Easily recognisable Detectable Jacket is up to twice more visible for vehicle sensors than conventional high-visibility vests. The glass microbead technology also amplifies nighttime visibility by up to 300 metres; a six- fold increase over standard white outerwear.

Nikola will build and assemble the Bosch fuel-cell power modules at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. The companies will work together and source the remaining components.

The initiatives will strengthen the US’ leadership in producing and selling clean vehicles, increasing the domestic supply chain and growing auto jobs. Ford, GM, Stellantis and UAW will support this effort.

Since the implementation of FAME in April 2015, a total of 3.61 lakh EVs were incentivised amounting to Rs 6 billion. FAME Phase II focuses on supporting the electrification of public and shared transportation.

Herbert Diess, the Volkswagen CEO, has criticised hydrogen fuel cars saying that such vehicles have not proved to be climate-friendly. Elon Musk of Tesla echoed his thoughts.

The Delhi High Court has told the Department of Heavy Industries to consider including hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles under the FAME India Phase II scheme.

Some key takeaways from the recommendations are such as continuation of FAME II for two more years, higher short-term booster incentives for consumers, support for in-house R&D & more.

The roll out of the government’s FAME II policy will give a needed impetus and help achieve greater penetration of EV.

China being the largest market for electric mobility, Continental will present a wide portfolio of e-mobility solutions for the Chinese market