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bp ventures makes 1st direct investment in India; $13M in EV ride-hailing & charging company BluSmart

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bp ventures has made its first direct investment in India, investing $13 million in integrated EV ride-hailing and charging company BluSmart. bp ventures led a $25 million Series A round that also saw support from Mayfield India Fund, 9Unicorns and Survam Partners, alongside other existing investors.

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Magenta Mobility and Switch Mobility collaborate to transform electric last-mile and mid-mile delivery in India | Autocar Professional

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Magenta Mobility, an integrated electric mobility solutions provider, and Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of the Hinduja Group, have forged a strategic partnership to revolutionise last-mile and mid-mile intra-city operations across India. With these eLCVs, we will be able to offer an increased payload capacity to our clients.

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India’s Shoonya campaign aims to boost electric last-mile deliveries

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NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s official think tank, with support from RMI and RMI India, has launched a campaign to transform last-mile deliveries and eliminate pollution through consumer engagement. Shoonya is already engaging global e-commerce companies and has the potential to inspire similar campaigns well beyond India.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

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the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India has been gaining momentum, driven by various factors such as environmental concerns, government initiatives, and advancements in technology. Automaker Involvement: Several automotive manufacturers in India have entered the electric vehicle market or have plans to do so.

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Uno Minda technical pact with StarCharge to produce EV supply equipment in India – ET Auto

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Ltd (StarCharge) to manufacture and sell Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in India. Uno Minda in partnership with Starcharge aims to revolutionize such home charging solutions paving the way for faster cleaner mobility adoption in India. The EVSE comprises wall-mounted AC chargers designed for convenient home charging.

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BluSmart to integrate 4000 Citroen e-C3 EVs to its fleet – ET Auto

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The new Citroën ë-C3 – all-electric compact SUV will augment BluSmart’s growing fleet of 7,000 EVs. The new Citroën ë-C3 – all-electric compact SUV will augment BluSmart’s growing fleet of 7,000 EVs. As part of the initial phase,125 Citroën ë-C3 were flagged off from BluSmart’s EV charging superhub in Bengaluru on Monday.

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Altigreen saves 5,300 metric tonnes of eCO2 emissions | Autocar Professional

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Altigreen, a prominent player in India’s commercial electric vehicle sector, has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to green mobility. With a fleet of approximately 5,000 vehicles now traversing roads across 173 RTO jurisdictions in India, Altigreen has collectively covered a distance of 50 million kilometers.