Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Scene in India

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Maruti Suzuki starts work on their first hybrid car – With help from Toyota

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Maruti Suzuki has finally started working on its first ever proper hybrid vehicle. The development is expected to be happen in collaboration with Toyota as per the partnership agreement between the two Japanese automakers.

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Frankly speaking, it will be the industry leaders that can bring in change. If MS + Toyota can bring out a reasonably good hybrid car say Swift/ Baleno, people will definitely buy them since people here in India are definitely brand conscious and will have a faith in the technology provided by these brands.

 

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Hyundai Kona Electric continues testing on Indian roads

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Hyundai Kona is a Creta-sized crossover and the first all-electric product in its segment. Appearance wise, the electric Kona gets subtle changes over the conventional car like the exclusive 17-inch aero wheels and absent cascading front grille. The front bumper gets aero vents to make the car more aerodynamic. The charging point in the Kona EV is next to the Hyundai badge on the grille. The rear bumper has been similarly tweaked with the absence of exhaust tips.

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Renault Kwid Electric Variant With 250 Km Range Could Launch In India Before 2022

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The 2018 Paris Motor Show saw Renault unveiling the promising K-ZE concept and it was a bit of a surprise. The close-to-production model did give a preview of how an all-electric Kwid hatchback will look like and is claimed to have a range of 250 km on a single charge in the NEDC cycle.

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Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance (MoF) adopts E-Mobility Programme in partnership with EESL
- Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs inaugurates electric vehicle charging station in North Block and hands over 15 EVs​

New Delhi, 9 January 2019:

Marking the adoption of e-mobility, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has signed an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), an entity under Ministry of Power for deployment of 15 Electric Vehicles for their officers. Also, 28 charging points (24 Slow charging points, 4 Fast Charging Points) have been installed at North Block for charging these vehicles.

The signing ceremony took place in the august presence of Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs; Shri. R.K. Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy; Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue; Sh. Ajay Narayan Jha, Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure); Shri Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs; and Shri Ajay Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power. Hon’ble Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley also flagged of EVs at the North Block.

With this development, the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance begins its transition towards a reduced carbon footprint and a more environmentally sustainable future. It also marks its participation in India’s e-mobility goal of 30 percent fleet electrification by 2030. Several stakeholders across the nation are already implementing many initiatives to support electric mobility with more expected to join the effort.

The Department of Expenditure has also issued an office memorandum for all the government offices in Delhi/NCR to switch to electric vehicles. Adoption of electric vehicles will reduce dependence on oil imports and promote power capacity addition in India thereby enhancing energy security of the country. It will further reduce GHG emissions from the transport sector and also reduce the impact of pollution level in the cities.

Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley, said, “Electric mobility, is an attractive, sustainable and profitable solution to mitigate climate change and the risk to public health caused by vehicular emission. EVs have the potential to support India’s growth by enhancing manufacturing, job creation, and technical capabilities. We are glad to be a part of India’s mission of rapid adoption of e-mobility.”

Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) Power, New & Renewable Energy, Shri R K Singh said, “The Indian Government is committed to usher in an era of clean, green and future-oriented technologies in the country. Today, we have achieved yet another milestone in that direction. The Government is promoting e-mobility by taking a lead in changing the fleet of cars used for official purposes with electric cars and at the same time creating the right policy framework enabling this ecosystem and to support its adoption.”

With these 15 EVs, Department of Economic Affairs is expected to save over 36,000 litres of fuel every year and will also lead to a reduction of over 440 tonnes of CO2 annually.

EESL has received an encouraging response from Central Government departments and across states. So far, Agreements and MoUs have been signed with Central and State Government departments in Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Administration and Telangana. EESL is in advanced negotiations with other state governments across India. The recent guidelines on charging infrastructure provide a thrust to private & public charging stations ensuring access & availability for consumers. Further, the inclusion of CCS & CHAdeMO under charging infra standards is set to encourage automakers to offer higher range EVs. This will remove barriers like range and build confidence for EV consumers.
Towards enabling the Indian government’s e-mobility vision, EESL first plans to replace the government’s 5,00,000 conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars with electric variants. EESL has also established charging infrastructure across all states where EVs are being deployed.

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Amitabh Kant says there should be no road tax for electric vehicles

~Policy makers and Auto companies voice their stand on the realities of EV at Energy Storage India 2019~

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New Delhi; 11.01.2019: At Energy Storage India 2019

policy makers and auto companies voice their stand on realities of electric mobility in India. While policy makers assured that right support is being provided for the smooth transition into electric mobility and make in India. The automobile industry highlights the unique Indian challenges and right direction desired from the government.

Talking at the Make in India session at Energy Storage India 2019, Amitabh Kant (Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog) said, “We have proposed to the Chief Secretaries of the States that there should be no road tax for electric vehicles and issuing green permit for EVs. When the EV revolution happens, India would be impacted in the biggest way. These initiatives are being taken to bring the ownership cost of electric vehicles at par with combustion vehicles. For India to successfully move away from fossil-fuel dependence Oil Companies should become the Energy Companies of the future.”

He added ”Energy storage can also fuel public transport revolution in a big way. We have proposed pay per kilometre model for buses to transform the public transportation system. Also a huge opportunities lies in the conversion of goods mobility fleets to clean fuels such LNG as 78% of goods in India are transported through lorries. India must seize the 81% value that lies in battery manufacturing. Energy storage and battery present a huge opportunity which we should capitalise since India will be driving the growth of the auto sector in the future.”

Chairing the EV 360 session at Energy Storage India 2019, Anil Srivastava, Director General, NITI Aayog said, “There is a genuine question from the people regarding the implementation and usability of the electric vehicles, but there is a massive disruption that will happen fairly soon. A lot of policies have been made to accommodate advance products and systems but success cannot be achieved till we reach the scale our country has to offer. With over 20 favourable policies in place, not a single part used in electric two wheelers is being made in India. We are here to support the industry in every possible way so as to encourage indigenous manufacturing.”

Addressing the significance of Energy Storage India 2019 in Making India a global hub for advanced energy storage manufacturing, Dr. Rahul Walawalkar,Executive Director, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said, “With the anticipated launch of National Energy Storage and by creating polices for an accelerated energy storage adoption in the country, we can create significant interest for local manufacturing and system integration capabilities. We anticipate the energy storage market in India to grow to 300 GWh by 2025. Both Indian and global supply chain is gearing up to supply to this market. This could result in over $5Billion of investment in this sector by 2020.”

Addressing the gravity of the event, Thomas Schlitt (Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf India) said, ‘ESI 2019 is the biggest stage to debate, deliberate and discuss on key issues and opportunities for Energy Storage, Smart Cities, Electricity to all, Make in India, EV transformation and RE infrastructure needs of our times. This event has gained global attention and is getting bigger and better with every edition. With more than 500+ industry experts, 80+ speakers, 50+ partners & exhibitors participating from over 25 countries, ESI 2019 is certainly the driving force for National Energy Storage Mission.”

Talking about the potential of India’s Energy Storage market, Stephen Fernands, Founder & President- Customized Energy Solutions, said “Globally storage has moved from the periphery of the electric market and closer to center stage; enabling greater concentrations of renewable generation, moving EV’s into the top tier of car sales, improving grid resiliency, and enabling a more distributed electric ecosystem. In no place in the world is the opportunity for adoption of energy storage greater than in India.”

Energy Storage India 2019 is powered by India Energy Storage Alliance and organised by Messe Düsseldorf India and Customized Energy Solutions. The event is supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, MNRE, Government of Kerala, and NITI Aayog along with key industry conglomerates.

Implementation of National Energy Storage Mission has become India’s priority to secure the leadership slot in RE and Energy Storage on global platform. In its endeavour to drive India’s ambitious National Energy Storage Mission, Energy Storage India (ESI) today begins with power packed sessions from International thinkers, industry experts, eminent industrialists and top most policy makers. Shri Suresh Prabhu, Honourable Minister for Industry and Commerce addressed the Make in India session.

This two day flagship conference witnessed presence of eminent industry leaders, think tanks, scholars and policy makers including Shri Amitabh Kant (Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog), Shri Anil Srivastava (Director General, NITI Aayog ) Mr. Praveer Sinha, (CEO & MD, Tata Power), Mr. Vijayanad Samudrala (Chief Executive Officer, Amara Raja Batteries), Robert Pedraza (President, EnerBlu India & MENA Region), Anant Nahata (Managing Director, Exicom Power Solutions), Dr. A.K. Jindal (Vice President and Head Technical Commercial, Vehicles Engineering Research Center, Tata Motors), Mr. Naveen Munjal ( MD, Hero Electric), Mr. Anil Gupta (MD, Okaya), Ms Hemalatha T R (MD, KELTRON, Govt of Kerala Undertaking) to name a few.

About Energy Storage India

Energy Storage India (ESI) is the leading international conference and expo addressing the need for energy storage, micro-grids & Electric Vehicle solutions in India. It is organized annually by Customized Energy Solutions (CES) and Messe Dusseldorf India powered by IESA (India Energy Storage Alliance). ESI provides first-class networking event to drive energy storage market expansion in profitable applications – highlighting the synergies, inter-relationships and new business opportunities for transmission, distribution, customer-sited, micro-grids/campuses and e-mobility applications.

About India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA):

IESA was launched in 2012 to assess the market potential of Energy Storage Technologies in India, through active dialogue and subsequent analysis among the various stakeholders to make the Indian industry and power sector aware of the tremendous need for Energy Storage in the very near future. It aims to make India a global hub for research and manufacturing of advanced energy storage technologies by 2022.

IESA website: India Energy Storage Alliance - About Us

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Akash

 

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Electric Honda Jazz Spotted Testing Completely Undisguised

The car looks similar to the first-gen Honda Jazz EV which was launched in Japan and US in 2012. Although, Honda has announced that they are working on the electric version of Jazz and their first EV will be launched in 2020, reportedly, the Jazz EV will be launched only in China.

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Leading global supplier enters fast growing market for e-three wheelers:

New technology boosts efficiency and durability of e-motors for light electric vehicles

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• SEG Automotive to show case its new efficient synchronous motor for e-rickshaw at SIAT expo
• Increased system efficiency leading to reduced total cost of ownership and enhanced vehicle battery life
• Technology developed in India together with German R&D

Bangalore, 14.01.19 –

The electric vehicle market is gaining momentum across the globe driven mainly by environmental concerns, but the shift will be a gradual one due to issues like range, production costs, charging infrastructure and a fossil fuel heavy energy mix. India, however, is right in the middle of a transformation when it comes to three wheelers: over 1 million e-rickshaws are already on the road and providing efficient last mile transport free of emissions. SEG Automotive is now entering this fast growing market with an e-motor, setting new standards in terms of efficiency and durability. The new efficient synchronous motor, co-developed between German and Indian engineering, is based on advanced technology instead of a BLDC (brush less DC) motor and will be showcased at SIAT expo 2019.

“Light electric vehicles offer an immediate benefit in India: They provide efficient last mile transport of passengers and goods as well as keeping emissions out of the crowded cities and thus reducing air pollution. The decreased total cost of ownership coupled with government incentives for the e-three wheelers also enables drivers to earn a decent living. In times where the public charging infrastructure in India is yet to be fully established, their usage pattern and average driving distance per day makes three wheelers suitable for electrification right away,” states Mr. Anil Kumar M R, Managing Director, SEG Automotive India Private Limited.

“The new efficient synchronous motor from SEG Automotive, co-developed between German and Indian engineering, further amplifies the strength of the e-rickshaw in terms of its operating efficiency, thus increasing range and further reducing total cost of ownership,” adds Dr. Peter Sokol, Chief Operating Officer, SEG Automotive Germany GmbH.

Output power requirements of e-motors for light electric vehicles are lower than for cars – the e-motors needs to be efficient and competitively priced yet reliable. SEG Automotive has a proven track record for such efficient, compact motors – as displayed recently with the launch of the ultra-compact SC60 start-stop motor in the Indian market.

“Our new efficient synchronous motor is technologically advanced through specific protection features like overload protection, and offers higher reliability and robustness to easily withstand the tough operating conditions of three wheelers,” explains Mr. Anil Kumar M R, Managing Director, SEG Automotive India Private Limited.

SEG Automotive will be manufacturing the e-motors for three wheelers locally in India for the domestic and overseas market.

At the upcoming SIAT expo 2019, SEG Automotive will showcase its innovative offerings for light electric vehicles, in addition to its fuel efficiency improvement solutions for conventional ICEs. At the SIAT expo 2019, SEG Automotive is present in Hall A, Stall no.149.

About SEG Automotive

SEG Automotive is closely linked to the history of the automobile. Emerging from the BOSCH Starter Motors & Generators division in 2018, the company stands for more than a century of innovations in this product sector: from starter motor and generator to Start/Stop and mild-hybridization. SEG Automotive is actively shaping the automobile industry's journey from the combustion engine to electrification by delivering efficient solutions for CO2 reduction – regardless of the drive technology.

With 16 locations in the most important automobile markets in the world and over 8,000 employees, SEG Automotive offers a network that guarantees the highest level of engineering and production expertise worldwide – from Germany to China. Technology leadership and highest quality standards set the products apart: almost all automotive OEMs worldwide are relying on SEG Automotive's tailored solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

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Akash

 

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Dear TAI members, let's have constructive discussion on the type of electric motors used in EVs. A quick look gave me below findings,
Jaguar I-Pace uses Synchronous Permanent Magnet Electric Motors : Jaguar-I-PACE Brochure
Tesla Model X uses AC induction motor : Tesla Model X Brochure

Which is the best suited motor for EV application in terms of reliability, cost, power & torque characteristics, compatibility to name few.

Designers, Engineers please contribute with your valuable knowledge on this matter. Eagerly waiting for a KT session

 

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India's First All-Electric Cab Services 'Blu-Smart' Launched In Delhi-NCR

India's first all-electric cab services 'Blu-Smart' has been launched in Delhi-NCR. Gensol Mobility, part of the Gensol group, is the company behind Blu-Smart and has inducted only electric vehicles are part of its fleet for the national capital region. The service aims to provide a smart urban electric mobility option for consumers, according to the company. The new service comes as air pollution has been on alarming levels in Delhi, while the central government has been promoting electric vehicles for its employees and personnel. The company will be using Mahindra e-Verito cars as its electric cabs in Delhi-NCR and has partnered with Mahindra & Mahindra.

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Tata Motors E-Vision. Hope this will be put into production by 2021/2022 when the market is set for an EV boom. Design part is all set and done. It does look hot.
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Absolutely stunning side profile as seen behind.
I hope Tata maintains the Exterior design to as similar as the prototype like has been the case with Nexon,Harrier and upcoming H5X

Dear TAI members, let's have constructive discussion on the type of electric motors used in EVs. A quick look gave me below findings,
Jaguar I-Pace uses Synchronous Permanent Magnet Electric Motors : Jaguar-I-PACE Brochure
Tesla Model X uses AC induction motor : Tesla Model X Brochure

Which is the best suited motor for EV application in terms of reliability, cost, power & torque characteristics, compatibility to name few.

Designers, Engineers please contribute with your valuable knowledge on this matter. Eagerly waiting for a KT session

What about the Electric Motors used in Verito & E20?
can you share the details with us?

 

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2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid India Launch On 18th Jan, Officially Confirmed

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially confirmed the launch of the new generation Camry in the Indian market on January 18. Ahead of its debut in New Delhi, pre-bookings have opened across dealerships. The 2019 Camry has evolutionary exterior changes compared to the outgoing model.

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India’s first ever 100% electric smart cab fleet BLU-SMART launched in NCR​

Highlights:

• BLU-SMART is India’s first ever electric vehicle taxi fleet launched in New Delhi
• BLU-SMART is based on shared-mobility platform
• BLU-SMART will not offer any surge pricing ever and specializes in inter and intra-city travels
• Gensol Mobility has invested over Rs 50 crore in acquisition of EVs and creating charging infrastructure
• BLU-SMART is setting 65 charging stations across the NCR

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, January 15, 2019:

Gensol Mobility, part of smart technology driven Gensol group, launched India’s first ever 100 percent smart electric fleet BLU-SMART on 14th January 2019 in New Delhi and the national capital region, to usher in an era of smart urban electric mobility for consumers and also improve the quality of life in the country’s pollution rid towns and cities.

The company has invested over Rs 50 crore as capital expenditure and is setting up a massive charging infrastructure of 65 stations, with each having upto 20 charging points, across the NCR, thus ensuring assured charge to the vehicle having access to a charging point in 5 km radius. In today’s shared world, BLU-SMART is also a shared travel solution and will be absolutely surge-price free!

In the first phase, 70 BLU-SMART cabs will be available in Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Aerocity as of now and will be ramped up to 400 cars by end of March 2019, offering last mile transportation for intra and inter-city trips.

Gensol Mobility has partnered Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading automotive player, to ply its high end sedan e-Verito across specific routes in the national capital region such as Greater Noida, Gurugram, Manesar, Sonepat amongst others. The ride to the destination is set to offer a seamless experience as smart transportation to the consumer and is cashless.

“Green and pollution free existence is the mantra for human life, so smart and pollution free mobility can never be far. We at BLU-SMART, strongly believe that the next revolution is in the electric vehicle space and being a technology driven organization, we had to venture into offering this mobility solution. We are not a competition to current app-based cabs services, but a mere greener alternative to them. And we provide assurance as our drivers will never refuse a ride”, said Mr. Anmol Singh Jaggi, promoter Gensol Mobility Private Ltd.

Gensol Mobility is founded by four partners including Mr. Anmol Singh Jaggi, who founded the Gensol group in 2007, Dr Uma Kant, a former IAS officer and was the Principal Secretary, Power, in the Uttarakhand government, Mr. Kiran Patil, former country head & managing director, India, with a German Renewable Energy Fund with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, and Mr. Punit Goyal, India’s top renewable technology professional.

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Akash

 

[SilverEyez]

Thats a Big step forward in the right direction, reducing pollution and global warming.
I hope more cities are covered by Blu-Smart as soon as possible.
GO GREEN