Tech Trial 1 | Delhi to Agra - NHEV | Electric Vehicles | Electric Charging Station

Tech Trial Run-I

225 KM

25 November 2020

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.

Tech Trial Run-I

On 25th November, the Ease of Doing Business took the NHEV initiative forward by starting its Tech-Trial Run from Delhi to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. During this trial, components of all three major Ease of Doing Business deliveries were showcased to advance the integration of EVs on highways across the nation. This 30-days trial run also demonstrated the state-of-the-art model of Annuity Hybrid E-Mobility (AHEM) on the ground, following its financial launch in March 2020.

225

Km Long trial

30

days trial

04

four wheelers & EV Buses

25+

partners

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:

30 minutes for backup for EVs

30% lesser price for EVs (Battery Subscription)

30% CapEx utilization of Charging Infra

3 years breakeven for Station Investors

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

“This program is in the line with the vision of our government to transform road and surface transport in India. My best wishes to the team behind this initiative to promote technology, FDI and employment around Electric Vehicles.”

” I am delighted to know that Delhi – Agra & Delhi -Jaipur are proposed to be India’s 1st 500 km combined E-Highway. This program will help domestic EV manufacturing companies to grow and fulfil the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, for cleaner modes of transportation in India and will open a new segment of industry under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

”It’s our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s dream to transform India by the use of clean mode of transport. EVs and other environmentally sustainable technologies are the enablers in coming decades. On this occasion I compliment the organisers and participants all success in this unique initiative.”

“I am please to know that Agra -Delhi – Jaipur is proposed to be 1st route for EVs to invite investors, technologies, vehicle, batteries, manufacturers from round the globe to come perform trials and develop their ecosystems. My whole hearted wishes and support goes to Ease of Doing Business team of ASSAR for this methodological initiative to promote FDI and Employment around Electric Mobility.”

“I loud the efforts of Shri. Abhijeet Sinha and ASSAR for the methodological approach to resume to resume this lockdown halted project in the same year. I extend my best wishes to this project and participants for their support and passion for timely completion and contribution in post lockdown economic revival.”

“It is heartening to know that ASSAR is exploring the novel idea of setting up bio fuel dispensers alongside the EV charging stations. I congratulate office bearers of ASSAR for this timely initiative and I wish NHforEV2020 all success.”