EMobility+ April May Issue 2019

April-May 2019

PERSPECTIVE

E-Mobility Evolution In India Policy, Targets & Current Progress

Insights

Putting ‘Electric’ Into The Indian Corporate Car Mobility!

Recent Challenges Confronting The Indian EV Charging Infra Sector

Mr. A.K. Jain,

Managing Director, Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL)

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Mr. Venkatesh Dwivedi,

Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mr. Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

Putting ‘Electric’ Into The Indian Corporate Car Mobility!

“EESL Has Installed 30 Public Charging Stations (Pcs) Complying With Dc-001 (15Kw) In The Ndmc Area”

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Mr. A.K. Jain, Managing Director, Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL)

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ARAI-Catalyzing E-Mobility In India

“REIL Has A Vision To Work Extensively Aligning Fame India To Develop Charging Infrastructure Across The Country” Mr. M. Kamalakar Babu, VC & Managing Director, NREDCAP

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“State AP Will Actively Promote Both Grid To Vehicle (G2v) And Vehicle To Grid (V2g) Technologies Thus Assisting In Grid Frequency &

Voltage Regulation”

Mr. Rohit Doultani, Business Head - EV & USB Chargers, Nuteck

Latest Developments & Advancements In Electric Vehicle Technology

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“We’re Engaged In The Manufacturing Of Ev Charging Solutions, Entailing Portable Chargers, On-Board Chargers, DC-DC Converters For The 2W & 3W Segment In India”

Mr Manasvi Sharma - Head New Business Services, Tata Power

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Recent Challenges Confronting The Indian EV Charging Infra Sector

“Our Strategy Is To Create A Nationwide Charging Infrastructure In The Country”

Mr. Vinit Bansal, Managing Director, EV Motors

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“Over The Next 5 Years Plugngo Has A Vision To Install Over 6500 Charging Outlets, Each With Multiple Charging Stations”

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ndia’s Electric Mobility Mission Expected To Originate 10 Million Jobs

With automotive industry as an integral part of the growing economy of India, the government is bracing up for electric mobility by assigning a special workforce, which is

expected to introduce 10 million jobs in the electrifying transport sector. Eyeing global

fourth largest carmaker, too, has indicated that it’s planning to stop selling small diesel

cars after the new standards are enforced. But when it comes to replacing diesel vehicles

for personal use, electric vehicles (EVs), for now, are less favoured by automakers over petrol and the cheaper compressed natural gas (CNG) models. In fact, India’s largest ride hailing app Ola seems to be making a more concerted effort by adding EVs to its fleet.

market for mobility solutions, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

In a nod of approval, Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, the holding company

industry. This includes working professionals skilled in various verticals of electric

aggregator’s electric mobility arm.

is formulating a program focussed to fulfil the growing demand in the electric mobility vehicles — design, battery, testing, manufacturing and management, and services and infrastructure — to transform the existing mobility system in India.

According to the ET report, Central Staff Training and Research Institute is working on

the curriculum for technicians in the electric vehicle industry. “A specialised curriculum

is being developed to cater to workforce demand from the electric mobility industry,” ET reported citing a senior official familiar with the program.

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ndia’s Ev Mission Will Be Incomplete Without Two Wheelers And Tuk Tuks But Not Without A Few Speed Bumps Will Banning Internal Combustion Engines Help the Case Of Electric Three-Wheelers?

Niti Aayog has proposed to phase out three-wheelers powered by internal combustion

engines by 2023 in a bid to increase the sales of electric three-wheelers. But a straightforward ban may not be an easy solution when electric infrastructure is yet to be developed.

Electric mobility is the future, and India is all set to fast-track the adoption of electric vehicles

across different segments. The government has pushed early adoption of electric vehicles by offering incentives and special schemes for manufacturers of electric vehicles. Under

of the Tata Group, has invested an undisclosed amount in Ola Electric Mobility—the

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EEFA Forecasts India To Achieve 144 GW Renewable Energy Capacity By 2022 & With Utility Scale Solar & Rooftop Solar Contributing 72.7 GW. Despite a sluggish fiscal year 2018-19 for renewable energy sector capacity additions in

India, the country is poised to overcome this ‘blip’ in its renewables segment and continue its upward trajectory going forward. In its briefing note titled India’s Electricity Sector Transition Still on Track Despite a Weak FY 2018/19, the Institute for Energy Economics

& Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says, “Given the existing wind and solar tenders’ trajectory

and other renewable sources of Biomass and run-of-river (RoR), IEEFA forecasts India is set to reach 144 GW renewable energy capacity by FY2021/22, not too far short of the aspirational 175 GW target set back in 2015. This also would put India on a run-rate to exceed its 275 GW target for 2027.”

However, it would depend on if 37 GW of capacity currently under various stages of

tendering and bidding is awarded in the next 6 to 9 months, as developers will then be obliged to bring it online before March 2022.

Once the import duty period ends on January 30, 2020, it expects commissioning of projects to pick up pace.

the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacture of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) Scheme,

Most renewable capacity will likely be deployed during FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-

electric vehicles as well as provide incentives to electric vehicle manufacturers and allied

considering an even more ambitious acceleration of renewable energy deployments to

further, proposing a ban on all three-wheelers powered by internal combustion engines

billion in grid expansion and modernisation,” said Tim Buckley, IEEFA’s Director of energy

the government has earmarked ₹ 10,000 crore to help establish charging infrastructure for

22, according to IEEFA. “Short term mis-steps are getting in the way at a time India is

supply chain industries. But now, the government’s think tank, Niti Aayog has gone a step

500 GW by 2028, requiring a $500 billion investment in generation and another $ 250

along with two-wheelers of 150 cc and below displacement.

finance research, Australasia.

The electric two-wheeler space is still in a nascent stage, but slowly and certainly, scooters and bikes. Niti Aayog also proposes a complete ban on three-wheelers powered

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three-wheelers with internal combustion engines, and that too, within a short period of

hybrid vehicle manufacturers must build locally to qualify for subsidies under a government

conventional two-wheeler manufacturers are stepping up development of electric

by internal combustion engines. But how realistic is it to set a deadline to phase out all just three years?

ovt tells EV makers to localize manufacturing to qualify for subsidies.

Control units, chargers and AC units are among a slew of components that electric and scheme to encourage the adoption of such vehicles.

The latest draft guidelines on Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric

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ill India’s Charging Infrastructure Framework Be The Shot In The Arm For EV Industry

Vehicles Scheme (FAME) list components that need to be built locally, with specific

deadlines. FAME, which was introduced on 1 April 2015, entered its second phase (FAME2) in April 2019.

India’s charging infrastructure framework will be released once the new government is

All electric vehicle and hybrid manufacturers must localize manufacturing of wheel rims

companies seek bigger role than government in the standardisation of batteries

The HVAC units (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) for electric cars are also

formed.Companies call for hybrid charging infrastructure for light and heavy vehicles.EV

integrated with hub motor from 1 October 2019.

Despite a growth in sales in FY 2018-19, and exponentially decreasing battery prices, not

scheduled for indigenization from that date. Other key components such as electronic

notwithstanding, the Indian EV industry is still battling on the technology front and

and the DC charging inlet for electric cars and buses must be indigenized from 1 October

on par with conventional vehicles running on fossil fuels. Plus, the recertification for some

Despite the scheme’s accent on localization, the guidelines allow imports of key battery

all is well in the Indian EV or electric vehicles industry. The government’s FAME subsidies

throttles, vehicle control unit, on board charger for all categories, and electric compressor

struggling to incorporate gradeability, range, and a top speed in an affordable manner

2020.

electric vehicles at the beginning of the financial year has hampered sales since.

components to overcome immediate technological challenges and manage costs. Imports

While the central government is yet to replace the National Electric Mobility Mission

of lithium ion cells and battery packs, which attract a basic 5% import duty, are slated to

new charging infrastructure norms are set to be formalised after the General Elections

technology in India.

Plan 2020 (announced in 2012) with a new Action Plan as it said it would in 2017, the conclude and the new government is formed.

A senior NITI Aayog officer working closely on the framework said, that it will be announced

in June or July this year.“The work is still under progress so I can’t reveal much. Charging

infrastructure is something that the Ministry of Power is looking at. We are coordinating

but it is under the ambit of Ministry of Power to make an announcement in this regard,” said the NITI Aayog officer.

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hy India’s cabs will likely go electric before its private cars do

India’s top automakers are steering away from polluting diesel models, but the real push towards cleaner electric vehicles is coming from the country’s cab aggregators.

Market leader Maruti Suzuki announced late last month that it will not sell any diesel

vehicles from April next year, when the Bharat Stage VI emission standards kick in. The norms will make diesel models substantially more expensive. Tata Motors, the country’s

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rise to 10% and 15%, respectively, from April 2021 to drive battery suppliers to localize the

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ochi set to lead State’s charge towards electric vehicles

With talks of conventional fuel standards being upgraded from BS4 to BS6, electric vehicles may appear a dot on the horizon.

But Kerala’s charge towards having a million electric vehicles by 2022, it appears, will be

led by Kochi, which will have the earliest of the State’s public electric charging stations soon thanks to efforts by public sector oil marketing companies.It is expected that 15 electric charging stations will be functional across the State shortly.

The first three of the stations will be in and around Kochi, industry sources said on Thursday.

Fourteen of the 15 charging stations will be launched by Bharat Petroleum Corporation, which will offer the facilities initially at petroleum outlets near InfoPark, Edappally, and the Kerala High Court. Indian Oil Corporation has finalised plans to have a charging facility near Edappally, it is learnt.

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Asia News

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ingapore Transport Has An Electric Future With a Hybrid Twist

Singapore is famed both for its car-lite approach that discourages ownership of personal

vehicles, and the steady expansion of its public transport system over the past three decades. The city state is now working on the next big technological leap that will

potentially lead to the roll-out of driverless, fully autonomous buses in partnership with Volvo Buses.

The first trials in this race to autonomy are taking place on the smooth macadam of

At an international conference held on the sidelines of the annual International Electric

Vehicle Expo, business representatives, scholars and industry observers highlighted the need for raising voices for more private and public collaboration for EV market formation

in Southeast Asia, projected to become the fourth largest economic bloc in the world by

2030. The demand for cars in the region has also been growing rapidly on the back of their income level growth, as well as people’s aspiration for developments of domestically manufactured cars, they added.

with light detection and ranging sensors (LIDARS), stereo-vision cameras to capture 3D

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technology in the driver’s seat. It effortlessly turns at curves, and stops at traffic lights.

number of automakers have sought the Board of Investment (BOI)’s incentives to produce

CETRAN, a comprehensive test centre for autonomous vehicles operated by Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore). Here, a Volvo 7900 series electric bus equipped

images, and a global navigation satellite system moves along test ‘roads’ with ‘hands-free’ There are two Volvo autonomous electric buses in the trials conducted by NTU scientists.

The second one is undergoing tests at a bus depot managed by local transport operator SMRT.

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espite Action Plans And Ambitious Targets, Nepal Lags Behind In E-mobility Transition.

On a usual working day, around 1.5 million vehicles fill up the streets of Kathmandu Valley

with their emissions, contributing hazardous levels of particulate matter in the air. And among the million gas guzzlers, a few hundred electric vehicles can be spotted, passing

hailand to become 4th largest production base for EV batteries in Asia

The booming electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand is increasingly evident in 2019 as a EVs here.

KResearch forecasts that the EV market share in the next five years will increase to one-

fourth, or 240,000 units, of the total car sales nationwide. Eco-hybrid cars and mild-hybrid vehicles are likely to accelerate the growth in the early stage.

Moreover, the prospects are bright for export-oriented EV batteries as many car companies have planned to produce EVs in Thailand at a large scale for export. At present, existing

production bases of EV batteries in the world cannot produce enough batteries to serve the soaring demand.

Thus, Thailand has emerged as a new production base for OEM and REM batteries for

by without contributing to the noise or emissions that choke hundreds and thousands of

export to countries such as Japan and Thailand’s auto markets in ASEAN and the Oceania

As countries around the world make a pitch to go electric in order to curb carbon emissions

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commuters daily. But these noise- and pollution-free vehicles are rarely noticeable.

released in the atmosphere, Nepal too, at least in principle, has decided to join the call.

But when it comes to implementation, the campaigners, environmentalists and even officials and policymakers say in unison: there are challenges galore.Rupa Joshi, a former

communications head at UNICEF Nepal, is one of the few electric car owners in town. She is often seen navigating the busy thoroughfares of Kathmandu in her Mahindra e2o.

Joshi, who has been driving an electric car for the last six years, is well acquainted with electric mobility initiatives in Nepal spanning over decades from the rise and death of the Kathmandu-Bhaktapur trolley bus and Safa Tempos.

At the Ministry of Energy and other line ministries, officials have no clear answers on when the government will endorse rules and regulations pertaining to electricity tariffs and fare

rates for electric bus operators, route permits, capacity enhancement of household meters and local grids and ways to address safety and technical issues in the yet-to-be-installed charging stations.

“There are many factors to be incorporated in the by-laws and we have been mulling

regulations only after sorting out role and responsibilities of all the stakeholders,” said Prabin Raj Aryal, spokesperson for the Energy Ministry. “It might happen soon.”

There, however, is no answer to what “soon” means.

“The situation back then when we were pushing for e-mobility and the situation today,”

said Joshi, “by and large, remains the same despite talks and policies on promoting clean

esla car explosions in China prompt battery upgrades

After two cases of cars exploding in China, electric vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla is planning to upgrade the battery systems of some of its cars.The decision comes after a Tesla vehicle

caught fire in Hong Kong last week, marking the second time a Tesla was found burning recently.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are revising charge and thermal management settings on Model S and Model X vehicles,” the report quoted the company spokesperson as saying.

A viral footage showed a Tesla Model S appearing to explode at a car park in Shanghai.The

company said it sent a team to the site of the Hong Kong fire to investigate the incident alongside the Chinese authorities.

EVs are generally far less likely to catch fire than gasoline vehicles.

The EV-maker also said its battery packs are designed “so that in the very rare instance

a fire does occur, it spreads very slowly and vents heat away from the cabin, alerting

occupants that there is an issue and giving them enough time to exit the vehicle,” the spokesperson added.

As Tesla works towards improving its cars, the company “believes the right number of incidents to aspire to is zero,” the report noted.

energy use.”

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olvo Signs Billion-dollar EV Battery Deals With Asia’s LG Chem, CATL

Swedish carmaker Volvo said it had signed long-term battery supply deals with Asian firms

LG Chem and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), as it pushes its EV target of 50 percent of sales by 2025.

The companies said the battery deals were valued at several billion dollars but did not disclose detailed financial terms.

The agreements follow a series of pacts between Asia-based battery companies and global carmakers, who are planning a $300 billion surge in spending on electric vehicle (EV) technology over the decade.

Long-term battery supply arrangements are much-valued by carmakers and investors,

as they help to clear supply bottlenecks at a time of soaring demand and hold out the promise of cheaper batteries over time.

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sia Pacific Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Market is Projected to Grow with the Fastest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period, says Absolute Markets Insights.

Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market is likely to witness fastest growth over

the forecast period, 2019-2027. The demand of electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the region will increase at a significant CAGR during the forecast period due to expansion of the electric vehicle industry in the region. Increasing consumption of automobiles with

electric battery and hybrid car are propelling the industry growth in the region. Moreover, the consumer preference towards environment-friendly vehicles and per capital income

among people in various developing nations including China, India, Japan and South Korea will drive the regional market over the forecast period. Government initiatives and supporting policies towards the Electric Vehicle and the infrastructure market in Asia

Pacific region to eradicate pollution and global warming will also make a positive impact for the market growth over the forecast period.

According to Absolute Markets Insights, Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station

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xperts urge joint efforts for ASEAN EV market formation, growth.

Market is expected to grow over 29% CAGR during the forecast period of 2019-2027 in terms of revenue. Growing sales of electric vehicles due to government initiatives in terms

of lucrative subsidies and tax credits is expected to drive the global EV charging station

Despite differences in market characteristics and environment, businesses engaged in

market within the forecast period. Minimum operating, maintenance cost and increasing

effort to build regional partnerships on zero emission cars.

consumers to use electric vehicles, which is also contributing to the demand of EV charging

electric vehicle developments in Southeast Asia can grow together through a concerted

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consumer awareness regarding the environmental benefits are further encouraging station market.

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Global News

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K’s Zouk Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Italy’s Electric Mobility Utility BE Power

Zouk Capital, an infrastructure and private equity fund manager, based out of the United Kingdom, has acquired a majority stake in BE Power. BE Power is a digital utility active in

electric mobility with its subsidiary BE Charge and in the demand response sector with 4Energia.

Zouk Capital has acquired a 51% stake in BE Power. The acquisition of this majority stake has opened the Italian electric mobility market.As part of the acquisition, Zouk Capital appointed Paolo Amato as the chairman and Paolo Martini as its CEO. This investment will

allow BE Charge to maintain the role of primary-integrated operator for electric mobility

and to realize one of the most capillary public charging infrastructures for electric vehicles in Italy.

The contribution to the industrial plan of BE Power will be expressed through the direct experience of Zouk Capital in the field of electric mobility.

“This transaction will give BE Power a further incentive in the electric mobility market in

Italy and abroad with the aim of establishing itself as one of the biggest players in the sector,” said Fabrizio Zago, Chairman and CEO of Building Energy Group.

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lectric buses put Chile on the path to a healthier tomorrow

Chile owns the biggest fleet of electric buses in Latin America and the Caribbean today.

The 200 e-buses hit the road earlier this year in the capital city, Santiago, as part of a plan to cut emissions and reduce air pollution. By 2040, Chile aims to convert its public transport system to an all-electric fleet.

“To decisively confront climate change, electromobility is critical. We are taking a leap

towards a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable transport system,” says Carolina Schmidt,

Minister of Environment of Chile and President of the UN Climate Change Conference

The transition to electric vehicles is a logical next step to fight a more dangerous irritant

for Jakartans than traffic: air pollution. Increasing numbers of vehicles, coal power and burning land for agricultural purposes have steadily driven down air quality in the city. On bad days, Jakarta can find itself top of list of the most polluted cities in the world.

UN Environment worked closely with the Governor’s office and the Transjakarta to support

this transition, providing technical advice on electric bus specifications and integration into public transit systems. More broadly in Indonesia, UN Environment also supports efforts with Komite Penghapusan Bensin Bertimbal to implement Euro 4 emissions and fuel quality standards and a pollution tax for vehicles, which can help significantly reduce air pollutants.

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V Sales Are Set To Soar 540% The United States’ electric vehicle market is amped up and surging ahead full throttle.

While EVs have truly revolutionized the global automotive sector since their inception

about a decade and a half ago, for all their pomp and verve, EV sales currently make up just a tiny fraction of IHS Markit, a London-based global information purveyor, recently

released predictions for the U.S. EV market that sounds like sweet music to EV buffs—but is equally alarming for pistonheads.

According to the firm, the U.S. market for fully electric vehicle sales is expected to balloon

from just 200,000 units in 2018 to 1.28 million units in 2026, representing an impressive 540 percent growth or 30.4 percent CAGR. Fully EV vehicles, aka battery-electric vehicles

(BEVs), account for about two-thirds of global EV sales with plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles making up the rest.

Much of that growth is expected to come at the expense of the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) market — the firm says fully electric vehicle sales will account for 7.6 percent of all new vehicle sales seven years from now compared to just 1.16 percent last year.

In December, the country will host the COP25 and lead one of the most challenging

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from countries around the world, to keep global warming under 1.5°C threshold.

been able to deliver more than 350 Teslas (and other electric cars) all over Russia. In

COP25.

negotiations of our times: to try to get more ambitious commitments to reduce emissions

Public electric mobility is booming in other parts of Latin America too. Guayaquil, Ecuador’s

oscow Tesla Club Founders Launch Awesome EV Comparison Website

Back in 2012, the Moscow Tesla Club was launched. Since then, the club’s founders have

addition, they’ve developed charging infrastructure and lobbied local government officials

most populated city, launched in March 2019 a fleet of 20 electric buses that will transport

in order to support the EV movement. Recently, the founders of Moscow Tesla Club

while Medellin already bought 64 e-buses.

It turns out that EV Compare allows website visitors to compare and contrast more than

10,500 users every day. In Colombia, the city of Cali will complete a 125-unit fleet this year,

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lobal Sales 2018 More than two million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) were sold in 2018, a 63%

increase from 2017, and a figure that allows the global PEV share to reach a record 2%.

financed a new website, EV Compare, to further promote EVs.

110 electric cars in one place. Filters allow users to search by make, body style, drive type, range, and price. The website is free for users and unaffiliated with any automakers.

Funding for the site is achieved through referral links to eBay, Edmunds, and Cars.com.

vehicles (PHEVs), including passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles. 69% of

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vehicles to increase share throughout 2019, as new models are launched into the market.

charging stations than it does gas (or shall we say petrol, or filling) stations, boasting

These global sales include battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric sales were BEVs, the highest share for fully electric cars since 2011. We expect all-electric

he UK Now Has More EV Charging Locations Than Gas Stations

According to various reports, the United Kingdom now has more electric vehicle (EV)

The Tesla Model 3 was the winner of 2018’s sales race, with over 145,000 deliveries, while

8,646 EV charging locations compared with 8,400 gas stations and reflecting a growing

Nissan Leaf (87,000) to third.

which claims to be the U.K.’s leading charging point platform. This news marks the first

the BAIC EC-Series (90,000 units), climbed to second place in December, relegating the

EV footprint in the U.K. The data revealing this milestone comes from Zap Map, an entity

China is by far the largest and fastest growing market in volume, with an extra half a

time in the country’s history that EV charging stations have outnumbered gas stations. So

making China the major growth factor for plugins, globally.

This is quite a remarkable milestone because in many ways Europe was slow to recognize

million units in 2018. Percentage-wise, the Chinese market is also growing fast (+76%),

long to diesel?

This stark growth in China is set to continue throughout the year, not only due to the current

EVs as a more sustainable form of transportation until quite recently. For several decades,

sale), but because the local government-enforced PEV quotas to manufacturers, forcing

which attained great mileage per gallon compared with gasoline engines, and consequently

variety and vitality of the Chinese brands (there are over 200 different Chinese plug-ins on

Europe’s go-to for efficient transportation were cars with small capacity diesel engines,

carmakers to sell PEVs in volume.

accounted for in excess of 50 percent of vehicle sales in Europe.

With its 33% market growth in 2018, Europe comes in at a distant second with some

However, with policy driving change across the pond with aggressive goals for zero-

some 360,000 units

number of EV choices for consumers on the market – diesel’s dominance is slowly, but

409,000 units. Sales grew faster in 2018 in the third largest market, the USA (+80%), to

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orld’s largest public bus system begins transition to electric vehicles

Public transit passengers in Indonesia’s capital may soon notice a new green addition to their commute.

emissions vehicles – commensurate with improving EV technology and a growing consequently, on the way out.

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weden is building an electric road that will charge car as you drive

Who needs charging stations when you can charge your electric vehicle on-the-go, literally.

In line with Governor Anies Baswedan’s vision to make Jakarta one of the greenest cities

Swedish city, Lund, will be one of the first in the world to install a real-life demonstration

electric buses on certain routes in the city.

According to Fast Company, the kilometre-long stretch, to be built by Elonroad, will make

in the world, the Transjakarta Bus Rapid Transit System is rolling out a trial programme of Serving almost 200 million riders every year, Jakarta’s bus rapid transit system is the

largest in the world. And ridership is growing, as the government adds new routes and more buses to unclog the notorious traffic jams that plague the capital.

Testing of the buses began on public roads in late April. Transjakarta plans to take on passengers as testing progresses and appropriate permits arrive.

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of a new type of electric road.

it possible to charge electric vehicles while driving.

The electric road technology will make it possible for batteries to be 80 per cent smaller

than their traditional counterpart, which in turn, will make e-vehicles cheaper. Sweden will start building the first section of the demo road in 2020.

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In Conversation

“EESL Has Installed 30 Public Charging Stations (Pcs) Complying With Dc-001 (15Kw) In The Ndmc Area” Mr. Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

Kindly enlighten us on the various programs run by EESL for the EV sector.

In line with this objective, EESL is establishing public charging stations in Delhi. We have

EESL launched the National E-Mobility Programme in India in 2018. The objective of

in Delhi, within a month. The tender in question is also aligned with this objective. This has

the programme is to replace five lakh cars deployed in government offices across the country, with electric variants. It also aims to foster a conducive ecosystem involving

relevant stakeholders, such as vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies,

fleet operators and service providers. Starting from the National Capital Region, the

installed 35 of them already and will install another 150 chargers at all the prominent places received good response. However, we will not be able to share any further information because we have not opened the bids we have received. Further, EESL envisions the installation of at least 10,000 charging stations over the next two years.

implementation of the programme has now expanded to Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar

Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These electric cars provide multiple benefits to the users, and the officers who have used them have expressed delight at their appearance, low noise and overall comfort.

Since electric vehicles (EVs) are a niche market in the country, there is a need to achieve scale for commercial viability. EESL has taken up the challenge of aggregating demand of

EVs to test both innovation and infrastructure in the country. Through a tender, EESL has

procured 10,000 electric vehicles, manufactured in India at 60 percent of the prevailing cost in international markets, to replace the government fleet. Till date, 1,408 e-cars have been deployed/under registration and 286 AC Chargers and 142 DC chargers have been commissioned.

Additionally, EESL has also installed 30 Public Charging Stations (PCS) complying with DC001 (15kW) in the NDMC area.

The demand aggregation model has been your primary business model so far. Are you considering other business models for driving the EMobility sector in India?

“Through the EV programme, EESL is attempting to create an eco-system for manufacturers and suppliers to invest in emobility in India, aggregating demand through bulk procurement, guaranteeing payment to suppliers, and conducting awareness activities for consumers. In doing so, we’re attempting to address some of the challenges that have inhibited growth of this industry, such as low product demand, high financial risk and costs for industries, and lack of consumer awareness.”

EESL primarily operates on ‘Pay As You Save Payment model’ which entails no upfront investment and re- payment from savings. EESL undertook an international competitive

bidding for procuring 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. This was the world’s largest single EV procurement for the government and its agencies. We are procuring these

vehicles in bulk to get economies to scale and simultaneously aggregate the demand. We

will provide electric cars on lease basis, both wet and dry, as per the requirement of the

organisations. We will charge for providing the service along with a reasonable profit while determining the lease rental. It is also possible for organisations to buy the vehicles

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outright, if they wish to do so. A network of charging stations will be set up by NTPC and PGCIL in Delhi, NCR region.

What key steps has EESL initiated for creating a favorable manufacturing ecosystem for the EV sector?

Through the EV programme, EESL is attempting to create an eco-system for manufacturers and suppliers to invest in emobility in India, aggregating demand through bulk

procurement, guaranteeing payment to suppliers, and conducting awareness activities

for consumers. In doing so, we’re attempting to address some of the challenges that have

inhibited growth of this industry, such as low product demand, high financial risk and costs for industries, and lack of consumer awareness.

Real-time Monitoring & Alerts Time, Location & Consumption based Intelligence Globally Approved Protocols – OCPP and OCPI

Further, these efforts also triggered policy level clarity like charging standards, and whether it involves trading of power or selling of power and push through FAME II. Recently, the Union Cabinet has also approved the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and

Battery Storage that provides for setting up of large-scale, export-competitive integrated

batteries and cell-manufacturing Giga plants in India, through the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP). This will enable holistic and comprehensive growth of the battery manufacturing industry in India. This localisation of production will enable reduction in

battery storage cost, which will further drive the adoption of EVs and enhance the uptake of renewable energy and storage solutions.

What has been the response to your recently announced “Demand-Side Energy Efficiency Investment Project”?

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A robust EV charging infrastructure is a prerequisite to accelerate EV adoption in the country. This presents a golden opportunity for the country to leapfrog from ICE vehicles

to clean transportation. Vehicle ownership in India is only 8% today, and it will grow to 30%-40% in the next decade. Hence, this is the opportune moment to give an impetus to electric mobility.

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“REIL Has A Vision To Work Extensively Aligning Fame India To Develop Charging Infrastructure Across The Country ” Mr. A.K. Jain, Managing Director, Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL)

How REIL got associated with FAME India Scheme of the government? As a premier public enterprise, what is your vision to accelerate this sector?

Comparison between AC and DC Chargers:

Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. As a part of National Electric

Mobility Mission Plan (NMEM) 2020, Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Govt. of India, has formulated a scheme Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electrical

REIL, being successfully operating in the areas of Dairy Electronics, Renewable Energy and IT Solutions for over more than three decades, planned to diversify in the area of EV Charging. It has been entrusted responsibility by DHI, under the Component Public

stations with various capacities in the city of Jaipur and set up EV Charging infrastructure in the cities of Jaipur, Delhi and Chandigarh by installation of 200 EV Chargers (150 AC

DC Charger

The normal type 2 AC charging provide alternating­current ( 230V AC) electricity to the vehicle, with the vehicle’s onboard equipment (charger) converting AC to the direct current (DC) needed to charge the batteries.

The DC fast charging-provides DC electricity directly to the vehicle

Charging times varies from 5 to 6 hours based on the type or level of Electrical vehicle, the type of battery used in the EV, its energy capacity. Charging times range from 15 minutes to 90 minutes typically or more, based on the type or level of Electrical vehicle, the type of battery used in the EV, its energy capacity.

Vehicles in India (FAME).

Charging Station under FAME to develop prototype SPV based hybrid vehicle charging

AC Charger

Charging times range from 15 minutes to 90 minutes typically or more, based on the type or level of Electrical vehicle, the type of battery used in the EV, its energy capacity.

Comparison between DC(Fast) charging standards:

Smart and 50 DC Fast) confirming to Bharat Charger Specifications with the priimary objective of creating awareness on Electric Mobility through visibility of Public Charging

Specification

Type-1 (with Yazaki Socket)

Type-2 (with Mennekes Socket)

Type-3 (with Le Grand Socket)

REIL has a vision to work extensively aligning FAME India to develop charging infrastructure

Max Power

Up to 7.4 kW (32 Amps, Single Phase)

Up to 44 kW (63 Amps, 3 Phase)

Up to 22 kW (32 Amps, 3 Phase)

Availability

Japan, USA

Europe (Germany)

France and Italy

Facilities for EVs.

across the Country and we also aim to manufacture EV chargers in India under Make in India initiative to contribute in NEMMP. After successful deployment of 200 charging

stations in 3 cities initially, REIL now has plans to take-up installation of 270 Charging stations to create/develop EV Charging Infrastructure at four highways and six cities-

Ranchi, Bengaluru, Goa, Shimla, Hyderabad & Agra, with an objective of enhancing

Comparison between DC(Fast) charging standards

network of e-Mobility across the Country, helping environment at large with this green initiative and commercialization.

Specification

New GB/T

GB/T

CHAdeMo

CSS

Tesla

Max Power

1500V x 600A=900kW

950 V x 250A = 237.5 kW

1000V x 400V =400 kW

1000V x 400V =400 kW

410 V * 330 A = 135kW

Country in which it is used

China

China, India

Global

EU, USA, South Korea, Australia

Communication protocol between EV and EV charging station

Control Area Network (CAN) [SAE J1939]

CAN [SAE J1939]

CAN 11898]

We look forward to significant contribution through deployment/manufacturing, in the

journey of setting-up 2700 EVCS for 10 Lakh vehicles planned under FAME-II and further scaling-up for mass roll-out, benefiting millions of manpower in the areas such as design,

testing, manufacturing, energy management, sales & service of Electric Vehicle, Battery and Charging Infrastructure.

Do you plan to introduce innovative technological solutions to the charging infrastructure?

Yes, REIL plans to introduce innovative technological solutions to the charging infrastructure by incorporating the solar power and Information Technology. REIL plans to integrate Solar Photovoltaic with EV chargers so as to reduce the load on the grid.

We have also developed a mobile app (and website) based Central Monitoring System

(CMS) for above chargers. It is planned to connect all chargers remotely on this platform for operation, control and availability.

The CMS app provides innovative features like charger authorization (through QR Code/

OTP), charger location and availability (with direction/navigation), tracking of charging history, start and stop charging, customer addition/deletion, digital payment processing to the bank account through a secured payment gateway.

Any EV user can utilize the charging facilities by finding the location of the charger on Google map, its availability and can pay charging amount by means of digital payment.

In future this CMS shall be interfaced with grid for better management of the power

supply.

REIL is in dialogue with Indian laboratories including ARAI, CEERI and few IIT(s) for development/indigenization/customization of EV chargers such as CCS and CHAdeMO.

What charging equipment topologies are you focusing on? eg.

Fast Chargers v/s Slow Chargers, AC Chargers v/s DC Chargers etc?

Both the types of charging have their own advantages as well as disadvantages and suitability. REIL is presently focusing on both the types of charging, slow as well as fast charging.

The major challenge with charging infrastructure is time elapsed in charging the vehicle.

Usually a slow charger (AC Smart Charger, 3.3kW) takes around 5 to 6 hours to charge a normal electric car battery (around 200Ah). Whereas a fast charger (DC charger) takes 15 minutes to 90 minutes typically.

The slow charging is suitable for charging at home (typically overnight charging) and

partial top up of battery at commercial parking location. It typically requires 6 to 8 hours

for complete charging of battery whereas a fast charger typically requires 1.5 to 2 hours for charging.

[ISO

PLC [ISO 15118]

Global (Type 2 for EU)

CAN [SAE J2411]

The new GB/T charging standard has much increased power output (1500V, 600A, 900kW)

compared to previous GB/T (950V, 250A, 237.5kW).This makes the system compatible with EVs having large battery capacity. In addition the charging time is also reduced and the range of operation of EV is also increased.

The IS:17017-1 published by BIS in July 2018 recommends both CCS-2 and CHAdeMO. In 2017, a Committee constituted by Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) issued Bharat

Charger specifications for AC and DC chargers which follows GB/T, the Chinese standards.

These documents are:

• For AC: Bharat EV Charger AC001 • For DC: Bharat EV Charger DC001 These are slow chargers with DC output below 120 Volts. BIS has agreed to retain these

standards which are supporting the EVs presently operating in India. As can be seen all

standards will co-exist in India: CCS-2, CHAdeMO and the Bharat Chargers which are GB/T. Tesla might offer their super chargers when they start operations in India.

What is the role of REIL to cater the needs of it’s stakeholders to make EV most viable solution across the Country?

We as Project Implementing Agency (PIA) are taking care of needs of our stakeholders by all means and considering all aspects of the project: To decide upon technology/adequate equipment.

•

As member of National Committee on Electro Technology in Mobility (ETD-51),

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Adequate price for offering the solution

•

Visibility through ready to use EV Charging infrastructure in three cities

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Innovative practices such as ensuring smooth adoption.

•

Sensitizing other ministries/ Government offices, Parking areas through deployment

contributing in electro-technical aspects of EV infrastructure.

and addressing their future needs.

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Reducing carbon footprints, No flue gases therefore no air pollution

• Job Creation: Manufacturing of EVs and EV charging stations will provide jobs to unemployed youths in both private and government sectors • Creating proper network of EV charging infrastructure in the cities, which resulted in increased sales of e-rickshaws used for public transport.

• Helping in creating more awareness among the masses towards electric and hybrid vehicles.

So far, REIL has installed 200 nos. (150 AC Smart and 50 DC Fast) of EV chargers. Out of 200 EV chargers, 100 EV chargers (60 AC & 40 DC) have been installed in Delhi, 50 EV chargers (45 AC & 5 DC) have been installed in Jaipur and 50 EV chargers (45 AC & 5 DC) have been installed in Chandigarh.

Will power grids be able to handle increased electricity demand from EVs? At present the installed capacity of power grid (= 350.16 GW) is not sufficient to handle the increased electricity demand from EVs. The installed capacity needs to be increased multifold with the installation of more power generation units in cluster mode.

The incremental demand in the short run due to increasing number of electric vehicles will be met from incremental fossil fuel. But EVs should use renewable sources as much as possible. At present the installed capacity of renewable power generation is 74.08 GW.

to be closely interlinked, given that EVs have batteries that can offer a storage solution to India’s clean energy push. India’s move to EVs will open diversified opportunities for downstream industries like lithium-ion battery packs, electric traction motors and charging infrastructure.

• PSUs and large private companies to mandatorily set-up EV Charging infrastructure in their offices.

• Mandate for Charging infrastructure at parking areas in governments/ building, public parking in the city & residential apartments.

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Regulation for compulsory mandate in new buildings

• The shop owners may be encouraged to invest in EV Charging infrastructure in commercial centers, tourist and religious places, and entry of diesel/petrol vehicles may be banned • Oil distribution companies may be mandated to create EVSE infrastructure nearer to their retail outlets on highways • Incentives like Tax concessions, Free or Concessional land on long term lease to encourage EVSE • Allotment of land and licenses to setup large EVSE stations at strategic locations which will have – Cafes/ATMs, Gyms, Air/Tyre Changing Stations.

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One of the possible solutions to make power grid capable of handling increased electricity demand from EVs is to increase renewable energy sources to meet future demands for power generation and reduce dependency on conventional methods of electricity generation.

This would in turn decrease the load on grid.

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“State AP Will Actively Promote Both Grid To Vehicle (G2v) And Vehicle To Grid (V2g) Technologies Thus Assisting In Grid Frequency & Voltage Regulation” Mr. M. Kamalakar Babu, VC & Managing Director, NREDCAP

In what ways the introduction of EV in Andhra Pradesh will improve the transportation infrastructure and curb the air pollution?

Yes, worsening air/noise pollution, traffic congestions and energy security concerns are the major drivers of clean electric mobility and NREDCAP as the designated state nodal agency

is aptly equipped and is actively involved in the domain of Electric Mobility even before the announcement of National Electric Mobility and Manufacturing Program (NEMMP) by Government of India. NREDCAP has over the years built a dedicated and qualified project management unit headed by Project Director – Electric vehicles & storage grids assisted by a team of engineers.

The state of AP is one of the early EV adopters in India and has in place an effective “Electric Mobility policy 2018-23” since June 2018, the second state in India to announce a policy after state of Karnataka.

It’s a technology agnostic policy with specific targets having 10 lakh electric vehicles on roads along with the related charging infrastructure of at least 1 lakh stations in the state

of Andhra Pradesh by 2024. Today state of AP has an estimated total vehicle population of

over 1.1 crores with 2 wheelers alone constituting 80%. Unlike US/Europe, India has a huge percentage of 2 & 3 wheelers in the mix. This presents both an opportunity and challenge.

In terms of reduction in air pollution, assuming an average travel of 100 km per vehicles per day @ 40 km/ltr of mileage, the targeted fleet of 10 lakh vehicles across all segments

would translate to 2 million tons of CO2 reduction per annum @ 2.2 kegs of CO2 per litre

of fuel burnt. Forest coverage of over 20,000 acres would be required to neutralise this on a per annum basis. It’s assumed that on an average one acre of fully grown forest absorbs 100 metric tons of CO2 per annum.

Eliminating this many litres of diesel consumption, would lead to an annual estimated

manufacturing which would aid softer grounding of electric vehicle manufacturing eco

system in the state going forward. The state of AP has an active and thriving local auto body building industry which would also help in faster localisation the product.

Today state of AP has over 10,500 electric vehicles in the state besides the electric rickshaws and e carts (for household waste collection) of over 3000 nos. There are emerging local

manufacturers of electric vehicles covering 2 & 3 wheeler segments in the state today with a vibrant start up activity.

The state of Andhra Pradesh has over 7000 MW of renewable energy generation capacity (solar, wind etc) and this would ensure that clean electricity is used for promoting clean

mobility in the state. The state will actively promote both Grid to Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle

to Grid (V2G) technologies thus assisting in grid frequency & voltage regulation. The state has already achieved an RPO (Renewable purchase obligations) of 21% against the target of 9% set by Government of India and is expected to cross an RPO level of 40% by 2022.

How do you feel this policy will facilitate employment opportunities and skill set development for the EV Sector?

With a mandatory local content of 40% and above for electric vehicles to be eligible

under FAME II incentive, the Government has struck the right chord to rev up the local manufacturing in this sector. This is one of the things we missed as a nation when it comes

to local production of solar cells/panels. It’s estimated that every one crores of investment made in this sector would create 2 direct jobs.

With the recent rationalisation of basic custom duties on electric vehicle parts and components and special emphasis on Phased manufacturing program over next 3 years,

the employment opportunities in the areas R & D, assembling & manufacturing, marketing & business development functions etc.

savings of over Rs 3000 crores in terms of reduced crude oil imports at an estimated crude

State of Andhra Pradesh has over 33,000 nos of off grid solar pumps installed and

assumptions are one ton of oil equivalent of energy being 7.46 barrels of crude oil and

resources under the “Suryamitra” skill development program of MNRE (Ministry of new

oil barrel rate of 70 USD and an exchange rate of Rs 70 per dollar. The other standard

NREDCAP through its Learning & Skill development division has trained hundreds of

10,000 gallons of diesel oil equalling 35 tons of oil equivalent of energy.

and renewable energy), which has helped in sourcing, installation and O&M activities of

With FAME II policy guidelines announced recently, the industry is going through a lot of

these solar pump sets.

activity and one would see a host of new product launches in the Indian markets over next

Besides state of Andhra Pradesh has promoted a dedicated corporation called “AP Skill

and thus can be set up by private parties is also drawing lot of investor attention.

programs are being conducted on regular basis so as to ensure the availability of

12 to 18 months. The fact that charging stations are categorised under de licensed activity

The real challenge would be on the ground adoption of these policy initiatives due to already high urban congestion levels in cities like Visakhapatnam / Kakinada / Vijayawada / Guntur/ Tirupathi etc.

We feel that the industry has to figure out a solution of delivering exchange/retrofit models of electric mobility especially to deal with problems of road congestions. The strategies to be adopted again differ segment wise as in 2-wheeler or bus.

What positive impact do you see foresee after the successful implementation of this policy notably from an infrastructure & manufacturing perspective?

Development Corporation” under the aegis of which various job oriented skill development continuous and trained workforce needed by the local industry from time to time.

We see a strong potential & need for skill development programs in the emerging EV sector and is in dialogue with various apex bodies in the country to develop specific course modules and training programs for drivers, motor, power train and battery technicians including IoT and Communication personnel.

What are the fiscal benefits announced for subsidizing the sector in this nascent stage for the state of Andhra Pradesh?

1. Zero registration fees and life tax exemption for all EVs till 2023.

2. Permit free status.

GoAP has announced “Andhra Pradesh Electric Mobility Policy 2018-23” on 08.06.2018

3. Low electricity rate for charging – Rs 5 per unit

and economical” transport to citizens across rural and urban areas of state of AP.

Besides the above, the EV manufacturing sector would be eligible for the incentives and

with a vision to seamlessly provide “inter modal, shared, clean, connected, inclusive, safe GoAP is targeting an investment of Rs 30,000 crores with an employment generation of 60,000 direct jobs over the policy period.

The policy recognises the fact that the challenge to electric vehicle adoption is not the vehicle but the battery. Promoting local battery and cell manufacturing and production related investments are accorded highest priority and MOUs are being entered in to

4. Subsidies for setting up charging stations benefits mentioned under AP Industrial promotion policy and AP automobile policy.

Please refer to GO MS no 74 dated 08.06.2018 of Department of Industries and Commerce for downloading the AP Electric Mobility policy document. (https://goir.ap.gov.in/)

with leading global firms in this area by the state Government. We expect a few major milestones being achieved during this year in this regard.

An exclusive EV manufacturing hub covering 500 to 1000 acres with all the allied facilities

and a research grant of Rs 500 crores are set up under the policy. This would promote

local manufacturing and research and would lead R &D oriented industrial production which is one of the avowed objectives of the policy.

The presence of leading automobile companies like Kia Motors, Hero Motors, and Isuzu etc in the state has already established AP as upcoming global destination for automobile

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“With the recent rationalisation of basic custom duties on electric vehicle parts and components and special emphasis on Phased manufacturing program over next 3 years, the employment opportunities in the areas R & D, assembling & manufacturing, marketing & business development functions etc.”

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“We’re Engaged In The Manufacturing Of Ev Charging Solutions, Entailing Portable Chargers, On-Board Chargers, DC-DC Converters For The 2W & 3W Segment In India” Mr. Rohit Doultani, Business Head - EV & USB Chargers, Nuteck

Brief us on Nuteck and your value chain offerings for the emerging EV sector in India?

complement them for ebikes, electric scooters & electric autos. Also, under the charger categories, we have 2 different models for the customer to choose from. There’s an off

We’re engaged in the manufacturing of EV charging solutions, entailing portable chargers, on-board chargers, DC-DC converters for the 2W & 3W segment in India. Also electric golf carts. All chargers are manufactured at our plant in Hadapsar, Pune.

different needs of the customers, there are a number of options to choose from. So every customer that we cater to has his requirement met 100%.

We have already partnered with a number of li-ion battery pack manufacturers, so our

chargers are matched with & work well with a number of li-ion batteries. So by using our

What opportunities do you see in regards to the latest Govt. regulations & policies in EV Sector?

charger, customers can get access to a number of batteries to pick from.

With the newly released FAME 2 policy, which dictates subsidy for 50% localisation of components for electric vehicle manufacturers, NUTECK can be an immensely

resourceful partner to OEMs as far as the chargers are concerned. Since all our chargers are manufactured in Pune, we are a 100% ‘Make in India’ company. Moreover with our

constant R&D efforts & on field mapping of the EV sector, we deliver products which are practical, easy to use & satisfy the need of an EV user. For eg, our ebike chargers weigh less than 1kg, they’re compact enough to fit in the ebike, charge the ebike in 2 hours. With our chargers, charging your ebike or electric auto is as simple as charging your smartphone!

What opportunities do you see in regards to the latest Govt. regulations & policies in EV Sector?

We recognize the vast potential of the EV segment in India. We understand that every company that’s manufacturing an EV here, has it’s own scope. We have an entire range of chargers that suit every battery chemistry, may it be Li-ion, LFP, NMC, in different models,

may it be a 48V battery, 60V or 72V. For every battery model, we have chargers that

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borard charger option, an on-board charger option. So every charger appeals to the

We’re also closely working on our battery swapping solution & we already have a few ebike manufacturers on board for the same. The pilot should be launched soon.

Do you see Quality as a key differentiation as a part of your Product Strategy?

Absolutely! Quality, speed to market & our ability to deliver what the end user WANTS,

not what the industry thinks is good. Creating products that an EV user can understand & use easily within his personal confines, without relying on external help, that’s our USP.

“With the newly released FAME 2 policy, which dictates subsidy for 50% localisation of components for electric vehicle manufacturers, NUTECK can be an immensely resourceful partner to OEMs as far as the chargers are concerned.”

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“Our Strategy Is To Create A Nationwide Charging Infrastructure In The Country” Mr Manasvi Sharma - Head New Business Services, Tata Power

Tata Power is a name synonymous with the Indian Power sector.

How do you plan to leverage this experienced legacy for the E-Mobility sector?

infrastructure across the country in metros and other large cities.

It is true. Tata Power (started as Tata Hydroelectric Power Supply Company in 1910) is

for setting up charging stations for electric vehicles in India.

synonymous with the Indian Power sector. The company is credited with several firsts

including the first hydroelectric and thermal power plants, first cross-border hydropower project at Dagachhu and all the way to the first 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project of India in Mundra, Gujarat in 2013.

32% of our generating capacity comes from renewable sources. Tata Power is also one of the oldest and largest producer of clean energy in India with several landmark projects

Under this scheme, close to Rs 1,500 crore for 2019-20, Rs 5,000 crore in 2020-21, and Rs 3,500 crore in 2021-22 have been allocated, of which, Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated However, there are still a few challenges in FAME 2. For example, the recent clarification on the mandatory localization of key components will make it harder for locally made vehicles that depend on imported components to qualify for the subsidy. Again, keeping private cars out of the scheme is a big impediment to incentivize a stronger adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

across the country including the largest solar rooftop installation (Amritsar), largest solar

rooftop installation at Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai) and largest solar carport at Cochin

airport. In the next four to five years, we expect around 40-50% of our generation capacity to come from renewables.

We also expect to play a crucial role in helping Indian consumers to adopt clean energy

including for their mobility requirements. We see a big opportunity here. The combined force of the need to secure the country’s energy demands (by gradually reducing fossil fuel imports like coal, oil and gas) and the rising environmental concerns is opening up

big opportunities for E-mobility in the country. Our strategy is to create a nationwide charging infrastructure in the country.

At present, we have 50 (33 – Mumbai & Navi Mumbai; 5-Delhi; 3-Hyderabad; 1-Vijaywada;

“The understanding is to collaborate in planning, development, and operation of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-buses, etc.), at suitable locations across India. Further, oil retailers also have plans to double their network of fuel stations. All these are potential charging stations for electric vehicles.”

1-Vizag, 5-Bengaluru, 1-Lucknow, 1-Nagpur) charging stations in 8 different cities including

Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad. These chargers overall can simultaneously charge around 60+ cars at these locations.

What has been your strategy for tapping the massive potential of the Charging Infrastructure segment?

It is important to understand the potential which e-mobility space holds in India. Today,

less than half percent of newly launched vehicles (around 25 million) sold in India are electric. But, this is expected to change in the coming years.

As per the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 announced in 2013, the

expectation was to achieve a sales target of 6-7 million EVs (including hybrids) year on

year starting from 2020. Under the present government from an initial plan of going all

green by 2030, potential EV penetration has been scaled down to a more realistic 15% of total new vehicle sales in the next five years. Even at these levels, the opportunities for those outside the automotive sector is immense.

A good network of charging stations for EVs addresses a very basic challenge -- range

anxiety. Potential EV buyer worries about running out of battery and stuck between two charging stations that are not closeby. Currently, new vehicle buyers (gasoline) don’t

worry about running out of gas so much because there are over 61,000 petrol/diesel retail outlets in the country against around 500 EV charging stations.

So, our first strategy is to tie up with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) like Hindustan

Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Indraprastha Gas Ltd and more recently Mahanagar Gas Ltd. We will be working with them to establish and expand our charging network. The understanding is to collaborate in planning, development, and operation of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-buses, etc.), at suitable locations across India.

Further, oil retailers also have plans to double their network of fuel stations. All these are potential charging stations for electric vehicles.

What is your opinion on the recently announced FAME 2 policy directives from GOI? Do you feel this will accelerate the growth of EV sector in India?

The first version of FAME announced in 2015 had very little impact. But FAME II has been

modified and is far more sharply focused to incentivize the demand for electric vehicles in

the country. Under the FAME II policy, EVs have become cheaper by INR 20,000 to INR 2.5 lakh April 1 onwards followed by the government’s go-ahead to Niti Aayog’s proposal to give a purchase rebate as incentive to buyers.

Under the revised policy, the Union cabinet has approved an incentive of INR 10,000 per KWh for the purchase of e-vehicles directly linked to battery size. Over a period of next

3 years, the scheme plans to incentivize 10 lakh two wheelers, 5 lakh three wheelers, 55000 four wheelers and 7000 buses. It also plans to setup 2700 Electric Vehicle charging

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“Over The Next 5 Years Plugngo Has A Vision To Install Over 6500 Charging Outlets, Each With Multiple Charging Stations” Mr. Vinit Bansal, Managing Director, EV Motors

Kindly share a brief on your companies History, Vision and product offering?

EV Motors has been founded as an innovative initiative where technologists with years of experience in automotive and alternate energy combine their art with industry visionaries

of a charging station; Land, Charging Equipment, Load Connection, Installation, Software Platform, compliance with Vehicle Manufacturer requirements and standards, Customer acquisition, billing, financing and investment opportunity for setting up a charging station and all these are provided or supported by EV Motors.

to deliver green solutions. Our Vision is to “Establish a commercially viable & sustainable

e-mobility eco-system, to promote cleaner & greener environment, leveraging the “Make in India” initiative”.

With this Vision the company has been focusing on its Mission to “Promote e-mobility

solution within Indian cities by becoming a technology and service provider for electric buses through battery technology leadership, developing charging infrastructure and

“In order to promote public transportation the Central Government has also invited proposals from State transport departments for procuring 5000 units of

establishing captive supply of renewable energy thereby promoting a cleaner environment.

e-buses under FAME II policy. All of these initiatives

The three product areas EVM is targeting is a network of Charging Outlet under the brand

are going to positively impact the adoption of Electric

City, Gurugram and is expected to open another 20 outlets in Delhi NCR are by July 2019.

Vehicles in India.”

“PlugNgo” and has launched its first Public EV Charging Outlet ‘PlugNgo’ in DLF Cyber PlugNgo is seeking partnership with various Real Estate developers, franchisee investors, OEMs and EV Charger Manufacturers. Through these channel partners PlugNgo plans to achieve growth and scalability in Indian e-mobility eco-system.

Over the next 5 years PlugNgo has a vision to install over 6500 charging outlets, each

“Over the next 5 years PlugNgo has a vision to install

with multiple charging stations, spread across cities, businesses and residential complexes.

over 6500 charging outlets, each with multiple

integrated software platform.

charging stations, spread across cities, businesses

The chargers will be networked and connected to PlugNgo’s innovative cloud-based

In 2020 EVM also plans to launch its Energy Storage solutions for the transport and stationary application along with its bus solution for mass transportation.

The India EV industry is poised to take off in a big way in the mean future. what is your take on this?

and residential complexes. The chargers will be networked and connected to PlugNgo’s innovative cloud-based integrated software platform.”

The Government of India has already taken major initiatives for supporting the growth of EV industry by implementing FAME-I policy in 2015 and then introducing FAME-II policy this year with INR 10,000cr. of committed investment. In addition the government has also initiated an effort to establish 40 GW of battery cell manufacturing plant in India in order

to bring down the cost of batteries. In order to promote public transportation the Central Government has also invited proposals from State transport departments for procuring 5000 units of e-buses under FAME II policy. All of these initiatives are going to positively

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impact the adoption of Electric Vehicles in India.

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In addition to the government initiatives, major car OEMs in the private sector have announced their plans to launch e-cars in India and I believe 11 models of Electric Vehicles

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To support industry growth, EV Motors has its own investment initiative under the brand

“PlugNgo” to set up a network of Charging Stations across India. These Outlets will have all types of connectors to support the needs of various types of charging standards.

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What further policy initiatives would you recommend to accelerate the sector’s growth?

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The ease of doing business along with the EV policy that are being adopted by each state

Monitoring Management

GPRS

will further support the Make in India initiative. The next big push that the government

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needs to provide is for the localization of battery and components for the EV industry.

I think the government move to increase the duty on battery from zero to 5% was premature. There needs to be some traction on the local assembly of battery packs before

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increasing the import duty. This could have been postponed by one or maybe two years.

The billing system

We need support to have more friendly policies for putting up Charging Infrastructure like

Charging system

Surveillance system

Security system Distribution system

one nodal agency for all approvals for land, Fire & grid connection. More relaxations for getting high load grid connections and the high fixed cost for taking high load connection should be reduced or completely waived off initially for two years. Also the government should consider special concessions for the companies who are using Renewable energy source for putting up the Charging Stations.

Please share your insights on the “END TO END “solutions offer by your company? Is this your key USP? EV Motors is providing END To END solution for setting up the charging network and this is a big USP for the company. There are several moving parts for a successful installation

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Industry Insights

Putting ‘Electric’ into the Indian Corporate Car Mobility!

Putting ‘Electric’ into the Indian Corporate Car Mobility!

It’s time to embrace ‘responsible’ mobility. Has electric mobility found a place in your corporate agenda? Let’s warm up and get ready for a vibrant road ahead!

We are perhaps living in one of the most exciting times. Most of us, especially the GenX, have seen how cars and mobility have evolved. From the heavy-set, dignified Ambassador to a sleeker Premier Padmini, leading to the compact Maruti 800 in the 1980s and early 90s,

our automotive industry has come a long way. Maruti 800 revolutionised the automotive industry at that time and remained a best-seller for over a decade.

Another revolution began post liberalisation when multinational automakers started investing in India. In a matter of another decade we were ‘spoilt for choice’ when it came to car buying decisions. Rising income levels and increasing affordability further led to

What’s next for Corporate Car Fleets While most forces are working towards making our government’s vision of having an all-

electric public fleet by 2030, a reality; environment agencies, policy makers and companies such as LeasePlan are looking at ways to accelerate uptake of EVs amongst corporates.

As one of the largest international leasing companies in India, LeasePlan is creating

mobility models which will help its corporate clients (users of large fleets) ride this new wave of ‘responsible’ mobility. These ‘work-in-progress’ models have been derived via thought provoking questions that also open doors to possibilities.

• Do you have a company car policy? Are you working towards integrating the ‘e’ into the car plan?

• Who are your employee mobility partners? Have they transitioned to an electric fleet?

a boom in the Indian automotive industry. Over the years, our automotive landscape

• Do you have large corporate campuses which require vehicles for in-campus employee

evolved, boosted our economy and positioned India as a country of strategic importance

movement?

on global automakers’ agenda. Today, India is the fifth largest car market in the world!

• Do you have project vehicles that traverse fixed routes or run in defined boundaries?

A phenomenon which was pervading all through these years was ‘My car, my pride!’

• Do you have Health, Safety and Environment policy which still misses out on electric

started shifting the ‘ownership’ mindset to that of ‘usage’ is still a young but fast-catching

• Most importantly, as a corporate leader, do you have sustainability on your agenda?

An Indian car buyer would create an asset for keeps. One of the major disruptors which phenomenon. Arrival of ride-hailing companies – Uber and Ola have moved the discussion from cars to mobility. The millennials took to the new concept as fish does to water. Soon

we found our moms and dads finding themselves hailing a ride, saving themselves the hassle of driving through rush and dealing with parking woes!

mobility?

In case any of the above questions made you stop and think, chances are that you have a ‘good case for EVs’, can switch faster and with greater ease. Make a start, even if it is with a small step… as the future will welcome those who are ready for it!

On the corporate side, companies have already had the ‘usage’ model working for them in the form of vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions. This is based on outsourcing of mobility management which offers them the advantages of cost-savings, administrative ease, employee productivity and better mind-share to focus on core business activities.

Connected, shared and convenient mobility is gearing itself to also become clean and

Another revolution began post liberalisation when

industry stakeholders to extend our thoughts and see how we can apply the ‘e’ faster to

multinational automakers started investing in India.

green. With the discussion on electric mobility picking up, it might be time for us, as our areas of work and sphere of mobility.

Interestingly, India had its very first electric car way back in early 2000’s in the form of a

In a matter of another decade we were ‘spoilt for

micro car, made by the Indian manufacturer REVA Electric Car Company, which we now

choice’ when it came to car buying decisions. Rising

Also, interesting to note is that LeasePlan leased its first REVA in India in 2004!

income levels and increasing affordability further led

know of as the Mahindra e2OPlus.

With a limited choice of electric car models, we seem to have gone back to the ‘Ambassadorlike’ era. However, even with the limited playing blocks, we have the ‘first-movers’ of the

to a boom in the Indian automotive industry. Over the

transportation, ride-sharing and ride-hailing companies have taken a leap of faith and

years, our automotive landscape evolved, boosted our

companies have also taken the leasing route for acquisition and management of their

economy and positioned India as a country of strategic

models and in the process, grabbed a good part of the willing market. And a big bow to

importance on global automakers’ agenda. Today, India

industry who have built their businesses around electromobility. Some of the employee

are offering convenient, cost-effective and clean options to commuters. Some of these

electric fleets. Over the last couple of years, they have created self-sufficient operating all the private car owners who decided to go electric in the face of prevailing ‘adverse’ sentiments of vehicle range, safety and other myths that take birth before acceptance and

is the fifth largest car market in the world!

belief take over!

With a slew of new electric cars coming to India in the next 12 to 18 months and government’s recent policy to ease set-up of charging infrastructure, the stage is set for what’s next!

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Author: Shalini Baveja, Head – Corporate Strategy & Marketing, LeasePlan India

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Industry Insights

ARAI-Catalyzing E-Mobility In India Worldwide, there is an uproar about the climate change and reducing carbon footprints. The

sector in near future. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology Development, Demand

Paris Agreement brings all nations together towards the common goal of limiting global

Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging Infrastructure.

temperature increase to well below 2 degrees Celsius, while pursuing efforts to limit the

increase to 1.5 degrees. In India, apart from the Paris agreement, increasing Air Pollution, National energy security by reducing import of oil and gas, and government’s thrust on Solar Power generation are the major driving forces for E-mobility. In the era of rapid

In order to support hybrid or electric vehicles market development and its manufacturing ecosystem in country to achieve self-sustenance in stipulated period, the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) India scheme is launched

urbanization, where there will be an adverse environmental impact due to increased

from 1st April 2019 by Government of India. The scheme has total outlay of Rs. 10000 Crores

transport demand, electric mobility is seen to help reduce air pollution by moving towards

over the period of three years. This scheme is the expanded version of the FAME India

green mobility.

Scheme Phase 1 which was launched on 1st April 2015, with total outlay of Rs. 895 crores.

Considering all these aspects, Government of India started National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM) in 2011. In the year 2013, National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 was launched with a view to enhance national energy security, mitigate adverse environmental impacts from road transport vehicle and boost domestic manufacturing

The aim is to incentivise production of electric vehicles for promotion of Electric Mobility in the country. ARAI, a premier research and certification institute in the country, has geared itself to support automotive industry for EV development, evaluation, and certification.

capabilities for electric vehicles. NEMMP 2020 envisions target of deploying 6 to 7 million

Under the FAME project, ARAI has set up the comprehensive state of the art Centre of

electric vehicles in the country by 2020.

Excellence (CoE) for Electric Vehicles (2W, 3W, passenger cars, buses and commercial

As a part of the NEMMP 2020, the Department of Heavy Industries, Government of India

vehicles) and their components such as traction batteries, motors, controllers, chargers etc.

formulated a scheme namely Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric vehicles in India [FAME-India], wherein it is intended to support the hybrid /electric vehicle market development and its manufacturing ecosystem to achieve self-sustenance at the end of the stipulated period. The scheme is one of the green initiatives of the Government of India, which will be one of the biggest contributors in reducing pollution from road transport

The centre also has capabilities in the area of light weighting, structural integrity, materials, simulation, etc. which are important for electric vehicle development.

ARAI has undertaken eligibility assessment of electric vehicles models from OEMs as per FAME Scheme Phase II requirements. This centre will support government`s electric mobility mission to scale up electric vehicles in India.

“Under the FAME project, ARAI has set up the comprehensive state of the art Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Electric Vehicles (2W, 3W, passenger cars, buses and commercial vehicles) and their components such as traction batteries, motors, controllers, chargers etc. The centre also has capabilities in the area of light weighting, structural integrity, materials, simulation, etc. which are important for electric vehicle development.

ARAI has undertaken eligibility assessment of electric vehicles models from OEMs as per FAME Scheme Phase II requirements. This centre will support government`s electric mobility mission to scale up electric vehicles in India.”

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Perspective

Latest Developments & Advancements In Electric Vehicle Technology Mr. P Bala, Chief Technology Officer, EMF Innovations Pvt Ltd Electro-mobility is being constantly disrupted by new technologies, which in turn continue to transform human life in unimaginable ways. This transformation is all set to further accelerate in near foreseeable future. The meaning of ‘infrastructure’ shall be totally redefined by how electro-mobility will be powered in the years

production. Several countries in the world have recently introduced and adopted Hydrogen based electro-mobility vehicles, Hydrogen based charging stations, Hydrogen gas filling stations and Hydrogen based power generation, which are revolutionizing the entire process of power generation, electro-mobility and power infrastructure.

2. From AC to DC

Range anxiety issues of electro-mobility will now be an issue of the past, due to the recent release of a wide range of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles worldwide, which are giving better mileage than the current fossil fuel vehicles. China entering this race of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is expected to make these vehicles and solutions widely affordable in the years to come. Apart from this, new ranges of products and applications are being developed in China using Hydrogen fuel cells of different formats which will further accelerate growth and adaptation of Hydrogen fuel cell based products. In fact, China has already started selling a range of Hydrogen fuel cells and solutions for low power generation for

3. From high Carbon content power generation, to absolute Carbon-neutral power generation

Let us examine a couple of product categories for better understanding of this Hydrogen disruption phenomenon:

4. Stationary power generation, to mobile power generation

The recent introduction of Hydrogen fuel cell cars by Hyundai gives 380 miles (630 km) drive per tank filling. This type of configuration and its future enhancements threaten all form of current power storage technology used in electro-mobility. Renewable power based Hydrogen generation using salt water makes it more attractive in terms of efficiency as compared to other forms of Hydrogen generation, as Hyundai has demonstrated.

to come.

Electro-mobility shall revamp the power infrastructure in several ways: 1. From centralised power generation and distributed consumption, to totally distributed power generation and consumption

5. From current power generation to, totally novel modes and methods of power generation 6. From majorly stationary consumption, to majorly mobile power consumption 7. From single direction power flow, to all-direction power flow 8. From plain power consumption, to smart, connected and optimized power utilization Hydrogen-based power generation has begun to recharacterize the traditional and contemporary power generation and consumption. Since Hydrogen gas refilling is similar to LPG with only pure water and Oxygen as waste, it makes Hydrogen fuel cell an attractive alternative for the continuation of the current gas station culture. This is set to change the entire infrastructure, especially the business of power generation and consumption, irreversibly.

In recent times, the efficient use of salt water in Hydrogen production has put a full stop to all concerns relating to Hydrogen-generation and the water needed for Hydrogen

China has launched all-purpose charging stations (which work not only for EVs but also for other types of portable power storage devices too), with water filling model, as well as 100% self-sustaining with ‘air to water’ configuration model. They have started deploying these power charging and EV charging stations in remote rural areas near the coastal belt.

The response has been very promising and the locals are welcoming it. The self -sustaining charging stations have a mix of battery, solar panel, water storage tank, electrolysis chamber, Hydrogen storage, fuel cell and control electronics. This is set to disrupt all the remote diesel power generation business in the years to come.

Mr. S A Sundaresan Vice-President, EV & eMobility Solutions, Ashok Leyland The 21st century is seeing a convergence of multiple technologies

Better understanding of the various chemical, thermal and physical processes in the cell

products, transforming life beyond imagination. The automotive

densities. Higher energy densities enable longer ranges overcoming another of the

resulting in more efficient, greener, intelligent and easier to use industry too riding this wave and is evolving the way the

electronic industry evolved in the 20th century. One of the directions of the evolution is in the powertrain – moving away from internal combustion engines to electric motors. The

electric revolution is well under way and the pace is ever accelerating. Given the inability of human mind to grasp exponential growth and visualize the future, we are all going to be surprised at the enormity and speed of electrification.

Technology trends that are driving electrification today are the decreasing battery costs,

increasing energy densities, increasing charging rates, plethora of traction motor choices,

and different charging options. As per Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s published figures, typical traction battery pack prices have dropped from $650/kWh in 2013 to $176/kWh

in 2018 and is projected to drop to $94/kWh in 2024 and to $62/kWh in 2030. Impact of the increase in manufacturing volumes is much higher as compared to improvements

in the cell or pack designs or changes to the cell composition, and the projections take into consideration the raw materials that go into the batteries, and their projected prices.

Needless to say, these falling prices make electric vehicles affordable, and power its faster

and the pack are leading to design of batteries that provide higher energy and power serious impediments to faster adoption of electric vehicles. Over the past one year, we have seen improvements in the pack level energy density of the order of 20%. Higher power densities enable quicker charging, and lesser charging times – another impediment

attacked. Charging at 2C is almost the norm, and wireless inductive charging is promising convenience, and electrified roads charge the vehicle as it is moving.

Use of motors in the automobiles for traction is leading to a revolution in the motors

– reducing weight and cost, improving efficiency over the drive cycle, better driving experience and most importantly innovative drive train architectures – motive power where you need. Engineers are experimenting with variations in flux direction (radial

or axial flux), rotor-stator-rotor or stator-rotor-stator combinations, variable poles, and different heat removal strategies.

All in all, electrification is giving designers freedom to conceive revolutionary designs for

both the overall vehicle as well as the aggregates and we should expect to see more and more vehicles that defy conventional and established wisdom.

adoption.

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Perspective

Recent Challenges Confronting The Indian EV Charging Infra Sector Mr. Nittan Bhalla

General Manager & Head - Facilities Management Group WIPRO DO&P - India

With India having pledged an “all-electric” by 2030, the growth of Charging infrastructure is conjoined with Electric Vehicles adoption. Establishing a strong network of charging infrastructure is key to EV adoption. As per a McKinsey study in 2016, consumers rank access to efficient charging stations as the third most serious barrier to EV purchase, behind price and range anxiety. Charging stations pose unique challenges to different form factors.

Charging stations require access to significant load when charging multiple cars or buses.

Let’s take an example – Charging 10 buses using AC chargers alone would require ~1 MW of load. Significant investments in increasing the capacity for the city-wide electricity network is needed. A 1MW increase in capacity requires an investment of ~INR 5 crores.

Given the significant investments, public charging stations are key to EV adoption.

The adoption of EVs is of paramount importance given the introduction of new emission norms such as Bharat Stage VI and Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms for automotive OEMs, and uncertainty and volatility in fossil fuel prices.

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The Indian Government has already started creating through it’s Bharat charging protocols, uniform and localized standards for charging points across different types of EVs by different OEMs so that the investments made by the government yield planned results.

There are strong tailwinds though, with the government creating a separate tariff category for electric vehicle charging to accelerate EV adoption and to enable private capital for creating the charging infrastructure. Furthermore, the government is trying to use the idle

real estate space at existing petrol pumps by adding charging stations to further improve

the charging infrastructure across the country to reduce friction for EVs by addressing the range anxiety issue.

Wipro has paved the path for use of electric vehicles by incorporating an Electric Fleet for employee pickups and drops on a nation-wide basis commencing with its facilities in

Hyderabad. Wipro has installed 10 DC fast chargers and 20 AC slow chargers across two of its campuses in Hyderabad. This charging infrastructure enables the current fleet of

EVs in Wipro to run over 300 km per day making them cost-effective as compared to the diesel fleet.

Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO of Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited

model, by offering spaces and other support like cheaper electricity. I believe that within

At Kinetic, we are very excited about the possibility of bringing

additional physical infrastructure. Further, it should be mandated that all corporate offices

of use of e-mobility by the masses. In a country like India,

number of e- charging points at the time of building plan approvals.

3-4 years, we can cover over 100-150 cities in this model and create an adequate charging network at fairy low investment. Buses can be charged at bus depots, and do not require

about a revolution in our country with the massive opportunity

or commercial establishments and all high- rise housing buildings must provide a certain

of the population is commuting using 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers,

In my opinion, if Government policy makers take lead to bring various stake-holders

and shared transport like buses; a focused green mobility movement with a focus to electrify these segments rapidly- with aggressive deployment of E3W, E2W, and e-buses

or e-taxis, we can truly make a massive impact- on reduced air pollution, reduced oil import bill and a bottom-of-the-pyramid implementation of this green technology to

bring its benefits to the entire society with reduced cost of transport for the common man, and not just the elite.

Kinetic is currently the leading player in E3W space in India and we plan to enter E2W and

together to introduce standard charging protocol and also standardized norms for battery swapping, it will accelerate the process. We also welcome Niti aayog’s intended initiative

to mandate use of E3W by 2023 in our cities and replace all fossil fuel based, polluting

3W and further, also make it compulsory to use only E2W by 2025. This will make a huge

difference to improve the quality of the air that we breathe and pave the way for a greener better tomorrow!!

E-quadricycle segments shortly. We will provide end-to-end solutions for passenger as

well as goods movement and introduce convenient solutions like battery swapping and fast charging.

Creation of the right charging infrastructure will accelerate the pace of adoption of such

“Kinetic is currently the leading player in E3W space

electric vehicles. Fortunately, India’s focused segments for electrification, namely 2W, 3W

in India and we plan to enter E2W and E-quadricycle

easier , as we have to focus mostly on charging network within cities and don’t require a

segments shortly. We will provide end-to-end solutions

cheaper and also provide for faster payback of the investment in charging infrastructure.

for passenger as well as goods movement and introduce

and buses are all modes of intra-city transport and thus, creating of a charging network is

massive charging infrastructure across highways or intercity roads. This would be faster, In my opinion, battery swapping centers along with fast charging points at popular centers

convenient solutions like battery swapping and fast

government would be the most convenient solution. State Governments or municipal

charging. “

like petrol pumps, malls, colleges, public parking lots in selected cities by every state

corporations can invite private players or PSU s to set up such a network under a PPP

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Perspective

E-Mobility Evolution In India Policy, Targets & Current Progress Current & Future eMobility Story of India: With the help of new programmes from the Government, private sectors are investing on

EV manufacturing critical and robust products which include advanced battery systems and power electronics. With the press release last year, ISRO and BHEL have signed a MoU to produce low-cost EV lithium batteries; therefore the adoption of EV in 2 and 3 wheelers will predominantly dominate the market from 2020.

Mr. Arvind Noel Xavier Leo Industry Analyst- Powertrain & EV, Frost & Sullivan

Mr. Seshasayee Tatineni, Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

The Indian mobility market is dominated, by the two-wheeler sector, which holds about 80-85% of the overall market share and passenger vehicles is about 12-14%. With several

initiatives taken by the Government by providing policies, and tax regimes, robust testing,

Electrification roadmap for India: Vision 2030 According to Frost & Sullivan, FAME II primarily focuses to drive the electrification of public transportation inclusive of share transport. Policy plans to support – > 1 Million electric two wheelers > 5 Lakh electric three wheelers > 55,000 electric four wheelers

research and development in this field to consistently grow and steadily evolve in high end

> 7,000 electric buses

2020 the automobile industry in India will be the 3rd largest market compared to global

with effect from April 1, 2019. FAME II scheme (figure 2) proposes to develop the EV

technology compared to the global market. According to SIAM India, it is estimated by

FAME II with total outlay of INR 10,000 cr. over a period of three years will be implemented

market after China and USA. The Government of India has sequenced several challenging

charging infrastructure by setting up 2,700 charging stations in metros and across other

programs for the automobile sector such as Automotive Mission Plans for 2006-2016,

AMP 2016-2026, Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) and National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020.

cities in the country. Also aims to encourage faster adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by offering upfront incentives on purchase of EVs.

Mr. Sushovan Bej, Consultant, Business Advisory Services - Electric Mobility, Ernst & Young LLP The electric mobility story for India does not require the old story of what needs to come first. With the acceptance already been

establishes among the stakeholders that charging infrastructure needs to come first and governments aligning to the same approach through state policies, tariff structures for electricity to be provided

to charging infrastructure, guidelines & standards for charging infrastructure, what remains

of Power (by defining standards and guidelines for charging infrastructure of EVs), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (by amending Urban and Regional Development Plans to incorporate charging infrastructures) and Department of Heavy Industry under Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises (encouraging initial demand of electric vehicles through incentive mechanism), the need of the hour is to enforce the guidelines/

to be seen how the market operates to quickly churn out market fit (but efficient) products.

policies/regulations collectively so as to create an holistic and sustainable electric mobility

charging infrastructure and market-fit products to encourage demand. Though relevant

holistic (and realistic!) roadmaps and efficient policies/regulations/guidelines to enable

Today, success of electric vehicles depends on accessible real estate for deployment of

governments have worked on their parts to promote electric mobility, such as Ministry

ecosystem. Going forward, governments should only play a facilitative role by developing the sustainability of the ecosystem being/to be developed.

Renewables Complementing E-Mobility Charging Solutions Mr. Priyank Agarwal, Vice President – Sales & Strategic Planning, Mobility Exicom Power Solutions

EVs present a unique opportunity for accelerating transition towards cleaner energy sources.

While as India shifts more towards renewable energy sources such

as wind and solar power, there is a simultaneous strong thrust

towards the large scale deployment of electric vehicles which can ideally complement

renewable power supply by acting as storage buffers for grid balancing by maintaining stability in the presence of large amounts of renewable power. While India is primarily a

thermal power based economy, the additional electrical load of (a large scale deployment of) EVs is best served by renewables. Open access rules for wheeling renewable generated

electricity for EVs have been relaxed. This is a step in the right direction. However, interconnect charges and cost of wheeling may require a regulatory re-look for making renewable energy available for EV charging.

India does not have large-scale batteries yet because of the high cost of Lithium-ion technology which has been one of the principal difficulties for the implementation of India’s Energy Storage Mission. The government’s think tank Niti Aayog has been

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considering a plan to encourage indigenous cell and battery manufacturing. The industry has welcomed the proposal.

The Government of India is focusing on energy diversification and working hard toward its ambitious target of achieving 175 GW renewable capacity by 2022. The implementation of large-scale implementation of renewable power in the country faces a significant hurdle of ramping and intermittency, which can be addressed by the widespread deployment of lithium-ion batteries as energy storage devices. India’s ambitious plan for an EV fleet powered by lithium-ion batteries by 2030, will also support the government’s objective of generating 100 gigawatt of solar energy in future.

Electric vehicles, behind the meter, and grid-scale energy storage are key applications that would help the Indian government meet its wind and solar targets as well as energy access goals. We are already seeing the inflection point for deployment of energy storage in commercial EVs such as e-autos and distributed applications such as Telecom to displace diesel usage. The EV market would be driven by three wheelers and commercial transport vehicles during the next five years. The government has rightly focused on incentivizing commercial applications of EVs – as these typically gather greater kms than personal vehicles. The direction of policy interventions is bound to benefit both – the end consumers (from lower unit economics of EVs) as well as the eco-system of manufacturers (from demand linked incentives).

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Co-operation with Euclion provides an unmatched catering of technology and innovation for power solutions. Being technology agnostic, we assure you to serve with an apt solution to your required specifications.

Vision To make India the next manufacturing hub for lithium ion batteries after China, while delivering the globally most advance technology in batteries to the people of India and others.

Mission To deliver reliable and best quality to its customers. Technology and trust are key value additions that are delivered with every product and endorsed by its satisfied clientele across the globe.

Business goals and objectives 2020: With a very clear vision of making India, independent in energy generation and storage, Euclion has been chasing the goal to initiate the cell manufacturing plant in India by the end of 2020. It will be initiated as a pilot plant to develop the quality of cells to be manufactured and it’s performance, form factor optimization, production line optimization

With a vision of laying down India’s first lithium ion cell manufacturing plant Euclion leads by and integration process. Besides providing cost effective and efficient battery packs than other manufacturer in the market, our research and development team works to optimize and develop state of the art thermal management and battery management systems. Euclion also works in integrating battery packs with IoT to enable remote operation of battery packs and its information. Introducing battery swapping charging stations in the coming future for instant charging of EVs to reduce charging time making Euclion way ahead in technology and knowledge from their competitors.

Quality policy We galvanize innovations to accelerate smarter, cleaner and more accessible solutions for the ever rising energy requirements and technological advancements. To achieve this, we take various measures to detect and prevent faults in our products, so we can deliver quality products at our clients. Euclion incorporates several technologies in compliance with the quality standards for optimized battery manufacturing and advance electronics to work in adverse environmental conditions. Having 3 levels of quality check in the manufacturing process and with ISO 9001:2015, ICE and RoHS certifications and testing with IEEE 1625,1725 battery standards along with SAE J2758 for battery power estimation, Euclion makes sure that your battery matches with global standards and performance.

Service Pledge As India’s premier lithium ion battery manufacturer we promise to serve the customers in any way possible to provide high-quality, dependable and on-time product delivery. We maintain only the highest standards of excellence in both the quality of our product and

along with proprietary features.

service to our customers. Our employees are a major part of our success; we strive to

2021: Will be the start of cell production for captive usage. A planned project with a capacity

from the customers is appreciated and responded quickly.

of 5MWh in a month to feed to the battery pack integration of aforementioned capacity and more. We also plan to setup a separate EV division for battery pack manufacturing & working on projects in association with the Vehicle body manufacturers.

2024: Euclion plans to have market share to reach upto 4% with 2-2.5 GWh production every month. Also, introducing different chemistries in cell manufacturing. Also, every battery integrated to have thermal management for safety and performance purposes.

maintain the goodwill that fosters their positive attitude toward our customers. Any feedback

Ambitious Project - Set-up of India’s first lithium ion cell manufacturing facility.

- EV charging stations & infrastructure development.

- PRS development for Hyundai EVs. Customers & Projects:

Business Strategy The fundamental policy is to make people and our customer base aware of Li-ion batteries and it’s sheer potential to resolve energy storage issues. Most of our work is done in partnership with technocrats who have a vision to bring about amendments in current situations. The partnerships are usually done on the basis of product development and a business relationships are maintained on our constant endeavors of galvanizing innovations.

Products and Service Euclion provides optimized battery solutions in every possible customization according to your application with highly efficient in-house developed electronics with low quiescent current and analytics to enhance battery life. Whether low voltage or high voltage, from camera batteries to electric vehicles including e-cars, e-bikes, e-rickshaws and e-buses.

Energy storage solutions with an integrated safety concept offer highly efficient and flexible energy storage at home for private and commercial applications. Batteries for industrial power tools, medical, defense and aerospace utilities including state of the art fast charging solutions and services for EVs. Some of the major products are:

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yundai Announces New Smart Mobility Plan India With Focus On Electric, Clean & Connected Cars

ahindra, Blu Smart to offer electric ride sharing service: 70 e-Veritos inducted share

Blu Smart plans to add 500 Mahindra eVeritos into its all-electric ride-sharing fleet.

Moreover, the brand will further expand to cities like Mumbai and Pune.

Mahindra Group in association with Blu Smart launched an all-electric ride-sharing service

in India. To celebrate the partnership, Mahindra eVerito sedans were flagged off in New Delhi by Chief Guest Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. As a part of this strategic partnership, Blu Smart Mobility will induct 70 Mahindra eVerito electric sedans in the

first phase, across Delhi/ NCR including Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and

Faridabad. Blu Smart aims to add 500 Mahindra eVeritos into its all-electric ride-sharing

fleet by March 2020. Moreover, the brand will further expand to cities like Mumbai and Pune. The Blu Smart Mobility app lets the customers book all-electric rides.

Hyundai Motor made its way in India two decades ago and has been one of the most aggressively expanding manufacturers with the second largest market share. While the company has been largely known for its conventional vehicles, the Korean automaker is now looking to diversify its offerings in the country with electric and connected vehicles in the future. That’s exactly what Hyundai India’s new corporate campaign - ‘Once Upon A Time Hyundai was a Car Company’ - outlines its focus on electric, clean and connected cars for the future. From a conventional car maker, Hyundai is now positioning itself as a Smart Mobility Solutions company with a multi-pronged approach.

Commenting on the new corporate campaign, Hyundai India - MD & CEO, SS Kim said,

Speaking at the flag off event in New Delhi, Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric said that

“Hyundai is already leading the future mobility solutions and is committed to realize India’s

kilometres, which in turn has helped to save over 11,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions

respond to market changes and persistently innovate to deliver greater value to our

Mahindra’s electric vehicles have already crossed the landmark figure of 130 million electric

vision of ‘Shared’, ‘Connected’ and ‘Zero Emission Mobility’. Hyundai will proactively

across the country. Punit K Goyal, Co-Founder, Blu Smart said that the announcement

customers. According to Hyundai’s new strategy, the company’s smart mobility solution

is the first step towards transforming the way Delhi will commute. Blu Smart is bringing together the world’s most innovative mobility concepts under a single mobility platform –

RideSharing, CarSharing and SharedCharging. He adds that Blu Smart plans to commence long-distance intercity all-electric rides.

In order to further boost the charging infrastructure, Blu Smart has installed 15 charging points in Delhi/ NCR which in turn has helped the eVerito to achieve daily runs of as much as 180 kilometres.

Blu Smart claims that it has been able to achieve a range 187 kms with a single charge

is based on three pillars - shared mobility, connected mobility and clean mobility. With Shared Mobility, the Korean automaker will be investing in car sharing and ride hailing services going forward. The automaker along with its sister concern Kia have already invested in $300 million in Ola. Similarly, the Connected Mobility initiative aims to create a connected car program where an individual’s cars will be connected to other cars as well as their office and other connected devices.

Lastly, Hyundai has also said it plans to achieve clean mobility in the future and is prepared

on its premium Mahindra eVerito fleet on the Delhi–Jaipur highway. The company

to introduce electric vehicles (HEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in the future. The

This includes setting up charging points on major National Highways such as Delhi-Jaipur

this year, which will be locally assembled to keep the costs in check. In fact, around ₹ 7000)

announced that 50 more charging points are planned to be operational by August 2019.

manufacturer has already confirmed plans to launch the Hyundai Kona EV in India later

and Delhi-Chandigarh.

crore has been earmarked for India by the manufacturer for expansion and establishing an assembly line for the Kona.

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afescape unveils prototype electric vehicle to the mining industry

During the vehicle launch event, the Safescape team were joined by 3ME Technology, Agrale and METS Ignited to present to mining representatives and interested parties.

The Bortana EV is Safescape’s new electric vehicle designed to challenge the tough conditions of the mining environment. Using the chassis of the diesel powered Agrale Marruá, the Bortana EV is a robust and rugged vehicle with advanced electric technology.

3ME Technology, a Newcastle company dedicated to developing heavy-duty e-mobility solutions provided the electric technology for the Bortana EV. Designed for the mining industry, the EV has advanced opportunistic onboard charging capability and driving functions developed to support mining duties.

3ME Technology CEO Justin Bain said: “Our goal is to provide a safer, smarter and more sustainable system that achieves superior performance. The challenge for this project has been ensuring that the EVmine system meets the highest levels of safety and compliance for Australian mines, which we are excited to have achieved.”

Supporting the Bortana EV during the launch was the Agrale Marruá with both a single cab and a dual cab vehicle on display. The Agrale Marruá is a resilient vehicle traditionally used in the Brazilian army and mining industry. Safescape selected the Marruá chassis for the new Bortana EV due to its corrosion resistant body and ability to withstand the harshest of conditions.

Agrale Sales Manager Marcelo Stringhi said he “stepped on the accelerator and the energy was delivered immediately to the wheels, without wastage, providing a really sporty driving experience” in the Bortana EV. Attendees got to see firsthand how the Bortana EV and Agrale Marruá handle challenging situations as they rode in the vehicle with Safescape staff through the Mt Cotton Training Centre 4 x 4 course.

The Bortana EV is the result of a collaboration between Safescape and 3ME Technology with support from METS Ignited – the Industry Growth Centre for the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector – which provided AUS$500 000 toward the project under its Collaborative Project Funds in 2018.

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E-Trio was founded in 2016 by Sathya Yalamanchili who launched the company with a vision to accelerate electric mobility growth in India. Instead of manufacturing expensive

electric vehicle models, Yalamanchili chose to focus on transforming existing models into electric vehicles, which not only tackles the price problem, but also increases the electric adoption rate among existing vehicle owners.

While on a visit to China, Yalamanchili noticed the growing number of electric vehicles in

the country. This inspired him to foray into the emobility segment and solve the problem for India in a smarter way.

E-Trio’s solution is a battery-powered electric kit called EV-180, which was first developed

in collaboration with engineers in China. The electric kit was designed and engineered for sedans primarily.

Yalamanchili claimed that any car can be converted into electric one in approximately 48 hours using the EV-180.

“Trying to build an electric car company is not that easy. It requires a lot of time and money. This is a smarter way to enter the industry. At a time when India is slowly moving towards emobility, retrofitting existing cars is a smarter route,” said Yalamanchili.

In 2018, E-Trio also became the first company to be certified by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). In November last year, ARAI approved the startup’s plans to install EV kits in Maruti Suzuki Alto and Wagon R hatchbacks.

While speaking with Inc42, Yalamanchili explained that the electric kit has been further developed, localised after the initial development in China and that the company is now seeking more certifications.

Currently, 60% of the components used in its electric kit are imported, while the rest is

manufactured in India. The kit’s core component of battery cells is sourced from China while the motor controller is imported from Korea.

Besides retrofitting vehicles with its electric kit, E-Trio also provides logistics services to fleet operators who are looking to move to emobility. The company procures vehicles

from automakers, converts them into electric cars and leases them out to fleet operators.

As of now, the company is only permitted to transform small passenger cars into electric vehicles.

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V technology ‘leaping ahead’ of government understanding

ightweight Materials to Break EV Mileage Barrier feature at Aluminium China and Lightweight Asia

To meet the need to increase the driving mileage of Electrical Vehicles (EVs), Aluminium

China and its sister show Lightweight Asia in July, held in Shanghai by Reed Exhibitions, will showcase leading auto-aluminium brands committed to reducing the weight of nextgeneration EVs.

While it is predicted that by 2020, the annual output of EVs in China alone will reach 2.42 million with 244 different models, representing an annual growth rate of 41%, ‘mileage

concern’ still puts off many potential consumers. With current lithium battery sets, the average-cost EVs can be driven for only 100km.

Reducing the weight of EVs is the best way to break the mileage barrier and motivate

consumers to adopt them in greater numbers. It is estimated that for every 100kg saved, an EV can increase its mileage by 10-11%, reduce its battery cost by 20% and save 20%

daily worn-out costs. And the most important factor to achieve so-called lightweighting is through developing light materials.

Aluminium and composite materials look set to be the most important lightweight

materials to be used on cars. In 2016, SAE-China released its energy efficiency and EV roadmap, which indicated that the average car weight will be reduced by 20% by 2025,

with an average usage of aluminium alloy of 250kg per car and carbon fiber accounting for 2% of car weight.

The use of aluminium alloys helps to reduce car weight by 30-50% compared with steel, while also ensuring strength and robustness. Aluminium alloy parts are easy to replace,

resistant to rusting, adapt to processing, production and repairs, and are easy to be recycled.

Electric vehicle technology is ‘leaping ahead’ of the government’s understanding, Andy Robinson, head of ULEV infrastructure at Transport Scotland, has said.

“technology will always be ahead of us, it’s our job to create the environment to let it

flourish”.

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is one of the technologies being developed in the EV sphere, with

Michael Joos, consultant at Element Energy, claiming it could be ready within the next ten years.

“But there are several caveats about that: uncertainty of revenue streams, how the cost of chargers comes down, how to manage battery degradation and how the DNOs will evolve.

“The main driver of the cost is the hardware- the bidirectional charger,” Joos said, adding

that currently the highest revenue comes from frequency response over inputting back to the grid.

However, Daniel Dörflinger, general manager at IPT Technology said that V2G “is technically possible but car manufacturers avoid it as it adds an additional cost and hurdle.”

Barriers towards EV adoption in general were also a topic of discussion. John Moore, general manager at Locogen, proposed a system where organisations such as workplaces

and airports looking to install EV chargers would install many slow, ‘trickle’ chargers, allowing them to install more than if fast-chargers were installed.

Moore claimed this would allow more cars to charge at once due to cars being parked in

the charging bays for long periods of time at these locations and encourage EV adoption due to drivers feeling confident they can charge.

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atteries On Wheels: In The Future, Electric Cars Can Power Homes

As countries look to decarbonize transport, increasing the use of electric cars is proving

key to that effort. And batteries are the key challenge to making those electric cars work.

Now, a new study says that those batteries may also be the key to reducing the power sector’s emissions by increasing efficiency.

The study by Element Energy, commissioned by energy companies Enel and Iberdrola,

carmaker Renault and the NGO Transport & Environment, said that a smart deployment

of electric cars which charge at low-demand times and batteries that feed back into the grid at high-demand times would reduce the need to build additional grid storage and power plants.

The study looked at four countries – France, Italy, Spain and the UK – and found that between them they could save €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) each year by employing this smart vehicle charging.

Enrique Moreño, a storage innovation manager at Spanish utility Iberdrola, told an event

unveiling the report in Brussels on Tuesday that the difference between a smart role-out of electric cars and a dumb one will mean a difference of billions of euros.

“The main issue is the simultaneous charging of electric vehicles at the same time, because

it’s a power and grid issue,” he said. “We’ve studied th As countries look to decarbonize

transport, increasing the use of electric cars is proving key to that effort. And batteries are the key challenge to making those electric cars work. Now, a new study says that those batteries may also be the key to reducing the power sector’s emissions by increasing efficiency.

The study by Element Energy, commissioned by energy companies Enel and Iberdrola, carmaker Renault and the NGO Transport & Environment, said that a smart deployment

of electric cars which charge at low-demand times and batteries that feed back into the grid at high-demand times would reduce the need to build additional grid storage and power plants.

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IT, Stanford and Toyota using AI to predict battery lifespan

Scientists at MIT, Stanford University and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) have published research detailing a system to predict the useful life of lithium-ion batteries before their capacities begin to decline.

After the researchers trained their machine learning model (a combination of comprehensive experimental data and artificial intelligence) with a few hundred million

datapoints, the algorithm predicted how many more cycles each battery would last, based

on voltage declines and a few other factors among the early cycles. The predictions were within 9% of the actual cycle life.

Separately, the algorithm categorized batteries as either long or short life expectancy based on just the first five charge/discharge cycles. Here, the predictions were correct 95%

of the time. This machine learning method could accelerate R&D for new battery designs, and reduce the time and cost of production.

“The standard way to test new battery designs is to charge and discharge the cells until

they die. Since batteries have a long lifetime, this process can take many months and even years,” said co-lead author Peter Attia, Stanford doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering. “It’s an expensive bottleneck in battery research.”

The work was carried out at the Center for Data-Driven Design of Batteries. The Stanford researchers, led by William Chueh, assistant professor in materials science and engineering,

conducted the battery experiments. MIT’s team, led by Richard Braatz, professor in chemical engineering, performed the machine learning work. Kristen Severson is co-lead

author of the research. She completed her PhD in chemical engineering at MIT last spring.

Study co-authors Muratahan Aykol and Patrick Herring brought TRI’s experience with big

data to the project (and their own expertise in battery development) to enable effective management and seamless flow of battery data, which was essential in the creation of accurate machine-learning models for the early prediction of battery failure.

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