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Britain's BT to turn street cabinets into EV charging points

Reuters · 1y ago

Britain's BT to turn street cabinets into EV charging points

BT, the largest telecoms group in Britain, has announced plans to convert street cabinets into electric vehicle (EV) charging units as part of a pilot project. The first unit will be installed in East Lothian, Scotland, with further trials planned across the country. The move comes as a response to a shortage of EV chargers on UK roads, which hinders the adoption of electric vehicles. BT aims to address this issue and potentially create a network of 60,000 new charging points.

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EV fast chargers have a surprising health downside

Economic Times

Economic Times · 14d ago

EV fast chargers have a surprising health downside

Electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, while reducing emissions from gas-powered cars, may pose health risks due to unintended air pollution. A study found higher levels of fine particulate matter near EV chargers compared to other urban areas, possibly from fans in charging cabinets kicking up particles. Solutions include incorporating filtration systems to mitigate pollution. Despite this, EV chargers are still considered less harmful than gas stations’ environmental impact and associated air pollution.

Tata Power ties up with Indian Oil to set up 500 EV charging points across India

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Tata Power ties up with Indian Oil to set up 500 EV charging points across India

Tata Power's subsidiary, Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited, has signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to install over 500 fast and ultra-fast EV charging points across India. The charging points will be set up in major cities and along major highways, aiming to alleviate range anxiety for EV owners traveling between cities. With Tata Power's expertise in the EV charging domain, the collaboration with IOCL will help establish a robust charging network in the country.

Tata Power and Zoomcar collaborate for EV adoption

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Tata Power and Zoomcar collaborate for EV adoption

Tata Power EV Charging Solutions and Zoomcar have signed an MoU to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. The collaboration will integrate Tata Power's EZ charge points with Zoomcar's platform, targeting existing customers and potential EV owners. This partnership aims to address EV charging infrastructure challenges by providing convenient access to Tata Power's extensive charging network. The collaboration is expected to encourage more EV owners to list their vehicles on Zoomcar and attract new customers to choose EVs. Tata Power plans to establish 25,000 charging points over the next five years to further develop the EV charging ecosystem in India.

Tata Motors aims for 4 lakh EV charging points by 2027

Inshorts · 6m ago

Tata Motors aims for 4 lakh EV charging points by 2027

Auto giant Tata Motors has announced plans to bolster the EV charging network in India by increasing the total number of EV charging points to 4 lakh by 2027. The company's EV arm TATA.ev, under Open Collaboration 2.0 is looking to set up 30,000 public fast chargers. The company is forging partnerships to scale charging infrastructure across highways.

EV charging infrastructure provider Bolt.Earth surpasses 30K EV charging points, adding 500 monthly

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 2y ago

EV charging infrastructure provider Bolt.Earth surpasses 30K EV charging points, adding 500 monthly

BoltEarth, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 30,000 EV charging points. The company's rapid expansion underscores the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure in India as the country transitions towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions. BoltEarth's network aims to support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles across the nation.

Hero MotoCorp partners with Ather Energy for interoperable fast-charging network

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Livemint · 1y ago

Hero MotoCorp partners with Ather Energy for interoperable fast-charging network

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has teamed up with EV company Ather Energy to create an interoperable fast-charging network in India. This partnership will allow EV users to use both VIDA and Ather Grids across the country, providing them with a seamless charging experience. The combined network will comprise 1,900 fast charging points and cover 100 cities in India. This initiative aims to promote EV adoption and make charging more convenient for customers.

Ather Energy crosses 400 Grid fast charging points across Maharashtra - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Ather Energy crosses 400 Grid fast charging points across Maharashtra - The Economic Times

Ather Energy has expanded to over 400 fast charging points across Maharashtra, covering 35 cities, including Mumbai and Pune. The company offers additional 220 LECCS-standard chargers and collaborates with partners like HPCL and EV Dock to enhance the charging ecosystem. Nationally, Ather operates over 3,300 fast charging stations, facilitating electric vehicle (EV) adoption and convenience for users. This infrastructure boost aims to assure riders of accessible charging wherever needed.

How Battery Swapping & Charging Stations Could Shape India’s EV Future

Inc42 · 10m ago

How Battery Swapping & Charging Stations Could Shape India’s EV Future

- EV penetration expected to exceed 40% by 2030, with strong adoption in 2W and 3W categories. - Battery swapping and conventional charging infrastructure being evaluated to accelerate EV adoption in India. - Battery swapping involves exchanging depleted batteries for fully charged ones at swapping stations. - Conventional charging infrastructure focuses on establishing charging points in public spaces and residential areas. - Challenges in battery swapping include standardization, cost, and scalability. - Conventional charging infrastructure offers more flexibility but requires longer charging times.

Tata Power to invest ₹1.2 trillion in Rajasthan for power distribution, transmission and green transition | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Tata Power to invest ₹1.2 trillion in Rajasthan for power distribution, transmission and green transition | Mint

Tata Power has signed a MoU with the Rajasthan government to expand its renewable energy presence in the state. The agreement includes initiatives such as solar module manufacturing, EV charging infrastructure, nuclear power, and rooftop solar installations. Tata Power plans to invest Rs 1.2 trillion, with Rs 75,000 crore allocated to renewable energy projects, including 10 GW of capacity. The company will also invest in upgrading transmission and distribution infrastructure and establishing 100,000 EV charging points. The initiative aims to support Rajasthan's transformation into a power surplus state and create over 28,000 direct jobs.

Jio-bp to set up 30,000 EV charging points by 2030

Inshorts · 6m ago

Jio-bp to set up 30,000 EV charging points by 2030

Jio-bp, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and global energy giant BP, reportedly plans to set up over 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points in India by 2030. As per the report, Jio-bp EV charging stations will be powered by solar energy plants and nearly 70% of the electricity needs of these stations will come from green energy sources.

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