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

Initiatives to promote e-vehicles

The following initiatives have been taken to promote e-vehicles in the country: The government has granted an exemption to Battery Operated Transport Vehicles and Transport Vehicles running on Ethanol and Methanol fuels from the requirement of a permit. The Ministry of the Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has launched FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Topics: Ethanol • Fame • Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles • ISRO • Methanol • Ministry of Power • NITI Aayog • Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation • URDPFI