IIT Madras Approaches Towards Improving Braking Performance of EVs Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, have developed strategies to improve the braking performance of Electric and Hybrid vehicles. This research could help implement a braking system in Electrified Vehicles (EVs), which can improve the stopping distance and ride comfort in the presence of regenerative braking. However, such strategies have been developed […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Epiroc for Using BEVs in Underground Mining Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s integrated producer of Zinc-Lead and Silver and a Vedanta Group Company, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Epiroc Rock Drills AB for Zero Emission and Sustainable Mining by introducing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in underground mining. HZL claims to become the first mining company in India to introduce electric […] Read more
Aucnet, MIRAI-LABO to Recycle and Distribute Used EV Batteries Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aucnet Inc., an information distribution support service provider based in Tokyo’s Minato-ku, and MIRAI-LABO Co., Ltd. headquartered in Hachioji City, Tokyo, a company developing various energy-saving environmental products based on photovoltaic paving panels, lithium-ion battery uninterruptible switching technology, and LED reflector lighting technology, will launch a joint project to enter the used EV battery recycling and distribution business […] Read more
Rs 212 Cr Released Under FAME-II for Electric Buses: Javadekar Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy As of January 31, nearly Rs 212 crore has been released for the procurement of electric buses under the FAME II scheme, Prakash Javadekar informed the parliament. As of January 31, 2021, nearly Rs 212.31 crore has been released for the procurement of electric buses under the second phase of the FAME-India (FAME II) scheme, Heavy […] Read more
GreenCell to Invest 400 Cr for Deployment of 350 E-buses in UP Updated On Sat, Feb 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy GreenCell Mobility, backed by EverSource Capital, has announced on Thursday, that it is going to invest Rs. 400 crores in a consortium of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, including the acquisition of 49 percent stake, for deploying 350 electric buses (e-buses) across Uttar Pradesh. Electric mobility solutions provider, GreenCell claims that it has acquired stakes in […] Read more
Delhi Govt Issues Tender For 500 EV Charging Points at 100 Locations Updated On Sat, Feb 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy After Delhi Chief Minister launched the ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign, Delhi power minister Sateynder Jain released a tender to set up 500 electric vehicles (EV) charging points at 100 different locations, on Friday. In a press conference, minister Jain said, “Delhi government has floated nation’s biggest tender for EV (electric vehicle) charging today, with provision for […] Read more
Australian Government Rules Out Electric Vehicle Subsidies From ‘Future Fuel Strategy’ Updated On Sat, Feb 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Australian government has released a ‘Future Fuel Strategy’ paper, which states that the government will not provide subsidies to spur faster growth of cleaner cars (electric vehicles). It does not include policies that can make buying electric vehicles (EVs) affordable, as some other countries have announced. Rather, the government proposed to invest in electric […] Read more
UNEP, Tata Power and Central Railway Partners to Launch EV Charging Points Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Railway, Mumbai, partners with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Tata Power to launch their novel green initiative to promote e-mobility in Mumbai. The joint venture has announced the installation of charging points for electrical vehicles (EVs) as a part of this initiative. These charging points would be available at all important railway […] Read more
Ford Raises Investment in EV & AV Leadership Up To $29 Billion Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy US automaker Ford Motor Company has announced to increase investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles to USD 29 billion. The company ended 2020 strongly, improving its automotive and credit businesses in the fourth quarter. Speaking of their achievements, Ford President and CEO Jim Farley stated, “The transformation of Ford is happening and so […] Read more