Tech Trial Run-III
332 KM
09 september 2024
About nHEV
National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) is a pilot program adopted by Govt of India; initially supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to upgrade highways into E-Highways. It conducted Tech-Trials on 3 pilot corridors, namely Delhi-Agra (Yamuna Expressway – 2020) and Delhi – Jaipur (NH48 – 2022) , Chennai – Trichy (NH 179 B 332 KM ) out of 12 National Corridors proposed by the Ministry of Power for electrification in its Guidelines and standards dated 14.12.2018 to be converted into E-highway. NHEV is built and funded on a Hybrid PPP Model called Annuity Hybrid E-Mobility (AHEM); currently in expansion mode of 5500 km e-highways on Bharatmala & Sagarmala routes from Delhi to Kanyakumari via Mumbai and Kolkata corridors.
About Tamil Nadu State Partner
Turiya EV Charge Partners is our ‘Tamil Nadu State Partner’ and nodal agency for the 5 states in the South India namely Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Kerala. Turiya EV Charge Partners specializes in making the transition to electric vehicles effortless by removing barriers and simplifying the path towards e-mobility. With their expertise, reliable solutions, and collaborative approach, we’re together revolutionizing the journey to EV ownership.
Memorandum of Understanding with Guidance Tamil Nadu
Turiya EV Charge Partners has signed an MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu for NHEV and plans to invest INR 1300 crores into this ambitious project within the next two years. Moreover, they aim to create job opportunities for 1500 individuals, comprising 150 direct employees and 1350 indirect employees, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) has pledged its commitment to facilitate and support Turiya EV Charge Partners Private Limited for National Highways for EV throughout this venture. This assistance will come in the form of essential infrastructural support and regulatory facilitation, always in compliance with applicable laws. Additionally, GoTN is dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted power supply and other necessary infrastructure on a best-effort basis, further demonstrating their commitment to the success of this project.
Tech Trial Run-I outcomes
NHEV started its Tech Trial Run-I on 25th November 2020 from Delhi to Agra via Yamuna Expressway, where components of all 4 major Ease of Doing Business deliveries were showcased to bring EVs on highways.
Tech Trial Run-II outcomes
Tech Trial Run-II from Delhi-Jaipur, held from 09th September to 9th October 2022, highlighted the major points of Technical Investigation of E-Mobility. These major takeaways make EV adoption easier and user confidence higher on National Highways and Expressways.
1 Seat fare
₹1000 vs. ₹1500
1 day EV fare
₹4000 vs. ₹12000
01 EV cO2
Emission cut 4500 MT
1 km Upgradation cost
80 Lakh vs. 1 crore
Tech Trial Run-III
Tech Trial Run-III from Chennai to Trichy was flagged off on World EV Day, 9th September 2024. It demonstrated state of art model of Annuity Hybrid E-Mobility (AHEM) on the ground. The Tech Trial Run-III marks a significant milestone in rigorously evaluating the techno-commercial insights gained from prior trials on electric SUVs & Buses excluding Electric Trucks & ZET vehicles. Tech Trial Run-3 pivoted its focus to make highway upgradation inclusive and comprehensive along with freight and logistics components. The approach aimed to generate more evidence-driven and techno-commercial data, thereby facilitating an accurate determination of station pricing and deployment, and also providing valuable insights to the stakeholders, users, subscribers, financers, banks, operators, vendors and OEMs to use this scientifically credible & commercially viable output data of TTR-3 in the immediate deployment of ZET, Hydrogen and Electric Freight.
332
Km Long trial
30
days trial
06
four wheelers & EV Buses
75+
partners
05
focus states
3000
km e-highway upgradation
05
cities program
05
Ev Trucks & loaders
What did we test ?
The challenge is to bring insights from this trial to serve the stakeholders, users, subscribers, financers, banks, operators, vendors and OEMs to take informed decisions on the immediate deployment of ZET, Hydrogen and Electric Freight. To thoroughly assess the technical viability & efficiency of ZET mobility and green infrastructure, the trial tested several key factors:
1 Ton/Km
LNG vs. Electric vs. Hydrogen Cost
Cost of Ownership
10 EV Buses & ZET Truck fleet
Breakeven Period
1 EV Bus/Truck as per utilisation
E-Highway Freight Infra
Per KM upgradation cost for ZET Vehicles
tech trial run-III timeline
participants
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Infrastructure Development: Collaborate in the development of charging stations & other necessary infrastructure through Station Allocation.
Infrastructure Developers and Construction Companies
Construction of Charging Stations: Witness the opportunity to build and install NHEV 3G Energy Stations along the Trial route.
Government Policymakers and Enablers
Support, Endorsement & Policy Advocacy: Provide political and regulatory support to ensure smooth execution of the trial & promote policies that encourage EV adoption and infrastructure development based on trial outcomes.
Technology, Charging Infrastructure and Software Corporates
Data, Telematics & Battery Solutions: Develop and manage the software for data collection & analysis and provide advanced battery technologies and solutions for the NHEV ecosystem. Implement telematics solutions for monitoring vehicle performance and infrastructure usage across 5500 Km.
Urban Planners and Local Authorities
Integration with Urban Infrastructure & Regulatory Compliance: Work on integrating EV infrastructure with urban planning initiatives & ensure compliance with local regulations and facilitate necessary approvals.
Energy and Utility Companies
Grid Integration & RE: Work on integrating NHEV charging infrastructure with the grid & aid shifting entirely on renewable energy sources for EV charging.
Environmental, Automotive Industry and Sustainability Experts
Environmental Impact Assessment & Sustainability Reporting: Conduct assessments to measure the environmental benefits of the trial, National Rollout & Document and report on the sustainability outcomes, such as CO2 emission reductions.
Logistics and Fleet Management Professionals
Fleet Operations Data Collection: Manage the deployment and operation of EV fleets during the trial & collect operational data to analyze the performance and efficiency of EV fleets.
Academic and Research Institutions
Research, Analysis & Knowledge Sharing: Conduct research on the technical and economic aspects of the trial & Publish findings and share knowledge to support NHEV expansion.
Public Transport Authorities
Operational Insights for Integration with Public Transport: Explore how NHEV can be integrated into existing public transport systems & provide insights on the operational challenges and opportunities.
Automotive, Component and Energy Suppliers & Consultants
Vehicle Provision & Technical Support: Supply EVs for the trial & Provide technical expertise and maintenance support for the vehicles used in the trial and project expansion across 5500 Km & develop strategic plans based on trial outcomes for scaling NHEV infrastructure.
Investors and Financial Institutions
Funding & Risk Assessment: Provide financial support for the trial and evaluate the climate financing opportunity for subsequent expansion & scale-up of NHEV.
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Partners & Participants
for more details, contact
- Abhishek Gupta
- Program Manager - Ease of Doing Business
- programs@easeofdoingbusiness.in
- +91 99102 26499
