Understanding need of the hour, technology companies have initiated work towards establishing infrastructure for EVs. Demonstrating its commitment to clean energy , NITI Aayog has installed an ABB Terra 53 fast charging station for electric vehicles at the organization's office in the heart of New Delhi. ABB's 50kW fast charging station can provide a full charge to an electric vehicle in only 30 minutes.
Additionally, Exicom has installed AC & DC electric vehicle charging station at Ministry of Power office in Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi as well as at the United Nation office in the city. It is part of the plan to develop EV charging points across the country. Exicom EV AC Charger supports BEVC-AC001 specifications. It is designed with three sockets to charge up to 15A per socket (or 3.3KW). It is suitable for installation at wide range of places including parking, service stations, commercial and residential through pedestal mount/wall mount or pole mount.
Similar steps are being take n in Mumbai as well. Last year, Tata Power installed EV charging stations at strategic locations in Mumbai and has further plans to multiply the locations in the coming days.
Way ahead
In order to pave a way forward in the field of advanced Li-ion battery technology, Mahindra & Mahindra and LG Chem, Korea's leading manufacturer of advanced batteries, announced collaboration. Mahindra Group also plans to jointly develop new SUVs and a small EV with Ford Motor Company. The two companies signed five MoUs that further strengthen their strategic alliance and accelerate the development of key products for consumers in India and emerging markets.
To conclude, Nishant Arya, "Certainly there are challenges to be overcome. But with almost all major OEMs putting in their best synergies forward in developing EVs and the support infrastructure, I am sure that these challenges will be a thing of the past very soon. The industry is working towards achieving the same as a cohesive unit with the support of the government, concluded Arya.
Compiled by Swati Deshpande
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