Ballard lands fuel cell order for Tata Motors’ hydrogen buses
The Canadian clean energy solutions provider will supply its fuel cell modules for use in Tata Motors’ 15 hydrogen-powered buses. The buses are planned for deployment in Faridabad, in the National Capital Region of Delhi.
Tata Power installs DC fast charger near Statue of Unity in Gujarat
The installation of the DC fast charger is in sync with the Government’s move to make Kevadia the country’s first ‘only electric vehicle city.’ The charger is supported by Tata Power EZ Charge Mobile App that helps EV owners locate the station in real-time.
The long read: Dial manganese for battery stability
Often sidelined by nickel and cobalt when it comes to batteries, the metal manganese is finding proponents in science and industry – in particular, by those attempting to avoid supply and cost issues. Ian Morse reports on the role of manganese in battery cell production.
Acme retracts decision to abandon 600 MW solar in Rajasthan
A fresh petition filed with the regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) shows the clean energy developer is not seeking discharge from the 2×300 MW solar project won at an INR 2.44/kWh (US$ 0.033/kWh) tariff in 2018.
New analysis highlights India’s potential to save 10 gigatonnes of cumulative CO2 over the next three decades
As India’s freight activity grows five-fold by 2050 and about 400 million citizens move to cities, a whole system transformation can help uplift the freight sector. This transformation will be defined by tapping into opportunities such as efficient rail-based transport, the optimisation of logistics and supply chains, and shift to electric and other clean-fuel vehicles.
Amazon becomes Europe’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
With more than 2.5 GW of capacity in Europe, and 8.5 GW of renewable energy capacity globally, Amazon is on a path to 100% renewable energy by 2025.
The long read: Nickel and dime batteries to LFP
Lithium-ion phosphate batteries are making a comeback. Thanks to high nickel prices and limited feedstock supply, the EV industry is driving this change. There is no need to fret about the onset of slightly lower energy density, though, as this development has some benefits for the stationary storage market.
India has the opportunity to build a new energy future
India is set to see the largest increase in energy demand of any country over next 20 years, a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report says, highlighting potential for policies and investment to accelerate clean energy transition.
SUN Mobility to set up 100 battery swap points in Bengaluru
SUN Mobility, a leading provider of electric mobility solutions and services, has announced its plan to roll out 100 battery swapping stations, called Swap Point, in Bengaluru by the end of 2021.
MG Motor and Tata Power inaugurate first superfast EV charging Station in Nagpur
The public EV charging station is available to all vehicles compatible with CCS/ CHAdeMO fast-charging standards, and can charge the MG ZS electric vehicle up to 80% in 50 minutes.
