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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing.

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Faradion receives first order for sodium-ion batteries for Australian market

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Further, they can be safely transported and maintained at zero volts. Having seen significant interest in regions such as the US, Europe and India due to its performance, safety and price point, James Quinn, CEO of Faradion says Australasia was the next logical region for Faradion given the market conditions.

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Reliance buys Na-ion battery developer Faradion

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Patented zero-volt safe transport and storage. Low cost – total cost of ownership already comparable to lead-acid with potential for further reductions in costs. Most importantly, it utilizes sodium, which will secure India’s energy storage requirements for its large renewable energy and fast-growing EV charging market.

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Here are the ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACTS in India

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India is on its way to becoming a global leader in technology, space research, manufacturing industry, and India is also the 7th biggest market in the world. Though India has made huge progress in almost every aspect as a nation, it lags behind a particular area and its pollution control especially air pollution. AC Charging.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS.

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CV conversion from ICE to EV is pivot of Kalyani Group’s 4-pronged green growth strategy – ET Auto

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Kalyani Powertrain is trying to keep the cost of the repowered truck to “well within 2X and closer to 1.5X” of its original cost. With right supply chain strategies, the volume will support the cost competitiveness,” he said. Around 70% of the freighting in India is done on trucks. to reach USD 563 billion in 2030.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Current trends suggest that barriers to EV adoption such as price, range, selection and charging-time will continue to diminish, as costs come down and technology improves. Total Cost of Ownership: An analysis of 17 popular 2017 models found ZEVs can already be price competitive now, without government incentives.