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Exide and Leclanché launch Li-ion battery JV in India

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As a result of this combination, the JV is ideally positioned to be a leading provider of storage solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage applications in India and will also contribute to developing solutions to increase the amount of renewable energy that is used and reduce India’s dependence on fossil fuels.

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ABB developing Sri Lanka’s EV fast charging infrastructure

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The Sri Lankan government has made a strategic decision to install more than 100 EV charging stations by 2020 to align with the country’s plan to obtain a minimum 20% of its energy from renewable sources. The order comes following the successful installation of ABB’s first EV charging stations in Sri Lanka for a private vendor in 2015.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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Like electric cars, electric bicycles are classified as zero-emission vehicles, meaning they emit no exhaust gases. Even taking that into account, though, an electric bicyle wins out handsomely in the emission competition with a petrol-driven car, as it is 15-20 times more efficient. Safe places to park and recharge are also needed.