Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has announced that it is devising to unveil first-of-its-kind aluminium-air batteries that are possibly a more cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles (EV) and stationary applications. The idea is to produce these batteries in sit... Read more
The government has extended the validity for availing benefits under Phase II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME) scheme for all approved electric vehicle models till December 31, 2020. The extension will come into effect starting October 1 t... Read more
India strategies to offer $4.6 billion in incentives to establishments setting up advanced battery manufacturing facilities as it pursues to encourage the use of electric vehicles and cut down its reliance on oil, as per a government proposal. A proposal drafted by NITI Aayog believed India could s... Read more
The government has announced that it has approved 670 electric buses for Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and Chandigarh and 241 charging stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and Port Blair under Phase-II of the FAME India Scheme. Union Heavy Industries Minister Prakash Javadekar beli... Read more
India plans to offer $4.6 billion in incentives to companies setting up advanced battery manufacturing facilities as it seeks to promote the use of electric vehicles and cut down its dependence on oil, according to a government proposal seen by Reuters. A proposal drafted by NITI Aayog, a federal t... Read more
A multi-gigawatt co-location market looks set to take off within the next five years, however uncertainty over DC coupling, the need for costly symmetric grid connections and outdated regulatory frameworks risk stymying the market’s growth. That was the conclusion from a discussion at this week... Read more
Tesla has announced its plans to develop a “tabless” battery that could enhance an electric car’s range and power. The company will produce its new batteries internally, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk forecasts will help radically reduce costs and permit the company to ultimately sell electric vehi... Read more
PXiSE Energy Solutions (PXiSE) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions (Toshiba) earlier this week signed an MoU that provides a framework for developing new microgrids projects, initially in Japan and, ultimately, worldwide. A Mitsui & Co., a PXiSE investor will also participate in the ventu... Read more
The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has emphasised the importance of policy incentives, business leadership, skilled workforce, and inter-industry collaboration to make India self-reliant in the energy storage space. During a conference on the occasion of the 4th World Energy Storage Day on Tu... Read more
Bangalore-based e-mobility solutions startup Lithium Urban Technologies has announced that it has expanded its operations to Kolkata. The company, along with charging infrastructure provider Fourth Partner Energy, has associated with West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (HI... Read more
The Gujarat government has declared a new scheme for the promotion of electric vehicles (two and three-wheelers) in the state, under which it will be presenting a subsidy to electric vehicle buyers in the state. The move was declared on the occasion of the accomplishment of 11 years of the climate c... Read more
Mitsubishi Power one of the leading power generation and energy storage company has launched the world’s first standard packages for green hydrogen integration in a move towards becoming 100% carbon-free power generation. As the share of renewable energy in the energy mix grows, there is going to... Read more