Plug-in electric vehicles in India

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Electric vehicle industry in India. India unveiled 'National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020' in 2013 to address the issues of National energy security, vehicular pollution and growth of domestic manufacturing capabilities.[1] The world has taken note of the discussions that India may be planning for a major shift to electric vehicles by 2030.[2][3][4][5]

EV Organization

  • Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) [6]

Hybrid or electric cars

The hybrid or electric cars available in India are:[7]

  • Mahindra e2o, Price Range: Rs. 4.79 lakh - Rs. 5.34 lakh
  • Mahindra e-Verito. Fully electric.[8]
  • Toyota Prius, Price Range: Rs. 38.10 lakh - Rs. 39.80 lakh
  • Toyota Camry Hybrid
  • BMW i8
  • Mahindra Scorpio MicroHybrid

Electric motorcycles and scooters

The following companies have launched Electric motorcycles and scooters in India:[9]

  • LOHIA AUTO INDUSTRIES
  • Heroelectric
  • BPG
  • Bsa motors
  • TVS
  • EKO

Electric bicycles

The following companies have launched Electric bicycles in India:

  • Hulikkal Electro India Pvt Ltd[10]
  • Ampere Vehicles
  • BSA Motors
  • EBike India
  • Electrotherm

Electric buses

India's first electric bus was launched in Bangalore in 2014.[11]

Ashok Leyland[12]

Electric mini pick up trucks

The following companies have launched electric pick up trucks in India:

  • Mahindra[13]
  • Tata Motors, Ace Electric in 2016 [14]
  • Ashok Leyland, Dost Electric pick up truck

Electric heavy duty trucks, semi-trailer and tractor trucks

There are no known cases of manufacturing and use of electric heavy duty trucks, semi-trailers or tractor trucks in India.

E-rickshaws

A Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Parliament in 2015, which established battery-powered e-rickshaws as a valid form of commercial transport in India.[15] With their small size and small turning radius, E-rickshaw is already a popular mode of transport in Delhi-NCR, particularly in small lanes and congested areas.

Electric railways

Indian Railways has a long history of electric locomotives. Delhi Metro, powered by electricity, is the latest and most successful public transport system in India.

Charging infrastructure

There have been initiatives to set up community charging stations, as in the case of Plugin India facilitated charging stations.[16] News reports have indicated about plans to provide solar-powered charging points at the existing fuel stations of the country.[17][18][19]

Mobility Solutions

In 2015, Bangalore based Lithium Technologies launched a fully electric taxi service for corporates.[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ PIB, News. "India Prime Minister today unveiled the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020". PIB. Retrieved 15 Aug 2015. {{cite news}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "India Wants To Become First Country With 100 Percent Electric Vehicles". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Germany and India Aim to Have All Cars Electric by 2030 (TSLA)". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  4. ^ "India is planning to reach 100% electric vehicles by 2030". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  5. ^ "India Plans to Have Only Electric Vehicles on Its Roads by 2030". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  6. ^ http://www.smev.in www.smev.in
  7. ^ TOI, News. "Top 5 Hybrid/Electric Cars in India 2016". {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Mahindra Electric launches everito". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  9. ^ News. http://www.wlivenews.com/top-5-best-electric-bike-brands-and-leading-models-in-india.html. Retrieved 15 Aug 2015. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ {{http://www.hulikkal.com/ )}}
  11. ^ TOI, News. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Electric-bus-launched-in-Bangalore/photostory/31544195.cms. Retrieved 2015-01-01. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ ET Bureau, economic times. "Ashok Leyland unveils India's first indigenous electric bus".
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  15. ^ Financial, Express. "Electric vehicles, a silent uprising". Retrieved 15 Aug 2015.
  16. ^ http://www.pluginindia.com/charging.html. Retrieved 6 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Charging-Ports-at-Fuel-Bunks-to-Make-e-Cars-Road-Smart/2016/01/03/article3209166.ece. Retrieved 9 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ^ http://m.mydigitalfc.com/news/fuel-stations-may-be-rebranded-service-e-cars-509. Retrieved 9 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  19. ^ http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/indian-government-plans-to-set-up-electric-car-charging-points-at-petrol-bunks-68547/. Retrieved 9 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  20. ^ http://www.pluginindia.com/blogs/lithium-indias-first-all-electric-fleet. Retrieved 9 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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