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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

Get Electric Vehicle

It will be equivalent to opening a petrol pump with unlimited and long-term business potential in India. DISCOM Approval – A person from DISCOM will visit and inspect the setup and will give you a clearance certificate. There are 2 types of charging towers – AC & DC, we’ll discuss these in detail.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

Drive Electric

Can charge at 100 kW DC. Because the Mercedes-Benz EQA is electric, it’s quieter , more refined and has smoother acceleration than a petrol or a diesel GLA, so it’s better to drive around town and on longer journeys. The EQA weighs 2040kg, which is more than the petrol model, but ride quality is good on smooth roads.

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

My Energi

After his epic electric adventure, we feel we’re the perfect fit to help him on his personal journey to an eco-lifestyle.”. After his epic electric adventure, we feel we’re the perfect fit to help him on his personal journey to an eco-lifestyle.”. We love the idea that a zappi will be powering his bike or family Electric Car.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

EV Central

And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. The all-electric Macan is a whole lot more expensive than the petrol model it will replace late in 2024. 2024 Porsche Macan price and equipment Here’s where it gets interesting. Porsche Macan Turbo. Score: 4.5/5 Score: 4.5/5

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

Drive Electric

The dashboard looks similar to that in other petrol and diesel models, and the overall interior is a very upmarket environment. There are charge ports on both sides of the car – for a Type 2 connector for home AC charging on the passenger side, and the same port together with a CCS connector for DC public rapid charging on the driver’s side.

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2024 BMW iX2 review: Is this the EV bargain of the year? How tax incentives make this slick compact SUV a tempting electric car

EV Central

Part of the appeal is six models priced below the luxury car tax threshold, in turn allowing owners to package them into a novated lease and sidestep fringe benefits tax when using the car for personal use. The X2 is available with petrol propulsion, which we’ve tested. SCORE: 4.25/5

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

Plug In India

For 40 years his personal transportation needs were met by a scooter. In fact not only does he advocate 48 V DC in vehicles, he even wants 48 V DC in your homes! As more and more of us put solar panels on our roofs, we can move away from our grid driven AC to battery driven DC lights and appliances.