India's environmentally aware goal of a more eco-friendly and productive period for public transit.

The state government is creating over 400 charging stations for electric vehicles in a variety of locations in an effort to promote an atmosphere that is favourable to electric mobility

Gov employees to receive EV 2-wheeler 

Andhra State government employees likely to receive EV 2-wheeler on EMI

Following the European Commission's launch of an investigation into China's <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">electric vehicle</a> subsidies, a Chinese policy adviser suggested that the country's auto industry seek trade resolutions by strengthening relationships with European counterparts through technology partnerships. As Chinese EV exports increase, the Chinese government, business associations, and corporations should mitigate the effects on foreign markets and seek out mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses. In an article posted on his WeChat account on Monday, Dong Yang, deputy chairman of China's top EV research tank China EV100, said. Dong, a former employee of the Ministry of Machinery of China, one of the government agencies in charge of overseeing the country's automobile industry in the 1990s, and the state-owned automaker BAIC Group, also recommended that Chinese battery suppliers should strengthen their ties with European businesses and establish a local battery supply network in Europe. Later, the ministry became a federation. In the meanwhile, he continued, "European manufacturers can use Chinese EV technologies to hasten their switch to electrification." Dong's remarks echoed those made earlier this month at the Munich IAA conference by other leaders of the Chinese EV industry, including Wan Gang, the 'father of EVs' and a policy adviser, as well as the executives of major automakers and battery companies. All of these leaders called for greater international cooperation and policy standardisation to speed up the transition to new technologies. A week later, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, accused China of flooding the market with electric vehicles at falsely cheap costs because of significant state subsidies. She launched an investigation that might lead to punitive tariffs. In July, Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng and Volkswagen agreed to work together to produce two new vehicles in China on Xpeng's EV platform. LeapMotor, among others, is looking to license its electric vehicle innovations to overseas companies. The German facility of the Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has been expanding, and a new site is being developed in Hungary. In order to acquire at least 70% of the essential materials required to create batteries in Europe by 2026, its peer CALB has been localising its supply chains by encouraging Chinese suppliers to open factories there and providing technical help to local businesses.

As Chinese EV exports increase, the Chinese government, business associations, and corporations should mitigate the effects on foreign markets and seek out mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses.

China sees resolving EU trade conflicts

China sees resolving EU trade conflicts, pushes for tech-tie-up

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