The jump from BS-IV to BS-VI created some challenges. When the BS-VI norms came into vogue in April 2020, the country was in a historic lockdown due to Covid pandemic. Anurag Garg takes a look at the journey thus far.

Omega Seiki Pvt Ltd and Forsee Power announced a strategic partnership to provide Lithium-ion batteries technology for entire range of OSM Commercial Vehicles.

Though awareness about electric vehicles (EVs) is rising, range-anxiety is affecting widescale adoption of EVs. To address this, 48V electrical systems could be the instant and a simple solution, says Anurag Garg of Vitesco Technologies India.

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.

India has significant market potential for EVs. Although we are still in the infancy of adoption of EVs, with the changes in the technology landscape as well as the clear vision set by the Indian government.

Indian auto component industry, which grew by 14.5 per cent in 2018-19 to Rs 3.95 lakh crore ($ 57 billion), witnessed slump in the second half of 2018-19 due to slow vehicle sales.

Exports of auto components grew by 17.1% to Rs 106.048 crore ($15.16 billion) from Rs 90,571 crore ($ 13.4 billion) in 2017-18, says ACMA.

The event centred around FAME 2 scheme, which promotes ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles’ and also the ‘Phased Manufacturing Program’.

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