Powin Signs Up for 5.8 GWh of storage across US, Taiwan Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Powin Energy, a global leader in the design and manufacture of scalable battery energy storage solutions, has announced that it has signed framework agreements with four developers to purchase 5,800 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage systems to be allocated across multiple projects in the United States and Taiwan. The energy storage systems will be […] Read more
Chandigarh Admin Notifies Draft EV Policy, Offers Financial Benefits Updated On Fri, Feb 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chandigarh Administrator Banwarilal Purohit has approved the “Draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022” for the union territory, aiming to turn the latter into a ‘Model EV City’ through a significant increase in EV penetration within five years. Following its recent notification, the draft EV policy will stay in the public domain for a period of […] Read more
KoBold Raises Over $190 M to Source Metals for EV Batteries Updated On Fri, Feb 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Silicon Valley-based KoBold Metals has raised more than $190 million in its latest Series B funding round that is expected to give speed to the firm’s efforts to find new deposits of critical metals that are required for EV batteries and clean energy. KoBold Metals is a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires including […] Read more
India’s 1st Virtual Marketplace for EVs is All Set for Launch Updated On Thu, Feb 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles (EVs) have begun making inroads into common Indian households as a result of rising innovative collaborations among automobile manufactures, battery producers, research institutes and the government. In anticipation of a fast approaching boom in the sector, the country’s first virtual e-mobility marketplace – EV MARKETZ – is all set for a launch. The […] Read more
Tata Group declines to participate in ‘EV Battery’ PLI Scheme Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Tata Group, which is a key player in the country’s transition to clean energy, has decided to not participate in the government’s massive Rs 18,100-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) for the EV Battery development in the country. The Tata Group found that the return on the risks involved in the segment looks unfavourable for them. […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Offers New EV Course at Women’s Engg College in Pune Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy One of India’s leading luxury car manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz, has announced a fresh EV course under its skill development program to upgrade its talent pool. This is aimed at creating meaningful ‘human capital’ through academic up-skilling projects. The new course — ‘EV module’ — has been added to an existing EV-centered diploma program offered by the company. Mercedes-Benz’s […] Read more
New HOP Electric Megaplex in Jaipur Can Produce 100 e-Scooters/Day Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Jaipur-based HOP Electric Mobility has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art megaplex in Jaipur, with its current production capacity pegged at 100 e-scooters per day. The megaplex has an assembly line, end-of-line testing facility, lithium battery, cell testing capability and a paint booth, and churns out the company’s existing models (LEO and LYF), HOP Electric […] Read more
Crayon Motors launches ‘Snow+’ low-speed electric scooter Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Crayon Motors, an Indian manufacturer of e-mobility solutions, has introduced its brand new Snow+ electric scooter in the Indian markets. The company has declared that it’s a low-speed electric two-wheeler that offers best in class comfort and functionally superior performance at 14p/km. As far as the price of the scooter is concerned, it starts at Rs […] Read more
EV Charging- current status/ challenges and way forward Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Kunwer Sachdev India’s interest in adopting clean mobility is now firm and clear. The government of India has taken steps towards encouraging an EV ecosystem in the country through the FAME policies, reduction of GST on EVs, and most recently, the Production Linked Incentives. The idea is to create an economic environment for EV […] Read more
