Panel Blames Faulty, Scrambled Battery For Spate Of EV Fires Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The batteries fitted into electric two-wheelers catching fire were faultily designed and lacked even the basic safety mechanisms. The expert panel formed by the government to investigate the accidents has called upon the manufacturers for corrective mechanisms or face legal action otherwise. According to a member of the panel, the battery management system seriously compromised […] Read more
Urban Mining Startup Metastable Materials Raises Pre-Seed Funding Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy In its maiden fundraising round, Bengaluru-based urban mining startup Metastable Materials has raised an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding from a clutch of angel investors and venture capital firms. The pre-seed round was led by Akshay Singhal and Kartik Hajela, Co-Founders of Log9 Materials – an advanced EV battery-technology and battery manufacturing company. Archana Priyadarshini, […] Read more
Mecwin India Invests Rs 50 Cr to Set Up New Manufacturing Unit Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bangalore-based EV start-up, Mecwin India has announced a new manufacturing unit in Bengaluru, Karnataka for EV motors and controllers. The firm is going to invest Rs 50 Cr in this manufacturing unit, it claims. According to the company’s statement, Bengaluru’s production plant for domestic EV motors and controllers will be up and running by the […] Read more
The Top 5: If Picking An EV Truck, Make It One OF These Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric mobility has emerged as the most promising alternative to conventional ICE vehicles. The global automotive market is pushing for electric mobility at record rates The electric vehicle is clearly influencing two-wheeler and four-wheeler markets while having already made a significant impact on three-wheelers. Similarly, EV pickup trucks has also not remained a novel concept […] Read more
EV Chargers’ Association Proposes A Black Box To Stop EV Battery Fires Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The recent spate of the batteries in electric vehicles catching fire like e-scooter or four wheeler has sent the Charge Point Operators Society (CPOS) of India into a huddle for a solution because of the concerns over safety deterring the prospective buyers. On June 27, the body proposed that a black box system should be […] Read more
Haryana Approves New EV Policy, Commits To 100% e-Mobility Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his cabinet met on June 27 and approved the State Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022 inviting several EV manufacturers to avail themselves of the the financial incentives offered. Haryana will observe 2022 as year of Electric Vehicles. The EV Policy aims to protect the environment, reduce carbon footprint, […] Read more
Battery Smart Raises $25 Million Funding Led by Tiger Global Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi-based EV battery-swapping startup, Battery Smart has announced that they have closed the series-A funding round. In this round, Battery Smart has raised $25 Million in funding from American Investment firm, Tiger Global. Besides Tiger Global, Blume Ventures & Orios Ventures also joined as part of this investment. In November last year, Battery Smart raised $7 […] Read more
LG Electronics Acquires AppleMango, Forays into EV Charging Business Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy LG Electronics announced on June 26 its foray into the EV charging solutions business by acquiring fellow South Korean EV charging firm AppleMango amid a global electrification push. About 60 per cent stake in AppleMango was bought by the Korean electronics major for an unspecified amount, with GS Energy and GS Neotek taking over 34 […] Read more
China’s CATL Launches Battery With 1000 km Range On A Single Charge Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has launched its Qilin battery technology which has a volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg. CATL claims that it has recorded the highest integration level worldwide so far by delivering a range of over 1,000 km . The […] Read more
