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"E-rickshaws could play an important role toward integrated urban mobility while giving the necessary boost to vehicle electrification in the country."

"Blu-Smart aims to expand its fleet to 1200+ EVs by July 2020, and to 5000+ EVs by end of this year."

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"Our focus is to leverage our 40-yearold legacy in manufacturing of batteries and bring best-practices and learnings to India."

"Bry-Air, today is the world’s fastest growing adsorption technology group in the world."

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MR. AKSHAYE BARBUDDHE BUSINESS HEAD- E-MOBILITY INFRA SOLUTIONS, DELTA ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT LTD. "Delta provides high efficiency, reliable, user friendly EV charging solutions."

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N E W S TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR LAUNCHES SELFCHARGING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN INDIA

TO EXPAND ITS FOOTPRINT SPINNY RAISES FUNDS OF INR 315 CR Spinny, a full-stack pre-owned car platform announced the closure of INR 315 Cr Series B round backed by the Fundamentum Partnership (India), Accel (Accel India & Accel Growth USA), SAIF Partners (India), General Catalyst (USA), KB Financials (South Korea), and a few angels. The funds will be used to invest in technology, strengthen business teams, enhance customer experience and, expand to newer cities. Spinny is currently present across 6 cities in India (Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune) and has sold close to 10,000 cars through its platform.

To organize and disrupt the space, the fragmented nature of the market offers a huge opportunity for the company.

TATA MOTORS WILL SUPPLY TIGOR EVS TO UTTAR GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LTD. Tata Motors through its partnership with Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL), will deploy Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) as a part of its tender with EESL in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. The first batch of Tata Tigor EVs was flagged off by the Hon’ble Minister of Energy, Shri Saurabhbhai Patel and Mahesh Singh, Managing Director, Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. along with dignitaries from Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. and Tata Motors. The company is closely working with other Tata Group companies including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Autocomp, Tata Motors Finance, and Croma, to create an e-mobility ecosystem.

PRAKRITI E-MOBILITY INSTALLS INDIA'S LARGEST CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Prakriti E-Mobility has signed an agreement with India’s leading integrated power utility company, Tata Power, to provide state-of-the-art charging infrastructure to support Prakriti’s EV Taxi fleet in Delhi-NCR. Prakriti E-Mobility, cofounded by Nimish Trivedi, Vikas Bansal, and Rajeev Tiwari, is an app-based Electric Vehicle (EV) taxi service provider.

This is a service agreement between Prakriti E-Mobility and Tata Power, in which the former is establishing the entire charging infrastructure and the latter will help in designing, procurement, installation and management of the charging infrastructure at selected locations across Delhi-NCR.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) unveiled Toyota Vellfire which is the new luxurious self-charging hybrid electric vehicle in India. Vellfire is a strong hybrid, studies have shown that strong hybrid vehicles are capable of running 40% of the distance and 60% of the time on electric or zeroemission mode with engine off. The new Vellfire engine is coupled with two electric motors and a hybrid battery which ensures low emissions whilst delivering a delightful driving experience.

GODREJ TOOLING GEARS UP FOR INDIA'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION. Godrej Tooling, a business of Godrej & Boyce, has created a range of advanced automotive dies in the light of the Indian automotive industry gearing up for stricter fuel norms and increased electrification. The mandatory implementation of Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) fuel norms starting April 2020 as well as a greater focus on electric vehicles, especially in the twowheeler space, has necessitated the development of new engines, battery boxes, and high strength sheet metal parts. The business continues to look ahead and has several patents under its belt including a patented twin-cavity diecast for two-wheelers.

EESL SIGNS MOU WITH BSNL TO INSTALL 1000 PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS ACROSS INDIA Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises under Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), an Indian state-owned telecommunications company for the installation of public charging stations to boost e-mobility adoption across India.

Under the partnership, EESL will set up public charging stations in 1000 BSNL sites in a phased manner on a pan India basis and it will make the entire upfront investment on the services included the MoU, along with the operation and maintenance of the charging infrastructure by using qualified personnel. BSNL would be responsible for providing the requisite space and power connections for installing the charging infrastructure.

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TAMIL NADU PLANS TO BUILD 4,000-ACRE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR EV

CELLESTIAL E-MOBILITY LAUNCHES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC TRACTOR IN HYDERABAD Cellestial E-Mobility, a Hyderabad-based start-up launched its first E-Tractor. It claims that it will bring down the cost of ownership and the tractor's performance would be 4X that of a diesel-powered tractor. Co-founder Siddhartha Durairajan said to ANI that "The e-tractor is engineered to be a zeroemission environment-friendly tractor for horticultural or greenhouse works or moving goods within factories, warehouses and to haul baggage in airports�.The start-up targets to build around Eight thousand tractors in the next 36 months, Siddhartha added.

BBMP PLANS TO LAUNCH PINK E- AUTO RICKSHAWS THIS YEAR Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) plans to launch pink E- auto rickshaws which are specially meant for women.

The auto is equipped with CCTV cameras and GPS trackers.

The tenders for pink auto-rickshaws will be called by March 31 this year. The welfare department had no clue about the project though BBMP has been promoting electric vehicles.

The number of e-autos is yet not confirmed even though the project has been delayed. Post the test run of the pink autos civic authority planned to launch the e-autos. Presently there seems to be incertitude about the project launch.

VOGO AIMS TO DOUBLE ITS REVENUE TO USD 120 MILLION IN 2021 Vogo, a bike, and scooter sharing start-up aims to double its revenue run rate to USD 120 million in 2021 by planning to increase the number of vehicles on its platform to about 1 lakh. The Ola-backed company aims to have 20 % of its fleet as EVs. The company operates in Mysore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Anand Ayyadurai, Vogo CEO said that "In the last 12 months, we have scaled the number of vehicles on the platform from 200 to 20,000 and the plan is to increase this further to one lakh in the next year"

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Tamil Nadu government stated that it will set up an exclusive industrial park for manufacture and assembly of e-vehicles after releasing its electric vehicles policy."Tamil Nadu remains one of the top states in the automobile industry. The state has received investment from French automobile maker PSA. We are also going to set up a 4,000-acre e-vehicle park." said Industry Minister M C Sampath, during state assembly.

GOA EMERGED AS A FRONTRUNNER IN EV STANDARDS By 2020, 30% of e-vehicles will be registered yearly in Goa and by 2025 there will be 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. The state is expecting to set an example for the rest of the country by emerging in electric vehicle standards. World-class infrastructure and ecosystem across passenger and commercial segments are proposed by the government in Goa Electric Vehicle Promotion Policy. The policy will be applicable for 2wheelers, 3-wheelers, passenger cars and commercial light/heavy vehicles that are operated in the state with a Goa-based RTO passing.

STMICROELECTRONICS DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED BMS STMicroelectronics, Global semiconductor developer has disclosed new battery-management technology that builds up reliability, safety, driving range, and costeffectiveness of electric vehicles. By 2038, EVs are anticipated to reach cost parity with conventional combustion-engine vehicles and take over its sales volume. The advanced battery management system (BMS) controller features the industry’s best voltage accuracy for the longer driving range and battery life, with extra temperature-monitoring inputs for enhanced safety, as per the company.

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CHEVROLET LAUNCHED NEW EV IN CHINA Chevrolet launched the Menlo, the brand' s first fully electric vehicle in China.Initially being offered in Beijing, the Chevrolet Menlo is available in four variants ranging from RMB 159,900 to RMB 179,900 after national subsidies for new energy vehicles.

Chevrolet Menlo incorporates GM’s class-leading battery technology and a new-generation highly efficient purely electric drive system. Its battery can be fully charged to 80% of capacity within 40 minutes using a direct current (DC) fast charger. Chevrolet Menlo also received certification for meeting Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D – the highest integrity requirement for vehicles.

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ELECTRA WILL SOON LAUNCH THEIR FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE Electra has an aim to outclass the current EV market by building an eco-friendly supercar fit for the mid-range consumer. The priority for Electra is to replace the current ICE (internal Combustion Engine) car market to Electric Vehicles by 50%, therefore, having a greater impact on the Environment rather than super-profits for the company.EV Electra Limited is on a mission to support and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, while not compromising, on design, performance, and affordability.”To increase customer interest, we decided to design and build a car that will be ranked as a supercar, but still be affordable to the medium budget client”, Mr. J Mohammad, Founder EV ELECTRA LTD said.

SPARK CONNECTED AND VEGA PARTNER ON 804HP ELECTRIC SUPERCAR AT THE GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 2020 Spark Connected a global leader announced a partnership with Vega Innovations on In-Cabin wireless charging solution. Vega EVX, the allelectric supercar, has integrated Spark Connected in-cabin wireless charging technology, based on the solution named The Beast, into its luxurious cockpit. Vega Innovations CEO Harsha Subasinghe said, “.

Our partnership with Ruwanga and his Spark Connected team has been great and has resulted in high performance and EMI best-inclass wireless charging solutions that further enhance the user experience in the Vega.

Ruwanga Dassanayake, Chief Operating Officer at Spark Connected, said “ We are pleased to have partnered with the team in combining Spark’s automotive in-cabin wireless charging technology into the Vega. Very proud of this exciting milestone for Sri Lanka on the world stage.”

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ACCIONA 100% ECOPOWERED ENDS SAUDI ARABIA TOUR WITH DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES IN RIYADH ACCIONA’s electric vehicle, which made history after crossing the finish line in the Dakar rally, visited several official institutions in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) so that amateurs and professionals could approach the company’s sustainable concept, “the 4×4” and its technological innovations. The ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered featured a range of events at Saudi Arabian government facilities related to the project’s activity fields.ACCIONA’s vehicle route started at Ibn Khaldun School of Riyadh, followed by a display at the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), the country’s desalination authority. The EcoPowered completed its tour in the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), a center for scientific innovation focused on the most advanced technologies.

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HONDA’S E ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAKES WORLD

BY STORM Recently Honda launched an adorable electric city cruiser. Honda E has garnered a reputable name for itself with its curious mix of classic styling and fresh-wave innovation. The E would contend against the Fiat 500e and the Mini Cooper SE, lightweight city-oriented EVs.Despite its rather nimble aesthetics, the Honda E has quickly become a household name among retro car lovers who want to embrace the new without losing much of the old. In the course of the next three years, Honda plans to launch six electrically powered vehicles in Europe. It is yet to be seen how well the E will do in the competitive market.

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OKINAWA UNVEILS NEW E-SCOOTER AT AUTO EXPO 2020 Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, Okinawa showcased its portfolio of electric two-wheelers on a grand stage at Auto Expo 2020.The prototype maxiscooter was launched in the presence of Anil Shrivastava, Mission Director, Mission on Transformative Mobility & Battery Storage, Niti Aayog, Govt. Of India. According to a press release, Okinawa’s prototype maxi-scooter-Cruiser is the first of its kind in the electric scooter range in India.

NISSAN AND 4R ENERGY WIN AWARD FOR EFFORTS TO BOOST RESILIENCE WITH EVS Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and 4R Energy have been honored by the Association for Resilience Japan for their efforts to promote electrification, including the use of electric cars as emergency power sources during natural disasters. The companies today received the Best Resilience Award in the business and industry category of the association’s 2020 Japan Resilience Awards. The award recognizes the Blue Switch program started by Nissan in May 2018. The program promotes the use of electric vehicles to address issues related to disaster prevention, energy management, climate change, tourism, and population declines. In the past two years, more than 8 million households in Japan have experienced power outages due to natural disasters.

$1.2 BILLION EV PLANT IN TIANJIN WITH FAW

IN-CHARGE ENERGY ANNOUNCES SERIES A FUNDING LED

BY MACQUARIE CAPITAL AND ABB TECHNOLOGY VENTURES An energy solutions company accelerating electrification of the transportation industry by providing scalable, turnkey commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions announced Series A funding led by Macquarie Capital and ABB Technology Ventures. Greg Cullman, Senior Managing Director, and Global Head, Energy Technology at Macquarie Capital, will join In-Charge Energy’s Board of Directors. The additional capital will enable the company to meet the growing demands of new customers and partners in the automobile fleet electrification. In-Charge provides pioneering turnkey energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging as a service to customers of Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions.

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Toyota ties up with FAW to build a new electric vehicle plant in Tianjin. Toyota will implement this plan with its local partner FAW Group. According to a document issued by authorities of the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city, Around a whopping 8.5 billion yuan will be invested by Toyota and FAW for this plant. The document stated that in a year the plant will have a manufacturing capacity of 200,000 new energy vehicles. In China, new EV include battery-only, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.

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ABB COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF CHINESE EV CHARGING PROVIDER CHARGEDOT ABB has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chargedot”). The transaction was announced on October 28, 2019. Since its establishment in 2009, Shanghai-based Chargedot has made a significant contribution to the uptake of electric vehicles in China. The company supplies AC and DC charging stations, as well as the necessary software platform to a range of customers that includes EV manufacturers, EV charging network operators, and real estate developers. It has approximately 205 employees and its other shareholders include Shanghai SAIC Anyo Charging Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SAIC.The acquisition is expected to further strengthen ABB’s relationship with leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and broaden the company’s e-mobility portfolio with hardware and software developed specifically for local requirements as well as service offerings.

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GLOBALNEWS FEDEX TO ELECTRIFY 42 STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA Through an agreement with Chanje Energy, FedEx plans to electrify 42 stations in California, making it one of the largest deployments of charging infrastructure by a single commercial fleet to date.“We believe this will be a game-changer,” Mitch Jackson, FedEx chief sustainability officer said in a press statement. The agreement marks a new phase in the company’s ambitious electric vehicle plan, announced in 2018.FedEx said it would order 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles.

The company started construction on electronic DC (direct current) charging stations in January 2020. Chanje Energy will begin production of the EVs later this year, in Hangzhou, China.

The vehicles will be delivered over the next year, and Ryder will provide maintenance and distribution support.

THOMAS BUILT BUSES "JOULEY" SELECTED FOR PHASE ONE OF DOMINION ENERGY’S ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS INITIATIVE Thomas Built Buses Inc (TBB) has been selected as the provider of all 50 electric school buses allocated for the initial phase of Dominion Energy’s electric school bus replacement program in Virginia. The program represents the largest deployment of electric school buses in the United States. TBB’s all-electric SafT-Liner C2 Jouley is equipped with the same vehicle quality, durability, performance, safety, and comfort as the popular SafT-Liner C2. Jouley is powered by Proterra® electric vehicle technology and configured with 220 kWh of total energy capacity, two-speed transmission and a TBB-estimated operating range of up to 134 miles.TBB is the only school bus manufacturer to offer DC fast charging architecture as standard equipment. Jouley can charge in about three hours with the Proterra 60kW DC fast charging system and can supply power back to the power grid using the vehicle to grid (V2G) technology.

FLIXBUS STARTS NEXT PILOT PROJECT: REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS WITH SOLAR PANELS ON BUS FlixBus has installed solar panels on its green bus that runs from Dortmund, via Eindhoven, Antwerp, Bruges, and Calais to London. The solar panels generate energy for the bus’s electrical consumption. This effectively reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. For this pilot project, FlixBus is working with TRAILAR, a British company that offers innovative transport solutions to reduce the environmental impact of commercial vehicles. The flexible solar mats have been specially developed for use in the transport sector and are already being used for trucks and delivery services. FlixBus is the first to apply this technology to an international longdistance bus.

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TRENDING BRIDGEWATER ANNOUNCES OPENING OF TWO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Bridgewater Township announces the opening of two ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located at the Municipal Complex and the Bridgewater Library.

The two charging stations were paid for by grants received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s “It Pays to Plug-In” Program and Sustainable Jersey and the Gardinier Environmental Fund. The charging stations will be available to the public 24/7. The fees associated with their usage are as follows: $1.50 for the first two hours and $2.50 per hour thereafter.“We are proud to have these charging stations available for visitors to our Township buildings,” said Mayor Moench.

PGE POWER COMPANY TO INSTALL UP TO 300 EV CHARGE POINTS PGE Nowa Energia, belonging to the PGE Group of power companies, in cooperation with the Volkswagen Group dealership network, plans to set up even 300 new electric vehicles (EV) charging stations within two years.PGE Nowa Energia is engaged in building and managing a network of EV charging stations. It currently operates 66 charging points throughout Poland, used by some 1,500 users monthly. According to development plans, in 2020 the number of charging points is to be tripled. Pawel Sliwa, PGE Vice President of Innovation, said that “PGE Group is the first operator in Poland whose electric car charging stations are 100-percent powered by renewable energy”.

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INDUSTRY FORD AIMS TO DEMYSTIFY ELECTRIFICATION WITH UNIQUE ‘GO ELECTRIC’ ROADSHOW

EVBOX SUPPLIES PSA GROUP WITH CHARGING STATIONS

Ford revealed the all-new Mustang Mach-E to the European public for the first time as the company launched a new ‘Go Electric’ experience that will help consumers across Europe make an informed transition to an electrified future.

The company is promising to deliver electrified options on all future passenger vehicles and estimates that fuel savings for customers delivered by electrified variants of the popular Fiesta, Focus, and Kuga models alone could reach more than €30 million per year.“Ford is at the forefront of real change, and we’re committed to providing all of our customers with the broadest choice of electrification options,” Rowley, President of Ford, Europe said.

To meet the demands of its customers and prepare for the expected increase in electric cars on European roads, the PSA group will offer solutions that include charging, a single point of contact for all Groupe PSA customers, an online technical audit, and installations by qualified experts.EVBox will supply PSA Group with AC charging stations (custom EVBox Elvi charging stations), which will be available to PSA’s installation partners and dealerships.EVBox will provide tens of thousands of AC charging stations in tota· Everon will provide the cloudbased charging management platform used with the charging stations.”The transition to electric mobility affects everyone, and we are excited to support PSA in their commitment to electrification”, said, Kristof Vereenooghe, CEO of EVBox.

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC TO REPLACE ENTIRE 14,000 CAR FLEET WITH EVS BY 2030 Moving forward with its commitment to build a net-zero carbon world, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2020 Progress and Insights Annual Report which is released today, which shows demand for electric vehicles is on the up and that members are progressing fast towards their goals. Such a transformation allows us to embark thousands of our employees, customers, start-ups, together into a variety of innovations, Leonid Mukhamedov, Executive Vice-President of Global Strategy at Schneider Electric said.

EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MARKET TO WITNESS 17% BOOST IN CAGR DURING 2020-2024 Research And Markets.com has reported in the document named "Global Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Opportunities, 2024" that the global EV charging infrastructure market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 17% during the forecast period, on account of rising concerns for a safer environment, increasing government support for electric commercial vehicles and growth in the number of electric vehicles across the globe. Additionally, grid integration of electric vehicles is projected to offer huge impetus to the global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market in the coming years. The option of power trading for electric vehicle owners is also expected to positively influence the global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market during the forecast period. Some of the major players operating in the global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market include ChargePoint, EVBox, Qingdao Teld New Energy Co, State Grid Corporation of China, Star Charge and Shell.

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USABC AWARDS $4.5 MILLION CONTRACT TO MICROVAST The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), and a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has announced the award of a $4.5 million contract to Microvast Inc. in Stafford, Texas to lead a program to develop low-cost/fast-charge batteries for electric vehicle applications. Microvast will lead a 36month project that will develop a safe, low-cost automotive lithium-ion battery cell capable of being charged in 15minutes. “Microvast’s research and development team look forward to advancing our strong technology portfolio to address motorist’s desire to rapidly charge their batteries,” said Dr. Wenjuan Mattis, Chief Technology Officer of Microvast.

WALLBOX NAMED QUASAR AS WINNER OF THE 2020 EDISON AWARDS Wallbox, a smart charging company and leading manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Europe, today announced that Quasar was named a winner in the Energy & Sustainability category for the 2020 Edison Awards. The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes and honors the world’s best innovations and innovators.“After a thorough review, the Edison Awards Judges recognize Quasar as a game-changing innovation standing out among the best new products and services launched in their category,” said Frank Bonafilia, Executive Director of the Edison Awards. Quasar was chosen as a winner by a panel of over 3,000 leading business executives from around the world.

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E-RICKSHAWS COULD PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE TOWARD INTEGRATED URBAN MOBILITY WHILE GIVING THE NECESSARY BOOST TO VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION IN THE COUNTRY. Mr. Som Kapoor, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

HOW DO YOU LOOK AT THE GROWTH OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY IN INDIA?

The transition towards electric mobility offers India not only an opportunity to improve efficiency and transform the transport sector but also addresses several issues that the country is currently contending with. The apprehensions about energy security and rising current account deficit on account of rising fossil fuel imports can be addressed with the uptake of electric mobility. Further, transition to electric mobility can undoubtedly help India achieve its global commitments of reducing carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

WITH THE EV SECTOR, WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FROM THE INDUSTRY AS WELL AS EXPECTED GOVERNMENT REFORMS/FURTHER TAX SUBSIDY FOR THE SAME?

The Government has already done much for accelerated EV adoption via FAME II and has rightly kept the focus on giving incentives for MaaS (Mobility as a Service) transportation (eg: Bus) and last mile connectivity options (eg: E-rickshaw, two-wheelers). The Government may not be willing to look at additional subsidies on EV-passenger vehicles but can help by further allocations to charging infrastructure (beyond current allocations) to look at decreasing the total cost of deploying EV charging stations and speed up adoption across the country.

IN YOUR VIEW IS THERE A STANDARDISED SYSTEM NEEDED FOR A BETTER GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY?

Standardization is one of the important things before to deploy a product. Regulation such as the national standard has important roles in industry. Standardisation cuts the costs per kilowatt hour of electricity stored, lowering the barriers to entry for companies looking to move into emobility. It covers aspects of the dimensions, capacity levels and electronics. This is very much doable in the starting with electric 2W and 3W. HOW ROBUST IS THE EV SUPPLY CHAIN IN INDIA? WHAT ARE THE STEPS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN FOR THE EV SECTOR TO TAKE OFF? Electri fi cati on i s anti ci pated to lead to monumental change i n demand for speci fi c vehi cle component clusters. Thi s wi ll further result i n demand for strategi c, operati onal and fi nanci al transformati on for many suppli ers. Some OEMs/suppli ers have already begun to rearrange thei r ski llsets to prepare for thi s di srupti on, whi ch i ncludes also i ntegrati on of the software busi nesses to acqui re new competences, as well as i nvesti ng i n start-ups compani es to press ahead wi th i nnovati ons.

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“Today, corporate leaders almost universally see disruption as both an opportunity for differentiation and an existential threat” Amid value pool shifts, automakers and suppliers must assess their product portfolios on the basis of their growth competence in a segment generating most profit, their ability to surpass competition, and segments that do not form part of their core capabilities.

Automakers should re-evaluate their organization structure and strategy to increase profitability and focus on core business by exploring diversification, divestment and merger/acquisition.

HOW INDIA CAN EFFECTIVELY CRACK THE ELECTRIC MOBILITY CODE AND WHAT ARE THE KEY SEGMENTS WE NEED TO FOCUS ON?

India should establish technological and manufacturing leadership in the Electric mobility. The prevalence in India of small vehicles such as two-wheelers, three-wheelers, economy four-wheelers and small goods vehicles is unique among large countries. These small vehicles require a unique set of technological and industrial capabilities.

Here, India has an opportunity to take a leadership role in the electrification of small vehicles. India’s potential volumes for these vehicles as the nation grows, lays the foundation for transformational manufacturing

The transition towards electric mobility offers India not only an opportunity to improve efficiency and transform the transport sector but also addresses several issues that the country is currently contending with.

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and i ndustri al poli cy. As other countri es begi n to look at smaller vehi cles wi th appropri ate speci fi cati ons, Indi a can establi sh a posi ti on of leadershi p based on domesti c demand.

Whi le encouragi ng the sale of pri vate EVs, Indi a’ s focus, at least i n the fi rst few years, should be on small, publi c and rural transportati on. It i s possi ble for Indi a to have a uni que i mpact and scale early wi th two-wheelers and threewheelers, i ncludi ng three-wheeler goods vehi cles. Wi th soluti ons li ke Battery Swappi ng, 2Ws & 3Ws are expected to be one of the early adopters of electri fi cati on. Hi gh vehi cle uti li zati on and easy home or workplace chargi ng would dri ve the uptake i n the commerci al 2W segment 2W Embraci ng the EV technology, a slew of start-ups i n 2W are looki ng to dri ve electri c mobi li ty i n thi s segment. Tradi ti onal OEMs are also maki ng strategi c i nvestments i nto these compani es.

Not only manufacturi ng e-bi kes or e-scooters, these compani es are looki ng at vari ous other aspects of electri c mobi li ty as well: Developing charging infrastructure: Partneri ng wi th cafes, restaurants, malls and apartment complexes to bui ld i nfrastructure at regular di stances i n vari ous ci ti es to address the i ssue of range anxi ety In-house technology: Developi ng most technologi es and processes i n-house i n the absence of local suppli er network.

Training vendors to become EV grade suppli ers Investment-light distribution: Resorti ng to i nnovati ve deli very models wi th door-step deli very and servi ce 3W Consi deri ng the lack of essenti al publi c transport for lastmi le connecti vi ty, e-ri ckshaws could play a cri ti cal role whi le gi vi ng the necessary boost to vehi cle electri fi cati on i n the country. 3Ws are wi dely used i n Indi a as an affordable means of publi c and goods transportati on over short-tomedi um di stances. The segment i s wi tnessi ng an i nflux of eri ckshaws, wi th some esti mates putti ng thei r numbers around 1 mi lli on.

E-ri ckshaws could play an i mportant role toward i ntegrated urban mobi li ty, offeri ng last-mi le connecti vi ty, provi ded si gni fi cant steps to ensure thei r meri ted expansi on are undertaken. A recommended seri es of steps would be: 1. Integrate e-ri ckshaws i n ci ty-based mobi li ty plans 2. Make safety and prototype tests mandatory 3. Defi ne area of operati on; ascertai n li mi t to the maxi mum number of e-ri ckshaws per zone; provi de desi gnated parki ng places as well as chargi ng faci li ti es 4. Relax the rate of i nterest of loans from vari ous fi nanci al i nsti tuti ons CVs There are ni che user groups/appli cati ons wi thi n the SCV and LCV segments that could see early adopti on wi th potenti al government push and supporti ng i nfrastructure development. Some of the potenti al appli cati ons i nclude postal deli very vans and urban deli very vans/trucks. These vehi cles have low average dai ly run and some route predi ctabi li ty, whi ch can be served by current/upcomi ng product offeri ngs.

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BLU-SMART AIMS TO EXPAND ITS FLEET TO 1200+ EVS BY JULY 2020, AND TO 5000+ EVS

BY END OF THIS YEAR. Mr. Anirudh Arun, COO, Blu Smart Mobility

PLEASE BRIEF ABOUT THE PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS & SERVICES PROVIDED BY BLUSMART FOR EV SECTOR.

PLEASE COULD YOU SHED SOME LIGHT ON YOUR PLANS FOR INDIA OVER THE NEXT 12MONTHS?

Blu-Smart is a clean, connected, 100% Electric ride-sharing platform. We run a fleet of 350+ electric vehicles in DelhiNCR and Mumbai, and service customers via our ride-hailing app. We also have one of India' s largest networks of EV Chargers, which forms the backbone of our Electric Mobility Service.

Blu-Smart aims to expand its fleet to 1200+ EVs by July 2020, and to 5000+ EVs by end of this year. Most of the vehicles will be deployed initially in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, before expanding to other megacities in India.

COULD YOU BRIEF US ABOUT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY?

The biggest advancement for electric four-wheelers in India at the moment is the advancement in the range of these vehicles. With larger battery-capacities and increased range, these vehicles become more and more suitable for fleets in India' s Megacities.

AS A FLEET OPERATOR WHAT ARE THE ON GROUND CHALLENGES FACED FOR INSTALLING EV CHARGING STATIONS?

The biggest challenges on-ground for setting up charging stations are the acquisition of land and requisite power. All parties - the Discoms, EV Charging Station Operators, and fleets - need to work in close coordination to solve these onground challenges. This challenge is further complicated by the fact that the power requirement of charging infrastructure is still evolving.

All parties - the Discoms, EV Charging Station Operators, and fleets - need to work in close coordination to solve these on-ground challenges.

This challenge is further complicated by the fact that the power requirement of charging infrastructure is still evolving.

WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON CURRENT FINANCIAL SCENARIO FOR EV SECTOR IN INDIA? Four-wheeler EVs are currently 60% to 80% cheaper to run i n terms of operati ng costs as compared to conventi onal Internal Combusti on Engi ne vehi cles (CNG, Di esel etc).

However, the up-front cost of EVs i s hi gher; thi s cost i s decreasi ng rapi dly owi ng to the decli ni ng battery-costs globally. EVs are more profi table to run than ICE Vehi cles above a parti cular number of ki lometres per day, whi ch i s why EV Fleets ai m for hi gh "asset sweat" to ensure great uni t economi cs.

The biggest advancement for electric four-wheelers in India at the moment is the increase in the range of these vehicles.

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RERUTCAFUNAM REGRAHC VE 48V 12A, 48V 15A, 72V 10A

OUR FOCUS IS TO LEVERAGE NOITASREVNOC NI

OUR 40-YEAR-OLD LEGACY IN MANUFACTURING OF BATTERIES AND BRING BESTPRACTICES AND LEARNINGS TO INDIA. Mr. Atul Arya, Head - Energy System Division, Panasonic India

PANASONIC HAS 40+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN BATTERY MANUFACTURING. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO LEVERAGE THIS EXPERIENCED LEGACY FOR THE EMOBILITY SECTOR?

Panasonic has stayed true to its Japanese heritage by consistently evolving with the rapid advancements in the technology ecosystem and fast changing demands of our customers. We have established our name in the Industry by bringing several firsts for the lithium ion batteries be it Safety, energy density, form factor, scale, expansion of manufacturing footprint to multiple geographies and world class partnerships etc.

With Li-ion batteries playing a crucial role in the country’s EV ecosystem in India, our focus is to leverage our 40-yearold legacy in manufacturing of batteries and bring bestpractices and learnings to India, providing the necessary impetus to India’s e-mobility sector.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ACCELERATE ITS GROWTH?

WHICH AREA OF THE EV SECTOR NEEDS PRIORITY ATTENTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EV SECTOR?

Even with the immense opportunity that the EV ecosystem presents for the auto manufacturers, consumers are apprehensive to adopt EVs primarily because of factors such as driving range, overall cost of ownership, lack of a robust EV infrastructure to name a few. Today’s consumer is looking for a holistic solution that not only offers a charging platform but also makes use of new age technologies such as cloud, analytics, and artificial intelligence to deliver an enhanced, intuitive experience both for individual users and OEMs. Keeping this in mind, I believe that there is a growing need for EV manufacturers to focus on building long-term partnerships with battery manufacturers for a customized offering that can complement their EV’s design and performance, eventually optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). In a pricesensitive market like India, low upfront cost is one the key components driving adoption.

Charging infrastructure to

Charging infrastructure to support the E-mobility ecosystem continues to remain a cause of concern for the Automotive Industry and I believe that the latest technology of battery swapping is a promising alternate to catalyze the uptake of these ‘sustainable and environment friendly’ vehicles in the country.

support the E-mobility

IN YOUR VIEW IS THERE A STANDARDISED SYSTEM NEEDED FOR A BETTER GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY?

Automotive Industry and I

Standardization is one of the important things before to deploy a product. Regulation such as the national standard has important roles in industry. Standardisation cuts the costs per kilowatt hour of electricity stored, lowering the barriers to entry for companies looking to move into emobility. It covers aspects of the dimensions, capacity levels and electronics. This is very much doable in the starting with electric 2W and 3W. We at Panasonic have invested heavily over the past few years in building an EV charging infrastructure in the country. We recently launched a futuristic charging service called Nymbus that combines physical components such as charging stations, swap stations, on board charges, telematics systems and the virtual components like cloud service, analytics, intuitive dashboard, and artificial intelligence to deliver a one-stop solution for all EV charging needs.

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ecosystem continues to remain a cause of concern for the believe that the latest technology of battery swapping is a promising alternate to catalyze the uptake of these ‘sustainable and environment friendly’ vehicles in the country.

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WHAT IS PANASONIC'S FUTURE PLAN FOR THE INDIAN MARKET?

We remain committed to further government’s ambitious plans to accelerate adoption of EVs in India through partnerships with OEMs for supply of Lithium –ion cells and batteries to ensure that Indian customers are able to use world’s safest and best batteries for their vehicles.

Further advancements i n our futuri sti c chargi ng servi ce – Nymbus wi th a focus on solvi ng for electri c 2 and 2 wheeler vehi cles wi ll make access to use of EVs easi er for the customers. We have exhausti ve plans to expand the reach of our complete product& soluti on range to grow thi s market. In addi ti on, movi ng forward, our moti ve i s to synchroni ze wi th the trends and i nnovati ons by i nvesti ng more i n our R&D to boost thi s segment.

WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS OF PLUG-IN HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN INDIA?

While several European countries viz UK, The Netherlands & Japan, US etc have a significant share and acceptability of PHEVs, Indian government has been pursuing the path for complete electric. Key reason behind this choice for India is that it is battling with key issues of pollution due to emissions, imports of crude oil and wants to make significant impact by switching to complete electric instead of Hybrids.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES WHICH NEEDS TO BE EXPLORED IN THE EV SECTOR?

While India has embarked upon the EV journey, there are immense opportunities in the e-mobility space that remain untapped or limited.

Battery swapping is another such promising alternate to Charging stations that could help catalyze adoption of EVs in India Electric motors for vehicles, Power train for EVs, Charges for EVs, Services for design, installation for various components & systems and services for connected systems and vehicles.

EV adoption and installation of Charging infrastructure will aggravate the need for a balancing mechanism for energy grid which is also being impacted by addition of renewable energy. Stationary Energy storage market will open a large opportunity around 2000 GWh = 2 TWh by 2030. This presents a huge opportunity for Indian industry for manufacturing of - Lithium ion cells, Battery packs, Battery management systems, Power controls systems.

Along with auto components, growth in battery and charging solutions industry will need personnel with special skill sets, presenting a sea of opportunities for skill development industry for training people currently in the industry.

Even though costs of Lithium ion batteries are falling, affordability may still be some time away and this opens another opportunity for leasing or financing batteries for EVs.

WHAT KIND OF POLICY PUSH WILL BE REQUIRED FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT THE EV SECTOR?

The good news here is automotive manufacturers today are exploring the EV opportunity while, other entrants are trying their hand at newer technological developments.

Government too has taken cognizance of this need and made many policy announcements in form of FAME II investment, auctioning of renewable tenders with Energy storage as integral part, Transformative Mobility and Energy Storage Mission by NITI Aayog to name a few. Lithium ion batteries are being taxed at 18% GST and in order to be encouraged further it should be brought to 5% to enable cost competitiveness of the segment. This will further encourage a very promising EV sector already being driven and supported by government.

EV adoption and installation of Charging infrastructure will aggravate the need for a balancing mechanism for energy grid which is also being impacted by addition of renewable energy. Stationary Energy storage market will open a large opportunity around 2000 GWh = 2 TWh by 2030.

In order to provide an impetus to the E-mobility ecosystem, there is an urgent need for Indian academia and industry to focus on innovation and R&D to develop the technology and solutions which are not only cost effective but also have large potential for exports.

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BRY-AIR, TODAY IS THE WORLD’S FASTEST GROWING ADSORPTION TECHNOLOGY GROUP IN THE WORLD Mr. Deepak Pahwa, Managing Director, Bry-Air

COULD YOU GIVE OUR READERS A BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF YOUR COMPANY?

Bry-Air, the leader in dehumidification...worldwide, is a global solution provider for: Humidity control, moisture removal and product drying Dry room solutions critical for lithium battery production Gas phase filtration Plastics drying and conveying High temperature waste heat recovery and Adsorption cooling Bry-Air, today is the world’s fastest growing adsorption technology group in the world and has over five decades of experience in applications, manufacturing, engineering and R&D in the field of dehumidification & environment control solutions, with subsidiaries in China, Malaysia, Brazil, Nigeria and Switzerland, and an associate plant in the USA. With installations in over 85 countries in almost every industry and supported by a robust sales and service network worldwide, Bry-Air touches people' s lives round the clock.

Bry-Air has a full-fledged R&D centre that is recognized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and is undoubtedly one of the finest in the industry. Bry-Air has filed many international patents and several of them have been granted. The Group has filed 123 international patent applications in 13 new technologies (since 2007), of which 48 patents have been granted/allowed already. Bry-Air is one of the flagship companies of the Pahwa Group, where innovation in technology and business processes is the driving philosophy.

BRY-AIR IS THE LEADER IN DEHUMIDIFICATION WORLDWIDE. COULD YOU PLEASE ELABORATE THE IMPORTANCE OF DEHUMIDIFICATION IN CELL MANUFACTURING FOR BATTERIES AND ITS INDIRECT EFFECT IN THE EV SECTOR?

With India’s unequivocal commitment to a better future, the automotive industry is now focused on fast growing its capacities to be a self sustainable Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer with all technology/ materials/ machinery/ dry rooms being available for enhancing and driving the needs of next gen Indians.

Other than the vehicle itself, the other very crucial aspect of making EV a success in India is the manufacturing of its

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for the next few years the raw materi al dri vi ng the market and i n i mmense demand across the globe i s, Li thi um and related battery materi als.

There are four cri ti cal legs on whi ch the li thi um battery producti on space stands on: 1. Technology 2. Raw materi al/other i nputs li ke battery separators 3. Machi nery and 4. Dry Rooms Li thi um battery manufacturi ng i s a very cri ti cal process and requi res ultra low dew poi nt condi ti ons for producti on. The producti on of the Li -i on cells whi ch are further bundled to create a battery i s a cri ti cal part and all plants i n Indi a as we speak are j ust assembli ng the batteri es not produci ng them.

The producti on of these cells requi res Dry Rooms wi th envi ronmental control equi pment whi ch can help achi eve <1% RH condi ti ons.

As a key i ndustry stakeholder worki ng i n the Transformati ve Mobi li ty and Energy Storage space, i n the fi eld of provi di ng Dry Room technology, whi ch i s cri ti cal for li thi um battery manufacturi ng, Bry-Ai r i s well equi pped as a "made i n Indi a" dry room technology suppli er offeri ng patented soluti ons to cater to the growi ng EV battery manufacturi ng marketi ng.

The Group has filed 123 international patent applications in 13 new technologies (since 2007), of which 48 patents have been granted/allowed already.

Bry-Air is one of the flagship companies of the Pahwa Group, where innovation in technology and business processes is the driving philosophy.

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WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT YOUR ORGANISATION IN THE EMOBILITY & ENERGY STORAGE SECTOR?

In light of recent developments, there is heightened interest in the EV industry and Energy Storage space, not just in India but globally too. As we all set out for a better future, the discussion on manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for EV and efficient energy storage has taken the center stage.

India produces solar, thermal and wind energy in abundance and hence has huge potential in its production and conservation for further utilisation. With the government also laying emphasis on reaching full potential in energy production through new-age sources, the progress in its storage through Li-ion batteries is evident.

While moisture control remains the most critical while manufacturing lithium-ion batteries, it is imperative to have cost effective, energy saving solutions too.

Bry-Air' s patented Green DryPurge (GDP) has played a key role in Li-Ion battery manufacturing across the world and has helped the manufacturers in creating the required environmental control to make quality, safe and long lasting batteries.

Our ultra-low dew point GDP dehumidifiers have today been benchmarked for world-class moisture control, are cost effective and are highly energy efficient, making them a value proposition for any manufacturer. As a key participant in lithium battery manufacturing, we at Bry-Air and the Pahwa Group, aim to become a partner for the Government to drive progress in the energy storage space.

Bry-Ai r’ s Green DryPurge® (GDP) patented technology for dehumi di fi ers ensures opti mum performance of dehumi di fi ers, even at the ultra-low dew poi nt, upto (-) 80°C. Rotor made up of pH neutral and chemi cal resi stant materi al.

Inertness to gases such as Hydrogen Fluori de (HF) generated duri ng the producti on of Li thi um-i on batteri es.

WHAT IS BRY AIR'S GROWTH VISION FOR THE YEAR 2022?

“Innovati on i s Li fe” i s the dri vi ng phi losophy of the Group and at Bry-Ai r we stri ve to deli ver forward-looki ng soluti ons that enable our customers to i ncrease producti vi ty at a low cost, hi gher throughput wi thi n li mi ted resources, and reach economi es of scale.

We consi der the ever-evolvi ng needs of the i ndustry as an opportuni ty to do more and serve better. Our soluti on ori ented approach towards the humi di ty and moi sture control problems faced by the customer has helped us stay ahead of the curve. It has helped us attai n leadershi p posi ti ons i n chosen fi elds.

Over and above that our knowledge and experi ence gai ned i n over 55 years has helped us serve our customers i n achi evi ng thei r busi ness goals across the world.

HOW DO YOU SEE INDIA'S EV SECTOR EVOLVING IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS? Wi th Indi a’ s resoluti on to become an EV fi rst nati on by 2030, Indi a gets to ramp up i ts Li thi um cell producti on capabi li ti es by 2025. Wi th i n-house capabi li ti es to bui ld these cells, Indi a should be able to bri ng the cost down for i ts e-mobi li ty soluti ons and bri ng about that change i n overall transpi rati on habi ts of the country.

Our dehumidifying solutions are born out of our innovation first approach. The Green DryPurge® (GDP) dehumidifier from Bry-Air, is the most efficient and economical solution to provide dry air required for Lithium-battery production. These dehumidifiers are specially designed to control moisture levels in the lithium-battery manufacturing areas from -40°C to -80°C dew point depending on the process being carried out.

Bry-Air has always been ahead of its time and likes to be a front runner in all new technological advancements related to its businesses. The knowledge and experience we have gained is continuously put to use in helping our customers achieve their business goals – Profitability, Productivity and Sustainability.

Green DryPurge® (GDP) dehumidifier HOW BRY-AIR'S PATENTED GREEN DRYPURGE (GDP) HAS HELPED LITHIUM ION BATTERY MANUFACTURERS IN CREATING PRODUCT AS PER THE STANDARDS ALONG WITH LONG LASTING SHELF LIFE?

Bry-Air has the capability to build state-of-the-art Dry Rooms, and provide a complete solution for achieving low dew point control for your hygroscopic and moisture sensitive material processing. We are the only total solution provider for dry rooms with environment control equipment incorporating patented technology critical for Lithium battery manufacturing. As mentioned above, Bry-Air has the product and global standard technology for dry rooms. Our dehumidifiers are powered by the Green DryPurge (GDP) dehumidifier technology which is the most energy efficient dehumidifier for <1% RH dry rooms is patent of Bry-Air (Asia).

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Dry Rooms with environment control equipment critical for lithium battery production

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DELTA PROVIDES HIGH EFFICIENCY, RELIABLE, USER FRIENDLY EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS Mr. Akshaye Barbuddhe, Business Head- E-Mobility Infra Solutions, Delta Electronics India Pvt Ltd.

DELTA OPERATES IN THREE BUSINESS CATEGORIES: POWER ELECTRONICS, AUTOMATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOW HAS THIS INTEGRATED BUSINESS PROFILE HELPED DELTA IN ITS GROWTH?

In addi ti on to thi s, Delta has i ts own Charge Poi nt Operator(CPO), DelCharge through whi ch delta can provi de the remote moni tori ng and user servi ces of EV Chargi ng i nfra for non-commerci al needs.

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its CSR-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change.

Through real ti me moni tori ng obtai ned by i ntegrati ng wi th Si te Management System, charge stati on operators are able to moni tor the charger confi gurati on, and keep the track of ci ty wi de chargi ng i nfra through the web appli cati on.

Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents. And in India, we have 2 R&D centres.

EV Charging Infra is the key component of adoption of electric vehicles in India.Indian EV charging infra growing at the steady pace but to achieve the target of 30% electric vehicle by 2030, a clear and focused approach towards the EV Charging infra is required.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to CSR. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 8 consecutive years. In 2017, Delta was selected by CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) for its Climate Change Leadership Level for the 2nd consecutive year.

BRIEF US ABOUT PRODUCT & SERVICES OFFERED BY DELTA IN EV SECTOR?

Delta provides high efficiency, reliable, user friendly EV charging solutions featuring three major advantages: fast and convenient charging process, real time monitoring and control, and the smart grid capabilities for energy management and cost optimization.

Delta has the capability to support the customers with its comprehensive EV charging solutions. The product ranges both Slow and Fast Chargers. Our AC chargers are compact EV charging solution for both residential and parking requirements. And city wide EV charging infra can be catered through our DC Fast Chargers covering all the charging standard – CCS, CHAdeMO, GB/T. Also the fast and convenient charging process with user friendly interface, Delta AC and DC chargers lead the industry.

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The Smart gri d capabi li ti es, backend offi ce for chargi ng stati on operator maxi mi zes the avai labi li ty of the loadi ng network and i mproves the loadi ng process wi th i ts useropti mi zed functi ons.

WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON EV CHARGING SECTOR IN INDIA? ARE THERE ANY MAJOR COLLABORATIONS THAT DELTA IS LOOKING FORWARD IN THIS SECTOR?

Government has also released favorable policies to support the EV charging infra which will definitely give a boost & direction to the EV Infra operators A significant traction is visible in both government and private players as early starters to establish the infra.Not any collaboration, but we are working actively to establish Pan-India Partners to offer country wide services. Till now we have through actively covered all the major metro cities to setup the EV charging infra.

Through real time monitoring obtained by integrating with Site Management System, charge station operators are able to monitor the charger configuration, and keep the track of city wide charging infra through the web application.

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RECENT BUDGET 2020 HAS ENCOURAGED THE "MAKE IN INDIA" INITIATIVE. HOW WILL IT ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF EV SECTOR?

The Green Initiative and Make in India are being given high priority by the Indian government, the commitment to adopt electric vehicles (EV) will be on display during the Budget 2020. The EV industry anticipates policy decisions that will influence the future of EVs in India. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget was a breakthrough for the EV industry. The GST on EVs is reduced to 5 per cent and incentives in the form of income tax rebate on loans were offered to buyers. These measures were designed to push the sales of EVs in addition to the FAME-II scheme.

Budget 2020 has increased in the basic custom duty on Completely Built Units (CBUs), Semi Knock Down(SKDs) Kits will push the manufacturers to localize the manufacturing of some components and will definitely encourage the Make In India initiative. However, in the long term this will also lead to the low cost of the vehicles for the end users.

This is a key step towards supporting the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan of local production of EV batteries.

ARE THERE ANY TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

Yes. Definitely delta is working towards new technological breakthrough which can transform the EV charging infra. The latest technological development involves smart charging of electric vehicles & Vehicle to grid technology. These new technology changes will reduce the dependence of India on the crude oil and and the gap in the supply and demand of electricity will also be reduced with these.

Delta has its own Charge Point Operator(CPO), DelCharge through which delta can provide the remote monitoring and user services of EV Charging infra for non-commercial needs.

WHAT IS YOUR GROWTH VISION FOR EV IN INDIA?

India is a price sensitive market. Currently, end users are waiting for the low cost EVs in the market. Once OEMs come up with low cost EVs such that the Total cost of ownership IC engine vehicles and electric vehicles are same, personal end users will start switching to the EVs. For now, the government is pushing the adoption of electric vehicles in Public transportation through electric buses, with their initial layout of deploying 5595 electric buses. The target of 30% electric vehicle by 2030 with layout of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, phased local manufacturing of electric vehicles and batteries.

We are working with everyone who is there in the market to contribute in the EV revolution. We have already established partnership with We look forward to establish partnerships with every OEMs, EV infra operators and government agencies to establish the nationwide EV Charging infra which we sincerely believe we will be able to achieve through our high quality and highly efficient products and services.

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Definitely delta is working towards new technological breakthrough which can transform the EV charging infra.

The latest technological development involves smart charging of electric vehicles & Vehicle to grid technology.

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SCALING UP INDIA'S EV CHARGING INFRA:

THE BIG EXECUTION CHALLENGES Such an i nfluence wi ll only be effecti ve when there are too many choi ces i n EVs and the cost pari ty wi th regular ICs i s establi shed.

MR. RAJEEV YSR, Head - Electric Mobility -New Initiatives & Innovations, Gati

"Electric Vehicle market in India and across the world is definitely growing. With more awareness on the environmental damages due to pollution and the increased performance of the new launched vehicles be it range or speed or technology and reduced disparity in terms of prices - the penetration of these vehicles to only go high."

While the general notion of the EV market looks positive but the same is not reflected in terms of numbers / volume of vehicles. The main reason to be attributed here is that we are expecting the numbers to increase in passenger vehicles be it 2 wheelers or 4 wheelers. One should always remember that it is very hard to influence the buying behavior of an individual customer as long as he has multiple and economical options to choose from.

The secret to ensure i ncreased numbers i n the EVs i s ri ght mobi li zati on of B2B markets. Yes!! Thi s was parti ally proven wi th the Govt i ncubati ng more Electri c buses through STUs. (State Transport Uni ts), 3 - 4 years ago, we only had Delhi , HP, Mumbai focusi ng on E- buses i n thei r fleet wi th only BYD bei ng a sole manufacturer. But now we have all the STUsdri vi ng the shared mobi li ty and TATAs and Leylands are already havi ng a tough competi ti on to BYD. The next focus should be on the B2B Logi sti cs i ndustry especi ally the i ntra-ci ty last mi le and fi rst mi le deli veri es. If only ri ght products are brought i nto the market and the manufacturers and early adopters are encouraged through ri ght i ncenti ves i n the market, thi s feet i s possi ble. Wi th Amazon, Fli pkart, Bi gbasket, Grofers, Myntra etc already declari ng thei r wi lli ngness to go electri c, lack of seri ous and quali ty OEMs i s becomi ng a maj or concern. Its ti me tradi ti onal players bri ng quali ty and durable products i nto market and address the huge voi d whi ch ri ght now exi sts i n the market for LCVs. I thi nk i f the ri ght deci si ons are taken i n that di recti on, players li ke Avaan Indi a, GATI, Bluedart, Delhi very, Shadowfax, Ecom express, Safe express wi ll be eager to adopt EVs i n thei r fleet whi ch wi ll ensure volumetri c penetrati on of EVs i nto Indi an market

Taki ng i nto consi derati on the uni que market and demography of Indi a, we at Li thi on Power beli eve that a multi -model chargi ng soluti on i s the way to boost EV growth i n the country.

MR. CHANDRASHEKHAR BHIDE Co-Founder Lithion Power

The underlying obstacle towards building India’s charging infrastructure arises when EVs in India start growing substantially. The present grid functionalities cannot support the heavy load required for electric vehicles, especially when it comes to fast charging, and India would require a complete revamp on the electric grids to support the EV ecosystem for quick adoption. Considering the magnitude of setup required to support such change, substantial time and infrastructure development would be required, thereby constraining the faster adoption of electric vehicles.

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Li thi on Power today has developed an “omni -chargi ng technology”, a facet of i ts IEP-EV (Intelli gent Energy Platform for EVs) whi ch allows electri c vehi cles to ei ther charge at home, at publi c chargers or at Li thi on’ s swap systems. Thi s technology helps i mprove the avai labi li ty of chargi ng i nfrastructure and conserve energy.

Omni chargi ng i s requi red as i t lowers dependency on the gri d and none of the soluti ons today (vi z. chargi ng at home, at publi c charger or swappi ng) alone can fully solve chargi ng constrai nts for all the EVs. A fast charger i s expensi ve and deteri orates battery whi le a swap soluti on i s more expensi ve because of servi ce cost and the dri ver may prefer to always charge at home. Li thi on’ s Omni Chargi ng technology combi nes IOT and machi ne learni ng based systems to remotely manage the chargi ng of batteri es and i nventory management of the batteri es at swap stati ons maki ng the combi nati on of home chargi ng, publi c chargi ng and battery swappi ng effortless.

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EXPECTED MARKET TRENDS IN

EV

BATTERY

SWAPPING

INFRASTRUCTURE

ARVIND NOEL XL

MR. ABHIJEET SINHA

Freelance Automotive

Project Director, National Highways for Electric Vehicles,

EV Consultant

Ease of Doing Business Division of ASSAR.

India being a global market for EVs, “the price point and ownership cost” is strongly embedded in the consumers’ mindset. There are two hurdles that hinder the growth of EVs in India, initial acquisition cost and development of charging points for these vehicles. In India, the entire foundation of ‘battery swapping’ is focusing around the initial high cost of owning an EV and if the batteries can be swapped using lease rent/ pay-as-you-go basis, the acquisition cost can be reduced to 1/3rd of the overall vehicle price. The swapping market was not welcomed globally due to cases of standardization, commercial viability and safety. India’s Niti Aayog are strongly driving ‘smart swappable batteries’ mainly for 2W/3W and later will commercialize for buses.

The next trend in the battery swapping market will be mainly, Standardized EV lithium ion battery pack: Never seen in the global market, India will forefront the implementation of auto OEMs to control their design strategy for battery packs. Will be the most viable solution for the 2/3 wheeler market as companies will look to provide uniform battery packs with the same IP rights/patents.

Commercial viable business model: Currently, under GST regime, EVs with batteries are charged 12% GST, but batteries sold separately will be charged 28%, making the role of the Government truly critical to bring down these price points to spur EV adoption. Local battery manufacturers, battery swapping companies and OEMs should work in partnership to drive the technology commercially.

Reliably of Rented/leased Battery: The battery swapping companies are being monitored by ARAI to provide fully charged and reliable battery pack. By providing company owned outlets, monitoring systems, and smart cloud based smart batteries the battery life and health can be guaranteed.

Furthermore, battery swapping may seem to be an unviable task at times, but if done right, India’s EV market would lead by example for the global market to learn about battery swapping technology.

In India, the entire foundation ‘battery swapping’ is focusing around the initial high cost of owning an EV.

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Does Swapping make wheels roll on batteries suitable to the pocket?

It's an old argument that people don't want to wait for charging their vehicle and their refueling expectations from their EVs are same as diesel petrol vehicles. Today whoever says swapping is not a viable solution, claims that it has failed business model economics due to huge capital investment and high operational cost.

As an ‘Ease of Doing Business’ service organization, wherever there is a gap of business model or financing tool for a promising emerging technology, we prototype it on a hybrid financing model to see market response. When we prototyped ‘Swapping’ as a technology in one of our flagship E-mobility program ‘National Highway for EV’ between Jaipur – Delhi – Agra. We looked at it from having 20 low speed 2 wheelers and 4 commercial 3 wheeler’s prospective at each NHEV station and found that its quite promising to achieve minimal downtime for these app based rented EVs. But user expectation of a 4-wheeler wasn’t limited to swapping only it also includes range, charging time, cost of vehicle and road side assistance (RSA) on breakdown.

Replacing average 4-5 hour charging time for fleet cars with swapping (in no time) allows these commercial passenger vehicles to run non-stop and earn high revenue.

Nevertheless, it exposes batteries to an extremely highusage optimization, resulting breakdowns on highways.

Therefore, we preferred introducing battery on ‘Subscription’ not ownership with ‘Swapping and RSA’ as an integral component of this NHEV model. It transferred ownership of batteries to the billing company which reduced 30% of the EV retail cost (MRP) to fleet operators and peace of mind that charging/swapping, battery cost maintenance and RSA on breakdown all three are covered in their subscription through one monthly bill.

On the other side Swapping service providers get room and funds to bring more local vehicles under subscription and jointly work with OEMs to introduce ‘Highway Edition’ vehicles with swappable batteries, range extenders for breakdowns, that suits ‘Fleet Operators’ business model.

Other than Electric Busses NHEV has both self-drive-hired and with-driver-rented vehicles for Agra and Jaipur; which serves the purpose of giving first hand EV driving and travelling experience to IC engine users along with a strong counter that swapping, range anxiety, breakdown and high cost of EV are no more problems in buying EVs, even govt is focusing to convert more routes into E-highways after this prototype is adding up more to it.

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DR. RASHI GUPTA

Director, Vision Mechatronics Private Limited

Battery swapping is expected to be driven by lack of fast charging infrastructure, especially in developing countries like India. Fast chargers are much costlier than slow chargers. Further, Indian grid being already stressed, setting fast charging stations often require upgrades on the grid side. Battery swapping can act as a link between slow charging and fast charging. As batteries can be charged slowly and replace empty batteries within a few minutes.

Commercial fleet vehicles and passenger vehicles, like three wheelers in case of India, are expected to be forerunner in battery swapping, as their number is higher and cost is lesser than other vehicles. Also, as they often require recharging batteries twice or thrice a day, reduction in charging time increases their time on the road leading to an increase in their revenue.

Battery swapping will need standard shapes and sizes of batteries which will be a result of collaboration between battery manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, utility providers and government. Battery swapping reduces the upfront cost of electric vehicles (EV), since owners need not buy batteries. Hence, it will accelerate adoption of EV in the initial stages of EV adoption, however, a viable business model needs to be developed for battery swapping. Security issues might arise with batteries used in battery swapping, due to which improvement in battery security is also expected. Battery swapping stations can also participate in grid ancillary services for additional revenue, as they have control over their demand.

Battery swapping outlets will create demand for batteries which will generate employment opportunities in battery manufacturing, maintenance and recycling. Power generation and distribution jobs will also get a boost for meeting demand from battery swapping stations. Further, increase in battery demand will assist building indigenous battery manufacturing industry and setup of battery testing and development laboratories in India."

Battery swapping will need standard shapes and sizes of batteries which will be a result of collaboration between battery manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, utility providers and government.

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TOP 10

PASSENGER EVS LAUNCHED IN INDIA IN 2020

The Indian electric vehicle ecosystem market is currently in a nascent phase. The government’s push to ensure EV adoption

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through subsidies and tax benefits has further propelled the market growth.

Despite the Indian automotive industry experiencing a sharp decline in FY2019, the electric vehicle market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

With the BS6 norms becoming applicable from April 2020, the electric vehicles will become more price competitive with conventionally fueled vehicles, thus accelerating the electric vehicle sales in the country. With the entry of local battery manufacturers such as TATA Chemicals and BHEL alongside the import of batteries from global players, the electric vehicle battery market is expected to grow at a whooping CAGR of 60.15% during the forecast period.

In a research Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) stated that the EV market is anticipated to grow at a robust CAGR of

Hyundai Motor India Ltd is set to launch Kona Electric in India soon. Hyundai claims that the Kona Electric will be ‘India’s first real electric SUV’. The Kona will have a 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers peak power of 134.13 bhp and 395 Nm. Price : Rs 25-30lakh.

Range: 312 km Features: A 100kW DC fast charger will charge the SUV up to 80% in just 54 minutes

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AUDI E-TRON

43.13% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2030. To grow at a CAGR of 42.38%, installation of charging infrastructure is projected.

In BIS research report(2019), it has been quoted by an expert that, “The government target for 30% adoption of electric vehicles by 2030and it will be majorly driven by the electrification of two-wheeler, threewheeler, and commercial vehicles. Lower rate of adoption of electric vehicles in the passenger vehicle segment is expected to have a limited impact in achieving the targets.”

SUV that is going to cost some big money and will be launched this year will be the Audi e-tron. It is also quattroenabled. 0-100kmph is done in 6s while a boost function allows one to drop that time by a few whiskers. The e-tron is properly luxurious and is a 5-seater with a huge 660 litre boot.

Price : Rs 1.2 crore Range: 400 km Features: The Audi e-tron has got a 95kWh battery pack that generates 265kW of power and 561Nm

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JAGUAR I-PACE

The Jaguar i-Pace is one of the most expensive electric cars that will set foot in India. The Jag is a SUV and gets two electric motors that make around 400hp of power and 690Nm. The top speed claimed by the company is 200kmph .

Price : Rs 1 crore Range : 500km Features : Can achieve 80 percent charge In just 40 minutes using a fast charger

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MARUTI WAGON R EV

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has been working on its first electric car named Maruti Suzuki WagonR Electric, which was first showcased last year at the inaugural MOVE Global Mobility Summit in Delhi.

Price : Rs 7-10 lakh.

Range : 200 km on a single charge Features : The electric Wagon R will uses a Lithium-ion battery pack.

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MAHINDRA EKUV100

Mahindra will launch the eKUV100 in India near to the festive season this year.. The electric version of the KUV100 looks similar to the regular version except for minor design changes. Power will come from a 3-phase AC induction 31 kW electric motor coupled to a lithium-ion battery.

Price : Rs 7-9lakh.

Range : 140 km Features : It offers fast charging (Users can charge the battery to 80% in less than an hour)

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MERCEDES-BENZ EQC

The Mercedes-Benz EQC plans to bring the EQC via the CBU route.it will come with a hefty price tag. Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC is equipped with the industry-advancing MBUX media system, the EQC responds to the driver's natural, conversational language.

Price : Rs 1.0 crore Range : 400 Kms Features : It comes up with an 80kWh Lithium Ion battery pack good for 408bhp and 700Nm; it provides impressive fast charging.

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MORRIS GARAGES EZS (MG)

MG Motor India will launch its first electric SUV called eZS in India. The MG eZS that retails in international markets features a 150hp electric motor capable of pushing the SUV from 0kmph to 50kmph in 3.1 seconds. According to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), the SUV offers a total range of 335km from a single charge.

Price : Rs 25 lakh Range : 335km Features : The MG ZS EV is equipped with CCS Type 2 European standard connector and is able to rapid charge from public chargers and it also has AC slow charger.

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TATA TIGOR

Tata Motors will soon launch the Tigor EV. The revamped Tigor EV will also be available for private car owners. It is available only for fleet operators and is priced at Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 11.92 lakh for the XM and XT variants.

Price : Rs 11.92- Rs 11.58 lakh Range : 140km-213kms Features : Comes with an extended ARAI certified range of 213km

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NISSAN LEAF

Nissan India will launch their highly successful electric hatchback, the Leaf, this year. In its second generation Nissan Leaf has become the highest selling electric vehicle in the world. The Nissan Leaf will be one of the premium offerings in the EV segment.

Price : Rs 30-35 lakh.

Range : 400 kms Features : Quick charging(80% in just 40 minutes)

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TATA NEXON EV

Tata Motors has finally launched its second electric car after the Tigor EV called the Nexon EV in India. It is available in three variants: XM, XZ+, and XZ+ Lux.The Nexon EV debuts the carmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Ziptron powertrain, producing 129PS/245Nm juiced up by a 30.2kWh battery pack. All of this propels the SUV from 0-100kmph in 9.9 seconds .

Price : Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 15.99 lakh Range : 312 Kms Features : Supports fast charging for a 0-80 percent charge in less than an hour.

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EESL

FORCE BEHIND INDIA’S ELECTRIC MOBILITY PUSH

India is gradually becoming a dominant force in Electric Mobility. A strong government push towards clean mobility coupled with an increased public awareness about health issues, India’s move towards Electric Mobility is a concept whose time has arrived. There are roughly 200 million vehicles which currently ply India's roads, of which less than one percent are electric vehicles. As per IEA Global EV Outlook `19, the projected share of EVs in India by 2030 is expected to reach 29%. In India, 0.1 million electric two-wheelers were sold in fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 and the fleet size reached 0.6 million. The stock of electric threewheelers exceeded 2 million and annual sales reached 630,000 units in FY 2018-19. Four wheelers crossed 10,300 in stocks with 3,300 sales in (FY) 2018-19.

At the inception stage due to limited supply chains and consumer demand the costs of electric vehicles were more than 60%-70% higher than an ICE counterpart. Owing to the benefits of lower operational costs, EVs made a lucrative business sense with cost savings options for fleet operators such as Government and Public departments, Fleet aggregators and e-commerce players.

Though the total cost of ownership i.e. an EV in operation being cheaper than an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle during the course of its lifetime, was often overshadowed by the higher upfront procurement costs.

EESL as the largest Energy Service Company in the world, leads the market-related activities of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), one of the eight national missions under the Prime Minister’s National Action Plan on Climate Change. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV of PSUs under Ministry of Power is implementing the National e-Mobility Programme.

National e-Mobility Programme with the goal to provide an impetus for Indian vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc. to gain efficiencies of scale and drive down costs, create local manufacturing facilities, grow technical competencies for the long-term growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India and also to enable Indian EV manufacturers to emerge as major global players.

To facilitate adoption of the disruptive technology in India, EESL has launched a specific initiative to enable the market for electric vehicles, through its unique business model of aggregation of demand and bulk procurement.

Targeting Government and Public sector fleets across India, EESL aimed to leverage the immense potential of replacement of existing ICE vehicles in the various government departments for initial EV demand aggregation and floated procurement plans for 10,000 EVs through international competitive bidding.

EESL completed the procurement of 10,000 EVs and have leased/under-deployment close to 1500 e-cars across India. These e-cars are being given on lease/outright purchase basis to replace the existing petrol and diesel vehicles taken on lease by them. For charging these ecars, 488 Captive chargers (308 AC & 180 DC) have also been commissioned in their office premises.

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In light of the recent market trends in India, electric mobility has witnessed a significant growth since the early 2017, when initial procurement was conceptualised. In today’s scenario the market has more OEMs offering higher efficiency EVs with significant technological improvements. With the entry of higher range and more efficient vehicles in the Indian market, EESL took a proactive stance and further procured 10 high-end Hyundai Kona and 5 MG ZS EV models with certified range of over 340 kilometres.

The major barrier in EV adoption is the unavailability of public charging infrastructure (PCS). Further to provide a similar experience as that of refuelling an ICE vehicle, fast charging is necessary to be incorporated. To overcome the understood challenges, the Government of India released guidelines for charging infrastructure for EVs on October 2019, with a proposal to cover 70 cities and 20% of highways at a cost of INR 5,000 crores by 2025. EESL has been actively playing a role in promoting the adoption and deployment of EVs by installing EV chargers in the country. EESL is one of the first in the country to deploy Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (PCS) on a large scale.

EESL has closed procurement of 200 High Capacity Fast DC chargers and procurement of about 1020 Chargers is underway. EESL has already deployed, more than 488 captive chargers and 80 Public EV Charging Stations across India. EESL has taken initiatives to create charging hubs across the country and has submitted the proposal to DHI for deployment of Public Charging Stations across 14 Cities under the FAME India Scheme Phase -II and it is planned to set up 1500 PCS by March 2021. EESL further plans to scale up the deployment to more than 10,000 in the next five years.

EVs with significant technological improvements.

With the entry of higher range and more efficient vehicles in the Indian market, EESL took a proactive stance and further procured 10 high-end Hyundai Kona and 5 MG ZS EV models with certified range of over 340 kilometres.

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On the supply side to aggregate EVCI demand and develop an ecosystem led approach, EESL is partnering with the local city municipalities, DISCOMs, Metro Rail Corporations, Oil Marketing Companies and City Development Authorities for locational assessments and setting up of charging infrastructures across Cities. EESL has collaborated with various state entities in Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and West Bengal, at regional scale EESL has collaborated with various commercial complexes and oil marketing companies (OMC) for developing EV Charging Stations to set up Public Charging Infrastructure for electric mobility.

On the demand side to improve charger utilisation levels, EESL forged successful partnerships with EV fleet operators such as Blu Smart, EEE Taxi, Prakriti E-Mobility Pvt limited. To enhance digital visibility and promote customer attraction all the EESL’s Public Charging Stations are operated through a mobile app developed specifically to integrate Network Service Provider (NSPs), e-mobility Service Provider (MSPs) and Charging Point Operators (CPOs).

EESL is committed to achieve Government of India’s vision of 30% e-mobility sales by 2030 and will support India’s transition towards a shared, electric, and connected mobility.

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EESL completed the procurement of 10,000 EVs and have leased/under-deployment close to 1500 e-cars across India.

These e-cars are being given on lease/outright purchase basis to replace the existing petrol and diesel vehicles taken on lease by them.

Shri. N. Mohan, Head - EV Charging Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

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ERUTAEF YNAPMOC

CO-OPERATION WITH EUCLION PROVIDES AN UNMATCHED CATERING OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR POWER SOLUTIONS. We have had an eventful and rewardi ng j ourney for the last 17 years and more wi th a focus on eco fri endly products and servi ces.

The fi rst products selected and successfully developed were POS – eventually leadi ng to Eucli on offeri ng the world' s wi dest range of customi zed batteri es.

Our experti se i n batteri es generated opportuni ti es and i deas to di versi fy. The company moved i nto new busi nesses and markets that uti li se our batteri es, such as i ndustri al electroni cs, defense electroni cs, and medi cal electroni cs.

Recent di versi fi cati on, leveragi ng the compani es engi neeri ng strengths, has led to new busi nesses i n preci si on manufacturi ng and ‘ green’ technology products.

Our success has been bui lt servi ng some of the world’ s most demandi ng customers and appli cati ons. We would value your opportuni ty to serve your busi ness.

WHAT COMPANY DOES We at Eucli on Energy Pvt Ltd, desi gn, develop and supply the battery packs wi th customi zati on accordi ng to the requi red appli cati on. We analyze the appli cati on and wi th our techni cal experti se and experi ence choose one of the prevai li ng chemi stry (NCA, NMC, LCO, LFP, LTO, etc) and fabri cate the pack usi ng our own Thermal management system and BMS (battery management system).

BUSINESS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2020: Wi th a very clear vi si on of maki ng Indi a, i ndependent i n energy generati on and storage, Eucli on has been chasi ng the goal to i ni ti ate the cell manufacturi ng plant i n Indi a by the end of 2020. It wi ll be i ni ti ated as a pi lot plant to develop the quali ty of cells to be manufactured and i t’ s performance, form factor opti mi zati on, producti on li ne opti mi zati on along wi th propri etary features.

2021: Wi ll be the start of cell producti on for capti ve usage. A planned proj ect wi th a capaci ty of 5MWh i n a month to feed to the battery pack i ntegrati on of aforementi oned capaci ty and more. We also plan to set up a separate EV di vi si on for battery pack manufacturi ng & worki ng on proj ects i n associ ati on wi th the Vehi cle body manufacturers.

2024: Eucli on plans to have market share to reach upto 4% wi th 2-2. 5 GWh producti on every month. Also, i ntroduci ng di fferent chemi stri es i n cell manufacturi ng.

Also, every battery i ntegrated to have thermal management for safety and performance purposes.

Business Strategy

Co-operati on wi th Eucli on provi des an unmatched cateri ng of technology and i nnovati on for power soluti ons. Bei ng technology agnosti c, we assure you to serve wi th an apt soluti on to your requi red speci fi cati ons.

The fundamental poli cy i s to make people and our customer base aware of Li -i on batteri es and i t’ s sheer potenti al to resolve energy storage i ssues. Most of our work i s done i n partnershi p wi th technocrats who have a vi si on to bri ng about amendments i n current si tuati ons. The partnershi ps are usually done on the basi s of product development and busi ness relati onshi ps are mai ntai ned on our constant endeavors of galvani zi ng i nnovati ons.

STRATEGY

BUSINESS CONCEPT

Vision: To make Indi a the next manufacturi ng hub for li thi um i on batteri es after Chi na, whi le deli veri ng the globally most advanced technology i n batteri es to the people of Indi a and others.

Company’ s Products and Servi ces

Mission: To deli ver reli able and best quali ty to i ts customers.

Technology and trust are key value addi ti ons that are deli vered wi th every product and endorsed by i ts sati sfi ed cli entele across the globe.

The first products selected and successfully developed were POS – eventually leading to Euclion offering the world's widest range of customized batteries.

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Eucli on provi des opti mi zed battery soluti ons i n every possi ble customi zati on accordi ng to your appli cati on wi th hi ghly effi ci ent i n-house developed electroni cs wi th low qui escent current and analyti cs to enhance battery li fe.

Whether low voltage or hi gh voltage, from camera batteri es to electri c vehi cles i ncludi ng e-cars, e-bi kes, e-ri ckshaws and e-buses. Energy storage soluti ons wi th an i ntegrated safety concept offer hi ghly effi ci ent and flexi ble energy storage at home for pri vate and commerci al appli cati ons.

Batteri es for i ndustri al power tools, medi cal, defense and aerospace uti li ti es i ncludi ng state of the art fast chargi ng soluti ons and servi ces for EVs. Some of the maj or products are: 48V-400V battery systems for E-Mobi li ty appli cati ons (Ebi kes, E-cars, E-buses) 11. 1V-48V battery systems for Solar and i ndustri al appli cati ons 11. 1V-25. 9V battery systems for medi cal appli cati ons.

1 MWh ESS Soluti on i n 20’ & 40” Contai ner.

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Wi th top notch software technology and manufacturi ng practi ces Eucli on assures to serve wi th apt soluti on to your requi red speci fi cati ons and i ntegrate batteri es to power your devi ce wi th our engi neeri ng experti se and most advanced technology for thermal management avai lable worldwi de wi th state of the art Battery management System, whi le consi deri ng factor of safety, reli abi li ty, performance and cost.

BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS Wi th a vi si on of layi ng down Indi aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s fi rst li thi um i on cell manufacturi ng plant Eucli on leads by bei ng the flag bearer of i ntroduci ng i nnovati ve technologi es i n the battery manufacturi ng and i ntegrati on process. Besi des provi di ng cost effecti ve and effi ci ent battery packs than other manufacturers i n the market, our research and development team works to opti mi ze and develop state of the art thermal management and battery management systems. Eucli on also works i n i ntegrati ng battery packs wi th IoT to enable remote operati on of battery packs and i ts i nformati on. Introduci ng battery swappi ng chargi ng stati ons i n the comi ng future for i nstant chargi ng of EVs to reduce chargi ng ti me maki ng Eucli on way ahead i n technology and knowledge from thei r competi tors.

SERVICE PLEDGE As Indi aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s premi er li thi um i on battery manufacturer we promi se to serve the customers i n any way possi ble to provi de hi gh-quali ty, dependable and on-ti me product deli very. We mai ntai n only the hi ghest standards of excellence i n both the quali ty of our product and servi ce to our customers. Our employees are a maj or part of our success; we stri ve to mai ntai n the goodwi ll that fosters thei r posi ti ve atti tude toward our customers. Any feedback from the customers i s appreci ated and responded qui ckly.

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QUALITY POLICY We galvani ze i nnovati ons to accelerate smarter, cleaner and more accessi ble soluti ons for the ever ri si ng energy requi rements and technologi cal advancements. To achi eve thi s, we take vari ous measures to detect and prevent faults i n our products, so we can deli ver quali ty products at our cli ents. Eucli on i ncorporates several technologi es i n compli ance wi th the quali ty standards for opti mi zed battery manufacturi ng and advance electroni cs to work i n adverse envi ronmental condi ti ons. Havi ng 3 levels of quali ty check i n the manufacturi ng process and wi th ISO 9001: 2015, ICE and RoHS certi fi cati ons and testi ng wi th IEEE 1625, 1725 battery standards along wi th SAE J2758 for battery power esti mati on, Eucli on makes sure that your battery matches wi th global standards and performance.

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With top notch software technology and manufacturing practices Euclion assures to serve with apt solution to your required specifications and integrate batteries.

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Tech News AUDI E-TRON BRINGS THE FIRST MODERN ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO 'FULLY CHARGED LIVE' Recently in Austin, Texas delivered the first modern EV to “Fully Charged LIVE”,Audi E-Tron demonstrated how far EVs have come over the last quarter-century.The ETron towed through the Oklahoma rain with comfort and efficiency. The trailer and payload combined weigh a 4000 lbs.Chelsea Sexton, U.S. presenter of the Fully Charged LIVE said, “EVs have long been a community-driven technology, as evidenced by the initiative of the Oklahoma Electric Auto Association to bring this iconic vehicle to our event,” Audi Tulsa and Audi ONE, Audi of America’s Herndon-based electrification strategy team, supported the allvolunteer Oklahoma Chapter of the Electric Auto Association in bringing the EV to “Fully Charged LIVE,” picking up their payload from Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and hauling it more than 500 miles to the Circuit of the Americas, where the event was hosted.“I’m grateful to the Audi teams and Tulsa Tech for their support and was excited to hop into the Audi e-Tron for the journey.”,Sexton added.The Audi e-Tron was able to replenish 80% of its battery’s capacity in just 30 minutes with high-speed 150 kW charging using CCS compatible fast chargers on both the Electrify America and Francis Solar charging networks. “We wanted to pay tribute to the EV that started it all, with the Audi e-Tron towing it on our 500-mile journey from Tulsa to Austin.it’s easy to go electric today, and the eTron's capabilities show it’s more than capable of going the distance with a heavy trailer in tow, even in cold and windy weather conditions”.said Cody Thacker, director, Audi ONE, Audi of America.The Audi e-Tron SUV is the first all-electric Audi vehicle offered in North America and It is priced starting from an MSRP of $74,800*. When properly equipped the e-Tron is rated to tow 4,000 lbs. and comes with standard Quattro all-wheel drive and air suspension. With up to 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque in boost mode, the five-passenger Audi e-Tron is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in a quiet 5.5 seconds.

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FORD ANNOUNCES ALL-ELECTRIC TRANSIT CARGO VAN FOR 2022.

After the F-150 and the Mustang, Ford is transforming one of its models into an electric vehicle.The company has announced that for the 2022 model year it will debut an all-electric Ford Transit cargo van in the US and Canada. Ford's truck and van fleet sales have raised 33% since 2015."Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification and as leaders in this space, we are accelerating our plans to create solutions that help businesses run better, starting with our all-electric Transit and F150. Ford Transit isn't just about creating an electric drivetrain, it's about designing and developing a digital product that propels fleets forward”. Jim Farley," Ford Chief Operating Officer(COO), said.Using domestic and foreign parts all-electric transit will be built in the US. Ford interprets the van as "smart and connected," with the ability to provide fleet operators with cloudbased services which will come with a FordPass Connect modem and an LTE WiFi hotspot that can support up to 10 mobile devices. Additionally, it will come with Ford's driver-assist technologies, such as pre-collision assistance with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and a lane-keeping system. “The world is heading toward electrified products and fleet customers are asking for them now. Ford is thinking deeply about connectivity relationships that integrate with our in-vehicle high-speed electrical architectures and cloud-based data services to provide these businesses smart vehicles beyond just the electric powertrains”, Farley added.

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INFINEON’S AURIX HONOURED WITH ASIL-D CERTIFICATION. Infineon Technologies AURIX microcontrollers are the first embedded safety controllers worldwide to be certified for the highest automotive safety integrity level (ASIL D) according to the latest version of the ISO 26262 standard. This standard describes a globally binding procedure for the development and production of safety-critical systems in cars. The microcontrollers are used in radar systems for processing sensor data, in engine and transmission control, brake, airbag and steering systems, central gateways, domain control units, hybrid and electric cars, and many other applications. In addition to the automotive sector, the product family is also increasingly used for other safety-critical applications, for example in commercial vehicles and robotics. Therefore, in the next step, Infineon is planning certification according to IEC 61508. This is a cross-industry basic functional safety standard that serves as the foundation for applicationspecific standards.AURIX TC3xx devices have up to six processor cores with 300 MHz clock frequency each.

Up to four of them have an additional Lockstep core.

With around 3,000 DMIPS, AURIX sets the bar for functionally safe computing power supporting ASIL D among safety microcontrollers. Other features include safe internal communication buses and a distributed memory protection system. AURIX allows the integration of software with different safety levels from different sources. Peter Schaefer, Vice President and General Manager Automotive Microcontrollers at Infineon said: “ We defined the safety architecture of our second-generation AURIX microcontrollers before the new version of ISO 26262 was even available, and yet it fulfills all requirements for an ASIL D safety controller.”

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STMICROELECTRONICS REVEALS LATEST INNOVATION IN ELECTRIC-VEHICLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANER AND SAFER MOBILITY

STMicroelectronics has disclosed new batterymanagement technology that increases reliability, driving range, safety and cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles (EVs).STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, From ST’s BMS program L9963 controller is the latest generation which has created advanced semiconductors for joint projects with major organizations like LG Chem, IMECAS and EPOCH for developing EV batteries.Before the end of this decade, EVs are anticipated to reach cost parity with conventional combustion-engine vehicles and overtake in sales volume by 2038.ST has declared a battery-management system (BMS) controller that features the industry’s best voltage accuracy for the longer driving range and battery life, with extra temperature-monitoring inputs for enhanced safety. Alberto Poma, ADG Vice President, Smart Power Solutions MACRO-Division General Manager, STMicroelectronics said, “We are extending our expertise in electronic technologies in every way possible to help realize cleaner mobility,”The L9963 can monitor up to 14 stacked battery cells, measuring voltages with accuracy better than 2mV in the 1.7V–4.7V range to maintain superior cell condition and can also monitor up to seven external temperature sensors, enhancing the system’s ability to detect fluctuations and maintain stability.L9963 meets all the ASIL-D requirements in compliance with the ISO 26262 standard. It provides support for a ‘limp home’ mode. Comprehensive fault-detection and automotive safety requirements are also built-in.

Additionally, L9963 reduces costs by allowing designers to eliminate external Zener diodes.

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SCENARIOS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE UPTAKE IN BHUTAN Target Group : Taxi Fleet

The taxi fleet is an attractive market for EVs because of their high mileage and large cost-saving potential given Bhutan’s low electricity costs. Taxis in Thimphu are often used for short distances, which also works well with the capacity of EVs. The high daily mileage of taxis, however, is a large disadvantage because of the need to charge the vehicle’s battery several times a day. In addition, luggage space and loading capacity could be a problem, depending on the vehicle type and client.

A test with electric taxis in the Netherlands indicated that vehicles should have a minimum electric range of 200 km to fit into existing operations. In Shenzhen, where 50 electric BYD (Build Your Dreams) taxis with a range of 300 km are used,3 both drivers and passengers are satisfied with the driving experience, although investment costs are fairly high because the electric taxi vehicles cost 80 percent more than the conventional taxi vehicles used (Yan and Durfee 2011).

In Osaka, Japan, a fleet of 50 Nissan Leafs was introduced as electric taxi vehicles. The project (Japan Today 2013) reports positive customer experiences, a smooth driving experience, and also a good exposure for EVs. However, the degradation of the battery, the longer charging time after two years of driving, and a negative business case due to the inability to make longer and more profitable trips are some of the less positive outcomes. In general, taxi markets are complex in terms of their political economy, which makes any predictions for this market segment difficult.

One potentially interesting market in Bhutan could be the high-end tourism taxi market. Providing sustainable transport fits well with the “image and experience” of the country and the approach of the GNHC. Although the costs of investment for suitable electric taxi vehicles (for example the Tesla Model S or Nissan Leaf) are often higher than comparable ICE vehicles, the higher investment costs can be recovered by using the taxis for high-end tourists who are willing to pay more for the service. A first logical testing area for EV taxis would be the transit from Paro Airport to Thimphu, which could be used to test usage and acceptance of EVs by taxi drivers. A few EV taxis already are active on this route. Box 3.4 provides a first assessment of taxi vehicles as a possible target group.

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HOW DOES ELECTRIC VEHICLE CREATE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES?

Electri c Vehi cles (EV) are becomi ng popular as an alternati ve mobi li ty around the globe due to the requi rement i n reducti on on carbon emi ssi on and lowered dependence on fossi l fuel. The esti mated number of Electri c Vehi cles accordi ng to EV30@30 scenari o, whi ch defi nes a target of 30% sales share for EV by 2030, could reach up to 200 Mi lli on.

As the Indi an automobi le i ndustry tryi ng to make a swi tch to electri c vehi cles to dri ve a wave of green mobi li ty i n the country, many new busi ness and employment opportuni ti es are bei ng created at the same ti me. Indi a i s expected to have a proj ected share of 30% i n new vehi cles sold by 2030. It i s expected that there would be about 11 Mi lli on new EV sales volume by 2030 wi th moderate adopti on. Followi ng are few i ndustry sectors whi ch can take advantage of growi ng number of electri c vehi cles i n Indi a: Power Sector:

Indi a i s a power surplus country. The demand from electri c vehi cle could greatly i mprove the uti li zati on factor of underuti li zed power. The chargi ng pattern of the of EV users i s consi dered to match wi th the power demand duri ng the non-peak hours. Hi gh demand from EVs presents a huge opportuni ty for power gri ds to i mprove thei r fi nanci al strength.

Manufacturing sector:

The proj ected number of 11 Mi lli on new electri c vehi cle sales by 2030 would create huge opportuni ti es for manufacturi ng segment especi ally for key components li ke motor, controller and batteri es. Battery pack would create busi ness opportuni ti es i n cells, packs and chemi cals. Indi a would need about 50 GWh of cells by 2025. Manufacturi ng these cells i n Indi a would be encouraged. Other parts li ke metals, plasti cs and electroni cs would be needed i n electri c vehi cles.

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Charging and Swapping Sector :

There would be a requi rement of about 5 mi lli on chargi ng stati ons by 2030. There i s a plan to set up one chargi ng stati on i n every 3 ki lometres. That gi ves a huge potenti al on bri ngi ng i nnovati on on bui ldi ng vari ous i nfrastructures and creati ng di fferent busi ness models. There would be di fferent types of chargi ng stati ons needed for commerci al areas, resi denti al places and mobi le stati ons. It would create busi nesses i n equi pment, electroni cs, i nfrastructure, i nstallati ons, connecti vi ty and mai ntenance.

There i s also a good busi ness opportuni ty i n use of solar energy.

Battery Swappi ng technology i s seen as an alternati ve opti on to chargi ng. Swappi ng technology, whi ch provi des a fully charged battery i n exchange of used battery, can eli mi nate the wai t-ti me for chargi ng. Thi s provi des a lot of opportuni ti es for creati ng vari ous busi ness models for di fferent transportati on segments i ncludi ng taxi hai li ng, shared mobi li ty and good deli very. The busi ness opportuni ti es could be i n bui ldi ng battery stati ons, i nfrastructure development, swappi ng automati on, connecti vi ty development and mai ntenance & servi ces.

Solar power can also be used to recharge the used battery.

India is expected to have a projected share of 30% in new vehicles sold by 2030. It is expected that there would be about 11 Million new EV sales volume by 2030 with moderate adoption.

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Overall cost of runni ng, carbon emi ssi on and polluti on of an electri c vehi cle per km i s much lower than i ts equi valent Internal Combusti on Engi ne (ICE) vehi cle. These advantages gi ve opportuni ti es for transportati on sector to be economi cally more vi able and envi ronmentally more fri endly. Publi c transport li ke buses and taxi -fleets can take the advantages of EV and make thei r operati on economi cally and envi ronmentally more sustai nable.

Last-mile connectivity and rural transport sector:

The last mi le connecti vi ty i n some ci ti es where metro or buses are used as publi c transport i s provi ded by ri ckshaws and autos. Whereas, the ri ckshaws and autos are the mai n publi c transport i n some ci ti es i n Indi a. The electri c versi on of the ri ckshaws and autos not only provi des greener mode of transportati on but also bri ngs more savi ng to the operators due to lower runni ng cost per ki lometre.

The pri mary transport i n rural areas or vi llages to bus stops or trai n stati ons are Internal Combusti on Engi nes 3 wheelers.

Goods movements from farms to ci ti es i n the rural areas are pri mari ly handled by smaller transport vehi cles li ke ri ckshaws, autos and tempos. All these rural transport and frei ght vehi cles can be replaced by more effi ci ent and envi ronment fri endly electri c vehi cles. These frei ght vehi cles i n rural areas or vi llages can be enabled by aggregators to be made avai lable on request as well. The electri c bi cycle can be a very good transportati on mode for students i n rural areas. Battery chargi ng and swappi ng stati ons may be operated i n selected locati ons i n vi llages or rural areas.

Delivery Sector:

The deli very of goods and foods requi re effi ci ent vehi cles to operate. As the runni ng cost i s much lower for EV, deli very i ndustry would be more sustai nable. The deli very personnel

would be more i nterested as i t would generate more i ncenti ves for them due to the lower runni ng cost of the electri c vehi cles.

Mobile charging and repair service stations:

Mobi le servi ce stati ons wi th fast chargi ng and repai r servi ces on road could be i n hi gh demand i n si tuati ons where battery runs out or car breaks down. There i s a good opportuni ty to bui ld i nnovati ve mobi le servi ce stati ons together wi th appli cati on-based connecti vi ty.

Hence, electri c vehi cle not only provi des greener, cleaner and more-economi cal transportati on but i t also generates great busi ness and employment opportuni ti es.

Battery pack would create business opportunities in cells, packs and chemicals. India would need about 50 GWh of cells by 2025. Manufacturing these cells in India would be encouraged. Other parts like metals, plastics and electronics would be needed in electric vehicles.

AUTHOR: RATUL BORAH

Founder & CEO, Elecnovo Private Limited

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