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United News of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
EV 2025 powering India's EV Revolution, kicks off in Chennai
Chennai, June 27 (UNI) Entrepreneur India EV 2025 commenced today uniting industry pioneers, government leaders, technology innovators, and entrepreneurs to shape the future of electric mobility in India. The event set an ambitious tone for the nation's rapid and sustainable shift toward an electrified transport ecosystem. Opening the summit, Ms. Ashita Marya, CEO, Franchise India, said 'We are at a turning point in India's electric mobility journey. From a projected USD 27.7 billion battery market by 2028 to EVs accounting for 4.1% of total car sales this May, the shift is real, rapid, and irreversible." "But this conference isn't just about milestones, it's about momentum", he noted. The next two days are about turning conversations into collaborations, and ideas into action, he said. In his keynote address on 'The DeepSeek Moment for the EV Charging Infrastructure – Ultra-Fast Charging (BYD)', Mr. Tin Hang Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Open Energy, emphasized the transformative role of ultra-fast EV charging in driving mainstream EV adoption, positioning it as a pivotal element of India's mobility roadmap. A marquee panel on 'Transforming India's Mobility Landscape: Global Insights and Strategic Solutions for a Sustainable EV Ecosystem' followed, offering a forward-looking blueprint for scaling EV adoption through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive policy. 'India today stands at a pivotal moment—where science, innovation, and sustainability must converge not just in policy papers, but in everyday life. Our challenge is not just to build advanced technologies, but to ensure they reach the last mile, touch real lives, and solve real problems. It is time we move beyond isolated excellence and embrace a collaborative ecosystem—where research institutions, industry, and government co-create solutions that are scalable, inclusive, and globally relevant. We are not just imagining the future—we are engineering it, right here, right now.' Dr. Anita Gupta, Scientist 'G' & Advisor, DST, Government of India, said. 'We must stop thinking of electrification as a distant dream. The real crisis isn't just fossil fuels, it's our continued inefficiency and the way we design systems that waste energy by default. Unless we build an ecosystem powered by genuinely green electricity and supported by reliable infrastructure, EV adoption will be only half a solution. The goal is not just to replace petrol with power, but to reimagine how mobility, storage, and sustainability intersect at scale.' Padmashri Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala Ex-Advisor, Ministry of Power, Prof: - IIT Madras, said. One of the most anticipated segments of the day was the release of Frost & Sullivan's exclusive market report, 'Transformative Trends in the Indian Electric Vehicle Market – 2025 and Beyond,' presented by Mr. Prajyot N Sathe, Research Director. Mr Sathe said 'India's electric vehicle market is evolving rapidly—on track to touch over 700,000-unit sales annually by 2030. But growth alone isn't enough. The focus must now shift to building resilient, localized supply chains, expanding charging infrastructure density, and accelerating battery innovation. With supportive policies like FAME, PLI, and reduced import duties, we have a window of opportunity to make India not just a consumer of EVs, but a global manufacturing hub.' The summit also hosted deep-dive sessions on pivotal themes including EV Consumer Behavior: Understanding drivers, barriers, and shifting market forces, Technological Advancements: Emerging innovations shaping the next era of EVs and Autonomous and User-Centric Design: Reimagining the EV experience for future mobility. The day concluded with two impactful panels 'The Evolution of EV Charging: Implications for Energy, Real Estate, and Mobility' and 'Driving the Future: The Role of Electric Commercial Vehicles in India's Green Transition' UNI GV 1800
Powys County Times
05-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Newtown residents embrace circular economy at community events
The young boy's teddy was repaired at the event (Image: Benjamin Wolf) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Newtown residents are embracing the circular economy at community events. The latest success was Newtown's Summer ShareFest at Hope Church. The event, organised by the Open Energy project, featured a 'SwapShop' and repair café. Attendees exchanged books, clothes, and toys, all free of charge, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The event, part of the Open Energy project by Open Newtown, aims to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and strengthen the circular economy by promoting the reuse and repair of everyday items. A spokesperson said: "It has been a challenge to spread the word about these events and to help people understand what they are about. "But the response from those who attend is always so positive. "More and more people are realising that we can work together as a community to reduce waste, share resources and save money." The event also featured a repair café where residents could extend the life of their possessions. At the event, a young boy's soft toy, a gift from his late father, was repaired. The initiative also takes repair cafés 'on the road' to different parts of the community. The event at Hope Church included craft sessions, gardening activities, and free food and refreshments. A spokesperson said: "For many participants, our events are their first experience attending a clothes swap or repair café. "We're hoping that repair and reuse becomes the norm and there is certainly a growing appetite for it." To find out about future events, you can follow them on Facebook or email Openergy@
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New hipages energy service to save Aussies $250 a year by automatically switching plans
Finder's utilities expert Mariam Gabaji said better energy offers can be found on the first page of your bill, but a new system is set to do all the hard work for you. (Source: Finder/Supplied/Getty) There's a new system to help keep your electricity bill as low as possible and it's set to save the average Australian $250 a year. Hipages energy will automatically roll you onto a new plan if a cheaper one becomes available. Some Aussies might not have noticed the small note on their energy bills that now legally has to advise you every 90 days if there's a cheaper plan available. Finder utilities expert Mariam Gabaji told Yahoo Finance that "many people miss it" even though it's on the first page of your invoice. Despite facing another energy bill price rise of up to $300, Australians simply can't be bothered to make the change, paying a collectively $1.1 billion in electricity loyalty tax. The hipages energy system is set to change that. RELATED How does it work? The hipages energy setup uses Australia's Open Energy initiative to do all the heavy lifting for you. The Open Energy initiative is managed by the consumer watchdog and allows you to access and share your energy data. The data is collected by your electricity smart meter and it's meant to give you more "choice, control, and convenience" when managing your energy usage. It also helps you find the best retail price deals as this data provides a much more accurate snapshot of your usage. Do you have a story? Email 'We know that all Australians have been hit hard with skyrocketing prices, and the cost of energy is causing particular strain," hipages Group CEO Roby Sharon-Zipser told Yahoo Finance. The system harnesses this platform to chuck you onto a similar but cheaper deal if and when it becomes available. "While the extension of the Federal Government's Energy Bill Relief Fund will help, it's unfortunately a temporary solution," Sharon-Zipser added. 'For homeowners and renters, hipages energy ensures residents always have a competitive electricity deal by automatically switching their plan.' The company estimated this first-of-its-kind initiative will shave off 20 per cent off your energy bill within the first year. They're so confident in that belief, that if your bill is $5,000 or less and you don't get that much in savings, you'll get a $1,000 gift card. 'We hope that by expanding our offerings available to homeowners and business owners, we can make building and maintaining homes and businesses easier," Sharon-Zipser said.
