☰
India and Japan are reportedly working on a joint initiative to develop a standard for electric vehicle charging in emerging markets. The duo will use Japan’s protocols to make easier-to-install and operate EV charging stations.
The CHAdeMO Association, which is responsible for developing the charging standard in Japan, will work with a group of automakers, such as Suzuki and Mahindra, to develop a proposal for the Bureau of Indian Standards. The committee’s draft proposal is expected to be submitted this year.
The association, which has about 500 members, aims to encourage the widespread usage of electric vehicles in India and other emerging markets. For those unaware, most Southeast Asian countries lack the necessary infrastructure to support the charging of electric cars.
In addition, the proposed standards would allow charging stations to output up to 22 kilowatts. This is half of the figure that’s typically used in Japan. Moreover, by simplifying the construction process, it would make it easier for factories to install charging points as well.
Since the lower output would lengthen the charging time of electric cars, it is expected that the trade-off would be acceptable given the development of high-range EVs. Additionally, since the demand for electric cars in emerging markets would initially be mainly for compact cars, this issue could be resolved.
The proposed standards would allow Japanese automakers to export their electric vehicle models to other countries without affecting the charging connectors. This would also allow local companies in emerging markets to expand their regional business.
In India, the goal is to have 30% of new car sales come from electric vehicles by 2030, while other countries in Southeast Asia are also expected to start using electric cars. Despite the rapid growth of China's electric vehicle market, the adoption rates in other emerging Asian countries have been relatively slower with India recording fewer than 20,000 electric cars last year.
Source Credit: -
An accomplished professional in the field of content development, playing with words comes naturally to Nikita Chaurasia. After completing her post-graduate MBA degree in Advertising and PR, Nikita worked across numerous content-driven verticals, undertaking diverse r...
Pacific Island nations have reportedly pushed Japan to postpone the release of Fukushima nuclear power plant wastewater due to concerns that it may pollute fishing grounds. An appeal was made on Wednesday when Japan announced that treated sewage f...
Danone, the French bottled water and yogurt firm, is reportedly being sued in court by three environmental activists’ groups for failing to cut its plastic footprint significantly. According to the groups, the maker of Evian and Volvic miner...
Bosch, the German technology company, has reportedly expanded its security footprint in the ridesharing market with the launch of its latest security dashcams. At CES 2023, Las Vegas, the German tech firm unveiled a new integrated smart camera on ...
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reportedly denied rumors that Rio Tinto and its partners could receive a $450 million settlement for the Gladstone power station, which would bring the total compensation for the coal price limit to...
Businesses in the UK are still reportedly grappling after two years following the beginning of post-Brexit trading, as suggested by a new report. According to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), firms are still battling increased red tape and ...
© 2023 aeresearch.net. All Rights Reserved.