India’s electric vehicle drive: Challenges and opportunities

[Proud_Indian]

Mahindra and Uber partner for EVs in India
24th November 2017, 19:38 by Tushar Kelshikar

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Mahindra has announced that it will collaborate with Uber to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) on the Uber platform in India.
In the first phase, Mahindra will supply hundreds of e2o Plus and eVerito electric cars to Uber drivers in Delhi and Hyderabad. More cities are likely to be added at a later date. As part of the partnership, EVs will be offered to driver partners at competitive prices, while Mahindra Finance will offer financing options. Mahindra and its associates will also offer insurance and maintenance packages.
Mahindra and Uber are also planning to setup charging stations by working with public and private players. Mahindra will also educate drivers and provide training about various aspects of EVs.

Mahindra and Uber partner for EVs in India | Team-BHP

 

[Proud_Indian]

IOC and HPCL open EV charging stations in Nagpur
21st November 2017, 11:07 by Tushar Kelshikar

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Thanks to BHPian Smartcat for sharing this with other enthusiasts!

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have set up electric vehicle charging facilities in Nagpur.
IOC has partnered with cab aggregator Ola to setup an electric charging station at an IOC fuel station in Nagpur. IOC claims, it is the first charging station setup by a state-owned oil marketing company in India. Meanwhile, along with IOC, HPCL has also inaugurated its first electric vehicle charging station. It was opened on November 19, 2017 at a company outlet in the Lakadganj area of Nagpur.

IOC's plans to set up battery charging stations were first revealed through its annual report for 2016-17. The state-run oil marketing company is also exploring opportunities like manufacturing and retailing of lithium-ion batteries.

Earlier this year, Ola partnered with Mahindra for an electric vehicle project in Nagpur.


IOC and HPCL open EV charging stations in Nagpur | Team-BHP

 

[Proud_Indian]

Tata Nano may come with electric motor next week, 400 cars likely to run in Ola's Delhi fleet
BT Online New Delhi Last Updated: November 23, 2017 | 22:34 IST

Tata Nano is likely to come back with an electric motor next week, according to reports, in a fleet only option. An Autocar India report suggests that Tata Motors is going to launch the Tata Nano in an electric avatar on November 28 with the moniker Jayem Neo. The electric version of the cheapest car in the world will be jointly manufactured by Tata Motors and Coimbatore-based Jayen Automotives.

Jayem Automotives has been working with Tata Motors since long and has recently entered into a joint venture with the Indian auto giant to develop sporty variants of certain Tata cars. Notably, the Jayem Neo will not have any Tata badges on it, the report stated. Tata Motors will only supply empty Tata Nano body shells to Jayem Automotives.

The electric power train for Jayem Neo, or the Tata Nano EV, will be sourced from Electra EV, the Autcar India report said. The electric car will even bear 'powered by Electra EV' badges on its sides. Electra EV is a one-stop destination for electric mobility solutions.

The Jayem Neo will be powered by a 48-volt electric system producing 23hp of power which should be enough power to run 800kg car. The ARAI cycle range for the electric car has been pegged at 200 km, which would effectively be in the neighbourhood of 140km with four passengers and air-conditioning, reports suggest. The Tiago EV recently launched by Tata in the United Kingdom boast a cycle range of 100 km, whereas the Tata Nano EV concept teased back in 2010 had a cycle range of 160km.

The Jayem Neo is scheduled to be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tata Sons' Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata at an event in Hyderabad. Although there still is no word on the price of the electric vehicle, it would be interesting to see whether it keeps the Rs one lakh price that Tata Nano was famous for. While the Jayem Neo will only be available as a fleet-only option, Tata Motors has plans to re-launch the Nano in an electric avatar later.

Meanwhile, Ola will reportedly join hands with Tata Motors to introduce the Jayem Neo. Reports suggest that the Indian cab aggregator will deploy 400 Jayem Neo units in its fleet running across Delhi-NCR by the end of 2017. This move comes close on heels of rising interest in electric vehicles and worsening pollution levels in the national capital.

The Modi government too has been pushing electric mobility enthusiastically for quite some time now. Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had created some ripples in the Indian auto industry earlier this year when he warned auto companies to look beyond the internal combustion engine and fossil fuels, or face the music.

Tata Nano may come with electric motor next week, 400 cars likely to run in Ola's Delhi fleet

 

[Proud_Indian]

Tata Nano Electric spotted testing
Dhruv Saxena,
Mechanical engineer trying to find his place in the world of automobile journalism.

A test mule of an electric variant of the Tata Nano was spotted recently near Coimbatore. The images of the Tata Nano Electric were shared by a Team-BHP reader.


The only indicator of this being an electric variant of the Nano is the sticker on the rear windshield.


The test unit may appear to be no different from the standard petrol powered car, but it features an electric powertrain as evident from the ‘4BNEV-A08’ sticker on the rear windshield. It signifies that this particular example is a zero emissions Tata Nano EV that the company is expected to launch in India. Test mules of the Tata Nano Electric have been spotted in the past. When launched, the Nano EV will rival the Mahindra E20 and could work well as an intracity taxi.

Apart from the sticker, there are no tell tale signs that indicate the car draws power from a battery pack. It features the same exterior as the Nano GenX. One is not able to confirm, but it appears that the exhaust system is dismantled.

Despite showing a lot of promise and eliciting a positive response from the Indian public following its global debut in January 2008, the Nano has struggled to live up to that promise in sales. Over the last six months, the Nano has managed to average just under 250 units a month making it one of the lowest selling hatchbacks in the country. This has led to many questioning Tata’s decision to keep the Nano in production. The advent of the Tata Nano Electric could be one of the reasons why the company has ensured the car soldiers on.



An electric variant could give the Tata Nano a new lease of life as the current model has been struggling to find buyers.

The Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC) based in the UK has been actively developing fully electric compact cars for Tata for over 10 years. They have been responsible for the Bolt EV and the recently unveiled Tiago EV. TMETC is likely to be behind the development of the Tata Nano EV as well.

Tata Nano Electric spotted testing near Coimbatore

 

[Proud_Indian]

Tata Tiago EV Concept revealed at the LCV 2017 in the UK
Dhruv Saxena,
Mechanical engineer trying to find his place in the world of automobile journalism.

Tata Motors has unveiled the Tata Tiago EV concept at the LCV2017 (Low Carbon Vehicle event) in Millbrook UK. The fully electric variant of the Tiago has been developed by the Tata Motors European Technical Centre based in the UK.


The Tata Tiago EV is powered by an 85 kW electric motor with a peak torque output of 200 Nm.

The pure electric Tata Tiago uses a 85 kW motor driven by a refrigerant cooled lithium-ion battery pack. It produces 200 Nm of torque and drives the front wheels via a single speed gearbox. According to the official release, the car will do 0-60 mph (0-96.5 km/h) in under 11 seconds in Sport mode and hit a top speed of 135 km/h. Tata is claiming a range of over 100 km is a single charge. The Tata Tiago Electric tips the scales at 1,040 kg.

Visually, the hatchback is identical to the XZ trim of the IC engined Tiago save for a ‘Tiago EV’ decal on the front door. The prototype is finished in Espresso Brown. The cabin is nearly identical to that of the standard car as well. However, in place of the gear lever, there is Jaguar-esque rotary drive selector dial.

The TMETC team has been actively pursuing the electric car campaign. This is the fourth generation of the compact electric vehicle delivered by the team in 10 years. Previous all electric compact cars include the Tata Bolt EV showcased last year and the Indica Vista EV.


Tata is claiming a range of over 100 km and a top speed of 135 km/h. The Tiago EV weighs less than the top-end diesel variant of the Tiago.
The reveal of the Tata Tiago EV coincides with the Government’s reiteration of its plan to push electric cars and alternative fuel vehicles (not hybrids) and rid Indian roads of new petrol and diesel driven vehicles from 2030.

 

[Proud_Indian]

Tata Tigor electric vehicle specifications leaked
10th November 2017, 10:57 by Tushar Kelshikar

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Thanks to BHPian Senna4Ever for sharing this image with other enthusiasts!
Tata Motors bagged a government contract to supply 10,000 electric vehicles in October 2017. It was later confirmed that Tata would be producing the Tigor EV at its Sanand plant in Gujarat. Specifications of the production version of the Tigor based electric car have leaked. According to the ARAI document in the image, the dimensions of Tigor EV are identical to the standard Tigor.

The ARAI document confirms that the Tigor EV will be powered by an AC 3-Phase electric motor, which is sourced from M/s Electra EV. A maximum output of 40 BHP was measured at 55 km/h. The electric motor is also put through a standard ARAI maximum 30-minute power test. In this test, average power is recorded at a specific speed, at which the net power is greater than 90% of the maximum output (40 BHP). In the Tigor EVs case, an average of 16 BHP was recorded at 45 km/h.

The Tigor EV's GVW is 1,516 kg which is almost 200 kg lighter than Mahindra’ eVerito which has a similar power output. The document does not mention the maximum distance that can be covered on a single charge. As per the contract, cars will be delivered in phases with 500 units due for delivery over the first three months following the contract.

Tata Tigor electric vehicle specifications leaked | Team-BHP

 

[Skull and Bones]

You know what is a great business opportunity? A kit company that converts existing cars into electric/hybrid.

 

[Shashank]

You know what is a great business opportunity? A kit company that converts existing cars into electric/hybrid.

At the same time many mechanics would loose their livelihood. GOI should arrange for their training and transition.

 

[Sahil.ecclstone]

Something tht is in line with a chevrolet volt is a better step. An internal combustion engine and a pack of batteries. The combustion engine can power the batteries or the car when needed or out of charge...

 

[Proud_Indian]

You know what is a great business opportunity? A kit company that converts existing cars into electric/hybrid.

I watched an interview of the CEO of LG chem and according to him It won't be financially viable proposition and not a very optimal solution as the new EV's are built around the battery packs not the other way round in case of converted of kit solution.

 

[Proud_Indian]

Something tht is in line with a chevrolet volt is a better step. An internal combustion engine and a pack of batteries. The combustion engine can power the batteries or the car when needed or out of charge...

you mean a hybrid? they are already available in the market but the future is 100% EV's.

 

[randomradio]

At the same time many mechanics would loose their livelihood. GOI should arrange for their training and transition.

That will take more than a decade.

 

[Ashwin]

Xiaomi plans EV ride to India with bigger goodie bag

According to Xiaomi's filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), a copy of which is with ET, the Beijing-based company said it can potentially sell "all types of vehicles for transport, conveyance and other transport equipment, whether based on electricity or any other motive or mechanical power, including the components, spare parts".
Xiaomi is also open to venturing into other areas. In its filing, the company said it wants "to carry on the business of nonbanking financial companies, payments bank, leasing and financing, other financial services, payment gateway and settlement systems operators, mobile virtual network operators".
Other products the company is looking to sell in India include laptops, gaming consoles, computer accessories, lifestyle products and network equipment. It also wants to potentially manufacture and sell its merchandise such as clothes, toys, backpacks and suitcases.
The filing comes amid media reports that Xiaomi plans an initial share sale next year, taking the company's valuation past $50 billion and helping raise cash for strengthening its position in the Indian consumer market among other things.
Xiaomi in China has already launched electric bikes, including models that are foldable, bicycles and electric scooters. It also sells laptops, tablets, televisions, smart lighting solutions and health products such as electric toothbrushes and blood-pressure monitors.


It also makes appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners and water purifiers. Xiaomi's range of lifestyle products include apparel, toys, shoes, bags and luggage, bedding, bath, kitchen and dining products.

Xiaomi Technology India has accordingly amended its memorandum of association for doing business in these categories. The company has said in the filing that it may sell these products through both online and offline channels in India.
A Xiaomi India spokesman said that the regulatory filings only indicate a change in the objects clause of the memorandum of association to detail any product that the company might choose to launch and sell in India in the future.
"We have expressed our interest to bring several of our nonsmartphone products to India multiple times, but only after ensuring that we have picked the right product and customised it to India's needs," he said.
The move could allow it to enter areas beyond smartphones with wider margins as it has in China, said Tarun Pathak, associate director at Hong Kong-based researcher Counterpoint Research.
"Since they have built the brand successfully in India, Xiaomi has equal opportunities for success here in products beyond smartphones," said Pathak, who closely follows Xiaomi. "For instance, it is already among the top two-three brands in smart watches and power banks. This is the reason it is focusing so much on launching its own brand stores — called Mi Home — since they would be potential areas from where it can sell these products."

Xiaomi plans EV ride to India with bigger goodie bag

 

[Proud_Indian]

Tata Motors delivers first batch of the Tigor Electric Vehicles to EESL
The Tigor EV is a full electric, zero emission ‘StyleBack’. Specific to the EESL order, the Tigor EV will be delivered in three trim variants – base, premium and high and will be available in pearlescent white colour with blue decals.

ETAuto | December 14, 2017, 16:58 IST

New Delhi: Tata Motors today delivered the first set of Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) to state-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) as part of their initiative to procure 10,000 electric vehicles. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors handed over the keys of the Tigor EVs to Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director, EESL, accompanied by the senior management teams from both the companies, according to a company statement.

Butschek said, “This initiative of the Government of India to procure 10,000 electric vehicles is a bold step in terms of promoting green and sustainable transport solutions. With Tigor EV, we have begun our journey in boosting e-mobility and will offer a full range of electric vehicles to the Indian customers. This tender has effectively paved way for connecting our aspirations in the e-mobility space with the vision of the Government.”
The Tigor EV is a full electric, zero emission ‘StyleBack’. Specific to the EESL order, the Tigor EV will be delivered in three trim variants – base, premium and high and will be available in pearlescent white colour with blue decals.

Over the basic requirements of the tender, the Tigor EV, across the variants, would have FATC (Fully Automatic AC) to provide maximum comfort to its occupants. Equipped with a single speed, automatic transmission, the Tigor EV will also allow the customers to enjoy the driving experience, maximized efficiency and seamless acceleration.

The electric drive systems for the Tigor EV is developed and supplied by Electra EV – a company established to develop and supply electric drive systems for the automotive sector.

Tata Motors had qualified as L1 bidder in the midst of stiff competition and won the tender floated by EESL in September 2017. For phase 1, Tata Motors is required to deliver 250 Tigor EVs, for which it has received a Letter of Intent.

Tata Motors delivers first batch of the Tigor Electric Vehicles to EESL - ET Auto

 

[dray]

Emflux One, India’s 1st indigenous electric superbike to debut at Auto Expo 2018: All details on this 80 hp 200 kmph motorcycle

The upcoming Emflux One will have a range of 200 kms per full charge. Company to set up 1000 WARP chargers across India and Europe in the coming five years to offer convenience to the buyers.
By: Pradeep Shah | Updated: December 14, 2017 10:30 PM

Auto Expo 2018 will witness numerous automakers showcasing their masterpieces in front of a large gathering. One particular segment that will see many newcomers is the electric vehicle territory and the Government of India's 2032 vision has given a major boost. Bengaluru-based startup Emflux Motors will launch one interesting electric bike at the biennial event. The company told Express Drives that the eco-friendly superbike is christened Emflux One and it has capabilities of reaching an electronically restricted top speed of 200 kmph. A sprint from 0 to 100 kmph takes just 3 seconds. All this is possible with the help of an electric motor that churns out a maximum power output of 80 hp while the peak torque stands at 84 Nm. The Emflux One comes equipped with a Samsung Li-ion battery rated at 9.7 kWh. After a full charge, the motorcycle will offer a range of 200 kms in city riding conditions. The price of the Emflux One will be under Rs 6 lakh for the Indian two-wheeler market. The company will also launch Emflux Two, a naked bike that will share its platform with the Emflux One, but at a later stage.

Digging into further details of the Emflux One, the electric superbike will come with hi-spec Brembo brakes for smooth and effective braking duties. The suspension system has been sourced from Ohlins and a single-sided swingarm should offer the visuals of a high-end sportsbike. The instrument cluster of the Emflux One packs in artificial intelligence capabilities and features smart display. The system also supports smartphone connectivity. The Emflux One will also offer a Continental dual-channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and the bike will support regenerative braking which means that the range can be extended when the rider slows down the bike by just calming down the throttle.

The Emflux One electric superbike will be available for sale in New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai in the initial phase. The company will be setting up experience centers in these cities and a customer can visit them in case he or she desires to know more about the motorcycle and see the bike in flesh. One interesting thing that the company told us is that selected customers will be invited on track days to test the bike exhaustively and the track days will take place in different cities. For a customer who wants to purchase the Emflux One, he or she will need to visit the company's website and make the payments through multiple digital methods.

Emflux Motors will install 1000 WARP chargers on the highways across India and Europe in the next five years. These will support fast charging facility and will charge the motorcycle at the rate of 14 kW. However, the total output is rated at 110 kW keeping in mind the company's future projects. The start up is founded by three individuals namely Varun Mittal, Vinay Raj Somasekhar and Ankit Khatry. Varun Mittal is the CEO of the company while Vinay Raj Somasekhar heads the design and is a co-founder. Ankit Khatry is the second co-founder and leads the operations unit. In order to see the Emflux One in real, you can visit the Emflux Motors booth at E16, Hall Number 8 at Auto Expo 2018.

Emflux One, India’s 1st indigenous electric superbike to debut at Auto Expo 2018: All details on this 80 hp 200 kmph motorcycle

 

[Proud_Indian]

@dray I suggest you to use the following thread for all the EV news and I request @Aashish to make this thread sticky

India’s electric vehicle drive: Challenges and opportunities

 

[Aashish]

India could represent more than one-third of global EV battery demand by 2030 if the country meets
its goals for a rapid transition to shared, connected, and electric mobility (Figure 1).

Figure 2 shows the value contribution of different battery components from Tesla’s gigafactory in the
United States and the stages by which India could advance a make-in-India strategy for batteries
that would capture progressively more value over time

Three Stage plan of Domestic Battery manufacturing

NITI Aayog and RMI estimate that India would require a minimum of 20 Gigafactory-scale battery
manufacturing plants, collectively producing approximately 800 GWh of batteries per year by 2030
to support 100 percent EV sales across all types of personal vehicles. This transformation would
significantly increase global installed battery manufacturing capacity. In fact, India’s 2030
requirement could represent 38 percent of global capacity by 2030. Given historic and projected
learning rates for battery manufacturing, adding another 800 TWh/y could drive world battery prices
down by 8–16 percent (relative to current forecasts that do not account for India’s ambitions) to
approximately $60/kWh–$67/kWh (see Figure 3).

continued below

 

[Aashish]

Challenges

CASE STUDY

CASE STUDY

Solution targets

Vertical integration in process leads to cost reduction

Implementation Considerations for India’s mobility vision
• India’s access to natural resources for Li-ion battery manufacture is limited
• Massive scale-up is made difficult by limited previous battery manufacturing experience
• Made in India initiative is already pushing for domestic energy growth
• High-tech manufacturing industry within India is very well developed, also software


SOURCE: http://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/India-Energy-Storage-Mission.pdf

 

[Proud_Indian]

Govt’s electric vehicle campaign can create $300 billion domestic battery market: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog also bats for a so-called feebate policy to support the auto sector’s transition to the mass production of electric vehicles
Jyotika Sood

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said India’s mobility transformation presents an enormous economic opportunity. File photo: Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint

New Delhi: Chalking out the road-map for India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Mission 2030, NITI Aayog on Wednesday pitched for a ‘Make in India’ opportunity for battery manufacturers.

The think tank said India’s vision of mass conversion to electric vehicles can create a $300 billion domestic market for EV batteries by 2030.
This is around 2/5th of the global battery demand and 25-40% of this market can be captured through ‘Make in India’, aimed at encouraging manufacturing and attracting foreign investment to India.

The government think tank also batted for a so-called feebate policy to support the auto sector’s transition to the mass production of electric vehicles. Under the feebate policy, inefficient vehicles should incur a surcharge, while efficient ones should receive a rebate, as should shared mobility solutions.

The observations were made in policy briefs on India’s EV Mission 2030 collated by NITI Aayog and US-based research and consulting firm Rocky Mountain Institute.

According to these briefs—the first two of a series on the subject—the competition created by India’s electric vehicle demand can bring down global battery prices by 16% to $60 per kWh by 2030.

The briefs said that while EVs could reach price parity with comparable internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025 due to rapidly falling battery prices, India has an opportunity to use a feebate policy to encourage production and demand that would make India one of the world’s largest electric vehicle markets over time.

Releasing the briefs, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, “India’s mobility transformation presents an enormous economic opportunity. Innovative business models and supportive policy frameworks can help make India a global hub for manufacturing electric vehicles and their components, accelerating this transition which creating jobs, strengthening Indian industry and cleaning the air.”
The briefs said that since battery currently accounts for one-third of an EV’s total purchase prices, reducing battery costs through rapidly scaling production and standardizing battery components could be key to long-term success.

It estimates that India can capture 25-40% of the total economic opportunity represented by EV battery manufacturing under a scenario where India imports lithium-ion cells and assembles these cells into battery packs. Once the battery production capabilities mature, India has the opportunity to produce both cells and packs by importing only the raw materials. By following this path, India stands to capture nearly 80% ($240 billion) of the economic opportunity over time.

Softbank Energy executive chairman Manoj Kohli suggested that there was a need to link renewable energy to EV charging stations. He said the EV Mission 2030 needs good planning and coordination adding that Softbank was looking at investing in EV battery manufacturing.
Differences between the ministry of road transport and highways and NITI Aayog over the EV Mission 2030 were evident at the launch. While officials from the ministries of power, renewable energy, heavy industries, were present at the event, those from the road ministry and urban development ministry were absent. Earlier this week minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari had expressed his reservations about the NITI Aayog’s policies and role in EV Mission 2030.

Govt’s electric vehicle campaign can create $300 billion domestic battery market: NITI Aayog

 

[Proud_Indian]

NATIONALNITI Aayog plans 135 charging stations in Delhi-NCR
by Autocar Pro News Desk Nov 13, 2017

NITI Aayog, the government think-tank which kick-starteted country's planned switch towards electric mobility, proposes to set up 46 DC quick-charging and 89 AC slow charging stations in the Gurgaon-IGI-South Delhi-Noida corridor. The with first installations are to happen this month, November 2017.

In the proposal drafted by AC2SG in collaboration with NITI Aayog, the focus is on developing an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Delh-NCR region.
It aims to make the actual rollout easier, faster and save cost on the infrastructure deployment needed for adoption of EVs. The planning process is based on a five-step process – project kickoff, formulating a list of locations, streamlining and timing, documentation and wrap-up.

The pilot proposes charging infrastructure across 55 locations that will include 135 charging stations – 46 DC quick charging stations and 89 slow AC charging stations. It says development of this will require co-operation among state governments, selected government authorities and companies as well as some private enterprises (for instance, DIAL at IGI, DLF Mall).

NITI Aayog is optimistic about executing the plan, which includes a large number of stations. Depending on key learnings from the ‘Quick pilot’, it will consider further expansion of the project in Delhi NCR and other cities across India.

NITI Aayog plans 135 charging stations in Delhi-NCR