Bureau Veritas calls for standardized safety regulations to accelerate adoption of electrification technology

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has called for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance the development of maritime electrification technologies, following the publication of a new technology report, Maritime Electrification: Maritime Battery Systems and Onshore Power Supply. The report explores how electrification technologies – specifically Energy Storage

Stockholm Expands Onshore Power for Cruise Ships with Second OPS Facility

Ports of Stockholm has launched Sweden’s second onshore power supply (OPS) facility for international cruise ships, further advancing its efforts to cut emissions and noise pollution from port operations. The new high-voltage connection, located at Stadsgården, became operational on May 12, when the Viking Jupiter became the first vessel to connect. The move follows the

HAV Group Secures Contract to Deliver Onshore Charging Stations for Norled Ferries in Northern Norway

HAV Group’s energy design and smart control systems division has been awarded a contract to deliver three advanced onshore charging stations for Norled, one of Norway’s leading ferry operators. The charging systems will be installed at the ports of Stokkvågen, Lovund, and Træna in Northern Norway, supporting Norled’s transition to more sustainable ferry operations.The new

Montra Electric and Magenta Mobility forge partnership for sustainable logistics solutions

Montra Electric and Magenta Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance sustainable logistics solutions in India. The MoU was signed by Saju Nair, Chief Executive Officer, TIVOLT Electric Private Limited (SCV division of Montra Electric) and Maxson Lewis, Managing Director and CEO, Magenta Mobility. Under this partnership, Tivolt Electric Vehicles (SCV division

Kolkata set to get India’s largest EV charging hub

Kolkata, India’s largest single-site electric vehicle (EV) charging hub is set to come up in south Kolkata’s Thakurpukur area, claimed Ashhok Kapoor, the MD of EzUrja, which is building it. It will be the second-largest EV charging hub in the world with 300 chargers, he said, adding that China has the largest facility housing 650

ESR India launches first in-park EV charging station at Taloja Industrial and logistics park

ESR Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, has launched its first integrated Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure at its 89-acre Grade A Taloja Industrial and Logistics Park in India. The new EV charging station is fully powered by renewable energy generated by ESR’s rooftop solar panels mounted on the charging station itself. This initiative aligns with

As Tesla prepares to enter the market, India restricts investments in EV charging

India offers a significantly reduced 15 per cent import tariff on EVs, down from approximately 100 per cent, to companies like Tesla. However, to qualify, automakers must invest at least $500 million in a domestic factory. Reuters reports that investments in charging infrastructure cannot be used to meet this requirement, ensuring the focus remains on

Norway nears landmark transition to all-electric vehicles

The global shift to sustainable transport is accelerating, with some countries making strides faster than others. Various factors, including government initiatives, infrastructure investment, and consumer demand, influence how quickly these transitions occur. Norway’s success in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) is now being closely watched worldwide. Norway’s focus on EV adoption has resulted in electric vehicles

Tesla to sell imported EVs in India from April: Report

American electric carmaker Tesla is looking to enter India this year and may start selling electric vehicles as soon as April, according to a report. Tesla plans to sell imported vehicles from its Berlin plant in India starting in April this year. It claimed that the EV maker is planning to offer cheaper EV models

Jupiter Electric Mobility launches JEM Saathi App

Jupiter Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd. (JEM), a subsidiary of Jupiter Wagons Limited, has taken a significant step in strengthening India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem with the launch of its innovative mobile application, “JEM Saathi”. This app is designed to enhance the experience of JEM’s customers by providing a seamless, all-in-one platform for vehicle service communication,