Govt. of WB, in association with ADB, is organising a conference to showcase India's journey & opportunities in the #ElectronicVehicle Industry, from 9th-11th Dec '22, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata.
Entry free for visitors.
Register here: https://t.co/s0HdZZvzCV
Glimpses from the session on ‘Skilling Needs for Greater & Faster Adoption of EVs’. This session assessed prioritising EV skill needs and requirements for the current #EV industry and developing a future-ready workforce.
Glimpses from the session on ‘This Inland Water Transport Use Case- Electric Ferries’. The session focused on retrofitting water vehicles, and how the transition from fuel-using water vehicles to electric water vehicles is to affect the ecosystem.
Glimpses from the session on ‘Supporting EVs in Urban Areas & in a Smart City’. This session assessed the preparedness of companies to tap such markets, the challenges of managing demand & supply, and actions companies can take to tap opportunities in such cities.
Glimpses from the session on ‘How EVs Can See Faster Commercial Adoption’. This session focused on ways to accelerate the use of electric trucks & buses as they evolve, and the challenges faced in Medium Duty & Heavy Duty electric vehicles, and charging systems.
Glimpses from the session on ‘Current Battery Technology & Future Developments'. This session discussed the lithium-battery supply chain, battery energy storage, building infrastructure for fast charging, longer battery life, & establishing safety of batteries.
Glimpses from the session ‘Accelerating India’s #EV Adoption for Environmental Reasons’. This session discussed rethinking E-mobility environmentally, the journey from aspiration to execution, creating more awareness and deploying green power for EV charging stations.
MAJOR Takeaways from @expo_ev hosted by GoWB -
🔹850 EV Charging Stations across NH & SH of WB by 2024. 1000 more in next 2 yrs
🔹1 per 5 KM on 4-Lane Highways
🔹WBSEDCL launches 'EV Bandhu' - App to Locate, Check Availability, Book & Pay (₹6/unit) for Nearest Charging Stations
Glimpses from the conference on ‘Public Charging Infrastructure: Designing New Grids & Power Plants’. The session evaluates the enhancing grid resiliency to support zero-emission bus deployments, fleet development of #EV trucks to meet the increasing demand of EVs.
Glimpses from the conference on ‘International Best Practices & Investment Opportunities in #EV Sector for West Bengal’. This session assessed the role of attracting more investments and how can WB further open investment opportunities in the EV sector.
Glimpses from the conference on ‘EVs in West Bengal: Vision @2030 & Making EVs Available for Everyone’. This session aimed to assess the growth of the Indian EV industry, especially in the Eastern Region, and how WB is aiming to build the potential market.