Energy Minister Sunil Kumar at Symposium on ‘E-Vehicles and its Charging Technologies’ Mysore/Mysuru: With the world working towards reducing carbon footprint, the Karnataka Energy Department is trying to address the issue by giving a boost to Electric Vehicles (EVs). Apart from the lack of charging stations, the high cost of EVs is cause for concern….
150 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations proposed in five districts
December 14, 2021By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) that manages distribution of electricity in five districts of Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Hassan and Kodagu has sent a proposal to the State Government identifying 150 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in five districts. Among them, 10 charging stations will come up on Mysuru-Bengaluru…
Health Minister Dr. Sudhakar tweets SOM story on Mysuru’s tryst with electric vehicles
November 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The special story published in Star of Mysore regarding Mysuru producing over 500 electric vehicles way back in 1980s even before the concept gained popularity across the world has been tweeted by Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. K. Sudhakar. The story was published in SOM dated Nov. 21 under the title…
Mysuru had produced 500 electric mopeds in 80s
November 21, 2021By S. Kenneth Shishir Mysore/Mysuru: The eco-friendly nature of electric two-wheelers is making their market grow at an incredible pace with a lot of auto-makers rolling out vehicles with eye-catching designs. Modern scooters trace their heritage as far back as 1895 when first patents for electrically-powered personal transportation devices were filed. However, many are unaware…
With just Rs. 7 this car can take you to 70 kms
August 6, 2021Three VVCE students develop Electric Vehicle from scratch Every crisis is an opportunity in disguise. While the entire education system was grappling with the real world of challenges during COVID outbreak, three students from Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) developed an Electric Vehicle (EV) from scratch and the car is there for everyone to see….
Electric two-wheelers to get more affordable as Government amends FAME-II subsidies
June 13, 2021New Delhi: In a bid to push for faster adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India, the Government has announced an amendment to the FAME-II scheme for electric vehicles. Under the amendment, the Government has increased subsidies on electric two-wheelers that will help bring down the prices by a significant margin. According to the…
e-vehicles to replace 50 percent of petrol-diesel Govt. vehicles in 2-3 years: Dr. Ashwathnarayan
February 23, 2021Bengaluru: To encourage e-mobility, the Government of Karnataka aims to replace 50 percent of all Government vehicles with Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the coming 2-3 years, said Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan. Participating in a panel discussion on “Future of sustainable mobility”, which was held as part of ‘Harvard-India Conference’ here yesterday, he said the…
Fossil fuel vehicles to be extinct in 10 years
February 2, 2021Lithium Battery Plants to come up in Chikkaballapur and Hubballi Bengaluru: Two lithium battery manufacturing plants will be set up in Chikkaballapur and Hubballi to promote the use of e-vehicles and reduce air pollution, said Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan. Speaking after launching the e-vehicle rally organised by Rotary Club at Vidhana Soudha here…
Electric autos hit city streets
January 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Cleaner transportation and electrification in the mobility space holds immense potential for energy security and reduction of greenhouse gases. Battery and plug-in hybrid Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming a vital component of Mysuru’s transportation landscape, offering environmental, economic, and energy benefits. Adding to the electric two-wheelers that have already flooded the city’s roads, electric…
City gets first Electric Vehicle Charging Station
January 27, 2021Two more to come up in Rajendranagar and Kuvempunagar Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru got its first Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station on the premises of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) at its Corporate Office in Vijayanagar, near Hinkal. Though the charging station was set up nearly a month ago, it was formally inaugurated by CESC Managing Director…
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