Jio-bp partners with BluSmart to set up EV charging infra in India
In a first step towards its new energy focus, Jio-bp, the fuels
and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and bp,
announced a partnership with BluSmart, India's first and largest all-electric
ride-hailing platform to set up a network of commercial large scale EV charging stations.
As part of the partnership, Jio-bp will
set up these stations for passenger electric
vehicles and fleets across the country. BluSmart, through its
all electric fleet, provides zero-surge and zero-tailpipe emission ride-hailing
service in the Delhi NCR. Besides, it has corporate tie-ups for providing
electric mobility for fleet requirements. The company now plans to expand its
network into other major cities across India.
"Through this partnership, both companies will
collaborate in planning, development and operation of EV charging infrastructure,
at suitable locations across cities where BluSmart operates. With the first
phase-roll out in the National Capital Region, these EV charging stations
will be capable of accommodating a minimum of 30 vehicles at each station and
will be concentrated in urban areas," said a joint statement from the companies.
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According to Harish C Mehta, chief executive officer, Jio-bp,
said, Jio-bp plans
to be at the forefront of EV infrastructure development in the country.
"Leveraging bp’s learnings from the UK with bp Pulse,
where they have the country’s largest EV charging network, from Germany through
their Aral brand, Jio-bp intends to bring in the latest in EV technology to our
consumers. In line with the New Energy vision of RIL, our Advanced Mobility
teams are working tirelessly to create cleaner and smarter ways for Indians to
travel," he said. The partnership with BluSmart will help in offering new
age low-carbon emitting, cleaner and more affordable options, he added.
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