Kazam, an India-based technology enabler for e-Mobility has announced that it is collaborating with The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. The Climate Pledge has launched a new joint action project – Joint Operation Unifying Last-mile Electrification (JOULE) – with signatories including Mahindra Logistics, Amazon, Uber, and HCLTech. They will collaborate to optimize EV infrastructure in Bengaluru. Kazam will lead the development of the shared charging station network. The initiative is backed by renewable energy provider Greenko and strategic consulting partner Deloitte. The joint collaboration is aligned to Amazon’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040.
“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,” said Sally Fouts, Global Leader, The Climate Pledge. “This project not only addresses some of the current challenges in India’s charging infrastructure to support greater electric vehicle adoption, but also sets a new standard for corporate climate collaboration.”
“Kazam is proud to support The Climate Pledge and its signatories, through our advanced EV charging solutions tailored for e-commerce and electric fleet operators. We are excited to announce our involvement in Project JOULE, a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. This collaboration marks a significant step towards creating a shareable carbon credit pool and driving India’s transition to sustainable transportation,” said Paras Shah, COO & Co-Founder at Kazam.
The first phase of the project focuses on Bengaluru, where the demand for EVs is increasing rapidly, necessitating the need for a robust infrastructure. The first EV charging station, located in Doddakallasandra, is fully operational as of today. The project plans to build five more stations in Bengaluru by the end of this year. These charging stations will be powered entirely by renewable energy, contributing an estimated 6.2 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. By the same year, the project is expected to save over 11.2 million liters of fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 25,700 tonnes. The model is scalable and replicable across different cities in India.
