Published 2 years ago

Govt exploring adoption of common charger for all devices; calls stakeholders meet

Summary by Ground News

The Indian government is pushing for the adoption of a common charger for all devices. The government has called a meeting of the stakeholders in the industry on August 17, 2022. There's also a lot of e-waste because of the need for different chargers. In the Europe and US markets, the companies have already been asked to deliver a standard charging solution for portable electronic devices.

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The Hindu

Govt exploring adoption of common charger for all devices

Currently, consumers are forced to buy a separate charger every time they buy a new device due to incompatibility of the ports of the existing charger.

2 years ago·India

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Business Standard

Govt mulls adoption of common charger for all devices; calls meet on Aug 17

The meeting with mobile makers and sector-specific organisations has been scheduled to assess the possibility of ending use of multiple chargers in India, reduce burden on consumers, the official said

2 years ago·India

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Financial Express

Govt exploring adoption of common charger for all devices; calls stakeholders meet

Recently, the European Union announced the adoption of a USB-C port common charging standard for small electronic devices by 2024.

2 years ago

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The Hindu Business Line

Govt exploring adoption of common charger for all devices; calls stakeholders meet on Aug 17

Recently, the European Union announced the adoption of a USB-C port common charging standard for small electronic devices by 2024

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Business Insider India

After EU, India wants companies to offer a common charger for all devices

The Indian government is reportedly working on guidelines for adoption of a common charger in the country. Companies will be required to offer USB Type-C ports for devices like phones, laptops, tablets, Bluetooth earphones and other portable devices. The EU had passed similar rules earlier this year, mandating all companies to offer a USB Type-C port in their devices.

2 years ago·India

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Telecom Talk

Indian Govt to Push for Common Charger for all Devices

In the Europe and US markets, the companies have already been asked to deliver a standard charging solution for portable electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Apple will have to let go of its Lightning port in Europe as the EU (European Union) has already asked the company to deliver a standard USB Type-C port on its iPhones for charging.

2 years ago

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