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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In FY25, Tube Investments of India Ltd (TII), through its subsidiaries, plans to introduce electric cargo and e-rickshaw variations as well as e-bikes, after successfully introducing its Montra electric three-wheeler passenger auto. “We at TII believe that the EV market has enormous growth potential. This industry is positioned for exponential expansion across all categories with favourable government regulations and the installation of charging infrastructure,” according to the managing director, Mukesh Ahuja. TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (TICMPL), a subsidiary of TII, has four electric mobility divisions including small commercial vehicles, tractors, medium and heavy commercial vehicles and three-wheelers. It has recently completed funding the ₹3,000 crore it had intended from TII and other investors to support its numerous electric car initiatives.&nbsp; "The e-HCV trucks are in the early stages of their sales cycle, while the e3w is performing well in southern markets and is currently entering the northern market," stated Executive Chairman M.A.M. Arunachalam. The company will launch its E-tractors in three variants which are currently going through extensive testing to determine their endurance, battery economy, and performance. The inbuilt platforms are all designed with agriculture and haulage requirements in mind. It will be a strong alternative to traditional tractors and compete with them in every manner. According to the manufacturer, they are inexpensive, emit no pollutants, and operate silently thanks to replaceable, rechargeable batteries. Its development includes a strong dealer and service network that will be available in four states at launch including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Moreover, an advanced facility is being built in Chennai to accommodate the demand that arises from post-launch promotional activities. To produce eSCVs in the range of 2T to 3.5T, a new manufacturing plant is being built at Gummidipundi, near Chennai. Reportedly, the USP of the upcoming vehicle is its range and utility. However, as of right now, the vehicle is still in its initial version of being tested. After arduous testing, the prototypes will be released onto the market in Q2 of FY25, at which point additional versions will be developed.

The company will launch its agriculture and haulage-specific built E-tractors in three variants which are currently going through extensive testing to determine their endurance, battery economy, and performance. 

TII plans to manufacture e-rickshaws and e-bike

Electric vehicle division of TII plans to manufacture e-rickshaws and e-bikes in FY25

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Asserting that Washington is enacting “discriminatory, protectionist” measures, China has filed an appeal against subsidies given to the US electric car sector under President Joe Biden’s green plan, the commerce ministry announced on Monday. The second-biggest economy in the world filed the case with the World Trade Organisation in March, but after talks with Washington broke down, it requested the WTO to "set up a panel of experts" to look into the matter, according to the ministry. The US planned a large-scale aid package in 2022 to help businesses in the energy transition industry and domestically produced electric vehicles. China has constantly warned of retaliation to protect the legal rights and interests of its enterprises, and it has claimed that its industrial regulations are discriminatory. Beijing's trade ministry said in a statement that "no matter how one tries to package and embellish this law, it cannot change the discriminatory, protectionist subsidies it asks for, which are in violation of WTO standards.” Furthermore, it stated that the US law "pushes up the costs of the green energy transition, artificially sets trade barriers, and excludes products from China and other WTO members." The WTO disagreement coincides with Beijing and Washington's ongoing trade spat on a range of topics, including customs tariffs, innovative technology, and the potential prohibition of the social media platform TikTok. The trade ministry declared, "We once again urge the US to abide by WTO rules and stop abusing industrial policies to undermine international cooperation on climate change." In May, the US said that it would double the customs tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles brought into the US. The US presidential campaign was centred around Beijing's economic rivalry. In July, the European Union (EU) levied extra customs tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric car imports, which Brussels views as having unduly cheap pricing due to government subsidies.

The second-biggest economy in the world filed the case with the World Trade Organisation in March, but after talks with Washington broke down, it requested the WTO to "set up a panel of experts" to look into the matter

China registers appeal against US electric vehicle subsidy

Vinfast, a Vietnamese manufacturer of electric vehicles, is planning to accelerate construction at its 400-acre plant site within the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) industrial estate. Vinfast broke ground on its integrated EV plant at Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) in Tamil Nadu on February 25, 2024. The integrated EV facility of VinFast India in Thoothukudi is the company's second international location (after the US) and its third plant overall, following those in Vietnam and the USA. With a projected annual production capacity of 150,000 electric vehicles, the plant is anticipated to create jobs for as many as 3,500 individuals. The CEO of VinFast and Chairman of Vingroup, Pham Nhat Vuong, has recently presented the company's ambitious growth goals, which include a focus on expanding into Asian markets. Vuong is still optimistic about the future of EVs worldwide. Vinfast, which is renowned for building new facilities quickly, currently projects that its India EV facility will open in the first part of CY2025, six months ahead of schedule. In the meanwhile, within the next several months, work is expected to start on a new facility in Indonesia. VinFast would have gone from inception to manufacturing in just 15 months if the Tamil Nadu factory began to stream by June 2025. This would be quicker than VinFast's main plant in Hai Phong, Vietnam, which took 21 months. VinFast plans to launch two fully imported cars into the Indian EV market before localized manufacture starts: a crossover hatchback (VF 5) and a compact SUV (VF e34). The VF e34 electric crossover underwent its first round of testing in India at the beginning of June this year. The VF e34 faces off against the Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta EV, and Maruti eVX, which are all forthcoming models. The Vietnamese Original Equipment Manufacturer debuted the new VF 3 electric SUV in its native market in May 2024. The VF 3 may be considered for our market even though there is no official word regarding its arrival in India. This is because the model's design was patented there a few months ago. The demand for electric vehicles, SUVs, and two- and three-wheelers in India reached a record high in FY2024, with EV sales rising 42% YoY to 1.67 million units. This country may be the Asian and worldwide growth engine VinFast is searching for. VinFast may benefit from an increase in EV exports due to the plant's location and the rising demand for EVs in India. The Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) Port is next to the VinFast India factory, giving the business quick access to shipping facilities. Moreover, VinFast will benefit from the well-established automotive components sector, which now produces a wide range of EV parts for vehicles across segments, providing the possibility of a high degree of vehicle localization in India. VinFast is undoubtedly putting a lot of effort into its India program. In less than two months, from the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding to the start of plant construction, VinFast has likely accelerated the pace at which an international automaker has expanded its global manufacturing presence in India. VinFast's decision to operate in India, the third-largest car market in the world and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, is part of a strategic plan to serve both the Indian domestic market and made-in-India EV exports to South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. Furthermore, VinFast's broader objective to fortify its supply chain in preparation for international expansion includes the India project as a critical component, given the strength of the Indian ecosystem for the manufacturing of automotive components. VinFast's primary plant, located on Cat Hai Island, close to Hai Phong, Vietnam, demonstrates the company's rapidity in establishing production facilities. In September 2017, the business began construction of its 828-acre plant. In under 21 months, it completed the construction of a paint shop, press shop, assembly shop, and engine shop, enabling it to build electric buses, two-wheelers, and passenger cars. With up to 90% automation, the Hai Phong plant is planned to produce about 9,50,000 electric vehicles annually by 2026.

With a projected annual production capacity of 150,000 electric vehicles, the plant is anticipated to create jobs for as many as 3,500 individuals.

infast accelerates establishing EV facility

 Vietnam’s OEM Vinfast accelerates establishing EV facility at Tamil Nadu

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

Seven <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">electric two-wheeler</a> businesses in India have combined lost over 9,000 crores due to unpaid debts and a downturn in the market since their subsidies were discontinued last year, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) reported. <a href="https://evindia.online/company/hero-electric" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Hero Electric</a>, <a href="https://evindia.online/company/okinawa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Okinawa</a> Autotech, <a href="https://evindia.online/company/ampere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ampere EV</a>, <a href="https://evindia.online/company/revolt-motors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Revolt Motors</a>, <a href="https://evindia.online/company/benling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Benling India</a>, Amo Mobility, and Lohia Auto have all been ordered by the government to pay back their subsidies. According to an audit done by SMEV's chartered accountants, the total damages suffered by these businesses may reach 9,000 crore. The losses include unpaid fees, interest, debt, diminished market share, harm to reputation, cost of capital, and probable recapitalisation as a result of the Ministry of Heavy Industries' 2022 suspension of their subsidies. Some businesses would never be able to recoup from these losses, according to SMEV. Sanjay Kaul, the chief evangelist for SMEV, has emphasised the need of finding a solution to this problem and called attention to the irony that, even as the Indian EV industry is in negotiations with prospective investors to invest $1 billion there, the losses incurred by these firms already equal that sum. Kaul has suggested that the ministry establish a Sinking Fund to offer lenient loans, grants, or other tools to help the faltering OEMs. According to a Ministry of Heavy Industries inquiry, these businesses took advantage of the program's tax benefits by breaking the rules. To be eligible for subsidies, they were intended to employ "Made in India" components, however, it was discovered that these seven enterprises had reportedly used imported components. The delivery of subsidies was therefore postponed. With a budget of 10,000 crores, the government introduced the FAME-II initiative in 2019 to encourage electric and hybrid vehicles in India.

The losses include unpaid fees, interest, debt, diminished market share, harm to reputation, cost of capital, and probable recapitalisation as a result of the Ministry of Heavy Industries' 2022 suspension of their subsidies

E2W companies looses Rs 9,000 crore

Halt on EV subsidy leads to loss of Rs 9,000 crore for E2W companies

Considering the country's growing <a href="https://evindia.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">EV</a> acceptance, German automaker BMW has announced that, the local manufacture of its <a href="https://evindia.online/vehicles?type=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">electric cars</a> in India is only a matter of time. According to BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah, 9% of the company's sales in the country in the first half of 2023 were made up of electric vehicles, and he anticipates that number to rise to 25% by 2025. When asked about local manufacturing, Pawah responded, "As the volumes expand, as we did with every other product, we'll also localise EVS&nbsp;and manufacture them (locally)". “It's Just a matter of time. The volumes and stability must have some inertia. Positive signals are now emerging. It's still very early...In the first six months, we only delivered 500 vehicles over four models, which is still a tiny number in that regard, but it is certainly expanding quickly,” Pawah stated. BMW currently uses batteries from generation 5 and is developing batteries from generation 6. Therefore, we will decide when is the best moment to localise each one and which one to localise when...It will occur shortly, according to Pahwa. The Indian EV sector, which is home to several small and major EV companies, might benefit from BMW's EV drive. Players like Hyundai and Tata are now present in the Indian EV car industry. By 2025, Ola Electric and Toyota-backed luxury automaker Lexus hope to introduce their first electric vehicles in India. The most recent development coincides with Tesla, which is run by Elon Musk, changing its intentions for India and planning to start making electric vehicles there. <a href="https://evindia.online/news/tela-is-all-set-to-enter-india-ev-may-cost-around-rs20-lakhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">(read more)</a>

According to BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah, 9% of the company's sales in the country in the first half of 2023 were made up of electric vehicles, and he anticipates that number to rise to 25% by 2025

 India can soon witness locally manufactured EV: BMW’s President

The line of <a href="https://evindia.online/bike" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">electric motorcycles </a>and scooters from <a href="https://evindia.online/company/odysse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Odysse</a> Electric Vehicles are now available for pre-order and buying on Flipkart as part of launch promotions. Vader, Evoqis, Hawk Plus, Racer Lite V2, and E2Go Lite and their variations are all part of the whole line of Odysse goods. In order to provide a consistent experience, Odysse Electric Vehicles works to integrate all available channels, including online, mobile, and physical dealerships. Odysse anticipates giving its consumers access to the whole array of Odysse electric vehicles thanks to Flipkart's reach, customer insights, and online marketplace expertise. Nemin Vora, CEO of Odysse Electric Vehicles, commented on the news by stating that "E-commerce has evolved as a potent instrument for reaching a wide variety of clients across all segments of society in today's period being driven by technology. Our collaboration with Flipkart is a calculated move to broaden our audience and give them easier access to and adoption of the newest developments in sustainable technology and electric transportation.

Odysse anticipates giving its consumers access to the whole array of Odysse electric vehicles thanks to Flipkart's reach, customer insights, and online marketplace expertise

Odysse EV join hands with Flipkart

Odysse EV join hands with Flipkart to sell EV

Within the next two months, the government is anticipated to release an app that offers a unified picture of <a href="www.evindia.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">electric vehicle</a> (EV) charging and battery swapping facilities.&nbsp; According to a senior government source, the app would give information such as the location and capacity of these stations. NITI Aayog is leading the development of the app and its deployment. According to the official, makers of equipment and owners of charging stations have all agreed to collaborate in providing the app with the necessary data. A user driving a certain brand of electric vehicle (EV) presently has access to charging stations that are only compatible with that particular make and model due to a lack of interoperability. If you currently drive an electric vehicle made by Tata, you can see Tata's charging infrastructure. But all of the infrastructure for charging will be displayed on the new app, including MG, Mercedes, EESL, etc. In two months, this will be ready, he claimed. The app will first provide information on the charging station's location, connectors, working status, capacity, etc. An electric vehicle's onboard charger receives electricity from a charging station using alternating current connections. The electric vehicle's battery pack receives direct current from the onboard charger, which transforms alternating power into it.&nbsp; Additionally, it will display fast and slow chargers as well as battery exchange stations. Depending on the charging station's status, the app will indicate whether it is open (o), captive (c), or semi-public (sp). Captive describes a charging station that is only used by electric cars that belong to or are controlled by the charging station's owner, such as fleet owners. Semi-public charging stations are set up on private property yet accessible to the general public, similar to visitor parking. Street-side, retail shopping malls, public buildings, and parking lots are all places where you may find open or public charging stations. The insider said, “Later, the government intends to include booking and payment functionality into the app.” More than 7,000 public charging outlets are available right now. One charging station is required for every 75 electric four-wheelers in India. Under FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid &amp; Electric Vehicles), oil marketing corporations have been given Rs 800 crore to install 22,000 fast chargers at petrol pumps. In order to accommodate the increasing number of guests who are travelling with EVs, several hotels have built EV charging stations on their grounds and intend to add more. In contrast to Marriott International, which collaborated with ChargeZone to construct 100 charging stations, the Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) erected 224 EV charging stations at 92 of its locations last year. The infrastructure for EV charging is also being expanded by other hotel companies.

 The app will indicate whether the station is open (o), captive (c), or semi-public (sp)

The app will display fast and slow chargers as well as battery exchange stations

NITI Ayog plans to launch app showing nearby EV charging and battery swapping station

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.  | EV Marketplace

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