Electric vehicle industry in India
EV Yatra Mobile Application
On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day (December 14), President Droupadi Murmu launched the EV-Yatra mobile application in New Delhi. What is EV-Yatra mobile application? The EV-Yatra mobile application was developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign
NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Key facts At the Shoonya Forum, 25 Shoonya partners have announced their commitment to accelerate India’s transition to Electronic ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
H.P.: World’s highest EV charging station opened
World’s highest EV charging station was opened at Kaza town, which is located in of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Highlights The EV charging station was opened on September 23, 2021 in order to promote a sustainable environment. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
FAME scheme extended till 2024
Government has decided to extend adoption of electric vehicles ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME Phase II)’ by 2 years. Highlights Initially FAME scheme was to be implemented for a period of three years ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
FAME II Amendment
Ministry of Heavy Industry has announced major amendments in ongoing FAME-II scheme. Ministry has fixed incentives for India-made electric two-wheelers. Highlights With the recent amendments on price side and subsidies government aims to promote electric two-wheeler usage across India. Reduction ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
PiMo- eBike launched by IIT Madras-Incubated start-up
The Pi Beam, which is an IIT Madras-incubated start-up, recently launched the electric two-wheeler called ‘PiMO’. Highlights Pi Beam has set an aim of selling 10,000 vehicles by the end of financial year 2021-22. The bike was founded by an ..