Key Highlights
- New initiatives announced by MG Motor India to boost EV ecosystem
- Dedicated eHUb by MG app for locating charging stations and more
- Project REVIVE introudced for re-using worn out EV batteries
- NG-Jio ICP announced for interactive gaming, learning, and entertainment
JSW MG Motor India is all set for its next EV venture in India with its first intelligent CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle), the Windsor EV next month. Right ahead of it, the company introduced multiple new EV ecosystem at its DriEV.Bharat event held in New Delhi. The first-of-king initiative to boost the EV infrastructure in the country brings along a dedicated app for all EV charging concerns, a learning platform for EVs, a repurpose program for used EV batteries, and an interactive platform for games, learning, and entertainment. Here are the top highlights from today’s MG Motor India’s DriEV.Bharat event:
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eHUB By MG App
This is a dedicated mobile app introduced by MG Motor to address the common concern of owning an EV, i.e., charging and its infrastructure. The eHUB by MG will be serving as a one-stop solution for the consumers by provide crucial details such as locating a near by charging station.
This app will also allow the customers to reserve any specific slot for charging at the desired stations which will help cut down on the wait time. MG Motor has teamed up with the major charging network provides such as Adani Total Energies Limited, BPCL, Chargezone, Glida, HPCL, Jio-BP, Shell, Statiq, Zeon, and more. The eHUB app is compatible with approx. 11 native languages for easy usage.
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Project REVIVE
This is one of the best initiatives from MG Motor which promotes the economical and greener mobility solution in the country. Project Revive is an initiative that comes in partnership with TERI and Lohum. The goal is to repurpose the used EV batteries as energy sources for schools and community centers.
The idea is to lower down the waste emission and offer reliable power source for the undeserved communities in the country. A pilot project is underway at a school in Mukteshwar, Uttrakhand, where the used EV batteries are keeping the lights on.
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EVPEDIA Learning Platform
MG Motor India also introduced EVPEDIA at the DriEV.Bharat event today which essentially is a learning platform for electric vehicles. The platform is designed in a way that it is easily accessible to the customers and will offer all the knowledge-base one needs for EVS. With the EVPEDIA learning platform customers will be able to use practical tools that will help them with assessing the costs of EV ownership. With EVPEDIA, consumers will also be able to read various research papers, government policies, and more related to electric vehicles. This platform takes a step ahead with the integrated AI-powered chatbot called eVir. Users can get answers to different EV queries from this chatbot.
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MG-Jio Innovative Connectivity Platform (MG-Jio ICP)
The final initiative introduced at the event is the MG-Jio ICP (Innovative Connectivity Platform). This platform is a joint venture between MG Motor India and Jio which is designed to redefine the in-car experience for the customers. The MG-Jio ICP platform is primarily a hub for gaming, entertainment, and learning which users will get to access inside the car’s cabin. It also has voice command compatibility in six different Indian languages which again is one-of-a-kind move by an automotive giant in the EV sector.
