CESL To Collaborate With DTC To Establish Public EV Charging Network In Delhi Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot today laid the foundation stone for setting up the first Public Electric Vehicle Charging Plaza in DTC Nehru Place Bus Terminal and inaugurated a Public EV Charging Station at the site, which will help in giving a push to faster electric vehicle adoption in the National Capital. Convergence Energy Services […] Read more
Reflections on World EV Day Updated On Fri, Sep 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy September 9, or World EV day, went by with a flurry of activities to commemorate the same. This writer too spent time moderating panelists at an event to commemorate progress, followed up by ‘fireside chat’ with an Electric Bus specialist for India. What came out really strongly was the overall optimism across the EV space, […] Read more
How Data is Enabling New EV Last-Mile Delivery Business Models Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Today, we see examples of technology piloting and testing in the field of EV last-mile delivery across the globe. In recent years, we have seen the scaling of technology deployment by several companies. From the stage of development to testing to rollout, last-mile technology is making rapid gains. Many modern data technologies streamline logistics operations, […] Read more
HOP Electric Mobility Starts Setting Up 2nd Unit in Jaipur Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Jaipur-based two-wheeler maker HOP Electric Mobility is planning to expand its presence in multiple states, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. The company is setting up its second manufacturing facility in Jaipur to add capacity of 1.5 lacs units per year by February 2022. The company already has […] Read more
Automakers Shun Low-cost Small Cars, Focus on Producing Small EVs Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Of late, the world’s biggest automakers have been putting an end to their production of smaller cars among internal combustion engine models and are shifting towards making smaller EVs due to their growing popularity. Rising Costs A Driver Now One reason for this change in the industry is rising commodity and labor costs pertaining to low-cost […] Read more
Odisha EV Policy 2021: Targets 20% EV Registrations by Mid-decade Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Odisha Government has released the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, 2021, which aims to accelerate the adoption of EVs, especially in the category of electric two-wheelers (E2W), three-wheelers (E3W), and light motor vehicles (E4W). The Government of India has adopted a National Electric Mobility Plan to cut its emission intensity by 35% below levels by […] Read more
Researchers At Saudi University Claim Storage Breakthrough With Zinc-Ion Batteries Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) claim to have developed a new zinc-ion battery chemistry that they hope will deliver large-scale energy storage that is cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than the commonly used lithium-ion batteries. The research summary states that rechargeable Zn-ion batteries are highly promising for […] Read more
eBikeGo Unveils New Electric Moto-scooter Starting at Rs. 79,999 Updated On Wed, Aug 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy eBikeGo, a leading electric two-wheeler mobility platform, has announced the debut of ‘RUGGED’, a sustainable and sturdy electric moto-scooter. With the government’s recent announcement that electric vehicles will not be subject to road tax, the G1’s base model could end up costing substantially less than fuel 2-wheelers, said the company. Beginning in November 2021, deliveries will […] Read more
ICRA Predicts 8-10% Share For E Buses by 2025 Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Buses, the bulwark of public transport in any well planned transport system, are set to be a key part of the transition to electric mobility in India too. Thanks to focused subsidies and pressure to improve a decrepit bus network in most markets, e-buses are set to make a large impact in this category. For […] Read more