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Electric two-wheeler maker <keyword id="19938729" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ather-Energy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ather Energy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ather Energy">Ather Energy</keyword> on Wednesday said it has collaborated with <keyword id="19902762" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Google" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Google" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Google">Google</keyword> to give real-time availability information on two-wheeler <keyword id="22949804" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fast-charging-stations" source="keywords">fast charging stations</keyword> to <keyword id="21361710" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV-users" source="keywords">EV users</keyword>. The collaboration will allow EV users with the Light Electric Combined Charging System - <keyword id="22949805" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="LECCS" source="keywords">LECCS</keyword>, the official Indian EV charging connector standard, on their two-wheelers to find '<keyword id="22949806" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ather-Grid" source="keywords">Ather Grid</keyword>' fast chargers on Google with complete live status updates of the chargers, the company said in a statement. Chargers with LECCS will appear when searching for 'EV charger near me' or '<keyword id="20593483" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="charging-stations" source="keywords">charging stations</keyword>" on <keyword id="19895625" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="google-maps" source="keywords">Google Maps</keyword> and whenever a new charger is installed, it will also be listed on Google Maps, it added. Ather Grid's fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers is based on the indigenously developed LECCS, which is approved for nation-wide adoption by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Ather Energy said. The new standard was launched last year in a significant move towards building a universal standard through interoperability, thus paving the way for wider adoption of <keyword id="19895203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicles" source="keywords">electric vehicles</keyword> in the country. As of March 30, 2024, 1,973 fast chargers are already available to the public, Ather Energy said.

Ather Energy, Google collaborate to give real-time information on 2-wheeler fast charging stations

New Delhi, Mar 13 () MG Motor India on Friday said it has shortlisted Driftly Electric, a smart EV charging solutions provider, under its developer program and grant for support. Launched in January 2020, Driftly will receive grant to further expand its services through a peer-based ecosystem approach. The start-up helps electric vehicle (EV) owners to find nearby charging points through a multi-platform app by connecting EV users to charging points set up by private individuals, MG Motor India said in a statement. The charging point owners can earn revenue as users come to charge their EVs. This helps in easier monetisation for owners of EV charging points, thus bridging a major need-gap in the Indian EV market. Commenting on the development, MG Motor India President &amp; Managing Director Rajeev Chaba said, "Through this grant, we are looking forward to supporting its growth, as it is in sync with our long-term vision of catalysing India's nascent EV market by creating an end-to-end and well-integrated charging ecosystem." The aim behind the MG Developer Program &amp; Grant is to support and accelerate the evolution of the ecosystem of smart mobility in Indian automotive landscape by bringing innovative ideas and solutions to the fore, he added. Driftly Electric co-founder Sneha Roy said the lack of a reliable and versatile charging network is the most prominent hurdle to faster EV adoption in India. "Driftly aims to address this need-gap by adopting a peer-based approach that helps hosts monetise their existing charging points while allowing EV owners to seamlessly discover charging locations close to them," she added. RKL RVK

MG Motor India to provide grant to EV charging solutions provider Driftly Electric

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Of the over 700,000 EVs sold in the US in 2022, none could be fully accessible to wheelchair users.</li><li>EV batteries' are under the floor, which is a challenge for making the cars accessible.</li></ul>Electrification has been center stage of any car conversation lately, and sales of electric vehicles have<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicles-accounted-global-auto-sales-could-quadruple-2030-report-2023-1"> increased</a> significantly. And yet, if a wheelchair user in the US wants to be part of the trend and buy a fully accessible EV for personal use, they won't be able to find it. The EV industry, despite its speedy development, is still young and it hasn't produced enough car models to cater to every need. More specifically it comes down to size and money. "Inches mean miles when you're in a wheelchair," Kevin Frayne, director of advanced mobility solutions at <a href="https://www.braunability.com/us/en.html">BraunAbility</a>, a manufacturer that converts cars to make them accessible to wheelchair users, told Insider. To be fully accessible to wheelchair users, a car needs to have floor space that allows maneuvering, a large door opening, and a ramp on the side to facilitate getting into the car. That's why minivans are usually the platform of choice.Full-size vans, given their size, could also do the trick. "But what users want is normalcy in the driveway," Frayne noted. "They don't want something gargantuan that doesn't fit in their garage." Electric minivans for personal use are not a thing in the US yet. Volkswagen's <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/vw-id-buzz-volkswagen-electric-bus-minivan-2024-interior-2022-4">ID.Buzz</a>, which has already launched in Europe with a short wheelbase, is expected to launch with a long wheelbase in the US in 2024. And even that one, according to Frayne, is not as big as he would like. EVs present another tricky challenge. To make vehicles accessible, manufacturers like BraunAbility often both raise the roofs of the cars, and redesign the floor structure, to lower it and install ramps. "And where are the batteries in EVs?" Frayne jokingly asked, "They're under the floor!" <h2>A price problem </h2>With time, engineers will likely solve the batteries' challenge, but another problem is that, as cute as the ID.Buzz is, it's likely not going to be that cheap. On average, electric cars are still <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-car-vs-gas-cost-charging-loan-maintenance-study-2022-5">more expensive</a> than gas cars. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-prices-electric-vehicles-elon-musk-supply-chain-model-x-2022-6">Tesla Model X</a>, which is one of the largest EVs on the market, has a starting price of over $100,000, which would come before the conversion price, which can range in between $15,000 and $30,000, according to Frayne. "Disability and poverty often go hand in hand. Some people say that disability is both a cause and consequence of poverty," Maria Town, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, told Insider. "People with disabilities are going to be less likely to be able to purchase an EV until the prices for these vehicles come down." <h2>Charging infrastructure </h2>Once made accessible, EVs could benefit wheelchair users greatly. Being able to charge your vehicle in your own home, for instance, could save a wheelchair user a trip to the gas pump, which is often difficult to navigate, not to mention that electrification goes hand in hand with automation, and autonomous vehicles "could really be an equalizer for disabled people," as Town pointed out. But charging infrastructure also has to be built with accessibility in mind, Town said. "EV infrastructure in many ways is being retrofitted onto our existing fuel-based automotive infrastructure," Town said. "Disabled people know better than most that retrofitting often leaves a lot to be desired. Have you ever been in an older building that's been retrofitted with air conditioning and you're like, ah, this doesn't work all that well?" Last year, the US Access Board, released a technical <a href="https://www.access-board.gov/tad/ev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">document</a> with design recommendations for accessible electric vehicle charging stations across the country, and automaker Ford announced it has developed a <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2022/07/20/ford-trials-robot-charging-station-designed-to-give-disabled-dri.html#:~:text=Now%2C%20Ford%20has%20developed%20a,from%20inside%20their%20electric%20vehicle.&amp;text=The%20technology%20could%20enable%20disabled,robot%20does%20all%20the%20work." target="_blank" rel="noopener">prototype robot </a>charging station that drivers can operate via their smartphone. <h2>'Let's not make accessibility an afterthought' </h2>The challenges of making EVs accessible are nothing that the industry has not faced before, according to Frayne. "We've been working on it for a couple years already," Frayne said, "And electrification is not gonna be a switch that's thrown overnight." But, "let's not make accessibility an afterthought," he added. For now, a good transition car that can be made accessible is the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/new-hybrid-toyota-sienna-takes-on-honda-odyssey-chrysler-pacifica-2020-5">Toyota Sienna</a>, a hybrid.

Electric cars could be a gamechanger for wheelchair users, but there aren't any for them on the market &mdash; here's why

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Subway is one of the largest fast-food companies in the world.</li><li>On Tuesday, the chain announced plans to build EV charging stations at select restaurants in the US.</li></ul>McDonald's built in-store playgrounds for children. Now, Subway wants to build playgrounds for EV users.The sandwich chain, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/subway-exploroing-sale-deal-could-exceed-10-billion-report-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which recently announced plans to explore a potential sale</a>, said it plans to add charging parks to select restaurants. Dubbed Subway Oasis, the EV parks will be outfitted with "charging canopies with multiple ports, picnic tables, Wi-Fi, restrooms, green space, and even playgrounds," the chain said Tuesday.The company did not say where and when the first Subway Oasis would be built. Subway is working with EV tech startups GenZ EV Solution and RED E Charging to open these parks. Additionally, the company said that Subway is opening smaller <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/9-startups-leading-electric-car-vehicle-charging-industry-2021-12">fast-charging EV stations</a> at new or newly remodeled restaurants across the US this year. "On average, the smaller-format, fast EV chargers will offer a 120-mile charge in 17 minutes for approximately $20," the company said.Once open, EV customers might also get the added perk of receiving Subway discounts while waiting for their cars to charge, the company said. "We're constantly exploring new ways to innovate and exceed our guests' expectations for a high-quality, convenient experience," Mike Kappitt, chief operating and insights officer of Subway, said in a statement. "Our partnership with GenZ EV Solutions is a win for our guests, our franchisees, and our planet, creating a dedicated space for drivers to charge their vehicle while enjoying their favorite Subway sandwich."Subway joins Taco Bell as one of the first fast-food chains to announce plans to add public EV charging stations to restaurants. In October, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taco-bell-rolls-out-6-fast-charging-ev-stations-in-california-2022-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Taco Bell restaurant </a>near San Francisco rolled out six fast-charging EV stations. The solar-powered stations provide a 100-mile charge in 20 minutes or less for about $20.Subway did not specify how much it would cost consumers to charge their cars at their new charging stations.According to the <a href="https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_locations.html#/analyze?fuel=ELEC&amp;country=US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Department of Energy</a>, the US has 50,765 public EV stations.

Subway envisions an oasis where diners can picnic and play while charging their cars

New Delhi, The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that are operating in the country has gone up to 12,146 as of February 2 this year, Minister of State for Heavy Industries, <keyword id="20219727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="krishan-pal-gurjar" source="keywords">Krishan Pal Gurjar</keyword>, said in a written reply in the <keyword id="19895394" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lok-sabha" source="keywords">Lok Sabha</keyword> on Tuesday. The data provided by the minister shows that Maharashtra leads with 3,079 EV charging stations followed by Delhi with 1,886, while Karnataka is at the third spot with 1,041 charging stations. The top three states are followed by: <keyword id="19896018" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kerala" source="keywords">Kerala</keyword> (852), <keyword id="19896558" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tamil-nadu" source="keywords">Tamil Nadu</keyword> (643), Uttar Pradesh (582), <keyword id="19898913" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rajasthan" source="keywords">Rajasthan</keyword> (500), Telangana (481), Gujarat (476) and Madhya Pradesh (341), making up the top 10 list. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has been making consistent efforts for facilitating the promotion of EVs in India. The FAME-II scheme inter-alia included financial support in the form of subsidy for setting up of public charging infrastructure to instill confidence among the EV users, the minister said. Further, the Ministry of Power has taken several initiatives to accelerate the deployment of public EV charging infrastructure in the country. The government has issued guidelines and standards for charging infrastructure, which enable the owners of EVs to charge their vehicles at their residence/office using their existing electricity connections. A revenue sharing model for provision of land at promotional rates for public charging stations has also been introduced and provision has been made for providing electricity connection to Public Charging Station (PCS) within stipulated timelines. The government has also prescribed the single part EV tariff for public charging stations, This amount cannot exceed Average Cost of Supply (ACoS) till 31.03.2025. The guidelines specify a ceiling of Rs 2.50 per unit and Rs 3.50 per unit of electricity used for slow AC charging of EVs at PCS during the solar and non-solar hours, respectively. Additionally, a ceiling limit of Rs 10 per unit and Rs 12 per unit of electricity used for DC fast charging of EVs at PCS during the solar and non-solar hours, respectively, has also been specified. Average cost of supply (ACoS) by DISCOMs to PCSs during solar hours shall have a rebate of 20 per cent and a surcharge of 20 per cent during all other times. The Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022, has been notified with the objective of further accelerating renewable energy adoption, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and green energy for all, the minister added.

India has 12,146 EV charging stations, Maharashtra leads, Delhi second

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Americans' top concerns about buying an EV are finding chargers and "range anxiety."</li><li>Google is updating in-car maps and its travel site with more information about EV chargers.</li></ul>Finding a charger is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-car-ev-sales-prices-problem-transportation-2024-1#:~:text=This%20idea%20persists%20even%20though,had%20concerns%20about%20EV%20range.">one of the top concerns about buying an electric vehicle</a>, whether drivers are running errands or planning a longer road trip.Google is trying to make that easier with several new updates to its maps and travel site.In the next several months, vehicles with Google's built-in maps will start showing nearby chargers along the route with real-time information about port availability and speed. For long trips, the maps will also suggest charging stops along the way based on a battery's charge level. <a target="_blank" href="https://built-in.google/cars/#explore-cars">Eight automakers</a>, including Volvo and Honda, come with Google built-in and several more like Ford are expected to be compatible soon.<div type="image" title="A screenshot of a multi-stop route on Google Maps showing the best places to charge an EV." height="2372" width="1560" msid="109377646" hostid="261" sizebytes="154190"></div>Two other updates will help all EV drivers — not just those with Google built-in technology. For those hard-to-find charging stations, like in multilevel parking garages, Google Maps will start showing AI-powered summaries to help drivers navigate to these locations. The information is based on millions of user reviews.Google Travel also has a new EV filter so vacationers can see what hotels offer charging.The updates come as EV sales hit record levels last year, but were slower than analysts expected. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-sales-miss-ev-slowdown-new-wave-customers-2024-4">Tesla just reported its lowest quarterly deliveries since 2022</a> and legacy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-pulling-back-electric-vehicle-production-again-2024-4">automakers like Ford are delaying</a> the release of some EV models in favor of hybrids that are gas- and battery- powered.Industry analysts have pointed to several factors, including insufficient charging infrastructure and not enough affordable EV options.In an Ipsos survey <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/majority-americans-say-they-are-unlikely-purchase-electric-vehicles">of more than 1,000 Americans</a> last fall, only 31% of respondents said it was likely their next vehicle purchase will be electric. The top concerns were lack of charging stations and driving range, as well as the overall cost compared to gas vehicles. Less than a third of those surveyed said they knew about <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-tax-credit-changes-fewer-models-eligible-2024-1">federal tax breaks for EVs</a>.For its part, Google aims to help ease some of that "range anxiety" by building on several other tools for EV drivers.Real-time charging availability is already searchable in Google Maps and users can filter them based on speed and plug type.

Google is trying to solve one of Americans' top concerns about having an EV

Electric vehicles must be considered for priority lending by the government to accelerate their adoption, while sufficient funds must also be allocated for R&amp;D in a public-private partnership mode for development of batteries, industry body <keyword id="2746593" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="smev" source="Orion">SMEV</keyword> said on Thursday. In its Budget wish list, the <keyword id="481834" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="society-of-manufacturers-of-electric-vehicles" source="Orion">Society Of Manufacturers Of Electric Vehicles</keyword> (SMEV) also said there is a need to amend the PLI scheme for automobile and auto components, as in its current form there is an "unfair price disadvantage" for small and medium-size EV players in the industry. "To create a robust ecosystem for electric vehicles and give a boost to the EV market, the government could look at putting EVs in the priority lending sector. It will help citizens afford EVs at lower interest rates," SMEV said in a statement. Finance Minister <keyword id="129243" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nirmala-sitharaman" source="Orion">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> is scheduled to present the Union Budget for FY 2022-2023 on February 1. Stressing on the need for R&amp;D in battery manufacturing, the body of EV makers said, "unless we work seriously and diligently on EV batteries, we will end up in a situation similar to, if not worse than, our dependence on crude oil." The current level of research is abysmally low, diluted, and scattered, it said adding, "the government could allocate sufficient funds for R&amp;D in a public-private partnership mode with a time-bound objective to create EV batteries that are less dependent on offshore minerals and best suited to the Indian condition." The PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) can be suitably amended to incentivise the R&amp;D efforts, it added. SMEV said while the scheme will certainly have incentives for the large players, it is also creating an unfair price disadvantage for small and medium-size EV players who are not qualifying for the incentives under the scheme due to their size, turnover, and backgrounds. "Hence, we request the government to create a level playing field through amendments in the scheme so that MSME EV players, all the pre-existing and new players can also participate," it said. Under the current PLI scheme for automobile and auto components, among other criteria, an automobile company or group firm with existing presence in India or globally needs to have a minimum of Rs 10,000 crore revenue, while for auto components, the minimum revenue requirement is Rs 500 crore. On the other hand, for new non-automotive investor companies or group companies, which are currently not in automobile or auto component manufacturing business, such entities should have a global net worth of Rs 1,000 crore based on audited financial statements for year ending March 31, 2021. The industry body also sought export concessions for EVs in order to make manufacturers in India cash in on the growing demand for such vehicles across the globe. "Some incentives can be extended in the form of subsidies to be enjoyed by domestic consumers for exporting such vehicles to get a global stamp on electric vehicles. This is a large space that Indian industries can capture before international players invade the market with cheaper contraptions," SMEV asserted. Besides, in order to promote EVs, SMEV also mooted a citizen reward programme for EV users which can be used at various establishments and occasions to access fast track services or acquire points for the rewards and inclusion of clean air campaign in Swachh Bharat mission. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tesla-india-prospects-get-a-boost-as-states-compete-with-each-other-to-invite-elon-musk-to-their-backyard/articleshow/88890951.cms">Tesla India prospects get a boost as states compete with each other to invite Elon Musk to their backyard</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tesla-is-facing-a-lot-of-challenges-in-entering-the-indian-market/articleshow/88868786.cms">Tesla is facing a lot of challenges in entering the Indian market, says Elon Musk</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/jaguar-land-rover-sales-are-still-down-but-analysts-say-tata-motors-is-healing/articleshow/88867893.cms">JLR sales are still down but analysts say Tata Motors is healing</a>

Bring EV financing under priority sector lending, urges SMEV

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Exhaust systems company Borla now sells a speaker system that gives EVs engine noises.</li><li>A demo of the system shows a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-f-150-lightning-electric-pickup-truck-delays-engine-2022-12">Ford F-150 Lightning</a> making V8 engine sounds.</li></ul>If you're an EV owner who really misses the sound of an engine, you might be in luck. After all, though <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-electric-f150-lightning-pickup-truck-frunk-coolest-features-2021-9">Ford's electric truck might have a massive frunk</a>, its motor is far quieter than its gasoline-powered counterparts.Borla, a company that designs and manufactures exhaust systems, is now selling a $1,600 aftermarket "active performance sound system for EV." It's a speaker set-up that mounts underneath the rear of a vehicle and connects to the vehicle's system to mimic the sounds a gasoline-engine counterpart would make.In a video posted by vehicle reviewer TFLstudios on TikTok, a company representative gives a demo of the system mounted on a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-f150-lightning-platinum-electric-pickup-truck-review-photos-2023-10">Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck</a>.For now, the system is available just for the F-150 Lightning and for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/review-ford-mustang-mach-e-electric-vehicle-2020-12">Ford's Mustang Mach-E</a>. The system comes pre-loaded with a few different sound profiles: a Shelby Mustang GT500, Mustang GT 5.0L, Charger SRT 392 and Corvette C8 — notably, no sound profile from an actual Ford F-150. To say that viewers were skeptical is an understatement."This is for the people who think a truck isn't a truck unless it's loud," one user commented on the video."If it's not produced from the engine physically I don't want it," another said.At least half a dozen comments compared it to putting a playing card or soda can in the spokes of a bicycle. Another user called it a "vegan V8.""Call me crazy but I want my electric car to sound like an electric car," said another commenter.Borla did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment ahead of publication.There are a few other companies producing similar products as well for a range of electric vehicles. Retrofits company Kufatec offers a "sound booster kit" that can be installed on a long list of EVs. Another company called Thor Tuning sells an "electric exhaust system" for EVs. And car companies like Hyundai and Dodge have gotten in on the action too, producing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-car-ev-fake-engine-sound-hyundai-dodge-toyota-2023-7">electric cars with built in electric exhaust sound systems</a>.On its website, Borla says that the lack of motorsound in an EV reduces the input a driver gets that connects them to their vehicle and their ride. Its system, the company says, "restores that connection, along with the thrilling visceral experience of speed with a soundtrack."There is a more practical reason someone may be interested in giving their EV fake exhaust sounds: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-electric-cars-have-noise-feature-2018-4">electric cars are very quiet, which some worry is dangerous for pedestrians</a>.And the company plans on offering more than just regular engine sounds, too. Users will be able to access a sound library through an upcoming app that is "ever-expanding with internal-combustion favorites and imagined sounds of the future," according to the company's website. The company says it's working with FX artists to create other more alternative sound options like jet fighters or sci-fi propulsion noises.

This $1,600 speaker system makes your electric truck sound like it has a V8 engine. People joked it's the EV equivalent of sticking a playing card in your bike spokes.

<ul><li>The <keyword id="6358540" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="sony">Sony</keyword> Vision-S is a concept electric vehicle designed to showcase the future of automotive technology.</li><li>The Vision-S comes with 33 sensors, Sony’s 360-degree Reality Audio and a new EV platform.</li></ul>Japanese conglomerate Sony announced an electric <keyword id="146390" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="concept-car">concept car</keyword> at the <keyword id="8446251" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="ces-2020">CES 2020</keyword> in Las Vegas. While their foray into the EV segment with Vision-S was surprise, what did not baffle the users is that it included the best technologies in Sony’s wide portfolio -- be it sensors or audio and entertainment products. Sony is best known for its gaming consoles, audio and video products. But to make an EV, Sony collaborated with BlackBerry, Bosch, Nvidia and Qualcomm. The car with 33 sensors It needs to be mentioned that the car is not being manufactured. In fact, it’s far from it. “This prototype embodies our contribution to the future of mobility,” said Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida at the event. Sony also designed a new EV platform that could be used in other vehicles as well. Sony’s car comes embedded with 33 sensors - both inside and outside. They help in spotting hazards, and alert drivers as they wander off a lane. And no user of the car will ever get bored. Sony included its 360-degree Reality Audio tech to offer an immersive experience. Its dashboard is a full-width display and the center console has a is a secondary display. There are two displays behind the front seats, allowing rear passengers to stay entertained. Will Sony compete with Tesla? It is unlikely that Sony will manufacture the Vision-S and compete with the likes of Tesla. Yoshida maintained that the car is a way to showcase the future of automobiles. However, Sony could very likely offer its reality audio tech, sensors and the new EV platform to car manufacturers who want to design futuristic cars. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mg-motors-new-car-mg-zs-ev-is-5g-ready-and-other-tech-features/articleshow/72342064.cms">MG Motors’ 5G ready electric car will send low battery-over speeding alerts – and even understand Indian accent</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mg-motors-is-setting-up-charging-stations-before-launching-its-electric-car-mg-zs-ev/articleshow/72254260.cms">MG Motors' second car in India will be electric – and so it has to offer charging stations too</a>

Sony unveils its electric car concept with 33 sensors and four displays

The government has ordered a probe into <keyword id="42747" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata-motors" source="Orion">Tata Motors</keyword>' Nexon EV fire incident in Mumbai, as the company was investigating the "isolated thermal incident". The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which was earlier tasked with investigating electric two-wheeler fire incidents by the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry, would lead the probe into Nexon EV fire too. The DRDO probe had found serious defects in the batteries. These defects occurred because the electric two-wheeler manufacturers like Okinawa Autotech, Pure EV, Jitendra Electric Vehicles, Ola Electric and Boom Motors may have used "lower-grade materials to cut costs". A <keyword id="7931165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tata-Nexon-EV" source="Orion">Tata Nexon EV</keyword> caught fire in Mumbai and the company said on Thursday a detailed investigation is currently being conducted to ascertain the facts of the recent isolated thermal incident that is doing the rounds on social media. The EV car fire incident was reported from Vasai West (near Panchvati hotel) in Mumbai late on Wednesday. "We will share a detailed response after our complete investigation. We remain committed to the safety of our vehicles and their users," the company said in a statement. <keyword id="2055885" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata-nexon" source="Orion">Tata Nexon</keyword> EV is the highest selling electric car in India and at least 2,500-3,000 cars are being sold every month in the country. The company has so far sold over 30,000 EVs, most of which are Nexon models. "This is a first incident after more than 30,000 EVs have cumulatively covered over 100 million km across the country in nearly four years," said the company. As fires and explosions in electric two-wheelers continue unabated, the government is all set to introduce EV battery standards (BIS standards) for EV two-wheelers that will be expanded to four-wheelers at a later stage. The BIS standards for EV batteries will look into "size, connectors, specification and minimum quality of cells, the battery's capacity". Earlier, NITI Aayog in a discussion paper also stressed upon the need for BIS standards as the first step towards a national battery swapping policy. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/hp-launches-four-new-gaming-laptops-starting-at-inr-67999-in-india/articleshow/92427741.cms">HP launches four new gaming laptops starting at ₹67,999 in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/cryptocurrencies-show-signs-of-life-after-a-bloodbath-but-future-remains-uncertain/articleshow/92427941.cms">Cryptocurrencies show signs of life after a bloodbath, but future remains uncertain</a>

Tata Nexon EV fire: government orders probe into the incident

Mumbai, Feb 4 () Tata Power has joined hands with EV cab operator Prakriti E-Mobility to set up 50 art charging stations for electric vehicles in a phased manner.Last month, three Tata Group companies had unveiled a mega plan for the electric mobility space along with group company Tata Motors.The two companies will jointly set up 30 slow chargers and five fast chargers over a period across the Delhi-NCR, said Prakriti, an app-based EV taxi service provider in the national Capital.As part of the tie-up, Tata Power will be responsible for designing, procuring, installing and managing the charging stations near the Delhi airport, Gurgaon and north Delhi.The companies have opened the first fast charger at Jasola area of southeast Delhi on Monday.The chargers to be installed by Tata Power will primarily be used by Prakriti's EV car fleet, the statement added.Nimish Trivedi of Prakriti said this partnership will help strengthen his company's plan to rolling out 5,000 EV cabs over the next two years and also boost the overall EV ecosystem.Ramesh Subramanyam of Tata Power said partnerships like this are key to the journey to be a one-stop integrated charging service provider to all forms of transport and all categories of user.Tata Power already has a network of over 100 charging points across public, captive, residential and corporate segments addressing different charging standards. BEN MKJ

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<ul><li><keyword id="5985844" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="MG-Motors">MG Motors</keyword> is launching its electric car <keyword id="8107599" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="mg-zs-ev">MG ZS EV</keyword> in early December.</li><li>India is still warming up to <keyword id="186291" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV">EV</keyword> adoption and the biggest roadblock is the lack of charging infrastructure. </li><li>In 2017, India had 222 publicly accessible charging points located in top cities. </li></ul>Iconic carmaker MG Motors has had a warm welcome in India, and now its charging things up with an electric car. It’s launching the MG ZS EV in early December – a car that will hopefully make electric cars in India sexy. The British company which is now owned by Chinese SIAC entered the India automobile market with a mid-size SUV, MG Hector in June 2019 and received an overwhelming response. It had to stop bookings after receiving<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mg-hector-suv-stops-bookings-as-demand-is-high-with-21000-bookings-in-a-month/articleshow/70287617.cms"> 21,000 of them within a month</a>. Now, it hopes to have a similar path with its electric car with the launch slated to be on December 5. It will join the two other EV options in India – Mahindra eVerito and Hyundai Kona Electric. Lack of charging infrastructure All the <keyword id="6354973" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicles">electric vehicles</keyword> launched and yet to be launched have a rocky road ahead. And not just because the car sales in general is on a slow lane for the last one year. The cars need an extensive charging infrastructure and India had a mere 222 publicly accessible charging points in 2017 and that too in top cities. So MG is developing charging infrastructure as well. Days ahead of its EV launch, MG Motors launched the first 50 kW DC charging station at its flagship showroom at Gurugram – n partnership with Fortum Charge &amp; Drive India. They plan to add four more stations across Delhi NCR. It is planning to open them in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. “With an aim to be the leader in the EV segment in India, we are pulling out all the stops to ensure adequate charging infrastructure for our first EV customers. Our endeavour is to create a robust ecosystem for EVs, right from charging to end-of-life for electric vehicles in India and the installation of the first public fast charger is the first major step in this direction,” said Rajeev Chaba, president and managing director at , MG Motor India. However, it’s not alone. Tata Motors too is setting up 500 EV charging stations in five cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad – over the next two years. What the Indian government is doing The Indian government has set a mission – to convert 30% of cars on the roads to electric by 2030. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, has been given the authority to set up charging stations across the country. In a study done by the BEE and Ernst &amp; Young, it was projected that by 2030, Delhi would have 22.6 lakh charging stations, Lucknow would have 6.3 lakhs while Nagpur would have 2.6 lakhs. And there is the problem of the cost. “The retail pricing has been determined to be ₹4 per minute of charging that the operator is likely to charge the EV user with capital subsidy,” the study said. “At least one charging station should be available in a grid of 3 Km X 3 Km in the cities and one charging station at every 25 km on both sides of highways/roads,” Power Minister RK Singh said recently. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced tax subsidy for people who buy electric cars during the Union Budget. “To make electric vehicles affordable to consumers, our government will provide additional income tax deduction of ₹1.5 lakh on the interest paid on loans taken to purchase electric vehicles. This amounts to a benefit of around ₹2.5 lakh over the loan period to the taxpayers who take loans to purchase electric vehicles,” she had said. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mg-hector-suv-stops-bookings-as-demand-is-high-with-21000-bookings-in-a-month/articleshow/70287617.cms">MG Hector SUV stops bookings in India after 21,000 in a month</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/kia-seltos-and-mg-hector-the-two-cars-that-shined-bright-amidst-slowdown/articleshow/71918350.cms">Kia Seltos and MG Hector – the two cars that beat the slowdown blues</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The EV revolution is stalling in the US amid concerns over affordability and charging times.</li><li>Experts think battery swapping, which charges EVs in as little as five minutes, could be a solution.</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-car-ev-sales-prices-problem-transportation-2024-1">America's EV revolution is stalling</a> — and the time it takes to charge an electric car is at the heart of the issue.Right now, charging your EV can take anywhere from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-charging-stations-explained-levels-plugs-tesla-supercharger-2022-12">20 minutes to 50 hours</a> depending on how you do it, and anxieties over range and charging are putting many drivers off going electric.Battery swapping, which sees dead EV batteries replaced with fully charged ones in a process that can take less than five minutes, might provide a solution — and it's an approach being used by one of Tesla's biggest Chinese rivals.<h2>The Tesla rival pioneering battery-swapping</h2>Founded by entrepreneur William Li — sometimes referred to as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chinas-answer-elon-musk-explains-company-take-tesla-2018-5">"China's Elon Musk"</a> — in 2014, Nio has built a network of more than <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nio-has-developed-ev-battery-with-a-1-000km-range-2023-12">2,000 battery swap stations in China</a>.The company allows customers to buy their cars without paying for the full cost of the battery, and then charges them <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nio-china-tesla-rival-lease-batteries-separate-from-car-sales-2020-8">a monthly subscription fee</a> to simply swap out their dead batteries whenever they run out of charge.Aside from lowering the upfront cost of an electric car, Nio's battery-swapping system also has other benefits, its senior vice-president Fei Shen told Business Insider.<div type="image" title="William Li" height="1667" width="2500" msid="107385986" hostid="261" sizebytes="196144"></div>"In areas of China where battery swap stations are fairly widespread, users can upgrade their battery from 75 kilowatt hours to 100 kilowatt hours for only 50 yuan ($7) per day," he said."What we find, is that more users will buy or lease cars with the 75 kilowatt hours battery instead of this 100 kilowatt hours battery because the price is lower. When they go on long-distance journeys, like going back to their hometown, they can upgrade to a long-distance battery in one of our swap stations," he added.Nio's battery-swapping strategy has picked up traction in the fiercely competitive Chinese EV market in recent months, with the company signing deals with fellow electric vehicle makers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nio.com/news/Geely-Holding-and-NIO-Sign-Strategic-Partnership-Agreement-on-Battery-Swapping-Technology">Geely</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nio-announces-three-strategic-partnerships-battery-swap-nio-jubdc/">JAC, and Chery</a> to jointly develop battery-swapping tech.However, it remains far more expensive than regular charging, with Shen telling BI that only around 20% of Nio's "swap stations" are breaking even, and the company has <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Long-road-to-profit-for-China-s-Nio-underscores-EV-challenges">yet to make a profit</a>.Despite this, Nio is planning to significantly expand its operations, including outside China. The company has set up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/ev-manufacturer-nio-opens-30th-battery-swap-station-in-europe">30 battery swap stations in Europe</a>, and is planning to launch <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nio-tesla-electric-car-suv-es7-stock-china-2022-6">a new range of affordable EVs</a> in an attempt to boost sales in the continent.<h2>US challenges</h2>Nio's battery swap stations — around the size of a small car wash — are unlikely to appear on US roads anytime soon, with Chinese automakers largely shut out from the US market <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-administration-considers-hiking-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-us-market-2023-12">thanks to high tariffs</a>.That's a blow for American consumers, who have begun to turn their backs on EVs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electrc-vehicle-demand-problem-affordability-expense-price-cost-2023-10">amid a dearth of affordable options</a> and concerns over charging and range.Experts told BI that battery swapping offers a solution to many of those concerns — in theory."From a purely technological point of view, it is the panacea. It solves all of the big problems people have with EVs," said Dylan Khoo, an analyst at ABI Research.<div type="image" title="Nio battery swapping" height="1406" width="2500" msid="107385987" hostid="261" sizebytes="272696"></div>He pointed out that the most powerful plug-in battery chargers still take <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-charging-stations-explained-levels-plugs-tesla-supercharger-2022-12">20 minutes to charge an EV up to 80%</a>, with many battery swap stations able to swap in a fully charged battery under five.John Helveston, a professor of engineering at George Washington University, agreed, telling BI that a nationwide network of battery-swapping stations would effectively eradicate range anxiety and make charging an EV as simple as filling up with gas.However, he said that battery swapping faces a more challenging outlook in the US than in China, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-wants-to-use-electric-vehicles-to-power-grid-electricity-2024-1">the sheer number of EVs being sold in China</a> meaning that automakers can build their own swapping networks without depending on striking deals with their rivals."China has such a higher scale in terms of the volumes of EVs being sold, that any one automaker making a particular vehicle, they can actually design their car to be swappable and they don't necessarily have to have a battery that works with other competitors," he said.Helveston added that China's efficient urban transport links mean there's less need for EVs to have massive range-boosting batteries than in the more scattered US, something which makes battery swapping far easier."Nobody needs to drive 300 miles in a car in China. That's sort of an insane idea. And that means you can buy a much smaller battery, which is much easier to swap," he said.<h2>Share to succeed</h2>Khoo told BI that establishing a battery-swapping network in the US would require intense collaboration between US automakers, who would have to agree to use batteries with a similar size and design."A lot of the automakers in the West are a bit more protective and defensive. They want to have a lot more ownership and they wouldn't necessarily be as comfortable with sharing this big network because the battery is really the key defining component of EVs," he said.<div type="image" title="One of Ample's white battery-swapping stations sits in a warehouse with a small black car parked inside." height="1080" width="1920" msid="107385988" hostid="261" sizebytes="121718"></div>Even Nio, which has pioneered the technology and persuaded many of its rivals to jump on board, acknowledges that it is a big leap for many automakers."Battery swapping is not a light innovation. It's a heavy innovation because battery swap is closely connected with the vehicle design and the sales model," said Dr Shen."Even in China where we have cooperated with other automakers, it's not easy for them to make the decision to work with Nio on battery swapping," he added.<h2>Potential solution</h2>One US company that says it has a solution to this problem is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-charging-electric-car-charging-network-ample-startup-fast-as-gas-2021-3">Californian startup Ample</a>.The San Francisco-based firm has developed battery swap stations that can swap in a fully charged battery in <a target="_blank" href="https://ample.com/">five minutes</a>, which the company says can be adjusted to work with any EV, regardless of battery type."If you go to an automaker and say, look, the way you work with us is to rebuild all your cars, that's a tall order," said Ample cofounder John De Souza.Ample, which in the future plans to charge users a battery subscription fee to use its swap stations, has battery swap stations operating in Spain, Japan, and California, where it has worked mainly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blackstone-is-betting-50-million-on-ev-battery-swapping-2021-11">with fleet providers such as Uber</a>.The firm's approach to battery swapping is beginning to win over major automakers, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/7/23991923/stellantis-ample-ev-battery-swap-deal-fiat-500e-spain">Stellantis striking a deal with Ample</a> to power a fleet of its Fiat 500e vehicles in Spain as part of a car-sharing service.If the partnership is successful, it could expand to the US in the future, with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.autoweek.com/news/a46011583/2024-fiat-500e-price-features-reveal/">Fiat 500e set to launch stateside this year</a> and De Souza confirmed that the two companies are looking into extending the partnership to other markets, including the US.Ample believes this technology could help save consumers time and hassle spent at the charging pumps while also bringing the upfront cost of an EV down.That's something De Souza believes will be essential if EVs are ever going to replace gas cars in the US."The only way you're going to have this mass transition from gas to electric is if you could go through and make charging as convenient and as cheap as gas," he said.

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