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2W And 3W Will Lead India’s EV Journey: ICRA While global automotive demand declined during CY2020 due to Covid-19 related impact, EVs remained the bright spot with approximately 40% growth over the previous years. Globally, EVs now account for 4.4% of new car sales during CY2020 and their share is likely to cross 5% level in CY2021. ICRA believes that while the transition to EVs is inevitable, the pace of penetration will be relatively gradual in India unlike global markets like China, Europe, and USA. Electric 2W and 3W segments have relatively lower dependency on commercial charging infrastructure (owing to limited span of commute) and can also adopt battery swapping to allay charging related concern for commercial applications. Furthermore, operating cost metrics continue to favour electric 2W and 3W for commercial operations, infact e3W over life of the vehicle will be much more cost economical than its CNG counterparts. India can capitalize on its vast 2W and 3W segment, to emerge as a leading manufacturer of e2W and e3W, globally; however, it will continue to lag in the electric car segment.

Reduce its logistics cost by 4 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Achieve 10 gigatonnes of cumulative CO2 emissions savings between 2020 and 2050 Reduce Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions by 35 percent and 28 percent, respectively until 2050

India Will Need 4 Lakh Charging Stations By 2026: Report

India Can Save Logistics Fuel Worth ₹311 Lakh Crore Between 2020 And 2050: Report NITI Aayog, RMI and RMI India’s new report, titled Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and CostEffective Goods Transport, presents key opportunities for India to reduce its logistics costs. Due to the rising demand for goods and services, freight transport demand is expected to grow rapidly in the future. While freight transport is essential to economic development, it is plagued by high logistics costs and contributes to rising CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions, and air pollution in cities.

According to the report, India has the potential to:

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The Grant Thornton Bharat-Ficci report said that India needs about 400,000 charging stations to meet the requirement for two million Electric Vehicles (EV) that could potentially run on its roads by 2026. The report said in order for India to reach its vision of 100% EVs by 2030, factors such as increasing government support, decreasing cost of technology, and distressing pollution levels would be key to accelerate this transition.

Currently, there are 1,800 charging stations in India as of March 2021 for approximately 16,200 electric cars, including the fleet segment as per the EV industry body – Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles. The report mentioned that overall, the EV infrastructure is tightly coupled with the EV and charging station characteristics, battery technologies, and electricity markets. More than half of the stakeholders, as part of a survey in the report, have also recommended the involvement of discoms in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) deployment and classification of EV charging infrastructure as corporate social responsibility.

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Tata Motors And Tata Power Install High-speed EV Charging Stations In Chandigarh

Toutche Electric Aims To Have 200 Dealerships By End- 2022 Toutche Electric, which is a manufacturer of the Heileo range of bikes, aims to add over 75 dealerships pan-India by the end of 2021. Further, it aims to add over 200 dealerships by the end of 2022. Toutche Electric currently has a presence in the cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and NCR region. Its assembly plant is in Mysore and its technology unit is based in Bangalore. It currently can manufacture 2,000 units per month at its Mysore facility. In FY 2020-2021, it has registered a 200% growth citing reasons of a surge in demand across age groups and segments. With products like Heileo M100, M200 and H200 ebikes, the company will now be adding the new Heileo H100 to its portfolio.

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Looks To Expand With New Electric 2W and 3W

In its constant endeavor to accelerate EV adoption in the country, Tata Motors and Tata Power recently inaugurated a high-speed CCS2 EV charging station at RSA Motors in Chandigarh. With this, the company operates the largest charging network of 3 chargers in Chandigarh and 6 throughout Punjab, located on major routes. All Tata EV customers can now travel carefree to and from Chandigarh-Ludhiana and Chandigarh-Ambala, which are some of the major industrial cities in Punjab.

Convenient and reliable, this high-speed EV charger is equipped to charge the Nexon EV from 0-80% in just one hour. Accessible via the Tata Power EZ Charge, an app designed to offer seamless user interface, Nexon EV users can now easily find, pay for, and use the charging station when away from home. This application will also allow the user to monitor their charge status and get notified when they are ready to go.

IIT Delhi Launches New PG Programme M. Tech. In Electric Mobility IIT Delhi will start a new Post Graduate programme ‘M. Tech in Electric Mobility’ from academic session i.e.

2021-22. The programme will be offered by the Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART) at IIT Delhi.

The IIT Delhi Board has recently given its approval to start the new M.Tech. programme. Candidates with 4years Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Automobile, Manufacturing Science/Engineering, and GATE qualified in either Electrical Engineering (EE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) disciplines will be eligible to apply for the two-year Master’s degree programme in Electric Mobility to be offered by IIT Delhi. Also, sponsored candidates from various industries/ academia/ government organizations will be encouraged to apply.

Gujarat based electric vehicle maker, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility is aiming to expand its operations in the country as it looks to drive in new two-wheeler models and foray into the three-wheeler segment. The company is currently selling nine electric two-wheeler models under the Joy brand. It is also looking to enhance its presence in the overseas markets. It used to source around 40% of components for its product range from abroad whereas now it is looking at 100 percent localisation content for its upcoming product range.

As far as the dealerships are concerned, the company would be adding another 250 dealers this fiscal, mainly in north India, to the already 350 plus outlets. The company’s abroad plans have already been shaped by a wholly-owned unit that has been set up in Uganda from where the EV maker would target other countries like Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana.

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Greaves Cotton Plans Capex Of 110 Crore Greaves Cotton Ltd is planning a capital expenditure of about Rs 110 crore this year. Out of which the majority will be on its electric two wheeler plant at Ranipet in Tamil Nadu. Also, the electric two wheeler plant is expected to roll out its product by the end of this year. The company has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to invest about Rs.700 crore over the period of 10 years to set up a plant with an annual capacity of one million units. Initially about one lakh units per annum will be produced and it will be increased to one million units over a period of time. The discussions are on for development of a vendor base for various components as well.

HOP Electric Mobility To Add Two New Escooters To Its Portfolio To address the growing demand for e-vehicle solutions, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler makers, HOP Electric Mobility- an automotive solution providing startup, is gearing up to launch at least 5 e-vehicle solutions by the end of this financial year. HOP’s 40,000 square feet long manufacturing unit in Jaipur is equipped to produce 50,000 vehicles per year, expandable up to 1 lakh units. By the year 2022, the brand is planning to set up a new manufacturing unit in South India, which will have the capacity to produce a minimum of 5 lakh units per year. Currently, the brand has launched two new models — HOP LEO and HOP LYF and is planning to launch an e-motorbike soon. HOP e-vehicle solutions are based on extensive R&D research.

They have distinctive key features that are not so prevalent in the currently available electric two-wheelers in the market– this includes High Range upto 125 km, 72V architecture, High performance Motor to climb any slope with loading capacity of 180 kg for both HOP LEO and LYF, boot space of 19.5 litres, connecting features (Internet, GPS, Mobile App) and many more.

Komaki Launches Online Booking Platform For EVs

Ola Continues Top Talent Hiring, Expands Leadership Team With Appointment Of New CFOs Ola announced expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of two Chief Financial Officers. G. R. Arun Kumar joins as the Group CFO for Ola & CFO for Ola Electric, while Swayam Saurabh has come in as CFO for Ola’s Mobility, Financial Services and Foods businesses. Ola is building a strong talent organization and leadership pipeline that will help it move to its next phase of growth across its businesses of mobility, electric, financial services and foods. These two appointments follow several recent hires, including Rakesh Bhardwaj as Group CIO, N Balachandar as Ola Electric CHRO, Wayne Burgess as Ola Electric’s Head of Design, and Y. S. Kim as Ola Electric’s global head of sales and distribution.

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Komaki Electric Vehicle has very recently announced the rollout of a new online booking platform which will enable customers to choose an electric scooter and book it from home. After booking and EV request, the order will then be transferred to the customers’ nearest dealership from where they can purchase their chosen vehicle and avail of aftersale services. Komaki also stated that it will soon launch models with batteries that will offer a range of up to 220 km.

Using cell imports from Korea, it will manufacture the new battery in-house.

As far as the batteries are concerned, they will be extremely light and at the same time, support fast charging as well.

On a single charge, the batteries can power the vehicle to run a minimum of 170 km whereas the maximum in Eco mode will be 220 km+. Four-Five hours will be the charging time and it will come with a three years warranty period.

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Hydrogen-powered Threewheeler To Be Developed By h2e Power Systems Clean tech startup h2e Power Systems which is backed by Adar Poonawalla recently announced that it is developing the country’s first integrated hydrogen-powered threewheeler in collaboration with a Canadian firm. Targeted at inter-city public and goods transport, this hydrogen three-wheeler concept is targeted at, integrating h2e’s fuel cell technology with a low-cost and low pressure hydrogen cylinder. This technology has been developed by the Canadian firm Hydrogen in Motion.

This solution will bring a zero emission public transport vehicle, which would be competitive on costs with other technologies. With this, h2e became India’s first company to have a product both in the stationary segment for power generation and to produce green hydrogen, and also in the mobility sector.

MG Motors Unveils MG6 XPOWER Marking the launch of the first production version under the MG XPOWER concept, the MG6 XPOWER version has been revealed globally recently.

With eye-catching and unique sport design elements, the MG6 XPOWER has an overpowering look with an ultra-wide body design and an aerodynamic body kit. The MG6 XPOWER comes equipped with a 305 PS high-performance plug-in hybrid system, including a 1.5T Trophy in-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged engine and a highpower permanent magnet synchronous motor, which achieves a peak torque of 480 N-m and accelerates to 100 kilometers in only 6 seconds. The finely calibrated chassis suspension also extends an ‘X’-treme handling experience. The new car comes loaded with a 10-speed EDU second-generation intelligent electric drive gearbox, allowing the motor and the engine power to be seamlessly connected with faster shift response, higher transmission efficiency, and a significant improvement in driving performance.

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Nexzu Mobility Launches Innovative Sustainable Packaging On World Environment Day Nexzu Mobility has announced an innovative and sustainable packaging solution for all its e-commerce orders. The company, which recently forayed into the e-commerce space, will now offer its unique sustainable packaging for all orders placed through its website or other online channels. Instead of being thrown away, this packaging can be repurposed to fulfil various other user needs. The Nexzu Design and Branding team iterated over 20 concepts and 50 protypes over 15 months before deciding on three final designs. The current packaging can be transformed into stackable storage shelves and in the near future Nexzu will offer customers packaging that can transform into a bicycle stand and even a table tennis table complete with table tennis rackets.

JBM Group And CESL Sign MoU For Setting Up Electric Mobility Ecosystem pan India JBM Renewables, part of the $.2.2 bn global Indian conglomerate JBM Group signed an MoU with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) towards setting up an Integrated Ecosystem for Charging of Electric Vehicles. JBM and CESL will jointly bring in synergies with an intent of driving the implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across India. Under the scope of this MoU, signed for a period of 3 years, both JBM Renewables and CESL will jointly undertake setting up of public charging infrastructure pan India for electric vehicles comprising investment, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.

Further, it will also undertake optimizing the current charging stations and exploring avenues for second use applications of EV batteries for storage and grid management purposes. As a pilot project, JBM and CESL will work towards creating an integrated EV ecosystem platform consisting of renewable energy, energy storage systems and EV charging solutions. For demand generation, CESL will explore business models and availability of potential customer segments.

ADB, India Sign Agreement to Support Road Upgrade in Sikkim The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed a $2.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan to support project preparation and design activities to upgrade major district roads in Sikkim that will help improve connectivity to important towns, rural areas, and pilgrimage and tourist destinations in the northeastern state. Sikkim’s road network needs to be upgraded to all-weather roads as frequent landslides and erosion damage roads and disrupt intrastate connectivity. The PRF will help the state upgrade identified major districts and other roads to improve linkages to the national and state highway network connecting important towns and commercial centers.

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BUZZ Hero Motocorp Reinvigorates Its Operations In Nigeria Hero MotoCorp announced its reinvigorated strategy for the Nigeria market. Building on its aggressive strategy to have a robust market presence, the New Delhi (India)headquartered company also launched a new motorcycle that is developed especially for the Nigerian market.

The diversified Kewalram Chanrai Group is the exclusive distributor of Hero MotoCorp in Nigeria. With its extensive experience in the automotive sector spanning several decades, the Group will play an integral role in Hero MotoCorp’s growth plans in Nigeria.

India’s First E-vehicle Only Area To Be Developed In Gujarat’s Kevadia The Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) announced that it will develop the “country’s first electric vehicles-only area” in Gujarat’s Kevadia. The official authority said that the area surrounding the 182-metre tall Statue of Unity in Kevadia in Gujarat’s tribal-dominated Narmada district will be converted into an electric-vehicles-only area. This process will be carried out in a phased manner. This announcement came just after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Kevadia, which houses the world’s tallest Statue of Unity, will become the country’s first electric vehicle city and necessary infrastructure is being made available to run only battery-based buses, two-wheeler, four- wheeler in the area. In the area under the authority, only electric vehicles will be allowed to operate, with the buses made available for tourists also running on battery power instead of diesel. Whereas, a local resident of the area will be provided assistance to purchase a three-wheeled e-vehicle.

Apart from the assistance provided by Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) – as announced by the state government – the SOUADTGA will also provide assistance in the form of subsidy to purchase such vehicles.

Zomato Commits to 100% Electric Vehicle Adoption by 2030; Joins Climate Group’s EV100 Zomato announced its commitment to transition to 100% electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, becoming the first online food delivery service company to join Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. EV100 aims to make electric transport the new normal by gaining commitments from forward-looking companies to accelerate the transition to EVs. Zomato’s pledge will influence at least 160,000 two-wheelers delivering across m u l t i p le c i t i e s i n t h e c o u n t r y , m a k i n g Z o m a t o t h e l a r g e s t EV100 member in India. In addition, with India being one of the largest markets for two-wheelers globally, Zomato will work with players across the ecosystem to accelerate adoption of EVs.

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Zypp Electric Launches Services In Hyderabad With 100 IoT and AIenabled Electric Scooters The electric vehicle-based startup in last-mile delivery Zypp Electric launched its services in the city of Hyderabad with 100 IoT and AI-enabled electric scooters.The company has started its operation with 100 trained EV bikers, both men and women. It has partnered with grocery, e-retail and food tech giants like Bigbasket, SPAR Hypermarkets and Grofers to electrify their last mile delivery. All the deliveries will be done with API integrated electric vehicles. The company is also installing 20 battery swapping and charging stations to run them smoothly.

New EV Charging Station Inaugurated

By Statiq In Rajasthan A new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at Hotel Highway Xpress Delhi Side, Behror, Rajasthan, NH48 has been inaugurated by Statiq. With this, Statiq marks a total of 150+ chargers across India. This charging station is equipped with 1 DC Fast Charger powered by 50 KW. DC chargers are optimal for charging an EV as they can rejuvenate the battery of an EV by 80% in under an hour and ensure long-lasting battery life for the vehicle. They also provide a safe option to drive an EV for greater distances until the next recharge. With it’s EV charger discovery app and Charging System Management Software for the hosts, Statiq provides an end-to-end ecosystem for EV chargers.

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BUZZ TVS Cuts Down iQube Electric Scooter’s Price In view of the recent revision in subsidy under the FAME II Scheme, TVS Motor Company said that it has reduced the price of iQube Electric scooter by Rs 11,250. The electric scooter is now priced at Rs 1,00,777 in Delhi from Rs 1,12,027 earlier. The company said in a statement that the new pricing is in line with the recently announced revision in subsidy under the FAME II scheme by the government. According to the company, the improved incentives would increase the penetration of electric two-wheelers in the country. With government’s partial modification of the scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II), the demand incentive for electric two-wheelers was increased to Rs 15,000 per KWh from the earlier uniform subsidy of Rs 10,000 per KWh for all EVs, including plug in hybrids and strong hybrids except buses.

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Tata Motors And Tata Power Install High-speed EV Charging Stations In Surat Tata Motors and Tata Power recently inaugurated 2 highspeed CCS2 EV charging stations one each at Shreeji Automart, Piplod and Pramukh Auto, Umiya Nagar in Surat.

With this, the company operates the largest charging network of 5 chargers in Surat and 18 throughout Gujarat, located on major routes. All Tata EV customers can now travel carefree to and from Ahmedabad – Vadodara – Surat, Ahmedabad – Rajkot and Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar.

Convenient and reliable, this high-speed EV charger is equipped to charge the Nexon EV from 0-80% in just one hour. Accessible via the Tata Power EZ Charge, an app designed to offer seamless user interface, Nexon EV users can now easily find, pay for, and use the charging station when away from home. This application will also allow the user to monitor their charge status and get notified when they are ready to go.

Tata Motors To Bring Out 10 New Electric Vehicles By 2025

Bengaluru Based Simple Energy To Introduce New Electric Scooter

At the recently held 76th Annual Report N Chandrasekaran chairman of Tata Motors said that it will bring out 10 new battery-electric vehicles by 2025 for the standalone entity.

This is after having charted out a clear roadmap for Jaguar Land Rover towards future electrification. Jaguar Land Rover is targeting 100% zero tailpipe emissions for the portfolio it sells by 2036. Jaguar will become fully electric by 2025. 60% of Jaguar Land Rover’s volumes will be pure BEV vehicles by 2030. Tata’s Nexon EV is the best selling EV in India. The EV penetration in the company’s portfolio is now 2% in FY-21 and it expects penetration to increase exponentially in the coming years. Tata Motors is also evaluating an automotive software and engineering vertical within the Group that will help them lead in a new world of connected and autonomous vehicles.

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Simple Energy is planning to introduce a new e-scooter which is codenamed Mark2. The company said that aimed at the last-mile delivery needs of the B2B segment, the startup began its development a year ago along with testing. The electric scooter will have a maximum use of IoT at the best possible price and will feature a removable battery for swapping and a modular design, purpose-built to reduce the maintenance cost on the vehicle and to address the high load low-speed problems. Currently, the company is engaged in the testing and development of the two-wheeler product. Along with this, It has plans to develop three and four-wheeler products also.

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Tata Motors Receives Order From Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. For 15 Hydrogen-based Fuel Cell Buses Tata Motors announced that it has won a tender of 15 hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell buses from the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

IOCL had invited bids for supply of PEM fuel cell buses in December 2020, and Tata Motors was selected as the winner following a diligent evaluation process. All 15 buses will be delivered within 144 weeks from the date of signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In addition to supplying the buses to the Research & Development Centre of IOCL, Tata Motors will also collaborate with them to undertake R&D projects and collectively study further the potential of Fuel Cell technology for commercial vehicles.

This will be done b y j o i nService tly testing, maintaining and Best operating these buses for public transport in real-world conditions in Delhi-NCR. The buses will be refuelled by hydrogen, generated and dispensed by IOCL.

FUNDING Battery Swapping Company Chargeup Raises Pre Series A Funds Chargeup, which is a leading battery swapping network for erickshaws, announced raising an undisclosed amount in its ongoing Pre-Series A funding. It was led by MapmyIndia with participation from a group of HNIs. The funds will be used as investment in marketing for customer acquisition and building the tech stack. Chargeup delivers a 2-minute battery swap within a radius of 2 km to ensure twice the revenue for drivers and dealer partners. The company has grown to 18 stations catering to up to 500 drivers daily, clocking 9,000 swaps per month and has covered 3.5 million km on its platform since inception. The company is rapidly expanding its BSS network and aiming to benefit the lives of millions of e-rickshaw drivers in India, while also expanding coverage to 2 wheelers and other LCVs.

Tata Power EZ Charge ‘Stands Tall’ With The First Rapid Charger Near The Statue Of Unity Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company has installed the first-ever Fast DC electric vehicle (EV) Charger at the home of the world’s tallest statue and famous Indian Landmark – Statue of Unity located at Kevadia in Gujarat.

The Tata Power EZ Charge (Charging Station) at Kevadia, near the railway station, will become an important pit stop for EV users. EV users can access this charger through awarding-winning Tata Power EZ Charge application. It offers a seamless user interface, making it convenient for all EV owners to locate, navigate, book, charge, pay & checks the availability of the nearest e-charging stations in realtime.

Ola Electric Scooter Hits The City Roads In the run up to an imminent launch, the Ola Scooter went on a ride in Bangalore. Ola Chairman and Group CEO Bhavish Aggarwal took the scooter out for a spin and rode by some of the most iconic spots of the city. The Ola Scooter is a leap-frog product, packed with several industry leading innovations including the motor, the battery, the vehicle computer, and several other advanced features through innovative software – all designed by Ola. The Ola vehicle engineering team has been testing the Ola Scooter extensively for the last few months, where the Scooter has returned best-in-class range, speed and performance. The Ola Scooter will be made in India for the world at the Ola Futurefactory which is coming up at record pace in Tamil Nadu India on a 500 acres site. Its first phase is nearing completion and when fully built next year, at 10 million a year capacity, it will be the world’s largest two-wheeler factory.

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Bengaluru Based Electric Mobility Startup Cell Propulsion Raises USD 2 million Electric vehicle technology startup – Cell Propulsion, which is based out of Bengaluru has raised USD 2 million (debt + equity funding) in a growth round from the existing investors.

The company builds and deploys electric commercial vehicles (eLCVs and eHCVs) as part of its integrated solution.

The key investors are Endiya Partners, growX Ventures, Huddle Accelerator and Micelio. The funding happened at a time when the company has initiated deploying eLCVs with various logistics companies for the last and middle-mile movement of cargo while setting up its first charging station and service centre in Bengaluru. The fund will also be used for further development of the integrated eco-system to accelerate the adoption of eCVs.

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FUNDING EV Charging Company Kazam Raises Rs 7 crore Kazam, which is a battery charging services startup, has raised Rs 7 crore in a seed r o u n d l e d b y e a r l y - s t a g e v e n t u r e c a p i t a l f u n d I n f l e c t i o n P o i n t V e n t u r e s ( I P V ) . K a z a m is a one-year-old startup that will use the funds for product development, scaling up operations, and ramping up sales and marketing. For IPV, this is the 19th deal so far t h i s y e a r . I t s h a s i n v e s t e d R s 2 0 7 c r o r e a c r o s s 7 7 c o m p a n i e s s i n c e 2 0 1 8 . K a z a m is founded by Akshay Shekhar and Vaibhav Tyagi. It runs Internet of Things-enabled EV charging stations in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi NCR, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. It is looking to expand from its current network of 30 charging stations. The charging s t a t i o n s w i l l b e e n a b l e d w i t h I o T d e v i c e s f o r c o n n e c t i v i t y , a n a l y t i c s , b a t t e ry management services and ability to meter and bill users through an app.

EV Battery Maker Grinntech Raises $2 million Lithium-ion batteries manufacturer for electric two-wheelers, Grinntech has successfully closed a bridge funding round of nearly $2 million (about Rs 15 crore), wherein all existing investors participated. Recently, the company also announced the launch of the new Finch and Monal series of batteries and the order to develop a larger battery pack—incorporating advanced thermal management—for a US-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Grinntech emerged from their incubator in the IIT Madras Research Park in September 2020, after which it expanded its product lines f o c u s i n g o n a r a n g e o f e l e c t r i c v e h i c l e s — i n c l u d i n g t w o - w h e e l e r s , t h r e e - w h e e l e rs , t r a c t o r s a n d l i g h t c o m m e r c i a l v e h i c l e s . T h e i r m a n u f a c t u r i n g f a c i l i t y i n A m b a t t u r, Chennai, commenced operations in the previous quarter and can cater to a demand of up to 400 MWh. The company currently employs 70 people.

EV Battery Manufacturer Lohum Cleantech Raises USD 7 Million L o h u m C l e a n t e c h , w h i c h i s a N e w D e l h i - b a s e d s t a r t u p t h a t m a n u f a c t u r e s a n d r e c y c le s electric vehicle batteries, has raised USD7 million in a new round of funding led by Baring Private Equity Partners (BPEP). Lohum Cleantech was founded in 2017 by Rajat Verma, Justin Lemmon, and Gazanfar Safvi. The company manufactures lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs and recycles battery materials (cobalt, lithium, nickel, and so on). The company claims that sales of EV batteries to solar plants and electric two and three-wheeler companies account for 80% of its revenue, with 10% coming from energy storage systems (ESS) and 10% from its recycling business.

Blaer Motors Receives Funds Of Rs 2.61 Crore From The Chennai Angels Blaer Motors, which is an NIT Trichy-incubated startup based in Chennai, has raised Rs 2.61 crore from The Chennai Angels (TCA). Blaer Motors will be utilizing this fund mainly for infrastructure development, strengthening of our R&D team and technology development. Blaer Motors was founded by four engineering students that builds and develops technological solutions in the transportation and mobility space. Blaer has been working on hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions for two-wheelers and threew h e e l e r s a n d c o l l a b o r a t i n g w i t h m u l t i p l e O E M s f o r c o m m e r c i a l i z i n g t h e d r i v e t r a in solutions. The startup said its focus is to further optimize our hybrid technologies for motorcycles and expand our product portfolio into three-wheelers and LCVs.

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NEW LAUNCHES Nashik-based Jitendra EV Tech’s New EV 2021 – Jet 320 Launched Nashik-based JITENDRA EV TECH has recently launched its new EV scooter named JET 320. The same is being termed as the future of EV mobility in India. It is powered by a next-gen 250 Watt BLDC Hub Motor. Some best in class features are: Huge Boot Space of 24 Ltr; LED parking lights with powerful projector headlamp; Led Tail lamp w i t h i n d i c a t o r s ; B o d y c o l o r e d s p o r t y b a c k r e s t ; 7 ″ D i g i t a l d a r k t h e m e C l u s t e r . A l o n g w it h standard fitment as Tubeless tyre, Front disc brake, key less start, remote locking, antitheft protection, Mobile Charging USB Port, Motor Walk Assist (Reverse Motion) and much more. This scooter fitted with Durable Lithium ion battery with 2 variants 48 v 30 Ah and 60 V 26 Ah provides an impressive riding range of Upto 72* and Upto 80** Kmpc respectively. The scooter is available in 4 attractive metallic colours – Blazing Red, Alpine White, Absolute Black, Candy Blue.

TVS Motors iQube Electric Launched In Chennai At Rs. 1.15L T V S M o t o r C o m p a n y L t d a n n o u n c e d t h e l a u n c h o f i t s e l e c t r i c s c o o t e r – i Q u b e E l e c t ric i n C h e n n a i . I t i s s a i d t o b e a n u r b a n s c o o t e r p o w e r e d b y a n a d v a n c e d e l e c t ric d r i v e t r a i n . L a u n c h p r i c e i s I N R 1 1 5 , 2 1 8 . T h e c o m p a n y h a d l a u n c h e d t h e s c o o t e r in Bengaluru and Delhi before.

Equipped with a 4.4 kW electric motor, it has a maximum speed of 78 kmph and traverses 75 kms with a full charge.

Hyderabad Startup Gravton Launches New Electric Scooter G r a v t o n w h i c h i s a H y d e r a b a d - b a s e d s t a r t u p h a s l a u n c h e d i t s f i r s t a l l - n e w e l e c t r i c b ik e “Quanta” at INR 99,000 with a promotional offer of its charging station free of cost to limited users. The e-scooter is designed from the ground up with indigenously d e s i g n e d a n d d e v e l o p e d c o m p o n e n t s . A s f a r a s t h e m a i n f e a t u r e s o f t h e e - s c o o t e r a re c o n c e r n e d , i t c o m e s w i t h a 3 K W p r o p r i e t a r y B L D C m o t o r , a n i n - h o u s e m a n u f a c t u re d motor that is engineered for reduced mechanical losses and increased efficiency which can achieve a top speed of up to 70 kmph. The power supply comes from a 3 kWh Li-ion detachable battery and offers 150 km travel range that is extendable up to 320 km, on a single charge. Additionally, Gravton’s SES (Swap Eco System) boosts the c o n f i d e n c e o f t h e r i d e r a n d o f f e r s c o n v e n i e n c e w i t h a n i n t e l l i g e n t U r b a n M o b i lit y Solution. The battery can be charged at home in under 3 hours and can be fastc h a r g e d w i t h a n o p t i o n a l p r o p r i e t a r y c h a r g e r i n 9 0 m i n u t e s . T h e e - s c o o t e r c o m e s w it h a s m a r t p h o n e a p p t h a t o f f e r s f e a t u r e s s u c h a s r o a d s i d e a s s i s t a n c e , m a p p i n g s e r v ic e stations, remote lock/ unlock and turning on or off the lights from a remote distance.

Users can also check the whereabouts and overall health of the vehicle through the app.

Toutche Announces Launch Of Heileo H100 Electric Bicycle T o u t c h e r e c e n t l y a n n o u n c e d t h e l a u n c h o f i t s n e w H e i l e o H 1 0 0 e l e c t r i c b i c y c l e in India. The Heileo H100 electric bicycle is priced at a starting price of Rs 48,900.

The main features of Heileo H100 are that it comes with two colour options of Spring Green and Feta White. It is built with 6061 Aluminium alloy and packed with 345 & 460 watt–hours of power. As per the company claims, Heileo H100 is one of the lightest e l e c t r i c H y b r i d b i k e s i n t h e m a r k e t . T h e e - b i k e a l s o g e t s a n i n t e l l i g e n t c o n t r o l l e r, d e t a c h a b l e L i - i o n b a t t e r y m a d e o f P a n a s o n i c c e l l s , a n d a 2 5 0 W R e a r B L D C h u b m o t o r.

It comes with two range options of 60 km and 80 km per single full charge (in the pedal-assist mode). The electric bicycle has three modes of operation. The bike can act as a regular bicycle with 7-speed Shimano gears when you need it to be. On the o t h e r h a n d , i t c a n r u n o n e l e c t r i c m o d e s ( p e d a l - a s s i s t o r t h r o t t l e ) a s w e l l . T h e e l e c t ric mode is powered by five-levels of Power Assist and a right-hand-side Throttle.

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MoRTH Issues Draft Notification Proposing To Exempt EVs From Registration Renewal Charges The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification dated 27th May 2021, further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 proposing to exempt Battery Operated Vehicles (BOV) from payment of fees for the purpose of issue or renewal of Registration Certificate (RC) and assignment of new registration mark. This has been notified to encourage e- mobility. Comments from the general public and all stakeholders have been sought within a period of thirty days from the date of issuance of this draft notification.

CESL To Execute Electric Mobility Solutions In Ladakh Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Administration of Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, to make it a clean and green UT. Under the MoU, various clean energy and energy efficiency programmes will be implemented. CESL will build the EV ecosystem for the UT, focusing on EV charging infrastructure which will utilize renewable sources of power, and electric vehicles (EVs) that are being tested for high altitudes. Like all CESL’s projects, this programme will also be based on innovative business models, using carbon credits.

NHPC To Receive 25 EVs And 3 Fast Chargers From CESL NHPC has signed pacts with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) to procure 25 electric vehicles on lease and three fast EV chargers. A statement by NHPC said that it has signed e-mobility agreements with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), for leasing of 25 electric vehicles and supply of three electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers including its installation and commissioning. The e-mobility agreements were signed through video conferencing. This pact will lead to NHPC having the biggest EVs fleet amongst Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India. Earlier it had leased two EVs through EESL in 2019. Besides, a broad MoU between NHPC and EESL to explore opportunities of Energy Efficiency and Conservation measures in NHPC is also in process.

CESL Expands Into Electric 2 Wheelers And 3 Wheelers On World Environment Day Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) , CPSE under the Ministry of Power has forged key partnerships on World Environment Day in an effort to further the deployment of electric vehicles in the country. Agreements and MoUs have been signed with state governments of Goa, and Kerala to procure over 30,000 two- and three-wheelers. This is the first entry to the 2W and 3W segments in the country, with solutions uniquely designed to deliver affordable financial solutions to buyers.

Under the agreements, CESL will also invest in establishing the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and monitor the use of the assets. This customer-oriented approach is designed to deliver good ease-of-use and better accessibility.

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Fame 2 Scheme Modified Partially, Aggregation Via EESL To Bring Down E-3W Cost The government has partially modified the FAME-II scheme (Faster Adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India) under the National Mission for Clean mobility. Under this, aggregation will be the key method for bringing the upfront cost of EV-3W at an affordable level and at par with ICE-3W. EESL will aggregate demand for 3 lakh electric 3 wheelers for multiple user segments. Details will be worked out

by EESL for implementation. Four million plus cities( Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Pune) will be targeted for electric buses. For electric buses, EESL will generate demand in 9 cities with over 4 million-plus population like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Pune. EESL will go for aggregation of demand in these nine cities for remaining e-buses under the scheme on OPEX basis. The demand incentive has been increased to INR 15000/Kwh with a cap of 40% of the cost of the vehicle for electric 2 wheelers.

NHPC to Have the Biggest Electric Vehicle Fleet amongst Central Public Sector Enterprises in India In a significant step towards environment protection, NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company has signed E-Mobility Agreements with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) for leasing of 25 nos of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and supply of 3 nos. of Electric Vehicle fast chargers to NHPC including its installation & commissioning.

NHPC will have the biggest EVs fleet amongst Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India. NHPC had earlier leased 2 no. of Electric Vehicles through EESL in 2019. A broad MOU between NHPC and EESL to explore opportunities of Energy Efficiency and Conservation measures in NHPC is also under process.

SECI Finalises 5 Agencies For Diversification Into EV Sector Solar Energy Corporation Of India Limited (SECI) had invited for expression of interest(EOI) for identification and empanelment of agencies for development of Electric / Transformative Mobility Space in the month of October 2020. It has now intimated that based on the evaluation of proposals received by SECI in line with the criteria laid out in the EOI, 5 agencies have been empaneled by SECI for identification and implementation of business opportunities for SECI in the Electric/Tranformative Mobility space: A total of 12 participants had submitted their proposals. Out of which the 5 selected are as follows: 1. Blu Smart Mobility Private Limited 2. The Tata Power Company Limited 3. Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute 4. EV Motors India Private Limited 5. FoxBase Technologies Private Limited With this, SECI has taken its first step towards diversification in the electric mobility sector which is said to be the future of transportation.

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CESL Invites EoI For OEM Empanelment For E-2W Supply In Kerala C E S L h a s f l o a t e d a t e n d e r a n d i n v i t e d f o r e x p r e s s i o n o f i n t e r e s t f o r O E M e m p a n e l m e n t f o r e l e c t ric t w o w h e e l e rs in t h e s t a t e o f K e r a l a . U n d e r t h e F a m e 2 S c h e m e , E - 2 W i s t h e o n l y s e g m e n t c o v e r e d f o r i n c e n t i v e s u n d e r t h e p riv a t e o w n e rs h ip w it h a n o u t l a y o f R s . 2 0 0 0 c r . T h e s c h e m e i s a p p l i c a b l e o n l y f o r K e r a l a S t a t e g o v e r n m e n t e m p l o y e e s f o r w h o m t h e v e h ic l e w il l b e a v a il a b l e f o r u p f r o n t p u r c h a s e . C E S L w i l l e m p a n e l t h e O E M S t o f a c i l i t a t e t h e s u p p l y o f E 2 W s t o c o n s u m e rs b a s e d o n t h e E O I d o c u m e n t .

DHI Extends Fame 2 Scheme Till March 2024 T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a v y I n d u s t r i e s a n n o u n c e d t h e e x t e n s i o n o f t h e g o v e r n m e n t ’ s f l a g s h ip e l e c t ric v e h ic l e s p ro m o t io n s c h e m e by a period of two years. It will now be valid till March 2024.

T h e F a s t e r A d o p t i o n a n d M a n u f a c t u r i n g o f E l e c t r i c V e h i c l e s i n I n d i a P h a s e I I ( F A M E - I I ) s c h e m e , w h ic h h a s a f in a n c ia l o u t l a y o f R s 1 0 , 0 0 0 c r o r e t o p r o m o t e E V s b y e x t e n d i n g b u y e r s u b s i d i e s , w a s f i r s t a n n o u n c e d a s a t h re e - y e a r p ro g ra m e f f e c t iv e f ro m A p ril 2 0 1 9 . T h e r e w a s n o c h a n g e m e n t i o n e d i n t h e f i n a n c i a l a l l o c a t i o n t o t h e s c h e m e . T h e p ro j e c t h a s f a l l e n b e h in d it s t a rg e t s a n d o n l y a f r a c t i o n o f t h e i n t e n d e d n u m b e r o f E V s h a v e b e e n s o l d u n d e r t h e p r o g r a m s o f a r. T h e t a rg e t w a s t o s e l l 1 m il l io n e l e c t ric t w o - w h e e l e r s , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 t h r e e - w h e e l e r s , 5 5 , 0 0 0 c a r s a n d 7 , 0 0 0 b u s e s . B u t o n l y 7 8 , 0 0 0 E V s in t o t a l h a v e b e e n s o l d u n d e r t h e scheme so far.

NTPC Invites Bids For Procurement Of Fuel Cell Electric Buses For Delhi N T P C V i d y u t V y a p a r N i g a m L i m i t e d , w h o l l y o w n e d s u b s i d i a r y o f N T P C L t d r e c e n t l y in v it e d b id s f o r d e p l o y in g h y d ro g e n f u e l c e l l buses in Delhi and Leh. Issuance of IFB – 30.06.2021 Bidding Document Sale Date & Time – From 30.06.2021 to 16.07.2021 upto 1700 Hrs (IST) Last Date for receipt of queries from bidders (if any) - 19.07.2021 Bid Submission Start – From 19.07.2021 Bid Submission End Date & Time – Upto 26.07.2021 by 1700 Hrs. (IST) Bid Opening Date & Time for Techno-Commercial Bid – 27.07.2021 at 1500 Hrs. (IST) Price Bid Opening Date & Time Shall be intimated separately by NVVN. C o s t o f B i d d i n g D o c u m e n t – 2 2 5 3 8 / - ( I n d i a n R u p e e s T w e n t y T w o T h o u s a n d F i v e H u n d re d T h irt y E ig h t O n l y )

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GOVERNMENT: STATE West Bengal Proposes Green Inter-city Corridors Only For Electric Vehicles The West Bengal government has recently announced that in order to encourage evehicles and reduce the dependability on traditional fossil-fuel driven vehicles, it has proposed special inter-city corridors which can be used only by electric vehicles, with charging stations every 25 km. Already, it has introduced e-vehicles in different state government transport facilities and has a target of reaching 10 lakh battery-powered vehicles by 2030. The first environment-friendly lanes will be built along two popular routes, one from Kolkata to Asansol – a distance of 215 km and the other from Kolkata to Digha – a distance of 185 km. Along these routes, electric vehicles are planned to have priority movement channels, and rapid charging stations will be set up every 25 km. There will also be green zones which might be developed into parking areas or other facilities where only battery-powered vehicles will be allowed.

Delhi Approves Single Window Facility For EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion In order to facilitate the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at private and semi-public places, the Delhi government recently approved a single-window facility. The places include apartments, group housing societies, hospitals, malls and theatres in the national capital. The single window facility can be used for rapid installation of thousands of EV chargers at apartments and group housing societies, institutional buildings like hospitals and commercial spaces like malls and theatres. As per an official statement, vendors will be empowered by the power discoms for installation of two slow charging standards (Light EV AC and AC 001) and one fast charging standard (DC 001), and providing Delhi government subsidy to the consumer and meter installation based on EV tariff.

Gujarat Government Announces EV Policy 2021 With an objective to transition the Gujarat state’s transportation sector towards electric mobility and make it an EV hub, the state government has come out with an EV policy 2021. Starting 1st July 2021 the policy will be valid for 4 years. The State will target and support the deployment of the first two lakh electric vehicles either under individual use or commercial use for four years commencing from 1st July 2021.

The targets are as follows: For 2 wheelers -1,10,000 For 3-Wheelers – 70,000 4-Wheelers (Private and Commercial) – 20,000 This makes it a total of 2,00,000.

The Demand Incentive from the State shall be over and above any subsidies that are available from the Central Government through its promotional schemes and policies. The subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the customer via DBT mode from the State Transport Department on authenticating the document for the purchase of the vehicle.

Table below gives the summary of incentives across all segments under the policy period.

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Triton EV Signs MoU With Telangana To Set Up Manufacturing Unit

The beneficiary can opt to get subsidy under any one scheme of state government run by different departments; the beneficiary can not claim subsidy under more than one scheme of state government. There are also incentives for EV charging infrastructure. Commercial public EV charging stations for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers will be eligible for 25 % capital subsidy on equipment/machinery (limited up to Rs. 10 lakhs per station) for the first 250 commercial public EV charging stations. Also, petrol pumps will be given approval for establishing charging stations and such facilities will come up at housing and commercial infrastructures as well. With the implementation of this policy, minimum 6 lakh ton CO2 emission will be reduced.

Triton Electric Vehicle Pvt Ltd has entered into a MoU with the Telangana government for setting up a manufacturing unit for electric vehicles at the National Investment & Manufacturing Zone at Zaheerabad.

Telangana government will provide the required land to the firm through Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation at NIMZ Zaheerabad.The total investment is of INR 2,100 Crore wherein Triton Electric Vehicle Pvt.Ltd will establish an ultramodern electric vehicle manufacturing unit in Telangana. It will also provide employment to more than 25,000 persons and produce 50,000 vehicles over the first five years, including semi-trucks, sedans, luxury SUVs, and rickshaws..

Three EV Charging Stations To Be Set Up By VMC In Vijayawada

Magenta Signs Agreement With TSREDCO, Government Of Telangana For Deploying Electric Vehicles For Government Use Under The Go Electric Campaign T SREDCO which is the nodal agency for the state of Telangana for promotion

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) is in the process of setting up three EV charging stations in the city. As per the estimation by VMC, around 5,000 electric vehicles will hit city roads in the next one year and hence, planned to arrange battery charging and swap stations at multiple locations in the city. Prasanna Venkatesh, commissioner, VMC, said – “Electric vehicles are the future. We are promoting them in a big way. Many of our officials have been using EVs for years.

We have finalised three charging stations with an estimated cost of Rs. 1.2 crore.”

of Energy Conservation Initiatives and Renewable Energy programmes and projects such as adoption of Electric Vehicles has signed an agreement with Navi Mumbai based, Electric Vehicle (EV) solutions company, Magenta. Under this agreement TSREDCO will coordinate the transition of government officer transport from ICE (Internal combustion Engines) vehicles to EVs across the state departments of Telangana. As part of this initiative and under this agreement, Magenta will deploy Electric Vehicles under its EVET (Electric Vehicle Enabled Transport) platform and associated charging infrastructure across the state and strive to achieve substantial reduction in total cost of transportation for personal and commercial purposes, supported by a strong charging infrastructure. The EVET platform is a tech enabled EV deployment platform which allows for optimizing and managing EVs through a centralized system and network management. This in tandem with their existing ChargeGrid platform allows for a fully integrated EV deployment solution for corporates and governments.

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GOVT PLANS TO SET UP INSTITUTION TO FUND EV BUSINESSES”

The government is planning to set up a financial institution to fund business with a focus on electric vehicles and facilitate new financial instruments for lending to the public transportation and commercial vehicle segment. India’s electric vehicles sector has been growing rapidly. The government is supporting domestic electric vehicle manufacturers. We have huge domestic demand for electric vehicles. Many startups have started producing electric vehicles”

GOVERNMENT PRIORITY IS TO FIGHT POLLUTION & DEVELOP INDIAN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TOWARDS ELECTRIC VEHICLES”

The priority of the government is to fight pollution and develop Indian technology and innovation towards e-vehicles. Addressing India Global forum 2021 on ‘Climate Action;Electric mobility Now’ he said Indian research is working aggressively towards pursuing green hydrogen.

INCONVERSATION

RAVIN MIRCHANDANI EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, ADOR POWERTRON EMobility+ got to interview Mr. Ravin Mirchandani - Executive Chairman, Ador Powertron and learnt about their highly efficient EV solutions. We also got insights into the company’s current contribution towards the Emobility sector and future plans & goals.

Please tell us about the solutions provided by your esteemed company for electric mobility.

Ador Digatron is a joint venture company established between the 114 year-old ADOR Group of India and Digatron GmbH. We have been supplying equipment for battery manufacturing plants since the 1980s including equipment to form, charge, test batteries and recently we also launched a set of solutions for Lithium cell packing lines as well.

A majority of battery manufacturing plants (lead acid and lithium) in the South East Asia region are also supported by our plant in Pune, India. Recently we also launched India’s first 100% made in India DC Fast Charger – the Quench DC fast charger series, which will eventually have capacity ranges from 60KW to 350KW. We are very proud of what our teams in both Germany and India have been able to jointly achieve in designing this product to be born global, but made in India.

How has the electric mobility business been under Covid for Ador? Any key learnings?

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''2 YEARS AGO, ELECTRIC MOBILITY WAS STILL QUITE A NOVELTY IN OUR INDUSTRY AND MOST BUSINESS LEADERS VIEWED IT AS A TREND THAT IS OVER THE HORIZON IN TIMELINES TO IMPLEMENTATION.'' 2 years ago, electric mobility was still quite a novelty in our industry and most business leaders viewed it as a trend that is over the horizon in timelines to implementation. We held a belief as far back as 2016 that our future as a company is wedded to clean mobility solutions and invested in developing - both technology for lithium battery manufacturing plants and also DC fast chargers that are capable of CCS, ChaDeMo and also AC fast charging simultaneously.

We also learned that the electric mobility industry and ecosystem continue to work in silos and various parts of the ecosystem don’t necessarily talk to each other, hampering a common narrative on how to foster rapid adoption of E mobility in India. So we launched in 2017, the Annual India E Mobility summit for CEOs. This summit held under Chatham House Rules includes the main protagonists & decision makers from the entire ecosystem (policy regulators, OEMs, battery manufacturers, CPOs, power companies, etc) to discuss how to overcome the roadblocks and headwinds facing our industry.

We

also launched the energizingindia.tv podcast featuring conversations with key industry leaders within the emobility sector to create a narrative for the annual summit which we believe has helped us start to develop a common view on how the industry can be helped to grow rapidly.

In relation to our learnings from COVID – the learnings have been that only the nimble can thrive through this environment that constantly challenges supply chain stability and costs. The electric mobility industry has definitely experienced momentum for growth since the lockdowns.

Lack of public transport in cities spurred consumers to buy scooters and cars to get to work and many made the choice for an EV based on their experience during lockdown of the cleaner air we all got to breathe. The fact that the whole life cost of EVs today is already similar to an ICE has only helped with the buying decision. It is our opinion that a majority of customers buying ICE today will likely naturally choose an EV in the next buying cycle a few years hence.

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How has the year 2021 been so far?

What are your goals for the remaining year?

2021 is a mixed year. Tremendous supply chain challenges and yet tremendous hope for the product lines in the electric mobility and Lithium battery sectors which we have launched. Our goals for the remainder of the year is to have our fast chargers installed in over 15 city pair highways in conjunction with our partners charge point operators serving customers in India, and also to export our first set of fast chargers. We also hope to install our first lithium battery cell packing for a customer in India.

solutions that are unique for both India and Asia. In 2021 we launched the Quench series DC fast charger which is 60KW upgradeable to 120KW. The E Mobility sector in India will benefit significantly from the recent announcement of the extension of FAME-II. As a result, our own future product roll out includes various capacities up to 350KW, super fast charging, intelligent distributed charging for distress locations including dispensers and also a 22KW AC charger. We are looking forward to being the reference for the industry on resilience and value and are excited to make a difference for our industry in India as we are so well placed to understand the unique challenges of designing a product that India will love.

Please tell us how your company has ensured it is keeping up with the digitalisation trend with respect to its systems and operations overall.

Digitalisation is no longer a buzzword, but a way of life for our industry.

Whether it's how we buy our raw material or sell our products, communicate within our teams or deal with our customers, everything has been impacted by digitalisation and new tools that allow for us to engage in a resilient manner.

We have launched our Nischint Care Assurance service for our products which uses IoT to run diagnostics and prognostics to forecast when and what spare parts will be needed at particular customer locations based on their use case and environment.

What role do you see Ador playing in the Indian EV industry in the next couple of years?

What is the road map of Ador in the E mobility sector, especially EV Chargers.

We are fortunate to be at the heart of the E mobility industry as we design and make equipment for the energy storage medium of the industry – electric vehicle batteries. Whether it is the production of EV batteries, testing of new technologies or street level charging of batteries, ADOR provides

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WE HAVE LAUNCHED NISCHINT CARE ASSURANCE FOR OUR PRODUCTS WHICH USES IOT TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS & PROGNOSTICS TO FORECAST REQUIREMENTS FOR SPARE PARTS AND SERVICING.''

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INCONVERSATION

VAMSI GADDAM FOUNDER, ATUMOBILE & JMD, VISAKA INDUSTRIES LTD In an exclusive conversation with Mr. Vamsi Gaddam Founder, Atumobile & JMD, Visaka Industries Ltd, we learnt about the journey and evolution of his EV startup - Atumobile. We also understood the key features of their electric bike Atum 1.0 and how it competes with other products in the segment.

Please tell us about the exciting evolution and journey of Atumobile?

Atumobile Pvt. Ltd., is an EV start-up which launched its first e-bike – Atum1.0 – in September 2020 generating widespread interest amongst the consumers.

With a base price of INR 55K, and positioned as a performance-oriented, caféracer styled electric bike, Atum1.0 has redefined emobility.

With the Company receiving wide appreciation and acceptance from across the length and breadth of India including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru apart from other towns and cities, Atumobile started delivering Atum1.0 in February 2021.

We are often asked about the “cool quotient” of ATUM1.0 and we believe what is cool about ATUM 1.0 is that it is playing a role, albeit a small one, in heralding a new era. It is not only a smart way to travel but it will, and all the other EVs put together, help the world achieve its eventual target goal of netzero carbon emissions.

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''ATUMOBILE PVT. LTD., IS AN EV START-UP WHICH LAUNCHED ITS FIRST E-BIKE – ATUM1.0 – IN SEPTEMBER 2020 GENERATING WIDESPREAD INTEREST AMONGST THE CONSUMERS.''

There are many players in the E2W segment. How do you differentiate from competitors?

There are multiple players in the market, and we believe that is a good thing as it helps popularize EVs and drive their adoption and uptake.

The USP of Atum 1.0 is its design which is completely proprietary and has been built in-house from scratch. The electric bike, with its range of features such as 20X4 fat-bike tires to conquer any road; comfortable seat height with one of the best-in-class ground clearance; long lasting Batteries with 2 years warranty and a range of 100 kms in a single charge; and, a complete digital display incorporating LED headlight, indicators & taillight, is already being considered as the new benchmark for the Indian e-bike segment.

Kindly help our readers understand the key features of your electric bike Atum 1.0?

Atum1.0 is powered by a lightweight, portable lithium-ion battery pack that charges in just under 4 hours and weighs 6 kgs.

Atum 1.0 offers a range of 100 kmph in a single charge. The electric bike comes with a 1-year battery warranty and is available in a wide range of colours. It’s easy to carry design allows the users to charge it anywhere using a normal 3-pin socket. Atum 1.0 can cover 100 kilometers in a single charge. It is very cost-effective to operate as it consumes around 1 unit per charge, which translates to Rs. 7-10 per day (for 100 kilometers) as compared to the traditional ICE bikes, which cost almost Rs. 80-100 a day (for 100 kilometers).

Atum 1.0 is approved, as a lowspeed bike, by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) which makes it ready for commercial use. Additionally, Atum 1.0 does not need a registration and the person driving it does not need a license.

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Any plan on supporting Last-mile delivery solutions as the same plays an important role in today's times of E-commerce and Ebusiness?

Smart mobility is the integration of all the mobility solutions available. In that sense we are looking at possibilities of engaging with lastmile service delivery providers as also with delivery aggregators who have a big fleet of two-wheelers.

What is your view on how electric twowheelers are going to contribute to the Indian EV sector?

Atum1.0 and other EVs, available in the market, are the pioneers who are helping usher in electric mobility in India. EV two-wheelers, in our opinion, will form the bulwark of EVs in India as is the case with ICE two-wheelers today.

India sells close to 20 million two-wheelers and this is the size of the opportunity that we are

looking at. The pandemic has further heightened awareness on pollution and the introduction of FAME-2, EV twowheelers have significant tail winds. Apart from government subsidies and favourable policies, and like any technology shift, a combination of factors can help adoptions reach inflection points and then take off. Electric vehicles have a lower total cost of ownership than petrol ones. With battery costs trending downwards and battery recycling companies offering buyback prices, cost of vehicles will further reduce.

Today, we are looking at the best possible opportunity to drive the EV culture in the country and help reduce pollution and emission levels which have, in certain areas, reached dangerous levels.

TODAY, WE ARE LOOKING AT THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE THE EV CULTURE IN THE COUNTRY AND HELP REDUCE POLLUTION AND EMISSION LEVELS.''

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INCONVERSATION

PRATIK SINGH SANKHLA FOUNDER, WHITE CARBON MOTORS PRIVATE LIMITED

In an exclusive chat with EMobility+, Mr. Pratik Singh Sankhla, Founder, White Carbon Motors Private Limited speaks about the journey of his startup and their two wheeler offerings.

He expects electric two wheelers to lead the EV revolution in India and their newly launched GT5 electric scooter will contribute towards the same.

How did the journey of White Carbon Motors start and how has it been so far?

My current team and I had already been effectively working in the EV industry since 2017. Having worked with more than 350 Electric Vehicle Dealers nationwide, we got an opportunity to understand the nuances of working in the industry to the finest of details. From the experience, we realized that there was a huge gap in the corporate structure. The ecosystem of the industry lacked ‘an organized corporate structure’.

Sales augmentation was the focal point for all the companies while branding and after-sales structure got neglected treatment. After several efforts of lending some kind of organization to the existing corporate construction, I decided to form a company of my own. Thus, White Carbon Motors (WCM) was founded in January 2020.

As a team, we comprehended the dire lack of brand value an Electric Vehicle had in the mindset of an average vehicle consumer. We made rigorous R&D on our fleet and boosted the brand presence

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''WE WANT THE CONSUMER TO MAKE A DECISION THAT IS SMART AND NOT CHEAP. HENCE, BOTH OUR VARIANTS- O3 AND GT5- STAND APART IN TERMS OF RADICAL DESIGN AND CONSUMER-CENTRIC FEATURES WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY.'' of WCM, our priorities. For quality parts, we partnered with the best in the industry.

However, we also realized that in a dynamic market like we are in today, coming up with just an ‘awesome product’ was not sufficient. What sets us apart from others is our community- the WCM Squad. This community is a group of experts from the industry raring to solve, create, innovate and educate the consumer on the advancements that this sustainable industry is creating.

cutting-edge technology. O3 is your ultimate utility vehicle- a compact, head-turner with features like pedal assist, portable batteries, and a modular rear carrier. GT5, again, is an ultimate value-formoney vehicle that boasts of features like auto-adaptive headlights, an aluminum swingarm, and a larger wheelbase.

Both out variants are designed to provide a zippy, fun, and thrilling experience on the road.

What are some of the features of your electric two-wheeler offerings?

WCM aims at spreading the knowhow amongst the average vehicle consumer on the differentials in the technology that makes all the difference. We want the consumer to make a decision that is smart and not cheap. Hence, both our variants- O3 and GT5- stand apart in terms of radical design and consumer-centric features with

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What growth plans do you have for the next 2 years?

A lot of exciting stuff is in store, I will highlight some of it here.

After the launch of O3 and GT5, we would focus on expanding our network- first in our home state of Gujarat and then replicate the network expansion in Tier-1 cities across the country.

Internationally, we are intending to launch WCM in Nepal & Greece by the end of Q4 of 2021. With the change of the year, things are poised to get bigger. We are planning on making access to online p u r c h a s e o f W C M p r o d u c t s fo r t h e c o n s u m e r s i n t h e T i e r - 1 c i t i e s an easy availability. Also, building an efficient charging infrastructure and launching the WCM app is high on our priority list. In short, New variants and innovations are on the horizon.

Electric two-wheelers are expected to lead the EV revolution in India in the future. What are your views on this?

That’s right. The EV segment is set to shift the market, bring radical changes in buying and mobility behavior. But what makes this disruption all the more interesting is the fact that Electrification, as a trend in the automotive industry, will bring in more avenues for revenue generation and bring healthy competition. And healthy competition is always beneficial to the industry, in terms of the opportunities it brings and problems that are thereby solved. So, it is safe to say that the scenario that is poised is nothing short of exciting.

Please tell us in brief about your newly launched GT5 electric scooter?

500 km in 100 Rs.! That’s right, that’s how disruptive a trendsetter GT5 as a product is. We had always envisioned launching a product for the mass majority of the Indian population that truly provided value for money. And GT5 exceeds those expectations. The scooter is the perfect concoction of quality parts found in highend vehicles, sleek designing, and superior performance. That is why we call it a ‘simply perfect’ machine.

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WE ARE PLANNING ON MAKING ACCESS TO ONLINE PURCHASE OF WCM PRODUCTS FOR THE CONSUMERS IN THE TIER-1 CITIES AN EASY AVAILABILITY.''

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PERSPECTIVE

BATTERY TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP: WHAT ARE SOME EMERGING EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES AND COMPOSITIONS?

With the vast consumption of fossil fuels and increased greenhouse gas emissions, drastic environmental impacts have happened which have led to an increased global demand for developing methods of harvesting and storing energy sustainably. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, hydro, and wind energy are the most promising solutions for addressing these concerns.

However, electricity produced from these sources must be efficiently stored to supply the world with energy on demand. This is where batteries come into the picture.

When it comes to electric vehicles also, batteries form the crucial part. Any discussion of the future of electric vehicles ends up with a review of where battery technology, specifically battery range and recharge speeds, will be in the coming years.

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A big leap is needed to increase the distances these batteries can power vehicles. To do so, battery technology researchers are focusing on immediate improvements, with an eye on a longer-term move to solid state batteries, which would replace the liquid part of a battery. So, what are some of the emerging EV battery technologies and compositions and what is the future roadmap. We asked our experts to answer the same..

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DHRUV WARRIOR RESEARCH ANALYST, COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER (CEEW)

The deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) will define the mobility revolution of the 21st century. The recent emergence of light and small lithium-ion batteries has made some EVs cost-competitive with conventional vehicles.

However, since batteries make up about fifty per cent of the value of an EV, the maturing of EV battery technologies will be critical for a complete transition to electrified transport.

The new generation of batteries will have to improve the c o s t - e f f ec t i v e n e s s , s a f e t y , c o n v e n i e n c e a n d s u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f EVs to entice the vast majority of regular vehicle buyers.

CEEW analysis suggests that research is increasingly focussed on reducing dependence on critical minerals and materials used for manufacturing of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. For instance, cobalt is a necessary component of most EV batteries. But the market for cobalt is volatile and reserves are low, with most of the global cobalt resource concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Funding development of low cobalt battery-compositions like Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide 811 (NMC-811) would increase the resilience of the EV supply chain. Similarly, replacing graphite anodes with silicon has the potential to improve the battery’s energy density. Batteries could potentially become more compact and offer better vehicle mileage.

We can also fast-track the development of new chemistries to provide functional alternatives to conventional Li-ion EV batteries. Lithium sulphur (Li-S) batteries, that replace cobalt with sulphur in the cathode, could reduce material costs and environmental impact. Alternatively, metal-air batteries forgo the cathode entirely. Instead, they use a metal anode which reacts with atmospheric oxygen to produce energy. Metal-air batteries have some of the highest theoretical energy densities and could make use of easily available metals like sodium, zinc or aluminium, but the technology is still in a nascent stage and requires significant R&D. The structure of the battery is also a possible avenue for innovation. For instance, solid-state batteries (SSB), that consist of a solid electrolyte rather than liquid, minimise the risk of fire. They have a high charging rate and energy density compared to conventional EV batteries. Another potential breakthrough is the commercialisation of structural batteries, also called massless energy storage systems.

Structural batteries store energy while also acting as loadbearing components integral to the vehicle’s structure, negating the battery’s additional weight. While structural batteries would greatly increase the driving range and efficiency of EVs, the associated increase in the cost and complexity of the battery recycling process should be evaluated.

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As electric vehicles become more mainstream, the focus on battery technology R&D has also increased. Companies and academic institutions are increasingly building teams and targeting their R&D spending towards the improvement of existing technologies. It is imperative that India takes a leading role by participating in global research and encouraging collaboration between Indian and global institutions. By focussing on R&D, India can not only accelerate decarbonisation of its own transport sector, but also play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of EVs in other countries too.

DR N S SURESH RESEARCH SCIENTIST, CENTER FOR STUDY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY (CSTEP)

BHUPESH VERMA SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST, CENTER FOR STUDY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY (CSTEP)

The performance of an electric vehicle (EV) is largely dependent on a battery and its materials composition.

Battery selection is based on performance characteristics, such as energy and power density, life cycle, safety, charging/discharging rate, cost, etc. Currently, the market is dominated by Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). The most p r o m i n e n t m a t e r i a l c o m p o s i t i o n s in L i B s a r e L i t h i u m N i c k e l Manganese Cobalt (LNMC), Lithium Nickel Manganese Oxide (LNMO), and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) as cathode materials and graphite as anode material. Lithium and cobalt have lesser energy density. Also, these materials are scarce.

Therefore, new material compositions are being tried to enhance the performance, environmental friendliness, and sustainability of batteries. The following Table provides the summary of performance indicators for various existing and emerging battery technologies.

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PRABHAT KHARE DIRECTOR, KK CONSULTANTS, IIT ROORKEE GOLD MEDALIST

As seen in the Table, emerging technologies have higher energy density (2–4 times) compared to traditional batteries.

This leads to an increase in the life of the battery and run time, and minimises footprint size. Emerging batteries (except L i S ) o f f e r g r e at e r l i f e c y c l e a n d c a n e v e n b e u s e d f o r l o n g distance travel (over 300 km) per charge. Further, these batteries have enhanced safety characteristics and raw materials are widely available (including in India). Some emerging batteries have special features. Metal-air batteries do not require electricity for charging and require the replacement of metals (Aluminium/Zinc) for every cycle.

Similarly, graphene-based batteries can be charged quickly (15 sec) and facilitate more cycles (but have low energy density). As for costs, emerging batteries are more feasible except for solid-state batteries (due to high equipment cost).

Materials used in most emerging batteries are environmentally friendly, including when it comes to the afterlife. This indicates that emerging battery chemistries can play a crucial role in EVs alongside most proven traditional batteries.

India is targeting 30% of EV deployment by 2030. To meet this target, the Government of India announced plans for indigenous manufacturing with an earmarked productionlinked incentive scheme of INR 18,000 Crore. The current composition of LiBs (Li, Co) would pose implications relating to materials availability, economics, and environment.

Therefore, it is imperative to utilise domestically available materials such as Aluminium, Sulphur, Iron, Phosphorus, etc.

The economies of scale through indigenous plants would pave a path for further cost reduction and sustainable battery manufacturing.

The research on batteries had started in the early 1800 and was evolving with time at a very slow pace till the electronics revolution happened around 1960 making these batteries part of daily lives which brought the drastic changes in the development of battery technologies. While historically, the batteries were classified as primary (nonrechargeable) or secondary (rechargeable), yet with time and applications, this classification has vanished. However, one must understand the basic difference between the two as explained graphically below – shift happens from primary batteries to secondary batteries as the power needs go up with repeated requirements.

The current family of battery technologies have a wide range, many of them are already available commercially, while many others are still in the development stages. With time, many of these technologies will evolve and come out of the laboratory, and compete for their survival. We will look at some of them now.

Present Day Commonly Used Batteries: 1 Lead Acid Battery:

They are the most commonly used batteries which got very early success and hence were used in diverse multiple applications.

However, due to various inherent issues including their weight & safety, they are now only found in a very specific application like SLI or the home inverters.

2 Lithium-Ion Battery: They are the most commonly

EMERGING BATTERIES (EXCEPT LIS) OFFER GREATER LIFE CYCLE AND CAN EVEN BE USED FOR LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL (OVER 300 KM) PER CHARGE.

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used batteries in present times yet despite pushing their chemistry to its limits, they still have limitation in delivering a driving range to a BEV (on full charge) as comparable to that of ICEVs (on full tank), leave aside issued of extended charging or recouping time 3 Lithium Polymer Battery:

energy densities as that advantages like form being safer they could except in restricted markets.

Despite having similar of LIBs and also having flexibility, ruggedness, not find much success applications of niche

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4 Fuel Cell:

They are a form of battery which can produce energy as long as the active material (generally Hydrogen gas) is fed to the electrodes. However, since Hydrogen is a highly explosive gas with many associated safety issues, their application has been restricted.

New Technologies in Batteries: 5 Lithium-Oxygen Battery:

When chemistry “beyond Li-ion” evolved, to address the driving range issue of LIBs, Li-O2 battery was developed as one of its product (3500 Wh/kg). However, it has yet to prove its worth as an alternative to LIBs.

6 Lithium-Sulfur Battery: This is another product

of “beyond Li-ion” chemistry and are have cost advantages due to abundant availability of Sulphur (2600 Wh/kg).

However, their real practical applications are still restricted to limited fields.

Future of Batteries The research is already on to embed micro optical fibres, plasmonics, acoustics and electrochemical sensors within the individual cells to monitor the chemical performance at cell level with a feedback system, making them smart & connected.

Another research is also advancing on self-healing batteries for intelligently restoring the lost performance.

Yet another research is advancing to integrate the batteries with the structural part of their application e.g. body shell of EV.

7 Solid-State Battery: These are also one of the

promising technologies for the next generation of energy storage, yet due to limitation of present processes to synthesize a perfect solid electrolyte, this technology has been found wanting.

8 Al-Air Battery:

With high energy density (~8100 Wh/Kg) Al-Air batteries are also the most promising technology of the future, yet struggling for want of a reliable, quicker, safer, and effective charging mechanism of Al-Anode (replacement) as well as setting up energy-efficient infrastructure to recycle the Al(OH)3 which gets generated during its use.

Few Other Upcoming Battery Technologies:

Apart from the above commonly known technologies presently already in vogue, many other new & diverse battery technologies are getting developed and each of them would be fighting for its right place in the burgeoning EV market. They are listed below:

Future Road Map With the arrival EVs, coupled with increasing need portable Energy Storage System (ESS), demand of batteries are going to explode in coming future, a future in which EVs would certainly be playing a critical role similar to what ICEV played for fossil fuel industry in the early 1900, bringing its own set of known/ unknown challenges. One such known challenge is the disposal of the old batteries at the end of their lives (EOL).

Hence, the real challenge for battery developers would be to go beyond the conventional mindset by creating an end-to-end eco-system for the complete life cycle management of batteries, in the circular economy of future, a future which could possibly be consisting chemically neutral, nonhazardous batteries or biodegradable batteries.

THE REAL CHALLENGE FOR BATTERY DEVELOPERS WOULD BE TO GO BEYOND THE CONVENTIONAL MINDSET BY CREATING AN END-TO-END ECO-SYSTEM FOR THE COMPLETE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT OF BATTERIES.''

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PERSPECTIVE EV 2 WHEELERS: ARE THEY THE LEADERS OF

INDIA'S EV EXPEDITION?

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Although e-scooters and bikes cost more than conventional ones, the rising fuel prices, reduction in lithium-ion battery prices, many large manufacturers like Tata & Reliance planning to establish Gigawatt level lithium ion battery manufacturing facilities as well as subsidies offered under FAME II and also by state governments, are narrowing the gap. With an investment of Rs 2,400 crore, Ola plans an escooters factory with a capacity of one Cr by 2022 which will be the equivalent of 20% of the global two-wheeler production capacity.

NEERAJ KUMAR SINGAL DIRECTOR, SEMCO GROUP

India is one of the world’s largest importers of fossil fuels which puts undue strain on India’s foreign exchange reserves and extensive use of these fuels also has negative impacts on health & environment.

India’s E-mobility initiatives for pollution-free commercial and private transportation have prompted many established vehicle manufacturers and new entrants to begin manufacturing the e-vehicles in the last mile connectivity and personal use space. In India, 1,52,000 electric twowheelers were purchased in 2019-20 against 1,26,000 in 2018-19. FY 2020-21 was a tough year for sale of PVs because of Covid-19 pandemic has badly impacted the economy & purchase preferences and only 1,43,821 electric two-wheelers were sold with a decline of 6% from last year ( Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles) but was much better as compared to decline of 30% for the total vehicle registration in 2020-21.

A Motilal Oswal recent research report estimates that, for two wheeled EVs , there is a potential to change the competitive landscape of the Rs 34,000 crore scooter segment with a market size of around 5.6 million units.

McKinsey has also estimated that the Indian e-two-wheeler market would hit 4.5 million-5 million in the 2025 financial year, accounting for 25%-30% of the total market, and nine million by 2030 (around 40% of the total market). KPMG too estimates market penetration of 2 wheeled EVs at 7-10% in2025 & 25-35% in 2030. These estimates are further strengthened by the Government's 2019 FAME II policy, GST reduction to 5% and incentives extended under State Government Policies. On 11 June 2021, the FAME II scheme was further extended by another two years to March 31, 2024 from the earlier planned closure of 31 March 2022. For new electric two-wheeler customers, the scheme has increased the demand incentive by 50 percent to Rs 15,000 per kWh (earlier it was Rs 10,000 per kWh) and the maximum subsidy cap was also increased to 40 percent from the earlier 20 percent cost of the e-two-wheeler cost. With these changes, the cost of the 2 wheeler EVs is expected to be down by upto Rs 20000. As of June 26, 2021, only 59,984 electric two-wheelers have got the benefit under the FAME II scheme against the target of 2 million 2 wheelers & so, a huge expansion potential exists.

Reducing total cost of ownership (TCO- acquisition too running cost per km upto disposal)) gap for 2WEVs is important for better acceptability, especially for bulk operating commercial segment. TCO for an ICE scooter (indicative) is Rs 5.7/km which for E-2W is around Rs 7.2/km considering average monthly running of 500 km and with the additional incentive of Rs 5,000/KWh this will further reduce to Rs 6.5/km.

Considering the ease of operation & maintenance, improved charging infrastructure, increased home delivery of purchased items & services, ease of commuting in crowded areas, preference of youngsters to use two wheeled EVs for short distance & workplace commuting- it is believed that India’s electric vehicle revolution would be led by twowheelers which already are being used in India to the extent of 81% of the total vehicles on roads and progressively will also have a short payback period.

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It is expected that the incentives will encourage delivery service providers like those engaged in food delivery, ecommerce logistics and courier services to switch to using electric two-wheelers which are more reliable in performance, are almost maintenance free, comfortable to ride & have low running cost. Apart from being environment friendly, these features & attributes of two wheeler EVs will ensure that the timely deliveries are made at low operational costs and the extent of savings are used in innovatively improved & reliable service delivery as well as better e m p l o y e e r e m u n e r a t i o n w i t h h i g h e r d e g r ee o f c u s t o m e r satisfaction.

THE ELECTRIC VEHICLES NEED TO BE HIGHER SPEED &

With the enhancing support of government through policies, incentives, soft loans, manufacturers fore-sighting the rising sunshine with their record investments and consumers getting EV ready progressively with their increased awareness to protect environment, improved performance and reducing “pricing & running cost gap” of EVs- the “2WEVs” are no doubt bound to the future of e-mobility especially within the small community clusters, towns & cities. However, to ensure the full success of market penetration -simultaneously, the issues of consistent quality, free maintenance support inbuilt in vehicle pricing, battery swapping & long term warranties, easy availability & affordability of spares, trained mechanics, charging infrastructure and at par TCO need to addressed & resolved.

HIGHER QUALITY FOR FASTER ADOPTION SO THAT SCALES OF PRODUCTION ARE ACHIEVED TO STANDARDIZE PRODUCT & REDUCE PRICES.'' Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, blames the introduction of low-speed, poor-quality products for the slow adoption of EVs. He indicated that “When you introduce new technology, it has to be aspirational. The electric vehicles need to be higher speed & higher quality for faster adoption so that scales of production are achieved to standardize product & reduce prices.” Further, as out of 52,959 highspeed bikes sold since January 2019, only 31,813 vehicles were given subsidies under the FAME II scheme until December 2020 and the rest were disqualified- the clarity of terms of policy and transfer of subsidy at the sale point is important for promoting use of EVs. Localization of the imported components is also an important issue needing action.

Further, EESL has plans to supply 2 lakh e-two-wheelers and 3 lakh e-three-wheelers at half their current prices using incentives offered under FAME II scheme, state government subsidies, support from EV manufacturers and carbon credits earned from the UN Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

The Centre has goals to make India an “EV manufacturing hub” and has offered Rs 18,100 crore to the sector under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme and additional Rs 4 5 , 0 0 0 c r o re t o a t t r a c t i n v e s t m e n t s f o r a d v a n c e d c h e m i s t r y cell battery manufacture.

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HIMANI JAIN SENIOR PROGRAMME LEAD, COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER (CEEW)

NILANSHU GHOSH RESEARCH INTERN, COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER (CEEW)

ACCORDING TO AN ANALYSIS

BY THE COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER (CEEW), THIS NUMBER IS PROJECTED TO ALMOST DOUBLE BY 2030. '' The automotive sector in India is dominated by two-wheelers (2Ws), with ~150 million two-wheelers on the road occupying 73 per cent of the market share. According to an analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), this number is projected to almost double by 2030. Further, a panIndia survey conducted by CEEW shows that about half the u r b a n p o p u l a t i o n use s t w o - w h e e l e r s f o r t h e i r w e e k l y n e e d s .

Thus, as India charts a path towards an electric vehicle (EV) transition, two-wheelers must be its torchbearers.

Even though any new EV entrant is likely to face a range of barriers from an inadequate supply chain to consumer demand, a range of new EV players are entering the market, with existing ones ramping up their plans and market strategies.

However, as far as the demand is concerned, the lack of adequate range, charging infrastructure and upfront costs are being cited as barriers among Indian consumers.

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Range comfort: The CEEW survey finds that the average commute distance of 2Ws is 16 km/day. Most of the available electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws) in the market boast a range of 80-100 km per charge. The higher-end models offer 100+ kilometres per charge, with some scooters providing 150+ kilometres per charge. Thus, the current range of the e-2Ws suffices for the average daily commute of an Indian citizen.

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That said, there are some key challenges to e-2W adoption that remain to be addressed given their nascency.

Costs at par with internal combustion engine (ICE) scooters: The new amendment to the FAME subsidies have decreased the purchase price of e-2Ws by 30 per cent. Combined with the sky-rocketing petrol prices, it is now cheaper to own an electric scooter compared to a petrol one. The total cost of ownership (TCO) of an e-2W with the new subsidies is about less than one-third the price of owning a petrol scooter.

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rely primarily on 3rd party mechanics for the regular repair of scooters rather than sending them to the dealerships. However, as EV technology is still new, not many mechanics are proficient with repairing these e2Ws. A few manufacturers have taken up the initiative to train the mechanics with the essential skills that would help repair most models of e-2Ws in the market. In addition, more workshops and vocational training from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) would ensure that the mechanics get hands-on experience repairing e-2Ws, providing easy repair options for the vehicle owners and job security for the mechanics.

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Additionally, state policies are also supporting the adoption of EVs through an additional subsidy on the purchase of EVs. The central government has approved the sales of EVs without batteries, bringing down the upfront cost of the e-2W by ~40 per cent.

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Battery technology advances have led to a 40 per cent reduction in charging duration since 2015. Further, multiple battery charging solutions have been game-changers. These include battery swapping, fast charging capabilities, and residential low ampere plug charging. Now, the batteries can be easily removed from the scooters and charged at their convenience, thus creating possibilities for battery swapping. Removable batteries give consumers the flexibility to charge their batteries and softens range anxiety.

Repair and maintenance: The vehicle owners in India

Sturdiness: To make e-2Ws sturdier, at par with their petrol counterparts, the OEMs need to use high quality but light materials in their e-2Ws. Any increase in the kerb weight will lead to efficiency loss. Since commercial fleet scooters need to deliver 150+ kg payloads, robust, sturdy models are being developed for commercial use. This has led to adoption of e-2Ws by ecommerce delivery firms such as Big Basket and Zypp for last-mile connectivity.

3 Micro-Mobility: Population comprising women, teenagers

with learning licenses, and older citizens rely on buses for long distances, and use autos or walk for a short commute. The micro-mobility segment offering e-2W models with speeds less than 25 kmph has the potential to be the dominant mode for trips between 2-5 km for middle-income groups. In addition, traffic calming to control speed, helmets and safer junctions are essential to ensure the safety of these slow e-2W riders. There has been an increase in the registered slow speed e-2Ws (Fig. 3) over the years, even though these scooters do not get subsidies under the FAME- II scheme.

THE VEHICLE OWNERS IN INDIA RELY PRIMARILY ON 3RD PARTY MECHANICS FOR THE REGULAR REPAIR OF SCOOTERS RATHER THAN SENDING THEM TO THE DEALERSHIPS.''

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Figure 3- Number of registered slow speed e-2Ws Source: Vahan Dashboard

In the Indian EV story, two-wheelers are playing the predominant role. The electric vehicle ecosystem can expand further with the micro-mobility vehicle segments, trained after-sales workforce and sturdy models.

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INSIGHTS

INDIAN EV TECHNOLOGY SCENARIO: WHERE ARE WE NOW AND WHAT IS THE WAY AHEAD?

SUNIL GUPTA MD & CEO, AVIS INDIA

As per EV Gl obal Out l ook 2021, 10 mi l l i on el ect ri c cars were pl yi ng worl dwi de by t he end of 2020, f ol l owi ng a decade of rapi d growt h. At t he same t i me, t he gl obal el ect ri c vehi cl e market si ze i s proj ect ed t o grow f rom 4. 09 mn uni t s i n 2021 t o 34. 75 mn by 2030, at a CAGR of 26. 8%. So, i n t he gl obal backdrop, i t i s f oreseen t hat el ect ri c vehi cl e (EV) t echnol ogi es wi l l be wi del y adopt ed worl dwi de.

But , t he I ndi an scenari o i s l i kel y t o be a l i t t l e di f f erent , owi ng t o i t s uni que geographi cal and cl i mat i c condi t i ons.

Accordi ng t o t he Worl d Economi c Forum, I ndi a’ s aut omot i ve sect or i s one of t he f ast est -growi ng i n t he worl d. However, i t onl y cont ri but es 0. 5 % of t he gl obal EV market . The t arget present l y i s t o mat ch up t o Chi na, t he Uni t ed St at es, and Japan i n t erms of commerci al and consumer el ect ri c car manuf act uri ng as wel l as sal es. But how?

Wi t h ri si ng crude pri ces worl dwi de and t he i ncreasi ng CO2 emi ssi ons t hat are adversel y af f ect i ng t he Eart h’ s cl i mat e, EVs are seen as part of t he sol ut i on.

These are a f ew f act ors encouragi ng I ndi a t o move t owards l ow-carbon growt h.

I n f act , I ndi a’ s EV market has seen an i mmense growt h t he l ast coupl e of years, especi al l y i n t he t wo-wheel ers and t hree-wheel ers segment s, wi t h new-age compani es and aut omobi l e manuf act urers eyei ng t o capt ure market share. More so, bot h st at e and cent ral government s are promot i ng several EV-based proj ect s, and have come up wi t h pol i ci es as wel l . These i ncl ude t he Fast er Adopt i on & Manuf act uri ng of El ect ri c Vehi cl es (FAME) Scheme, and t he most recent one bei ng t he perf ormance l i nked i ncent i ve scheme f or bat t ery manuf act uri ng.

So, t he I ndi an EV i ndust ry i s wi t nessi ng posi t i ve movement s and i n t he comi ng years, consumer demands may domi nat e t he t rends. For exampl e, Tesl a, t he worl d' s most f amous el ect ri c vehi cl e producer, i s ai mi ng t o i nt roduce i t s vehi cl es i n I ndi a event ual l y t hi s year. Thus, t he road ahead l ooks qui t e exci t i ng and promi si ng.

However on t he f l i p si de, i nsuf f i ci ent chargi ng st at i ons, l ong chargi ng durat i ons, hi gh upf ront cost , and range anxi et y are some of t he key barri ers t o EV adopt i on, and wi l l t ake t i me t o resol ve.

Havi ng sai d t hat , t oday t here i s a wi de accept ance of EVs i n t he I ndi an aut o market . As t he penet rat i on of EVs i ncreases, t he debat e on t hei r vi abi l i t y wi l l onl y i nt ensi f y and t he ecosyst em wi l l al so grow wi t h i t .

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India's electric vehicle ecosystem and investment prospects Regardless of the country's big aspirations, India's electric vehicle industry is still at its infancy. However, when viewed from a different perspective, India is the world's greatest unexplored market, particularly in the two-wheeler segment. Under the automatic approach, 100 percent foreign direct investment is eligible in this sector. The government has also launched a Manufacture-Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for ACC Battery Storage Manufacturing, which aims to promote domestic battery production while reducing reliance on imports. This will provide the necessary infrastructure for the EV industry, lowering the cost of EVs dramatically.

Several renowned battery manufacturers are now seeing these incentives as a cue to redirect fresh investments into green technology, such as lithium-ion batteries.

In India, states such as Karnataka, Delhi and Tamil Nadu are implementing smart and timely investor-friendly measures in addition to developing required infrastructure.

Impact of Covid on the EV Market Global lockdown measures put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic led to manufacturers the world over closing their factories, limiting car production and sales. On opening, they did so with limited capacity and following the essential protocols in place. Conditions improved in the latter half of 2020, with EV manufacturers seeing a surge in demand for zeroemission vehicles.

HOWEVER, WHEN VIEWED FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE, INDIA IS THE WORLD'S GREATEST UNEXPLORED MARKET, PARTICULARLY IN THE TWOWHEELER SEGMENT.'' A perspective on the EV Technology’s Way Forward in India According to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat FICCI, India will require approximately 400,000 charging stations to accommodate the demand for 2 million electric vehicles (EVs) that would potentially ply on roads by 2026. The same report suggests that factors such as government support, lower technology costs, and severe pollution levels would be vital in expediting India's transition to 100% electric vehicles by 2030. Government policies, private sector participation, and technological innovation will all play a crucial role.

In a nutshell, India's efforts on electric mobility are great, but the transformation will take a while. But what matters is that the ideal way has already been paved and the shift has commenced. Hence, no doubt, innovation in the EV field will continue, and that the regulatory framework will improve over time, aiding the growth of India's EV market.

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INSIGHTS

ROLLING INTO CIRCULAR ECONOMY: THE ELECTRIC WAY

The COVID-19 pandemic might be the greatest ongoing environmental science lecture one could learn from. The devastating effects the coronavirus spread has had on global economies is a cry for an upheaval of an outdated and harmful economic system.

Currently, most of the world’s countries base their economic systems on a traditional linear consumption model.

This entails extraction, production, usage, and disposal of products, which we know is unsustainable. The current system is designed with the untrue assumption that there are infinite resources on planet Earth. Take, for example, the amount of global electronic waste. Almost 76% of e-waste is undocumented for, which means we have no means of tracing or repurposing these valuable materials.

So, what are our other options?

Circular Economy (CE) is a concept currently promoted by several national governments including China, Japan, UK, France, Canada, The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, and the EU, as well as by several businesses around the world. CE provides an a l t er n a t i v e m o d e l f o r t h e f l o w o f m a t e r i a l s — o n e t h a t is cyclical. CE aims to reduce extraction and use of virgin materials by repurposing materials already in the production system, instead of consistently introducing virgin materials as the current linear production system does. There are a lot of advantages to a system that is circular in nature. In repurposing the materials, they would be creating greater value. This would in turn reduce virgin material and energy output, benefiting the environment. Circular economy promises reduced material and energy costs. Environmental efficiency of the product is increased as it uses the resources over many life cycles.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY OF THE PRODUCT IS INCREASED AS IT USES THE RESOURCES OVER MANY LIFE CYCLES. ''

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How does Electric Mobility fit into the Circular Economy?

For current EV manufacturers in India, the main aim is to revolutionise the way people think about the environment and their connection to Electric Vehicles.

The sustainability of a vehicle depends largely on the carbon footprint of three factors: manufacturing, use, and end-of-life. There are about 34 million electric vehicles that are used all over the world, of which a b o u t 8 m i l l i o n a r e f u l l e l e ct r i c v e h i c l e s t h a t o p e r a t e through some form of battery. A study by Boston Consulting Group estimates almost half of the vehicles sold by 2030 globally will be electric vehicles with Battery Electric Vehicles expecting a growth of about 25% annually. The circularity aspect of Electric Vehicles primarily concerns the battery that is used in these vehicles. There are three possible pathways for the end-of-life of EV batteries: entering a recycling facility, re-use and re-manufacture for second life application, or entering a waste management facility.

WE HAVE BEEN USING MANY BATTERY OPERATED GOLFCART TYPE EVS IN GREEN CAMPUSES"

The profitability of batteries is dependent on what type of battery the material is recovered from. A case study from telematic provider Geotab suggests that metals retrieved from an LFP (lithium-ironphosphate) battery are only half of those used in NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) batteries. Another issue with recycling is the fact that recycling of batteries is quite energy and asset intensive.

Formalization of the recycling economy in India coupled with massive recycling volume can result in economies of scale and bring the overall fixed cost of the recycling electric batteries down.

With reuse and remanufacturing of batteries or giving the batteries a second life. In the context of electric vehicles, if the rated capacity goes below 80%, batteries cease to be a suitable option for a vehicle.

However, batteries can be used for stationary p u r p o s e s li k e powering an apartment.

The assessment of the value of the material and the function of the battery remains a question too, as we do not have an idea of the condition of the battery.

Indian battery manufacturers should look at battery modularisation which also offers service and hardware options and involves maintenance data from the battery manufacturing company and also easier disassembly of the battery to replace parts in it.

Lastly, signs of implementing circular economy strategies to the electric vehicle paradigm are visible and growing. However, as a result of the outbreak and current geo-political scenarios, India can no longer depend on international markets for materials for battery manufacturing, demonstrating a need for a sustainable supply-chain system, and for us to be t r u l y ‘ATMA NIRBHAR’.

SOHAM KULKARNI MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY ENGINEER, BATT:RE

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INSIGHTS

ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY BE THE ANSWER TO RISING FUEL PRICES

Over the last two months, India’s second wave of COVID-19 has brought urban areas to a standstill.

The public health and socioeconomic impacts of the lockdown have been devastating for families across the country. Now, as we slowly get moving again, household budgets face the challenge of rising t r a n s p o r t c o s t s i n t h e f o r m o f f u e l . P e t ro l a n d d i e s e l prices are at an all-time high. In Mumbai, petrol crossed the ₹ 100 per litre mark on May 29, with diesel not far behind at ₹ 93 per litre. In June last year, petrol was about ₹ 20 per litre cheaper in Mumbai at ₹ 80. In Delhi, petrol prices touched ₹ 95 per litre, as compared to ₹71 per litre last year.

Most parts of the country are witnessing this continuous hike in fuel prices, pushing commuters to look for cheaper mobility solutions. Electric vehicles (EVs) are a potential low-cost alternative that may get traction in the current scenario of rising operational costs of petrol and diesel vehicles.

Powered directly by the grid, EVs are increasingly proving to be

ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE A POTENTIAL LOW-COST ALTERNATIVE THAT MAY GET TRACTION IN THE CURRENT SCENARIO OF RISING OPERATIONAL COSTS OF PETROL AND DIESEL VEHICLES.'' EMOBILITY+ | JUNE-JULY ISSUE 2021

operationally cheaper for their owners than petrol and diesel vehicles in terms of their total cost of ownership (TCO).

The TCO for any vehicle is the sum of all the costs incurred from owning the vehicle to interest payments, road tax payment, fuel costs, maintenance costs, and finally, the salvage value obtained from selling the vehicle in the second-hand market. The TCO comparison of a vehicle for various fuel types in the current market scenario highlights that the price of owning and operating an EV vehicle is lesser than its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. An individual purchasing a private car in Mumbai and travelling an average of 50 km daily, saves ₹ 2 per kilometre effectively by using an electric car over a petrol one. The savings can be as much as ₹ 4.5 per kilometre for a cab driver operating 160 km daily.

MANDAR PATIL SENIOR ASSOCIATE, RMI INDIA

ISHA KULKARNI ASSOCIATE, RMI INDIA

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*The cost of EV is inclusive of all the incentives available in the market

The higher upfront cost of EVs has historically been a barrier to its adoption. A typical electric car costs almost 40% more than its equivalent petrol car. However, an electric car provides huge savings in its daily operations.

In addition to lower fuel cost, lower maintenance and repair costs make it almost a third cheaper than the petrol car. As the prices of petrol and diesel continue to soar and that of EV declines, these savings are expected to continue increasing, making them more and more viable.

Indian EV ecosystem is still in its nascent stage; an enabling environment for its adoption is being created by various actors. The Government of India has introduced subsidies and exemptions exclusively for EVs and an increasing number of state governments are formulating policies designed to accelerate EV adoption. Banks are also recognising the opportunity presented by EVs and creating dedicated low-interest 'green' loans to help their customers make the switch. Vehicle batteries which are recognised as the most expensive elements of EVs are steadily becoming cheaper every year.

Altogether, these developments indicate trends of EVs increasingly becoming more affordable than their petrol or diesel equivalents. Choosing an EV over ICE vehicle may no longer be a decision made due to environmental consciousness of consumers: it will also be driven by the fact that EVs will be far easier on the pocket in the longer run. This is sure to be a major win for the price-sensitive Indians, powering the country’s shift to a cleaner mobility future.

AS THE PRICES OF PETROL AND DIESEL CONTINUE TO SOAR AND THAT OF EV DECLINES, THESE SAVINGS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INCREASING, MAKING THEM MORE AND MORE VIABLE.''

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INSIGHTS UNDERSTANDING EVOLUTION OF E-RICKSHAWS MARKET IN INDIA: VALVE REGULATED LEAD-ACID (VRLA) TO LITHIUM-ION BATTERY In India, electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) cater to the need for first and last-mile connectivity in metropolitan cities.

Of late, e-rickshaws have also emerged as the important mode of last-mile connectivity in tier-2 cities. Currently, the e-rickshaw market is dominated by valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. Now, the focus is shifting towards lithium-ion battery-powered e-rickshaws. However, the transition is slow. In this article, we present the current status of the e-rickshaw market, comparison of the battery and charging options for e-rickshaws in India.

Status of the e-rickshaw market in India In recent years, the e-rickshaws have registered their presence as the intermediate paratransit mode for the first and last-mile connectivity in almost all major Indian cities. As of 2019, it is estimated that the cumulative fleet is close to 2.5 million, and it is expected to grow by 0.3 million per annum. In FY20, the total EV sales have been dominated by electric three-wheelers (e-3W) with ~82% share that consists of electric autos (e-autos) and e-rickshaws. E-rickshaw accounted for 98% of the total e-3W sales, where the unorganized players with more than 70% share dominated the market. The e-rickshaw market is expected to grow from USD 786.2 million in 2019 to USD 1394.2 million by 2025 with a CAGR of 33.3 percent.

Currently, the VRLA battery dominates the battery technology in the e-rickshaw market to the tune of 98%; however, a few organized players have emerged in recent times with a focus on lithium-ion batteries. As per a research report, the e-rickshaw battery market is expected to increase from USD 385 million in 2019 to USD 722 million by 2024 with a CAGR of 13.2%, and the share of lithium-ion battery-powered e-rickshaw is expected to grow more than 50% by 2025.

THE MAJORITY OF ERICKSHAWS IN INDIA ARE POWERED BY VRLA BATTERIES, WHICH HAVE LOWER PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION COSTS THAN LIION BATTERIES. ''

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Battery Cost and Performance: VRLA versus Lithium-ion The majority of e-rickshaws in India are powered by VRLA batteries, which have lower purchase and installation costs than Li-ion batteries. Although the cost of a lithium-ion battery is currently 2-3 times that of a VRLA battery, the cycle life of the former is 6-10 times that of the latter, implying that for lithiumion powered vehicles, less money is spent on battery replacement. VRLA batteries have a cycle life of 500 to 1000 cycles, whereas lithium-ion batteries have a cycle life of 3000 to 10,000 cycles. Also, the gap in the purchase cost of lithium-ion and VRLA batteries has decreased significantly in the past decade, which further increases the economic viability of lithium-ion battery-powered e-rickshaws.

When comparing lithium-ion and VRLA batteries, the former has a significantly higher capacity while also

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being two times smaller and three times lighter, a much higher Depth of Discharge (DoD), and can be safely discharged in the range of 80–100% of total capacity in each cycle, whereas the latter can only be roughly discharged up to 50%. In other words, the usable capacity of a VRLA battery is half of a lithiumion battery.

The overall charging process of VRLA batteries is slow, requiring 6-8 hours for charging, while lithiumion batteries can be charged in less than three hours.

Li-ion batteries, besides being relatively more efficient than VRLA batteries when charged or discharged at higher rates, tend to maintain a stable cycle life up to 49°C, unlike VRLA batteries, whose cycle life drops to 50% in a hot climate (~33°C).

VRLA batteries are 99% recyclable, but the process for reclaiming the toxic lead from the battery is not environment-friendly. Lithium-ion batteries have a lower end-of-life battery waste due to their longer cycle life. Additionally, the retired lithium-ion batteries from EVs can be used for stationary storage applications before end-of-life recycling. An efficient recycling ecosystem can help in reducing pressure on the mineral resources, while simultaneously minimizing the negative impact on the environment through optimal resource utilization.

times per day to swap discharged batteries with charged ones.

In India, battery-swapping is emerging as an efficient charging alternative for e-rickshaws, with its market projected to reach USD 6.1 million by 2030, with a growth of 31.3% during the period 2020 – 2030. In addition to the possibility of bringing the e-rickshaw prices down by at least 40 – 60%, battery-swapping could scale up the electrification of the e-3W segment through erickshaws.

Nevertheless, the success of the battery-swapping model will depend on the progress of some technical and commercial challenges, which include standardization, reliability, and safety of the leased battery packs and the sustainability of the commercial business model.

Way forward The dominance of VRLA batteries is attributed to the relatively high purchase price of lithium-ion batteries although the latter is more apt and better suited for e-rickshaw. Regulatory changes could compel a transition away from VRLA batteries towards the better suited lithium-ion batteries.

The currently fragmented e-rickshaw market needs to be regularized to reap multiple benefits: The organized e-rickshaw OEMs can capitalize on the open-architecture platforms that are modular and scalable for cost and complexity minimization while allowing for customization according to the need of a region and/or city.

Charging e-rickshaws: Plug-in versus Batteryswapping Li-ion-powered E-rickshaws can be charged much faster than VRLA powered ones. Plug-in charging of the former requires 2-6 hours with slow chargers and 10 min-2 hours with faster ones. With batteryswapping, vehicles can be charged within 2-5 minutes, while discharged batteries can be charged under a controlled environment, to prolong battery life. The maximum earning potential for e-rickshaw owners, with operations limited to an 80-90km range, is ~INR 850 on average, which could increase to INR 1800 on average with an increased range of 160km per day under the battery-swapping model, where erickshaw owners could visit the swapping station 2-3

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Technical partnerships and joint ventures will allow OEMs to secure core EV components at competitive prices while partnerships with ecommerce companies, delivery players, aggregators, etc. would be critical to building demand. Besides, working with batteryswapping companies and charging infrastructure providers will help develop the ecosystem.

DR. PARVEEN KUMAR SENIOR MANAGER, WRI INDIA

SUBRATA CHAKRABARTY SENIOR MANAGER, CLIMATE, WRI INDIA

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COMPANY FEATURE

FIMER IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN SOLAR INVERTER TECHNOLOGY FOR

SOLAR SYSTEMS AND E-MOBILITY SOLUTIONS. With one of the broadest portfolios of solar and storage s o l u t i o n s f o r a l l s o l a r a p p l i c a t i on s , w e s h a p e t h e f u t u r e o f renewable energy. For us investing and working in the solar a n d e - m o b i l i t y se c t o r s i s a s t r a t e g i c c h o i c e f o r b u i l d i n g a better world to leave to future generations. We are committed to leveraging the energy playing field to serve growing demands with clean, affordable energy which truly benefits people and places.

FIMER is proudly “Made in Italy” with its headquarters and production plants located in Italy (for Global products) and India (for local market). At FIMER, commitment to sustainability is our mission. We are working at a zero impact global headquarter in Vimercate (Italy), with an installation of a 1MW system, highly sustainable materials and the best technologies in the field of geothermal energy have been our practice so far.

Geographic distribution

Employees

Direct presence

+100 Countries

+1100

26+ Countries in 5 Continents

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Production sites 3

Research centers 2

G l o b a l r e p a ir c e n t e r s : 1 2 i n 5 c o n t i n e n t s Ac t i v e i n E V c h a r g i n g : s i n c e 2 0 1 7 R&D based in Italy, Production sites based in Italy & India.

Installed Capacity: 55GW+

A History of Growth The evolution of our brand reflects a history of growth.

A m b i t i o n f o r c o n t i n u o u s g r o wt h , p a s s i o n f o r i n n o v a t i o n , a n d foresight are part of our tradition and so the small business founded in 1942 has become a leading global company in a future -oriented business.

In 2020 our identity has been significantly renewed, in line with an extra-ordinary moment of transformation.

Our DNA and our values are the same, but with the acquisition of ABB’s solar inverter business, FIMER has evolved into a new dimension and celebrates this occasion with a new visual brand appearance.

Under the umbrella of our FIMER corporate brand, the newly acquired solar inverter portfolio continues to carry the ABB brand under trademark licenses agreement to ensure a smooth brand transition.

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Vision O u r vi s i o n i s t o s h a p e a n e w a n d p o w e r f u l e n e r g y m o d e l t h a t u s e s the power of the sun to drive progress and prosperity for a cleaner and sustainable world.

Mission As a global leader in solar inverter technology, we have the energy to make positive change happen. We are committed to leveraging the energy playing field to serve growing demands with clean, affordable energy which truly benefits people and places.

Business Goals & objectives: FIMER is the right partner, with the advanced solar and EVC solutions that can help drive your business forward. The powerful combination of agility and experience allows you to expand your offering, and deliver bigger and better solar installations. With a high future focus on investment in particular in R&D, service experience and company brand recognition, FIMER, as a European brand, will take a leading role in the solar inverter business and will help you make your business more successful and profitable.

FIMER today is a company that is 100 percent involved in sustainability and committed to Innovation and Customer centricity. We are now a strong player in the energy transition market with an ambition to come the solar sector’s technology leader. With our work, we want to enable our customers to successfully provide greener and smarter energy Solutions leading the way. We work every day to improve our solutions, providing customer support and developing new technologies that respond better and better to the challenges of the future. Thanks to the continuous evolution of our offer, our inverters guarantee such high yields that they produce more energy than the market average.

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Preserving our leading position in the market, with an innovative approach, we offer highly reliable solutions, thanks to the continuous technological development of our portfolio carried out in R&D centers.

We place customers at the heart of our day-to-day work creating a unique collaborative relationship with unrivalled post-sales assistance.

In the e-mobility sector, our research and development activities assure cutting edge technologies to offer reliable and innovative solutions, that meet the growing needs of the market.

We are shaking up the future of mobility, leading the way to a New electric Era. In the next year we expect to see a strong increase in storage solutions and miniaturization of products, in response to trends for solutions to become smaller and smaller. In general, we will see a strong distinction between distributed energy and the centralized model and storage will be one of the stronger players in the market in the next year or so.

WE ARE NOW A STRONG PLAYER IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION MARKET WITH AN AMBITION TO COME THE SOLAR SECTOR’S TECHNOLOGY LEADER.''

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FIMER E-MOBILITY The electric mobility’s global market continues its unstoppable growth, both in terms of registrations of "hybrid" (PHEV) and "full-electric" (BEV) vehicles and, at the same time, the need to offer charging infrastructures is increasing.

Since 2017, we have been working with the main players in electric mobility, developing and manufacturing charging solutions for electrically powered vehicles, and we do so by listening to the needs of future generations of vehicles. We have developed platforms, both in DC and in AC, designed to meet the diverse needs of users, who are seeking solutions for private, public and commercial use.

Our FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox, FIMER FLEXA AC Station and FIMER ELECTRA (Fast) DC Station, all easy to install, certified and customizable, cover today the different needs of the market.

Till date we have supplied more than 35,000 charging stations, both AC and DC, developed on specific needs of our Customers.

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FIMER headquarters are based out of Vimercate, Italy. The organization is headed by Filippo Carzaniga, Chairman (BoD). India operations are headed by KN Sreevatsa, Country Managing Director, based out of Bengaluru,Karnataka.

FIMER has an installed based of > 55GW+ worldwide, spread across 100 countries.

Last year, FIMER installed the first ever 5MVA inverter for a textile mill in India.

FIMER recently supplied its REACT2 Hybrid inverter and EV AC type charging station to Indian institute of Science (IISC) for a prestigious India-UK partnership under the Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) programme

by Energy System Catapult, UK.

WE HAVE DEVELOPED PLATFORMS, BOTH IN DC AND IN AC, DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF USERS, WHO ARE SEEKING SOLUTIONS FOR PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL USE.''

From powering India’s biggest 750MW Solar REWA park to electrifying over 400 villas in Dubai, from solarizing airports in Africa to powering up energy projects in cold regions like Antartica and Finland; from bringing in easy access to energy in smaller countries like Nepal to revolutionizing entertainment places like breweries in Australia--FIMER has touched the life of a billion people across the world!

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4040 UNDER

INDIA'S DYNAMIC YOUNG EV LEADERS

In our quest to recognise India’s young and zestful achievers in the Electric Vehicle field, EMobility+ called for nominations from industry experts for the 40 under 40 program. It recognizes the accomplishments of the best and most talented trailblazers who are the critical team members and prime catalysts as companies navigate

the

ever-changing

post-pandemic

landscape.

After

receiving

an

overwhelming response from the industry, we are happy and excited to announce the names of these EV achievers!''

Randheer Singh

N. Mohan

Aakash Minda

Aditya Munjal

DIRECTOR NITI AAYOG

Akash Gupta

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (T) ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LIMITED

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GROUP FINANCE & STRATEGY MINDA CORPORATION LIMITED

CEO HERO LECTRO (A DIVISION OF HERO CYCLES LTD)

CO-FOUNDER & CEO ZYPP ELECTRIC

Akshay Shekhar

Vaibhav Tyagi

Akshit Bansal

Amit Raj Singh

Ankit Kumar

CO- FOUNDERS, KAZAM

FOUNDER STATIQ

Atulya Mittal

CO- FOUNDERS, KAZAM

FOUNDER & MD GEMOPAI ELECTRIC

CEO GOZERO MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED

FOUNDER NEXZU MOBILITY PVT. LTD.

Himanshu Jadhav

Inderveer Singh

Ketan Mehta

M Natish Reddy

CEO AND DIRECTOR JENDAMARK INDIA PVT. LTD

FOUNDER & CEO EVAGE VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED

Nishant Saini

Pankaj Sharma

Rahil Gupta

Rahul Goyal

Aditya Ghoshi

FOUNDER & MD EEE-TAXI MOBILITY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

CO-FOUNDER BATTRE ELECTRIC MOBILITY PVT LTD

CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF PRODUCT HOP ELECTRIC MOBILITY PVT LTD

FOUNDER & CEO REPUBLIC MOTORS

FOUNDER & MD REPUBLIC MOTORS

CEO & MD HOP ELECTRIC MOBILITY PVT LTD

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR NDS ECO MOTORS PRIVATE LIMITED

Raj Mehta

Ranjita Ravi

Suhas Rajkumar

Shreshth Mishra

FOUNDER GRETA ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

CO - FOUNDER ORXA ENERGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO SIMPLE ENERGY PVT LTD

CO-FOUNDER AND COO SIMPLE ENERGY PVT LTD

Vamsi Krishna Gaddam

Varun Chaturvedi

Swapnil Jain CO-FOUNDER & CTO ATHER ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED

Harshal Desai E-MOBILITY MANAGER R&D AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SCHAEFFLER INDIA LIMITED

Sushovan Bej TECHNICAL EXPERT DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT GMBH (GIZ)

FOUNDER & CEO ATUMOBILE PVT. LTD.

Kumar Sumit Ranjan DIRECTOR GOZERO MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED

Ujjwal Yadav BUSINESS HEAD GHOOM.BIKE

FOUNDER & CEO VOLTTIC EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS

Neha Kapoor BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, CONSUMER UBER INDIA SOUTH ASIA

Y S R Rajeev Kumar VICE PRESIDENT ETO MOTORS

Varun Goenka CO-FOUNDER & CEO ECHARGEUP

Rajneesh Singh HEAD MARKETING HOP ELECTRIC MOBILITY PVT LTD

Neha Jain LEAD - ELECTRIC VEHICLES MG MOTOR

Rashi Agarwal CO-FOUNDER & CBO ZYPP ELECTRIC

Nidheesh Patel CO-FOUNDER AND MD NEXILON ENERGY SYSTEMS PVT LTD

Rahul Shonak

BOARD OF DIRECTOR AND COO NEXZU MOBILITY

Siddharth Sreenivasan

Tarun Mehta

Vivekananda Hallekere

Abhishek Gupta

CO-FOUNDER AND CMO NUMOCITY TECHNOLOGIES

CO-FOUNDER & CEO BOUNCE (PART OF WICKED RIDE ADVENTURE SERVICES PVT. LTD.)

CO-FOUNDER & CEO ATHER ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED

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