In yet another indication of OEMs creating EV charging infrastructure to ease range anxiety among EV users, two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has entered a strategic partnership with Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies.
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Regular and fast chargers to be set-up
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Solar energy power options to be explored
TVS and Tata Power partnership
As part of the MoU, the two companies are to drive a comprehensive implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across India and deploy solar power technologies at TVS Motor locations.
The partnership aims to create a large, dedicated electric two-wheeler charging infrastructure to accelerate electric mobility in India. This will also give the customers of the TVS iQube Electric access to the widespread charging network by Tata Power through the TVS Motor customer connect app and Tata Power EZ Charge app across India.
The partnership aims to create a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers.
TVS’ MoU with Tata Power is in line with its commitment to expanding the presence of TVS iQube Electric in over 25 cities within the next few months. The electric scooter is currently available in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Kochi, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Surat, Vizag, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
TVS to explore solar energy
Furthermore, with increasing concerns about global climate change developments, solar energy will play an important role going forward. Expanding technologies in solar energy will play a vital role in the shift towards clean energy adoption by consumers. With this intent, the two companies will also explore opportunities to use solar energy to power select TVS Motor locations in their journey towards sustainability.
“This collaboration with Tata Power marks yet another significant milestone towards enabling a greener future for the country, said Sudarshan Venu, Joint MD, TVS Motor Company.
"Our partnership will substantially enhance customer convenience through world-class fast-charging solutions. TVS Motor is extremely excited and proud to be the pioneering partner with Tata Power, which is leading the way in creating a wide and sustainable charging infrastructure in the country. Fitting to TVS Motor vision of electrification, we envisage a wide and reliable charging infrastructure for two- and three-wheeler EV customers across India, powered by renewable sources of energy such as solar.
Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power said, “We are happy to join hands with TVS Motor to become their EV charging partner. Through this collaboration, we will further leverage our expertise to enhance synergy between sustainable mobility and renewable energy integration resulting in the creation of a robust EV charging eco-system across India."
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