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“Go Electric Campaign” of BEE: AP to set up 400 EV charging stations
The “Go Electric” campaign was launched by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in coordination with the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission. The Andhra Pradesh State Government is to set up 400 Electric Vehicle charging vehicles all over the state to promote the usage of electric vehicles. This is to be achieved in coordination with ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Andhra Pradesh • Battery electric vehicle • Charging station • Electric vehicle • Electric vehicles • Fame • FAME India Scheme • FAME-II • Go Electric campaign
Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs
The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to 100%. Key Highlights The State Government has exempted taxes to both transport and non-transport vehicles. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Charging stations • Delhi Government • Electric vehicle • Electric vehicle industry in India • Electric Vehicle Policy • Fame • Subsidy • Tamil Nadu • TNPSC
MoRTH allows Registration of electric vehicles without pre-fitted batteries
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that it will allow the sale and registration of electric vehicles without pre-filled batteries. The Ministry has clarified and notified this to all the States and UTs. Details of the Order The registrations will depend on the type of approval certificates issued by the Test Agency, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Electric vehicles • Evs • Fame • FAME-II • Ministry of Road Transport and Highway • MoRTH • NEMMP
“#iCommit” Initiative launched by Power Ministry
On June 5, 2020, the Ministry of Power launched the ‘#iCommit’ initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day. Highlights The initiative was launched to encourage stakeholders to continue providing efficient renewable power and resilient energy system in the future. The initiative is driven by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EFFSL). Role of EFFSL in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Fame • iCommit • KUSUM Scheme • Ministry of Power • National Electric Mobility Mission • Saubhagya scheme • Smart metering • UDAY • UJALA Scheme
2636 EV Charging Stations sanctioned under Phase II FAME India
The Department of Heavy Industries operating under Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has sanctioned 2636 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations under FAME India scheme Phase II. The stations are to be set in 62 cities in 24 states and Union Territories. Highlights The aim of the move is to make sure at least ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: CCS • charging infrastructure • Electric vehicles • Fame • FAME India Scheme • FAME Scheme • FAME-II • Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles • Hybrid Vehicles
World’s First Electronic Flight takes off from Canada
The first fully electronic flight in the world completed its test flight successfully on December 10, 2019. The flight is to operate from Vancouver, Canada to the near by islands. Highlights The zero emission completely electronic flight proved that all-electric commercial aviation is possible. The electrical aircraft designed was a 6-seater sea plane that was ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: charging infrastructure • electric aircraft • Electric Plane • Electric vehicle • Fame • Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles • Ministry of Power