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will continue to deploy and leverage
the next level of global, open standard • The state government is
technology to provide the best-in-class Karnataka proposing a maximum subsidy
reliable and cost effective EV charging • Karnataka is the first Indian of `1 million (~$15,549) per
experience for Indian citizens living state to launch a specific charging station to the first
in smart cities. We believe that smart EV policy. The policy aims 250 stations that are set up in
cities are made of smart elements and to attract an investment Maharashtra.
ABB EV Charging technology is one of `31,000Cr and create • Recently, Fortum India signed a
such important element,” he added. employment opportunities for memorandum of understanding
55,000 individuals, on both the
ABB has more than 6,000 units supply and demand sides. (MoU) with the Nagpur
installed across more than 55 countries. • Mysuru (Mysore) is being Municipal Corporation to set
The Terra 53 is based on international developed with a holistic EV up EV charging infrastructure
charging standards for EVs. The charger ecosystem that aligns with the in the city of Nagpur.
converts alternating current (AC) from Karnataka government’s EV • ACME Group is planning to
the grid to the direct current (DC) used policy, and reaches beyond the launch India’s first Battery
by EV batteries. But it can also work with metros. Swapping and Charging Station
EVs that use AC charging. The station’s • The Karnataka government for EVs in Nagpur.
robust hardware and compliance with is set to procure 640 EVs, • EV charging stations have been
global electromagnetic compatibility 40 electric buses, 100 commissioned in Mumbai and
(EMC ) testing standards ensures safe four-wheelers and 500 three- its suburbs.
operation in all-weather conditions. wheelers, under the FAME • EESL has signed an MoU with
The Terra 53 can take advantage of program. the general administration
department of the Maharashtra
the ABB Ability™ Connected Services ● Bengaluru (Bangalore) Electricity government to gather EVs and
digital networking suite portfolio to Supply Company (BESCOM) install charging infrastructure
link the charging station to payment is involved in developing a in the state as part of the
platforms and smart grid systems. The charging infrastructure for EVs Maharashtra government’s
cloud-based ABB Ability connection in Bangalore. BESCOM has EV and Related Infrastructure
announced plans to develop
also makes possible smart trip planning 11 fast-charging stations for Policy, 2018.
for travelers by indicating where Bangalore’s EVs.
the next recharge stop will be. ABB Delhi
Ability™, which is based on Microsoft’s Maharashtra • 1,000 electric buses is expected
Azure cloud computing platform, can • Tata Motors and Mahindra to be introduced in the national
also enable the operator to perform & Mahindra have signed capital soon.
several key functions, including remote Memorandas of Understanding • Delhi’s budget for the financial
monitoring and configuring; resolution (MoUs) with the Maharashtra year (FY) 2018-19 has provision
of driver issues; servicing of equipment government to roll out 1,000 for 905 electric vehicles to
with minimal downtime; and the EVs in the state. facilitate last mile connectivity
flexibility to connect to any charging • Recently, the Maharashtra state from metro stations.
network, back-office, payment or government cabinet approved • The Delhi government aims
energy management solution. the state’s Electric Vehicle to boost E-rickshaws in the
city through the expansion of
Way Forward Policy 2018. Under the policy, eligibility criteria for subsidy.
a supportive environment for
India’s automotive industry is the manufacture of 500,000 • NTPC is slated to develop 20
undoubtedly headed for an inflection EVs in the state is expected to EV charging stations at various
point, where some or all the above be created within the next five locations in the national capital
trends may converge. What’s crucial years. region.
along the way is to keep the industry • A 15 percent subsidy is to be • Recently, Tata Motors won a
and its customers at the core of all provided to the owners of the separate bid to supply 10,000
relevant smart mobility plans, to ensure first 100,000 EVs registered in EVs to Energy Efficiency
that India stays on the right track to the state. Services Limited (EESL). Of
becoming an EV hub.
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