India
New Delhi
A low-cost charging system for two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles, is expected to hit the Indian market in about six months and could prove to be a game-changer for electric mobility. The new charging system, developed as a government-industry partnership, could be priced as low as Rs 3,500, while existing charging solutions cost anywhere between Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000. A prototype has already been developed and at least half a dozen companies are currently working to manufacture it on scale, according to officials.
A full charge, from 0 to 100 per cent, can be done within half an hour to 45 minutes. With current batteries, a full charge is enough to travel 80 to 100 km in a city.
Two- and three-wheelers account for about 80 per cent of vehicle sales in the country, and are a major source of vehicular emissions. The all-weather charging device can be installed in any place with access to a 220-volt, 15-ampere power line.
The new system has been the result of an initiative led by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the government, and industry and research groups. The government committee has also finalised standards for this device enabling multiple companies to start manufacturing their own products.
Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST said that, two- and three-wheelers comprise a large majority of vehicles in India and contribute the majority of emissions from the passenger vehicle segment. It is therefore important to look for innovative solutions. He added that, it has been developed to cater to the very unique requirements of the Indian market as charging systems available in other countries are not best suited for India.
Source: The Indian Express
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