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EVREX-EVs & Renewable Energy Conference & Expo in Hyderabad
EVs & Renewable Energy Conference & Expo which is going to held on 28th, 29th, and 30th of November 2019 at NSIC Business Park, ECIL, Hyderabad. Read more to know about EVREX-EVs & Renewable Energy Conference & Expo-Hyderabad. So let us see the Electric Vehicles Weekly.
BattRE Electric Scooters zero down payment
The EV Startup is providing zero down payment offer on BattRe Electric Scooters this Diwali to let customers shift to electric mobility. It has tied up with Pinelabs and PayTM to provide an easy-to-buy facility to the customers who are willing to buy BattRe Electric Scooters. By using Pinelabs facility, users can pay in equated monthly instalments (EMIs) through debit or credit card-based transactions.
Honda launched HR-V Electric, ranges 400 km
The Japanese manufacturer, Guangqi Honda Launched HR-V Electric, its first all-electric SUV in China based on the Everus EV Concept which is displayed at the 2018 Guangzhou Motor Show in three different variants. It is followed by the display of the VE-1 Sports EV at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year and it is priced at 1,59,800 (Rs. 16 lakh), 1,69,800 (Rs. 17.01 lakh) and 1,79,800 (Rs. 18.01 lakh) Yuan respectively.
Honda is offering the VE-1 along with three years or one lakh km warranty and it can be extended up to eight years or 1,50,000 km. HR-V comes with an electric motor capable of producing 120 kW (161 horsepower). It has a claimed driving range of 401 kilometres on a single charge in the NEDC cycle.
Power2Drive EV conference on business opportunities in EVs in Bangalore
The power2Drive Conference will be held on 28th and 29th November 2019 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. This two days conference will deliver practical and strategic insights on business opportunities along the entire EV value chain, from the motor sub-components to batteries to charging stations and emerging opportunities in the electric vehicles sector.
Toyota and Suzuki to launch EVs in the Indian market
The Japanese automaker, Toyota and Suzuki are working together to introduce Electric vehicles to the Indian market. Currently, Suzuki has started testing the Wagon-R’s electric version of the vehicle on its own. Fifty such vehicles are being tested.
Dynamo Taxi, Electric Version of London’s iconic black cab launched
A fully electric version of London’s iconic black cab was launched on Wednesday. It offers a range of 187 miles and It can carry a maximum of five passengers and it is wheelchair accessible. The zero-emission vehicle which is called the Dynamo Taxi is made based on the Nissan e-NV200 Evalia.“The Dynamo Taxi will accelerate the retirement of polluting diesel taxis from city streets across the U.K., improving air quality, helping to tackle the climate emergency and to create a green economy,” the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said. The Dynamo Taxi is priced at £55,495 ($71,461).
Okinawa electric motorcycle to launch at Auto Expo 2020
One of the leading and well known electric two-wheelers manufacturer, Okinawa Autotech Pvt.Ltd has recently announced that they have a new electric motorcycle in its pipeline. The company’s new electric motorcycle will come with a removable Li-ion battery and will compete with the Revolt’s Motorcycle and also with the upcoming Tork electric motorcycle in the Indian market.
The Price is expected to below Rs 1 lakh and specifications have not yet revealed but we can expect a detachable, swappable li-ion battery and the range will be 150 km. The top speed of the bike will be 100kmph. The bike will also support fast charging. Company’s current highest e-scooter is Ridge+ and Praise Pro.
Nissan unveiled an electric SUV concept ‘Ariya’ at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan, a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer has unveiled an electric SUV concept at the Tokyo motor show. It is a new product due to the next two years.
Speaking about its technical terms, the Ariya, an all-electric SUV concept is 4.6m long and 1.92m wide, little shorter but wider than the Nissan’s present X-Trail, the roofline is 100mm lower than that a car is good.
The Nissan acknowledges that its dynamic, bold style and unconventional interiors and exterior features will make it into production in the coming future.
The concept is shown with the conventional door handles and wing mirrors.
This concept car is made all-electric only vehicle architecture which will roll out all over the Renault Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance for future models.
Alfonsa Albaisa, one who designed the concept SUV said that “Ariya represents an entirely new design direction for Nissan – it is our way of celebrating distinctive Japanese culture. At the front, the Ariya shows a strong hint at the design of our future EVs. Inside, you can easily see the freedom the new EVP platform has given us.”
EV manufacturing will bring value addition of $2.7 billion in India
Manufacturing of electric powertrain components and battery pack assembly could produce a 5.7 higher output value addition of worth $2.7 billion for the auto industry in India.
If we look at the job opportunities in the country, the internal combustion engine (ICE) would increase by 7 per cent between 2018 to 2030, even when India will achieve 30 per cent of EV sales. Further, the auto industry needs to train the people to achieve the goals of transforming ICE to EVs. Therefore reskilling with vocational training becomes tough to achieve the EV sales target.
The study found that importing of battery cells for electric vehicles would help to bring more favourable trade balance when compared to importing crude oil for ICE cars sales in 2030.
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