In an effort to hasten the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Kazam a technological enabler for e-mobility located in India has announced a partnership with The Climate Pledge, a project co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. Joining together with Mahindra Logistics, Amazon, Uber, and HCLTech, The Climate Pledge has initiated Joint Operation Unifying Last-mile Electrification (JOULE) a new collaborative initiative. They will work together to improve Bengaluru’s EV infrastructure. Kazam will take the lead in creating the network of shared charging stations. Strategic consultancy partner Deloitte and renewable energy provider Greenko are supporting this endeavor. The cooperative effort supports Amazon’s goal of having net-zero carbon emissions from all of its business activities by 2040.
Sally Fouts, Global Leader of The Climate Pledge, said, “We are proud to launch this joint action initiative alongside signatories of The Climate Pledge to support India’s transition to electric vehicles including Bengaluru’s goal of having 100% EVs for three-wheelers, cab services, and corporate fleets by 2030.” “This project not only sets a new standard for corporate climate collaboration but it also addresses some of the current challenges in India’s charging infrastructure to support greater adoption of electric vehicles.”
“Kazam is pleased to provide cutting-edge EV charging solutions designed specifically for e-commerce and electric fleet operators in support of The Climate Pledge and its members. We are thrilled to share that we are a part of Project JOULE, a big step in the direction of a more sustainable and clean future. According to Paras Shah, COO & Co-Founder of Kazam, This partnership represents a critical step towards developing a shareable carbon credit pool and propelling India’s shift to sustainable transportation.”
The project’s initial phase is concentrated on Bengaluru, where there is a growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and a strong infrastructure is therefore required. As of right now, Doddakallasandra’s first EV charging station is up and running. By the end of this year, the project intends to construct five more stations in Bengaluru. By 2030, these charging stations are expected to contribute 6.2 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, as they run exclusively on renewable energy. The project is anticipated to save about 11.2 million fuel liters and roughly 25,700 tons of carbon dioxide emissions by the same year. The model is reproducible and scalable in several Indian cities.
