Union
Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Anant Geete today
launched a scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &)
Electric Vehicles in India, better known as FAME India at an event held at the
India Habitat Centre here in New Delhi for the stakeholders and the general
public at large. The event was organized by The Department of Heavy Industry
(DHI) of the Government of India, in association with the Society of Indian
Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). On this occasion Shri G.M.Siddheswara,
Minister of State, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Rajan Katoch
and Additional Secretary Heavy Industry, Shri Ambuj Sharma were also present.
Speaking
on the occasion Shri Geete said in 2011, Union Cabinet approved the setting up
of a National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM) under which two apex
bodies were set up – National Council on Electric Mobility (NCEM) at
the Ministerial level and the other – National Board on Electric Mobility
(NBEM) at the Secretary level to formulate the road map for a new paradigm in
road transportation centering around hybrid and electric vehicles. The
Minister said Apart from the detailed field level study, including consumer
survey conducted by a reputed global knowledge partner (M/s Booz & Co.) a
number of meetings of NCEM and NBEM were held over the next 1 ½ years.
Accordingly, Electric mobility was included as a prominent theme for DHI in the
the 12th Plan Five Year Plan document under the caption “A Hiving
competence in manufacturing of fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles
including hybrid segment”. The 12th Five Year Plan also approved
an outlay of ` 795 crore for the same.
Based
on the road map prepared by the DHI, a National Electric Mobility Plan
(NEMMP-2020) was released in January 2013 by the then Prime Minister. NEMMP
2020, drawing on various inputs received from all concerned stake holders
including different Ministries, Planning Commission, Industry and Academia,
laid down a aspirational target of 6-7 million hybrid and electric vehicles per
year by 2020 provided commensurate incentives were extended by the Government
for demand and supply creation, technology and R&D projects,
creation of public charging infrastructure and pilot projects.
The industry on its part is also expected to make substantial investments based
on this long term vision plan.
Shri
Geete detailed Salient Features of FAME India scheme which are as under:
1. Based
on the NEMMP 2020 road map, a detailed scheme titled “FAME India” (Faster
Adoption and Manufacture of Electric Vehicles in India) was drawn up by DHI and
submitted for the approval of the Government. Based on the Ministry of Finance’s
approval, FAME India scheme with an outlay of ` 795 crore under Plan Head has
been launched for the initial two years – Phase I (2015-17).
He
said The break-up details of the two year allocation of Rs. 795 core is as
follows:
(Amount
in Rupees)
Components
of the scheme
|
2015-16
|
2016-17
|
Technology
Platform
(Including
testing infrastructure)
|
`
70 cr.
|
`.
120 cr.
|
Demand
Incentives
|
`.
155 cr.
|
`
340 cr.
|
Charging
Infrastructure
|
`.
10 cr.
|
`.
20 cr.
|
Pilot
Projects
|
`
20 cr.
|
`.
50 cr.
|
IEC/Operations
|
`5
cr.
|
`
5 cr.
|
Total
(Rs.)
|
`.
260 cr.
|
`.
535 cr.
|
Grand
Total (Rs.)
|
`.
795 cr.
|
Under
the Budget 2015-16, an initial amount of ` 75 crore has been approved. It is
expected that based on the successful implementation of the scheme and utilization
of funds so far ear-marked, further funds would be released for the purpose,
the minister added.
On
coverage the minister said this scheme would be covered throughout the country
with the following four areas:
a. Cities
under “Smart Cities” initiatives.
b. Major
metro agglomerations – Delhi NCR, Greater Mumbai, Kolkatta, Chennai, Bengaluri,
Hyderabad, Ahmedabad.
c. All
State and other Urban Agglomerations/Cities with 1 million+population (as per
2011 census)
d. Cities
of the North Eastern States
2. It
will cover all vehicle segments i.e. two, three and four wheelers, cars,
LCVs, Buses etc and all forms of hybrid (Mild/Strong/Plug-in) and
pure electric vehicles.
3.
The
demand incentive will be availed by buyers upfront at the point of purchase and
the same shall be got reimbursed by the manufacturers from DHI, on a monthly
basis. The broad range of demand incentive available for different categories
of vehicles is as follows:
(Incentive
in Rupees)
Vehicle
Segment
|
Minimum
incentive `
|
Maximum
incentive `
|
2
wheeler scooter
|
1800
|
22,000
|
Motorcycle
|
3500
|
29,000
|
3
wheeler Autorikshaw
|
3300
|
61,000
|
4
wheeler cars
|
11,000
|
1,38,000
|
LCVs
|
17,000
|
1,87,000
|
Bus
|
30,00,000
|
66,00,000
|
Retro Fitment Category
|
15
% or ` 30,000 if reduction
in
fuel consumption is 10-30%
|
30 % of Kit
price or
` or ` 90,000
if reduction in fuel consumption is more than 30 %
|
On
Technology Platform the Minister said one of the prime focus
area under the scheme is to develop indigenous technology and R&D
capability to develop and manufacture the entire range of electric components
and sub-systems necessary for hybrid and electric vehicles.
He
said the Technology Advisory Group on Electric Mobility (TAG-EM) under the
Co-chairmanship of Shri Ambuj Sharma, Additional Secretary, DHI and Prof.
Jhunjhunwala of IIT Madras with senior members from the DST, Industry and
Academia has been set up which is steering various initiatives in this field.
The
minister said Four Sub-Groups have been set up on vehicle system
integration, motors and controllers and power electronics; batteries
and battery management system and charging infrastructure. In each
of these areas centres of excellence (COE) are being set up to provide the
required thrust and short-term, outcome oriented results.
He
said a number of R&D projects have already been initiated by DHI, for
example - development of off-line and real-time simulators for Xevs systems,
design development for light weight vehicles, technology for solid state
lithium ion battery and COE for motors etc.
He
also informed that an amount of ` 30 crore is being released for the creation
of necessary testing and homologation facilities at ARAI, Pune for testing
these new generation EV, within the country.
On
Pilot Projects the minister said in order to test and
demonstrate the technical capability of hybrid and electric vehicles as well as
market dynamics in real-time situation, a number of pilot projects are being
launched in the coming months across India, jointly with the State Governments
and Industry etc. DHI shall provide viability of funding, installation of
charging points etc., for the successful implementation of such pilot projects
4. A few
examples of pilot projects under consideration are :
· Running pure
electric vehicles (7 seater) in the last 2 Kms at Taj Mahal (Agra)
· Pure Electric 2
wheeler vehicles for home delivery (Dominos, KFCs etc)
· Pure electric 3
wheelers/small 4 wheelers for fruit and vegetable distribution and garbage
disposal etc.
· Electric cars
for taxi fleets, corporate hire and rental scheme use etc.
· Last mile
connectivity from metro stations.
· Hybrid and
electric buses for public transport and creation of clean air islands
for selected areas
On
Public Charging Infra-structure the minister said to address
issues of range anxiety amongst users of pure electric vehicles, a mix of slow
and faster charging facilities needs to be created in different cities across
India, on a scientific basis, taking into account population density of such
vehicles and the local transportation pattern etc.
Also
,India specific standards for both AC and DC chargers – slow and fast chargers
are under formulation and will be finalized shortly. And, efforts are also
being made to spur indigenous manufacturing of low cost, high quality chargers.
On
rationale for NEMMP 2020 |Shri Geete said estimated
cumulative Fuel Savings by 2020 is – 9500 Million litres (equivalent). Savings
of ` 62000 crore @ 64.95/litre petrol)
·
There
will also be reduction of pollution & greenhouse gas emissions (- 2 million
tonnes)
·
Local
manufacturing of vehicles will lead to employment generation direct (job
creation of 60 to 65 thousand + indirect job creation in components like
battery, motors, power electronic devices etc. totaling 2.5 to 3 lakhs)
On
linkages the minister said FAME India Scheme has inherent and
close Synergy with the following leading industries of Government:
·
“Make
in India” Mission
·
National
Transport Policy
·
National
Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC)
o National
Solar Mission (NSM)
o National
Mission for Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)
o National
Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)
The
minister also informed that First National Workshop on FAME India Scheme and
Electric Mobility was conducted by DHI on today morning at the India Habitat
Centre, New Delhi which was attended by senior officers of the Central
Ministries/Departments, State Government/UT Administration apart from industry
and academia. Details of the scheme were apprised to all the stake
holders. Further, role of the State Governments particularly in the roll out
of pilot projects and charging infrastructure was reiterated. The industry
representatives on their part, informed about their products and initiatives
taken to upgrade technology in the future.
Shri
Geete reiterated that “Keeping in view the limited domestic reserves of the
conventional fuels and the rising demand in the automobile sector, it is a dire
necessity to find alternate sources of energy for transport which are
eco-friendly yet cost-effective. In the present circumstances, the Faster
Adoption and Manufacturing of (hybrid &) Electric vehicles Scheme is a
necessity. We hope that the scheme shall be a success and benefits the citizens
of our country and meet the objectives which are set out in the Mission. Today,
the first national workshop organized by our Ministry also saw various
stakeholders including our partners from the State Govts participating with
full fervor; we are hopeful that as one of important stakeholders we will have
their active participation in the implementation of the scheme as we go
forward. I must say “Team India” will work for this nationally important scheme
and make our country proud.
Shri
Geete also called upon both the industry and academia in the country to come
forward and develop new and advanced electric and hybrid vehicle models across
all segments matching international standards, which are also cost effective.
He said that the involvement of state Govts. and local bodies will be crucial
in the successful roll out of pilot projects and public charging infrastructure
for which the Central Govt. shall provide adequate funds in the initial years.
He
said Governments around the world are promoting these evolving alternate
technology vehicles including countries such as USA, EU (including France,
Germany, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands), Japan and China. Across the globe,
the major focus is on market creation through various forms of incentives,
particularly demand side incentives.
The
Minister also released a CD “Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and
Electrical Vehicles”” brought out by the Department of Heavy Industries
inaugurated a display of hybrid and electric vehicles in two, three and four
wheeler segments being manufactured in India, which are eligible for coverage
under the new scheme.
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