India is the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, which primarily come from inefficient combustion of fossil fuels in electricity generation and stationary energy use. The Union government has set a goal to reduce its emissions intensity by 20-25% below 2005 levels by 2020. Electric vehicles or EVs have grown in popularity worldwide over recent years, as they reduce air pollution and also save money on fuel and maintenance. The electric mobility landscape in India is rapidly changing with EV incentives and regulations coming in from different government bodies. Performance vs Cos ..read more

Acquisition further solidifies Blink’s leadership position through complete vertical integration of supply-chain, engineering, and in-house manufacturing capabilities of more than 10,000 EV chargers today and scaling to 50,000 per year In-house manufacturing and US-based assembly brings Blink in compliance with the Biden Administration Buy American initiatives Miami Beach, FL – June 14, 2022 – Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the signing of a ..read more

EV revolution has arrived in India, and there is a lot of excitement and noise around Electric Vehicles and the complimentary EV charging infrastructure. But what is often not talked enough about is, how to identify and evaluate the right charging solution for your requirement. This article tries to answer some of the common questions related to EV charging we have often come across. How long does it take to charge my EV? This is a common question we receive when we talk about EV charging. The time taken to charge an EV depends on two factors- the mode of charging- AC level 1, AC level 2 or ..read more

The electrification of vehicles is an essential part of the global strategy to reduce carbon emissions. Over the next 20 years, it is expected that the bulk of new vehicles will be electric or hybrid. Governments are implementing incentives and regulations to encourage transition in this direction. India is among a handful of countries that support the global EV30@30 campaign, which targets to have at least 30% new vehicle sales be electric by 2030. The shift to electric mobility provides an opportunity to improve efficiency and transform the transport sector while also helping the country add ..read more

BOWIE, Md. – Today, SemaConnect’s Founder and CEO, Mahi Reddy, met with Vice President Kamala Harris and other officials at an event promoting electric vehicles and American jobs. Founded in 2008 and based in Bowie, Maryland, SemaConnect is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations to the North American commercial, residential, and fleet segments. In his comments to Vice President Harris, Mr. Reddy emphasized the importance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new legislation. SemaConnect displayed its Series 8 public EV charging station next to several electric vehic ..read more

Indian automobile drivers are warming up to the idea of EVs. In August 2021, Tata Nexon EV clocked a monthly sales of 1022 units, which was the first time an electric car in the personal segment recorded a 4-digit sales figure. Moreover, the demand for the EV variant is at par with the Diesel variant for Nexon. So, clearly there is a shift towards EV ownership, mostly amongst innovators. But what is driving this change? This article tries to answer that.   1. The government subsidies are making electric cars more affordable Central government through its Faster Adoption and Manufacturing ..read more

With increased push from governments all across the world for EV adoption, automobile manufacturers are welcoming the change by making ambitious commitments on shift to green mobility. This article takes a look at various companies- homegrown and overseas and their plan for green mobility adoption.   EV Manufacturers/players in India   Tata motors with existing EV models- Nexon EV and Tigor EV, plans to launch 10 more new EVs by 2025. Over and above this, Tata Motors subsidiary Jaguar plans to completely shift to Electric Vehicles by 2025. Tata motors also looks to raise USD 1 Billi ..read more

The future is here and some of us are already scrambling to be part of it! Decades ago, when Maini launched the Reva in India in 2001, no one thought much about the tiny, Tata Nano like car. The Reva did make news but failed to create a dent in the market due to its premature launch in India. Fast Forward to 2021. State governments are rolling out FAME II subsidies, international auto OEMs are foraying into India and the air is super charged with the excitement of electric vehicles being the future of the Auto industry. Out with ICE vehicles and in with the “charge” of the EV brigade! Did you ..read more

The COVID pandemic has shaken up property markets across the globe across various assets classes.  The residential market in the US and other established market has seen wild upswings. Whereas the commercial market has witnessed a crisis with heavy lease cancellations. Even as we emerge from the uncertainty about the global pandemic, the future of the property market is still cautiously optimistic. In such a scenario it becomes important to leave no stone unturned to evaluate every means to gain the best value from your property.   Attract the Right Profile of Clients The COVID pand ..read more

EVs are the rave in the Indian market, and everybody seems to be talking about them. Many brands announcing their foray into the EV passenger car segment. The competition seems to be heating up.   India is still at a nascent stage but with each new entrant, the interest in Electric cars seems to gain momentum. The EV buying process might seem similar to that of a traditional fuel car but there are quite a lot of factors to consider before you make up your mind. If you are a potential EV owner, what do you base your decision on?   Here are the top 5 factors to consider before buying ..read more