A breakthrough in EV battery tech

Source: The post is based on the article “A breakthrough in EV battery tech” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: About Sodium-ion batteries News: The demand for Electric Vehicle (EV) is on rise. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, EV market is projected to grow at a… Continue reading A breakthrough in EV battery tech

Mission 50K-EV4ECO: SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space

Source: The post is based on the article “SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space” published in Economic Times on 21st April 2023 What is the News? Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced a new scheme named “Mission 50K-EV4ECO” to boost the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country. What… Continue reading Mission 50K-EV4ECO: SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space

“How Delhi is leading the charge in electric vehicle adoption”

News– Electric Vehicle Penetration in Delhi has reached 9 percent as against the national average of 1.6 percent, making Delhi leading state in India in EV penetration. This anomaly exists despite the countrywide launch of FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of E-vehicles) Scheme by the central government.   How Electric vehicle adoption may help Delhi and Country to fight Pollution  Vehicular emission… Continue reading “How Delhi is leading the charge in electric vehicle adoption”

Rolling out the EV charging network

Synopsis: Steps taken by government to increase EV charging network in India. Contents1 Introduction2 What steps are being taken by govt to increase charging infra in India?3 What are the other alternatives to e-Vehicles?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The Indian vehicle market is poised for a historic leap into electrification. On the rollout… Continue reading Rolling out the EV charging network

EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable

Source: TOI Relevance: India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy Synopsis: An EV policy that is biased towards a premature transition to EVs can have unintended consequences. A look at the consequences and a way forward. Contents1 Background2 Govt support3 Impact of unsound policy changes4 What are some negatives associated with EVs?5 Way forward Background Around 81%… Continue reading EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable

Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon

Source: Live Mint   Relevance:  Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution.    Synopsis: India needs to ease its restrictive policies towards the import of electric vehicles.   Introduction  Last month, Elon Musk complain about India’s restrictive policies for the import of electric vehicles. India’s restrictive policies are aimed at the Make in India campaign for… Continue reading Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon

Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution.    Synopsis: The government is promoting Electric vehicles in India at a good pace. However, there are issues attached to government policies towards EVs.    Introduction  E-vehicles or EVs are becoming increasingly popular in India. It is evident in the increasing sales of TATA Nexons EVs.   The most important… Continue reading Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent

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