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Karnataka to receive e-buses under PM E-Drive: HD Kumaraswamy
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2m ago
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Karnataka is set to receive electric buses under the Centre's PM E-Drive Scheme. Union Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy confirmed the allocation in phases, following the state's formal proposal. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy requested the buses to enhance urban public transport. The initiative, part of a nationwide effort, allocates over 14,000 buses with a budget of ₹10,900 crore, focusing also on supporting infrastructure. Discussions are ongoing for efficient implementation across cities.
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Govt launches scheme to incentivise electric trucks by up to Rs 9.6 lakh under PM E-DRIVE
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21d ago
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Union Minister for Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, announced a new scheme incentivizing electric trucks under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. It aims to reduce vehicular emissions and support India's net-zero 2070 goals with a financial outlay of Rs 10,900 crore. Incentives up to Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle will promote the purchase of e-trucks, targeting the deployment of 5,600 trucks. It's a significant step for sustainable freight mobility benefiting sectors like cement, steel, logistics, and ports.
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H D Kumaraswamy tells automakers to follow PM E-DRIVE norms
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9m ago
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Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged automakers to adhere to the guidelines of the new PM E-DRIVE scheme, which provides incentives for electric vehicle production. This comes after controversy surrounding the FAME-II scheme, where some companies were accused of violating regulations to receive fiscal incentives. The government recently launched the PM E-DRIVE scheme with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore to accelerate EV adoption and develop the EV manufacturing ecosystem in India. The scheme will be implemented from October 2024 to March 2026 and will replace the EMPS-2024 scheme.
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PM e-drive scheme to aid in faster adoption of EVs: M&M, Tata Motors
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10m ago
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Indian automakers Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have praised the PM e-drive scheme, a project aimed at promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India. With a total budget of INR 14,335 crore, the scheme includes the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme and the PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme. Both companies believe that the scheme will boost EV penetration in the country and accelerate India's transition to zero-emission mobility. The scheme offers subsidies and incentives for various EV categories, including electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, ambulances, trucks, and buses.
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Karnataka seeks Centre's support for semiconductor investments akin to Gujarat
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Industries & Infrastructure Minister MB Patil is seeking similar support for semiconductor investments in Karnataka as Gujarat has received for Micron Technology's project. Micron, a US chipmaker, has pledged a $2.75 billion investment to set up a plant in Gujarat, receiving a 50% subsidy from the central government and 20% incentives from the state government. Patil plans to meet with Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy to request equal treatment for Karnataka. IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge had downplayed Micron's investment, questioning the level of investment coming from Gujarat.
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Amid China's export curbs, India plans Rs 1,345 crore rare earth magnet incentive scheme
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20d ago
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India plans a ₹1,345-crore incentive scheme to boost domestic production of rare earth magnets, vital for electric vehicles and electronics, to lessen dependence on Chinese imports amidst China's export restrictions. The government has allocated funds and initiated interministerial consultations, according to Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy. Additionally, the government is promoting an electric trucks subsidy scheme under PM E-Drive, offering up to ₹9.6 lakh per truck to curb diesel vehicle emissions, supporting around 5,600 e-trucks nationwide.
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In Electrification Push, PM E-DRIVE Likely To Fuel Local Manufacturing In Phased Manner: Report
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10m ago
Medial
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, approved by the union cabinet, will include a phased manufacturing programme (PMP) to promote local manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) components. Electric vehicle manufacturers that source components locally will receive financial support under the scheme, without any domestic value addition requirement. However, the financial aid for electric two-wheelers will be reduced to INR 5,000 per vehicle from 2025-26, while the subsidy for large electric three-wheelers will be capped at INR 25,000 per vehicle.
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PM E-DRIVE Push: Centre Mulls New Chart To Subsidise Charging Units For Two & Three Wheelers
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10m ago
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- The government plans to install 48,400 charging stations for two and three-wheelers. - The cost of back-end infrastructure development will be subsidized by up to 80% under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. - The PM E-DRIVE scheme will replace the FAME scheme and has a budget of INR 10,900 Cr for two years. - The charging stations will aim to support the growing demand for electric vehicles in the country. - The government aims to boost the adoption of electric two and three-wheelers through this initiative. - The subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE scheme will help reduce the cost of setting up charging infrastructure.
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Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa”scheme to deploy 10,000 electric buses across cities
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1y ago
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The Union Cabinet has approved the "PM-eBus Sewa" scheme, aiming to add 10,000 electric buses to city transportation through a public-private partnership. With an estimated cost of Rs. 57,613 crore, the scheme receives Rs. 20,000 crore central government support, operating for a decade. Prioritizing cities with populations over 3 lakh, it creates jobs and promotes green mobility, encompassing e-buses and related infrastructure.
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Cabinet Approves PSM Scheme With INR 3,435 Cr Outlay To Promote Adoption Of Ebuses
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10m ago
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The government has introduced a new scheme to promote electric buses in India. The scheme aims to deploy more than 38,000 electric buses over a five-year period from 2025 to 2029. The government will provide support for the operation of these buses for up to 12 years. In addition to this scheme, the government has also approved the FAME-III scheme, now called the PM E-DRIVE scheme, to promote electric vehicles in the country.
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Strides towards E-Mobility; Govt mulls building 6,000 KM of EV-ready highways on golden quadrilateral
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1y ago
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The Indian government is considering building 6,000 kilometers of electric vehicle-optimized highways on the Golden Quadrilateral to promote e-mobility and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The initiative is part of the proposed Vision 2030: PM Public Transport Sewa. The development of e-highways is expected to drive the growth of charging infrastructure, encouraging the use of electric cars for daily commuting. The government plans to replace 800,000 diesel buses with electric ones by 2030, deploying 2,00,000 electric buses for state transport undertakings, 5,50,000 for private operators, and 50,000 for schools and employee transportation.
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