Kolkata: CESC is planning to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and battery storage systems for green energy in the state in the future. Vineet Sikka, managing director (distribution) of the power utility company, hinted that they may seek collaboration with UK-based EV firms to implement the project. We are currently running a pilot project with fleet operators and if successful, we may develop charging infrastructure with support from UK firms," he said.The six UK companies represented by the delegates are Aegis Energy, Allye, Dock-y, Powerup, Hypermotive and Hodos Media. These firms specialise in areas such as fleet telematics, battery energy storage systems, artificial intelligence and EV component manufacturing. "Andrew Fleming, british deputy high commissioner to East and Northeast India, said, "The UK and Bengal share a vision for a sustainable future and this EV delegation marks a significant step towards advancing EV innovation and forging new partnerships.

Source: The Times March 12, 2025 08:16 UTC