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Hero Electric opens 3 new dealerships in Bengaluru​

• Hero Electric now has 630+ touchpoints across India
• The dealership will sell the entire range of scooters in both low-speed and high-speed category

New Delhi, March 17, 2020:

Biggest electric vehicle brand in India, Hero Electric today announced the opening of three new dealerships in the Bengaluru Area to further strengthen its presence in the city. The three new dealers – Jaideep Motors, Pulse Electrochem and VRS Motors – are 3S (sales, service and spare) equipped dealerships and has a team of well-trained and qualified professionals ensuring the highest levels of after-sales service and solutions to customers.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric said, “In-line with our commitment to providing the best EV products in the two-wheeler category across India, we have added two new state-of-the-art dealerships – Jaideep Motors, Pulse Electrochem and VRS Motors – in Bengaluru. Bengaluru is a very important market for us, from both a geographical and business point of view and we are confident that our partnership with the new dealerships will enable us to strengthen awareness around electric mobility and its benefits in the region. We take pride in our dealer network and will continue to strengthen it year by year and be present in the most interior parts of the country.”

This expansion is part of the company’s plans to take its total number of customer touchpoints across India to 1,000 by the ends of 2020. To better help the existing and potential customers understand the benefits of electric two-wheelers, Hero Electric has fostered the teams at both the dealerships to a holistic training program. The purpose of this training was to help the sales team to understand and then educate customers on the benefits of lithium-ion offerings from Hero Electric. Some of the benefits include:

• High energy density - Electric vehicles need a battery technology that has a high energy density, providing 10 times longer life than other technologies and last longer.
• Self-discharge – Lithium-ion cells self-discharge rate is typically around 5% in the first 4 hours after being charged, which is much lower than that of other rechargeable making it quick and smooth.
• Low maintenance - One major lithium-ion battery advantage is that they do not require any maintenance to ensure their performance, making the scooters efficient.
• No requirement for priming- Some rechargeable cells need to be primed when they receive their first charge. There is no requirement for this with lithium-ion batteries.
• Light Weighted – Providing almost 10 times more energy than other technologies, lithium-ion batteries are half the mass, reducing concerns about the kerb weight of scooters
• Pollution – As the need of the hour is green mobility alternatives, Li-ion battery is a great replacement.

Hero Electric offers attractive and value for money lithium-ion models across low-speed and high-speed category. As the leading electric vehicle brand, Hero Electric realizes that for EVs play a substantial role in protecting the environment lithium-ion batteries need to be more popularized and be offered in vehicles that are affordable. Hero Electric does that through assembling and quality-checking their lithium-ion batteries at their Ludhiana facility to make it India adaptable and as a result they last up to 5 years. Furthermore, lithium-ion batteries used by Hero Electric in their products are ultra-portable and have a maximum weight of 8kgs. Enabling users to combat the range anxiety associated with electric vehicles, these batteries can be conveniently charged at any 3-pin socket plug adding a dose of practicality for everyday users.

The company has aggressive investment plans in the next three years to ramp up production capacity of its electric scooters to 5 lakh units annually, with a focus on low-speed scooters for last mile connectivity. Furthermore, the brand has also tied up with leading financial institutions to offer customers attractive financing options and flexible payment period for a seamless experience of owning a Hero Electric vehicle.

Please find below details on the 3 new dealerships:

Jaideep Motors:
No. 162/1, Konappana Agraharam, Hosur Road,
Electronic City, Bengaluru (Bangalore) Urban Bangalore, Karnataka – 560100

VRS Motors:
77, Bethel Nagar, Ayyappanagar, K R Puram,
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560049

Pulse Electrochem:
No.60/2, 2Nd Main Road, Industrial Town, Rajajinagar
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560044

About Hero Electric India:
HERO ELECTRIC is a pioneer of electric mobility and the largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India. The company has set up a manufacturing unit at Ludhiana, Punjab, with a total installed capacity of 100,000 units per annum. Hero Electric currently has over 610 sales and service outlets spread across the country, including top metros, min-metros, and even smaller towns.

Hero Electric launched the first Lithium-ion based electric scooter in India and introduced the unique concept of charging stations for anywhere and everywhere usage. With close to 300,000 electric two-wheelers in India, the company has been delivering sustainable mobility solutions for the past 12 years. It continues to play a significant role in developing the EV market in the country.

Hero Electric has been at the forefront of the electric two-wheeler revolution in India and encourages all to switch to electric mobility. It is committed to its philosophy of the #SmartMove by actively working towards generating awareness to curb air pollution through the umbrella campaign #CodeGreen.

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OKINAWA SHUTS DOWN ITS MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS AMIDST COVID 19 BREAKOUT
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Gurugram, March 24, 2020:

Okinawa, a leading an electric 2-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on Make in India today announced precautionary measure as it diligently monitors current COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Okinawa has put all its manufacturing operations on Hold until further notice amidst the Covid 19 breakout. The duration of this shut down will depend upon the government policy.

Okinawa had already initiated Work from Home for their office-based workforce to maintain business continuity and also for their safety.

All workers in the manufacturing unit will be on paid leave. As a practice, Okinawa always gives priority to the health of its workforce and encourages everyone to keep their spirits high in these tough times.

Okinawa also wants to put its solidarity behind those who got affected by this deadly virus. Also, we are sure that as a company and society we will bounce back with greater spirit and energy.

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Zypp marks its foray in battery swapping for EVs; installs 20 battery swapping stations

With battery swapping stations, Zypp’sriders can swap within 3 minutes​

New Delhi, March 30, 2020

: One amongst India’s fastest-growing green tech start-ups, Zypp, announced its foray in battery swapping to facilitate electric mobility. As part of the latest development, Zypp has installed 15 swapping stations across Gurgaon. As a consequence, more users will now be able to confidently opt for EVs, without worrying about the range of battery coverage.

Despite its environment-friendly attribute, limited charging infrastructure for EVs has been a key impediment to its mainstream adoption. With the battery swapping alternative, users will no longer have to wait to charge batteries or stress about discovering the charging stations that are few and far between. With the latest development, users can simply opt for a battery swap option via the Zyppapp and get a swap within 3 minutes and continue to ride e-bikes for another 75kms without breaking.

Commenting on the latest development, Rashi Agarwal, Co-Founder of Zypp said, “At Zypp, we are driven with a vision of enabling greener and futuristic means of everyday commute through Zypp e-scooters serving the delivery segment who have a 100-120km running requirement daily. For long, users have refrained from taking to EVs due to limited charging infrastructure. Driven to change that, we have installed 20 battery swapping stations across key hot-spots in Gurgaon. Through battery swapping, users can hit the roads in just three minutes for another 75kms. We are affirmative that the same would help more users take on electric mobility, especially with the growing emphasis on solo commuting options,delivery segment and look forward to an affirmative response.”

With the launch of Zypp Battery Swapping stations, the green tech start-up has resolved the challenge of charging infrastructure that also could have limited a user’s trip. Fitted with IoT locks, Lithium Ion batteries, Zypp e-bikes can be hired remotely via the app. Upon completion of the trip, users need to park these e-scooters in the Zypp parking points only which ensures complete safety of these scooters at all times.

In the present times of social isolation, Zypp e-scooters make it easier for users to travel solo in a greener way while avoiding means of public transportation and also is giving essential good services companies like Zomato, Swiggy an electric way to deliver when fuel is becoming scarce due to supply chain issues. Now with battery swapping stations available in the vicinity, more number of delivery riders, homeowners, guards, college students, young professionals and others would be willing to take on electric mobility solutions presented by Zypp.

About Zypp (earlier Mobycy)

Incepted in the year 2017, Gurgaon-based Zypp (earlier Mobycy) is India’s first electric scooter sharing app present across 3 Indian cities, live with over 1000+ e-scooters, e-bikes. As a Green Tech Company, Mobycy is bringing the unique e-scooter sharing concept in India. Propelled with the vision of making India a greener and sustainable nation, Mobycy presents daily commuters with smart electric scooters, e-bikes for short-mile connect, reducing the carbon footprint and reducing traffic congestion in cities.

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About 15% EV dealers to shut shop post lockdown
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CHENNAI: More than 200 dealers or 15% of the 1,400 odd electric vehicle dealerships across the country will likely shut down once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted, said the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the apex body for the EV industry.

EV manufacturers say most dealerships of two wheelers and e-rickshaws, particularly in tier -3 or 4 towns, are owned by first time entrepreneurs who don’t have the financial bandwidth to survive this crisis.

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Hero Electric announces special online offer on entire range of Electric Scooters​

• Flat discount of INR 5,000 applicable across the entire range, INR 3,000 on Glyde Push Scooter and Velocity E-Cycle
• Offer valid from 17th April till 15th May, available PAN India

New Delhi, April 18, 2020:

Biggest electric vehicle brand in India, Hero Electric today announced its exciting online sales scheme on its entire range (excluding Flash lead-acid low speed model). The scheme is limited to all online bookings made starting from 17 April till 15 May 2020. The booking amount is fixed at INR 2,999, irrespective of the model, which is non-refundable except if the national lockdown extends beyond June. Customers can take delivery of vehicles any time after the lockdown opens and up to June end.

All customers who book any Hero Electric scooter would avail an instant cash discount of INR 5,000 while customers of Glyde and e-Cycle would get a cash discount of INR 3,000. In addition to this, cash benefit of INR 1,000 will be offered to existing customers for reference purchase. This scheme in only available for bookings made online. The current portfolio of Electric scooters from Hero Electric includes Flash, Nyx, Optima, Photon, Flash, Dash and also the ER (Extended Range) variants along with Glyde and E-Cycle, which are also powered by high quality lithium-ion batteries.

In the current scenario, while people maintain social distancing, the environment is slowly healing itself. The most significant change that India has seen in the environment is the improvement in air quality due to less dust and air pollution. In its endeavor of making the country greener with ‘Zero Pollution’ transportation, Hero Electric saw this opportunity to further urge people to switch to electric mobility to maintain a healthy and sustainable environment. Hero Electric as a brand that promotes eco-mobility and environment conservation wants to keep this trend alive. This special scheme comes from the brand is introduced to encourage people to adopt eco-friendly mobility options to keep the nature healthy.

Talking about the offer, Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric said, “Covid's unfortunate crisis has revealed how quickly a microscopic virus can play havoc with the life and health of citizens whose lungs are already compromised due to air pollution. The few days of absence of polluting vehicles have also had a pleasing effect of clearer sky and nature bouncing back with rare birds chirping. I strongly believe that customers are now tending to switch to cleaner transportation, and we are adding a little sweetener through the "Online" offer to gently nudge them to do so. As pioneers of electric mobility in India, our mission is “No Emission” transportation and this exclusive scheme echoes our decision to keep our mother nature clean and green.”

Hero Electric has a customer base of 2.5 lacs and will continue to innovate in this space and lead electric mobility in the country. The company is doubling its capacity and is planning to take its current 600 touchpoints to 800 by end of 2020 and make the brand accessible even in the most interior parts of the country. The company has aggressive investment plans in the next three years to ramp up production capacity of its electric scooters to 5 lakh units annually, with a focus on low-speed scooters for last mile connectivity. Furthermore, the brand has also tied up with leading financial institutions to offer customers attractive financing options and flexible payment period and to give empowering its to better manage their cash flows and in turn sell more electric vehicles.

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About Hero Electric India:
HERO ELECTRIC is a pioneer of electric mobility and the largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India. The company has set up a manufacturing unit at Ludhiana, Punjab, with a total installed capacity of 100,000 units per annum. Hero Electric currently has over 610 sales and service outlets spread across the country, including top metros, min-metros, and even smaller towns.

Hero Electric launched the first Lithium-ion based electric scooter in India and introduced the unique concept of charging stations for anywhere and everywhere usage. With close to 300,000 electric two-wheelers in India, the company has been delivering sustainable mobility solutions for the past 12 years. It continues to play a significant role in developing the EV market in the country.

Hero Electric has been at the forefront of the electric two-wheeler revolution in India and encourages all to switch to electric mobility. It is committed to its philosophy of the #SmartMove by actively working towards generating awareness to curb air pollution through the umbrella campaign #CodeGreen.

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Earth Day 2020 - A Video Message from Hero Electric

Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric and Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric have an important video message for you on the occasion of Earth Day 2020. As we all know we are living in unprecedented times and are being faced with numerous challenges because of the lockdown. However, the nature has benefitted from the millions of polluting vehicles on the road. This is why, India’s biggest electric vehicle brand urges people to ‘Switch to Electric’ to maintain the positive momentum generated in the environment amidst the global crisis.

Hero Electric foresees a significant increase in number of vehicles on road after the lockdown lifts, linking to the fear of public transportation. The company anticipates a steep increase of around 20 million two-wheelers and 3 million four-wheelers after the lockdown, not just adding tonnes of greenhouse gases to the pollution level, but another expanded future crisis. India topped the charts of the worst polluted country as home to 5 of the 10 cities with the most hazardous air in 2019, however as per a report by Greenpeace India, the pollution level came down by over 50 percent during the first 10 days of the lockdown imposed recently to combat COVID-19 outbreak. Hero Electric is encouraging a ‘switch to electric mobility’ to maintain sustainable environment conditions to protect public health.

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Ampere Electric announces ‘Kal Ko Bachao’ campaign with Special Customer Schemes

~ Bolsters clean last mile mobility, supporting Corona warriors and regular scooter riders with easy EMIs & online pre-book offers.​

Mumbai, April 27, 2020:

Ampere Electric Vehicle, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, has announced an eco-friendly campaign ‘Kal Ko Bachao’ – riding on 3 critical pillars today – better health, higher saving & better environment, all to create a stronger future. This social wellness driven campaign is backed by special customer packages to help customers & corona warriors consider Ampere electric scooter to fulfill their core mobility requirement. The company has enabled pre-book offers through online with low down payment of Rs.999/-. Easy EMIs are available at the dealership stores. The customers can take the delivery of vehicle post lockdown ends.

As a responsible brand, pioneering the cause of clean last mile mobility in the country, Ampere through this new campaign addresses health savvy citizens looking forward to buy smart products that are affordable & sustainable in the long run. With Covid pandemic, protection of health & wealth has assumed significant importance & Ampere electric scooters are ready to support all eco-conscious B2C & B2B customer groups with unique value proposition.

High speed variant such as Zeal is a good alternative to traditional petrol scooters, as it offers great torque, speed, comfort and overall performance. It has been preferred by both heavy and light weight riders. Zeal’s build quality & reliability has been the reason for being amongst popular choices for heavy duty applications such as ride share and e-commerce home delivery applications such as Big Basket and others. The lower speed variants are suitable for school & college going students, housewives, senior citizens who can drive these scooters without license and these variants offer great torque, comfort and overall performance.

The customers can now avail the offers to buy an electric scooter without much worrying about their budget. The additional benefit of zero emissions in an electric scooter helps in significantly improving the air quality, reduces respiratory diseases & cuts down on heavy healthcare cost for our nation already fighting with COVID pandemic, as a whole. Higher usage of personal electric scooters encourages social distancing without the need of queuing up at petrol stations. Also, electric scooters with drastically low Noise-Vibration-Harshness (NVH) levels promote quiet & comfortable drives thus improving overall ride quality vs conventional petrol scooters.

In challenging times like this post Covid, eco-conscious people will cut down extra expenses and Ampere electric scooters with around 90% savings as against conventional scooters will deliver lower running & maintenance cost. Typically, over 3 years of life cycle period, Ampere EV user eventually can save significantly and create a free asset recovering the cost invested with this electric scooter. Consumers can check out the schemes & book online through website-www.amperevehicles.com(Pre Book | Ampere Vehicles)

Every Ampere escooter sold is almost equivalent to planting 12 trees. Cumulatively, over a period of time, these Ampere e-scooters save tons of petrol & empower the environment for a better tomorrow.

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Hero Electric foresees a significant rise in EV adoption post lockdown​

• Contactless transportation, economical mobility, and safe & sustainable commute options are few factors leading to the adoption of electric vehicles in the near future
• Adopting the digital-first approach, Hero Electric offers multiple online schemes to foster adoption of electric vehicles

New Delhi, 4th May:

With more and more Indians adopting the social distancing norms, the private vehicle sector is poised to witness a significant momentum in the country making way to a substantial increase in the adoption of electric vehicles as the idea of clean-energy alternatives are becoming more mainstream. Post COVID-19, the global electric vehicle and electric vehicle infrastructure market is projected to reach 4.18 million units by 2021 from an estimated 3.42 million units in 2020, at a CAGR of 22.1% and India is expected to be a significant contributor to this growth.

The impact of COVID-19 witnessed air pollution plummet to unforeseen levels at 60% in New Delhi, presenting an opportunity towards the adoption of smarter and sustainable mobility solutions as consumers have taken note of the dramatic improvement in the air quality since lockdown. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is likely to change the way Indians commute.

While the majority of Indians would prefer private vehicles to reduce the odds of catching the contagious virus, they would also look for safer and economical commuting options leading to a further increase in the adoption of Low and City speed electric scooters, due to low purchase price and extremely low running costs besides ease of use, and low maintenance. Switching from ICE to Electric vehicles would also reduce any travel pitstops at the fuel stations given the fact that electric vehicles are supported by portable batteries further increasing the concept of contactless transportation thereby enhancing consumer confidence in these troubled times.

Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO of Hero Electric said, “The latest Harvard report of the adverse effect of air pollution particularly the PM 2.5 emitted from IC vehicles on COVID-19 patients is an eye opener. Given the upcoming ‘new normal’ era, consumer focus on sustainable mobility options, preference of sensibly priced electric two-wheelers, and reluctance in going back to the overcrowded public transport system; Hero Electric foresees an exponential increase in the number of electric vehicles on road post lockdown. We have with us a wide range of electric scooters that have zero tail pipe emissions, priced between Rs.40000 to 70000 and have extremely low running costs.”

Considering the current scenario, it is almost certain that the Indian automotive sector will not be going back to the old normal market anytime soon. The new normal will bring in many challenges but multiple opportunities with it as well and Hero Electric is aptly prepared for it.

To make the adoption of electric vehicles effortless, Hero Electric has recently announced an online sales scheme on its entire range. Taking the online-first approach, Hero Electric has been able to act very quickly and take advantage of the time on hands by introducing a lucrative online scheme - INR 5,000 cash discount (all models) and INR 3,000 cash discount on Glyde and e-Velocity, along with referral discount of INR 1,000 - for potential Hero Electric customers and the response has been rather encouraging. Limited to all online bookings made starting from 17 April till 15 May 2020, customers can take delivery of vehicles any time after the lockdown opens.

About Hero Electric India:
HERO ELECTRIC is a pioneer of electric mobility and the largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India. The company has set up a manufacturing unit at Ludhiana, Punjab, with a total installed capacity of 100,000 units per annum. Hero Electric currently has over 610 sales and service outlets spread across the country, including top metros, min-metros, and even smaller towns.

Hero Electric launched the first Lithium-ion based electric scooter in India and introduced the unique concept of charging stations for anywhere and everywhere usage. With close to 300,000 electric two-wheelers in India, the company has been delivering sustainable mobility solutions for the past 12 years. It continues to play a significant role in developing the EV market in the country.

Hero Electric has been at the forefront of the electric two-wheeler revolution in India and encourages all to switch to electric mobility. It is committed to its philosophy of the #SmartMove by actively working towards generating awareness to curb air pollution through the umbrella campaign #CodeGreen.

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Ampere Magnus Pro Electric Scooter Launched In India; Priced At ₹ 73,990

Ampere Greaves has launched its all-new electric scooter in the country called the Magnus Pro and it is priced at ₹ 73,990 (ex-showroom India). The new Ampere Magnus Pro is the company's new flagship offering and takes on the commuter petrol-powered 110 cc scooters. The Magnus Pro gets conventional styling that aims to make it more family-friendly but is loaded on features in a bid to make it an attractive proposition. The electric scooter goes on sale today in Bengaluru, while the company will expand the availability of the model in other cities within 30 to 60 days. Bookings for the Magnus Pro begin today!

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Kerala MVD buys 65 Tata Nexon Electric SUVs for enforcement duties

Kerala will become the first State in the country to deploy electric vehicles (EVs) for enforcement activities.

The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has placed orders for ‘plug-in electric vehicles’ for 65 Enforcement Squads of the Safe Kerala project for enforcing motor vehicles rules and to ensure road discipline.

The 65 EVs are being dry-leased from the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a Central government institution under the Ministry of Power, through the Agency for Non -Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT).

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ABB India’s first public DC fast charger for New Delhi with BYPL and EV Motors India unveiled​

ABB India Limited, today installed its first Public DC fast charger in New Delhi with EV Motors India, the major charge point operator for BSES Yamuna Power Limited. The Terra54 CJG charging station, which caters to multiple charging protocols of CCS2, CHadeMO and AC Type 2 was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister of New Delhi, Shri Manish Sisodia. This ABB charging station is also the first public installation of a DC fast charger for BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Reliance Infrastructure Limited. Also present during the inauguration was Shri Prem R Kumar, CEO, BSES Yamuna Power Limited and Shri Amit B Gupta, Head - Delhi NCR and Rajasthan cluster, ABB India.

The Terra54 is a cloud-connected charger that will be linked through Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 1.6 to EV Motors’ backend office. Passengers will be able to charge their cars in about 40-50 minutes from 0 to 80%. All ABB chargers come with connected services, which help customers easily connect their chargers to different software systems like back-offices, payment platforms, Energy Management Online Solutions and smart remote diagnostics which ensures significant uptime value.

“We are privileged to be a partner in India’s quest for sustainable mobility with clean energy and smart solutions. This installation with BYPL and EV Motors India, our first Public DC fast charger in Delhi , will provide further impetus to the adoption of clean electric transportation in India. Being at the forefront of this innovative technology, our advanced chargers reflect not just the latest in technology but are also user friendly, providing high customer value. This is in line with our global vision of Mission to Zero” said CP Vyas, President, Electrification business, ABB India.

ABB, a global leader in electric mobility, currently has more than 14,000 DC fast chargers installed across more than 80 countries. The company also recently announced that it will provide the charging technology for the Gen3 cars in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship – the first all-electric global race series.

Picture 1: ABB India’s Terra54 charging station for BYPL inaugurated by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in New Delhi​

Picture 2: ABB India and EV Motors India unveiled the first public DC fast charger for BYPL in New Delhi​

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(ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global engineering company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by 144,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Inaugurates Smart Public EV Charging Station in East Delhi
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· The cost of running an electric vehicle is between Rs 1.25 to Rs 1.50 cost per km
· First smart public charging-station set-up under partnership between BYPL & EV Motors India Private Limited
· Consumer friendly platform for a seamless digital experience
· Consumer can locate the nearest EV charging station and pay online

New Delhi, 19th July:

In line with the commitment towards building a robust electric mobility eco-system, BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and EV Motors India Pvt. Ltd. (EVM) have partnered to set-up smart electric vehicle charging stations.

As part of this endeavour, the first smart public charging station under this partnership was inaugurated at Patparganj, East Delhi by Delhi’s Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Manish Sisodia in the presence of senior officials of BYPL and EV Motors. The entire event was conducted while adhering to all the safety protocols and maintaining social distancing. BSES Director Shri V S Verma also graced the occasion.

Smart Charging Station

Located in the heart of I P Extension, Patparganj, the smart EV charging station, branded ‘PlugNgo’, is enabled with state-of-the-art Central Management System (CMS). This will help to oversee operations of the EV charger and provide on-site and on-demand customer support. It will also provide information on preventive maintenance as and when required. Depending on the make, an e-vehicle can be fully charged between 45 and 90 minutes. The charging stations under PlugNgo in Delhi are expected to cater to the charging requirements of 15 to 18 cars per day.

The newly launched station will be equipped with two types of chargers - DC 50 kW with three guns (CCS2 + CHAdeMO + Type 2 AC) which can charge Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV & Tata Nexon, and DC 30 kW with 2 Guns (Both GB/T) which can charge Mahindra e-Verito & Tata Tigor. Two electric vehicles can be charged simultaneously from each charger.

Mr. P R Kumar, CEO - BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) said, “BYPL is gearing up to play a major role in the emerging EV sector. This is a very exciting moment for us and we are working closely with our strategic partners to set up many more charging stations. This partnership with EV Motors India is a testimonial to these efforts. Through this association, we at BYPL aim to reiterate our commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable growth. We plan to install more such smart public EV charging stations in the months ahead.”

Vinit Bansal, Managing Director, EV Motors India said, “We are delighted to partner with BYPL to launch our first jointly managed EV charging infrastructure. Mobility is going through a global transformation as we build solutions to improve air quality, make clean energy more accessible and reduce fossil fuel dependence. Through this association, we look forward to transforming the mobility landscape in the capital, thereby accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.”

In this endeavour, EV Motors has partnered with ABB, a global leader in EV fast charging solutions. Through its expertise and legacy in this field, ABB has established itself to provide EV Charging Equipment for electric vehicles. The company is consistently pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future.

Digital Experience: QR Code based online payment

These smart charging stations are truly smart and equipped with an ‘analytic platform’, which will help Electric Vehicle (EV) owners get a seamless digital experience. The EV charger at the outlet is integrated to the innovative PlugNgo mobile application that enables end consumers to locate and operate chargers. It is available on both Android & iOS platforms that entail the following features:

· Charge and Pay with your Phone: Quickly scan the QR code with your smart phone and easily pay for your charging session right from your mobile app
· Locate Charger location, type of connector, and status of chargers in terms of availability and navigation
· Remote Start/Stop Operation
· Tracking of Charging history & Payment history

Cost of charging and Benefits

The tentative total cost of running an e vehicle is between Rs 1.25 to Rs 1.50 cost per km, depending on the make of the vehicle, which is extremely competitive compared to petrol, diesel and even CNG vehicles. Thus a user can save substantially per km on an electric vehicle. Apart from this, an EV will lead to a savings of over 30 tonnes of CO2 for a lifespan of 10 years.

About BSES Yamuna Power Limited( BYPL)

BYPL is a premier power distribution company and a Joint Venture between Reliance Infrastructure Limited and GoNCT Delhi. BYPL caters to power needs of 1.7 million customers in East & Central Delhi. BYPL has been actively pursuing green initiatives like e-mobility in Delhi, grappling with pollution problems. BYPL is one of the foremost discoms who have been engaging in EV charging space since last many years.

About EV Motors India

EV Motors has been founded as an innovative initiative where technologists with years of experience in automotive and alternate are seeking to deliver green solutions. The vision of the organization is to establish a commercially viable e-mobility ecosystem to promote a cleaner & greener environment. The company is strategically working to setup a network of EV charging Stations under the brand “PlugNgo” and provide Energy Storage Solutions for the transport & stationary applications.

BRPL & BYPL are premier distribution companies and Joint Ventures between Reliance Infrastructure Limited and GoNCTD.

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India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza inaugurated by Union Power Minister​

The Minister also launches Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency (RAISE)- a joint initiative of EESL and USAID​

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The two initiatives focus on energy efficiency, promoting e-mobility and improving indoor air quality

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New Delhi, 20 July, 2020:

With a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting e-mobility, Shri R.K Singh, the Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, today inaugurated India’s first public EV (Electric Vehicle) charging plaza at Chelmsford Club in New Delhi. While speaking at the occasion Shri Singh said, “The EV charging plaza is a new avenue for making e-mobility ubiquitous and convenient in India. Such innovative initiatives are imperative for the creation of a robust e-mobility ecosystem in the country. My congratulations to both EESL and NDMC.”

EESL is spearheading the EV ecosystem development in India by undertaking demand aggregation for procuring EVs and identifying innovative business models for implementation of Public Charging Station (PCS). EESL in collaboration with NDMC has established India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza in Central Delhi. This plaza will host 5 Electric Vehicle Chargers of different specifications.

Speaking on the inauguration of public EV plaza Shri Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Secretary, Ministry of Power said, “The charging plaza, with its compatibility with a wide range of electric vehicles will greatly spur e-mobility adoption. This would make EV charging hassle free and convenient for the consumers, thereby making e-mobility adoption an attractive proposition.”

Union Power Minister Shri R K Singh also launched today “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency” (RAISE) national programme. At the launch, Shri R.K Singh stated, “I believe the RAISE initiative can potentially alleviate the issue of bad air quality in workspaces across the nation and pioneer ways to make them healthier and greener. I look forward to the success of their programme and wish both EESL and USAID best of luck for their future endeavours.

At the launch of RAISE, Mr Javier Piedra, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Asia Bureau, USAID said, “We just concluded the U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership Ministerial last week with a very engaging dialogue and a forward-looking action plan. I’m happy that one of its key deliverables i.e. RAISE is being launched here by the Honorable Minister just two days after the SEP. USAID & EESL have been working together to transform markets for clean energy technologies and have jointly developed this integrated approach that benefits consumers and the industry, while ensuring energy savings and better health. The solutions for indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and healthy workspaces in response to COVID-19 are relevant worldwide and this pioneering initiative has immense potential to be emulated globally."

Poor air quality has been a concern in India for quite some time and has become more important in light of the COVID pandemic. As people return to their offices and public spaces, maintaining good indoor air quality is essential for occupant comfort, well-being, productivity, and the overall public health.

In that context, EESL has undertaken a retrofit of its office air-conditioning and ventilation system. This is a part of the larger initiative to “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor air quality for Safety and Efficiency” developed for healthy and energy efficient buildings, in partnership with U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE programme. EESL’s corporate office in Scope Complex has been taken up as a pilot for this initiative. The pilot focuses on improving indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal comfort, and energy efficiency (EE) in EESL office’s air conditioning system.

As per EESL, pilot project has shown very impressive results – about 80% improvement in Air Quality parameters with almost no implementation hassles. Considering employee’s occupational health and safety is paramount in any workplace amidst the COVID-19 scenario, EESL is keen to provide such solutions across the country with standardisation and demand aggregation approach.

Both the initiatives reaffirm the pledge for ecological preservation and building a resilient energy sector, undertaken by EESL and other key stakeholders during the “#iCommit” campaign held on World Environment Day.

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Global C-Suite Leader Ashok Bhasin Joins BluSmart Mobility Advisory Board​

New Delhi, July 21, 2020

: BluSmart Mobility – India’s first-of-its-kind 100% electric mobility platform is pleased to announce the appointment of global brand-building wizard Ashok Bhasin to its advisory board. Ashok, a digital evangelist, has great experience as a CEO with accomplishments in diverse C-suite roles while leading large teams. As a champion of profitable growth & balanced value creation, he brings critical strategic thinking and operational expertise to BluSmart Mobility.

“Mr. Bhasin’s stellar business acumen & impressive track record of successfully starting, building & turning around diverse businesses across Consumer, Retail and Auto sectors is of vital importance to our company’s future. His relentless focus on the ‘Consumer’ & his global leadership experience will be invaluable as BluSmart Mobility accelerates its mission of Responsible Mobility, and as he mentors & steers us in our pursuit of high quality all-electric mobility. We are thrilled that Mr. Bhasin is by our side at this prime time for our fast growing start-up, and we look forward to putting his insights, thoughts & ideas into actions,” said Anmol Jaggi, Co-Founder, BluSmart Mobility.

In this new role, Ashok will leverage his vast global leadership experience to guide BluSmart Mobility in expanding its market presence while ensuring the growth is viable and sustainable.

Commenting on the new journey, Ashok, Mentor & Business Advisor, BluSmart Mobility said, “I am personally passionate about Clean Air & Clean Mobility. We need to urgently ‘Reimagine Mobility’ to launch the ‘War On Pollution’ and win the battle against climate change. I am very excited to mentor & work with Anmol and his talented BluSmart Mobility Team to help them build a viable business model & to build an organization with the right ethos. My vision is to help build BluSmart Mobility as a ‘best-in-class’ Mobility Platform with a powerful & profitable Brand that consumers trust & love”.

A Global Business Leader, Ashok joined Hero MotoCorp in early 2015 to head Hero’s Sales, Marketing & Customer Care and to consolidate Hero’s dominant market position - later he led Hero’s Enterprise-wide Digital Transformation. Prior to Hero, as Managing Director he led the entire Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Central Africa business. Earlier, he worked with Whirlpool Corporation in several leadership roles including Vice President Marketing – South Asia and thereafter as Global Director – Whirlpool Corporation, USA. Ashok spent his initial years with the TATA Group. He has consistently led talented and winning teams across the globe while building many great Brands including - Dettol, Harpic, Lysol, Whirlpool, & Lakme. Ashok, an alumnus of SRCC (Shri Ram College of Commerce), is also an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi. He has pursued Senior Leadership Programs including Harvard Business School Executive Education.

A first-of-its-kind all-electric cab service, BluSmart Mobility is a fast-growing new age mobility platform that unlocks the era of smart urban electric rides in cool, silent, and ultra-sanitized all electric cabs.

About BluSmart Mobility:

Blu Smart Mobility is India's first all-electric shared smart mobility platform for efficient, affordable, intelligent, sustainable ridesharing & car-sharing. Please find attached our info deck for your reference. Blu Smart is building a comprehensive and holistic smart electric on-demand mobility platform covering the entire value chain of smart mobility, smart charging, and smart parking. *Blu Smart's sustainable urban mobility solutions and services are Blu Smart Ride, Blu Smart Charge and Blu Smart Assure. BluSmart: Reinventing Mobility

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Akash