Wonder why? Sample this: There are two black screens at the front and rear to display messages to other drivers and also show the electric charge status! The smartness doesn’t end there. (The spokesperson doesn’t want to be identified as the company’s government tender result is awaited) In countries where EVs have already made a penetration, manufacturers have made huge investments in developing wireless charging systems. Another vehicle dives into a special lane, embedded with wireless charging technology, to ‘refuel’ the car on the move. At the core of this eco-friendly vehicle lies a city-friendly 30kW motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Smartphones and a variety of other electronic devices can be connected to the vehicle to display information on the topography, nearby vehicles, weather, and more. Andhra Pradesh is first state to set a target of 10 lakh electric vehicles on roads by 2023.. The car uses two batteries and a brake-operated energy recovery system. Given the galloping fuel prices and the uproar over how severely petrol and diesel are taxed in the country, the electric cars will become the most economic option from the first day an owner drives it on the road.According to Grand Thornton CII report, India lags in the availability of infrastructure with only 353 charging stations spread across the country and concentrated mostly in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Nagpur and Mumbai. It will have a top speed of 200 kmph and will reach 0-100 in sub-7 seconds.
Tata Motors and Mahindra supplied the first order and are eagerly awaiting the outcome of another multi-crore tender. The car will feature both slow AC charging and fast DC charging, with a range of 350 km on a single charge. Maruti e-SurvivorIt’s meant to be a go-anywhere vehicle of the future. The countries that have successfully achieved significant EV penetration (such as Norway and China) have provided sizeable and tangible incentives to the end customers as well as their respective OEMs over a considerable period. Only Mahindra’s e-Verito and e2o small electric cars are on sale and Tata Tigor Electric is set to roll out soon. While the Indian auto makers including Maruti started investing big on latest electric technologies in an effort to meet the government’s vision, a few critics suggested that hydrogen would be the future and not electricity. It has ladder frame and lightweight compact body which the manufacturer says will help achieve outstanding drivability and durability on rugged roads. According to Guenter Butschek, MD of Tata Motors, the E-Vision sedan concept will be a game changer and drive the revolution to build a sustainable future.Its unique SUV design coupled with a compact footprint means it can go anywhere, while its silent drive coupled with auto transmission offers a relaxing and fatigue-free drive in chaotic city traffic. The niche segment would get a much-needed push when Tesla, which has been closely monitoring the Indian market, makes it’s entry. The vehicle has a plenty of cabin space as the two electric motors and a battery pack are planted on the floor, not coming in the way of the passenger. Tutu Dhawan, a Delhi-based auto expert and founder of Heritage Motoring Club of India, says the biggest challenge for India’s ‘e vision 2030’ would be developing infrastructure.2sec, with a top speed of 165kph.
