EV Ride Hailing Platform BluSmart Raises $7 mn in Funding Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart has announced that it has raised USD 7 million (Rs ~51 crore) in funding from multiple investors. Electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart has announced that it has raised USD 7 million (Rs ~51 crore) in funding from multiple investors. The funding round included investors like Inflection Point Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Survam Partners, Mumbai Angels, Chhatisgarh Investments Ltd, JITO Angels, […] Read more
Total and PSA Form JV ‘ACC’ to Manufacture EV Batteries in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy PSA and Tota have formed a JV ‘ACC’ for the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Groupe PSA/Opel and Total/Saft have signed an agreement for the creation of the joint venture ACC. With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance […] Read more
Centre Planning EV Charging Points at 69K Petrol Pumps Across India Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is mulling setting up at least one EV charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to boost e-mobility. The government is mulling setting up at least one electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to induce people to go for electric mobility. Besides, the government is also thinking of making it compulsory to […] Read more
Study Reveals Tipping Points to Drive Mainstream EV Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy A major new study by Castrol has revealed the ‘tipping points’ to achieve mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. A major new study released by Castrol draws on the views of consumers, fleet managers and automotive industry leaders from across India to reveal the factors driving EV buying decisions. The report ‘Accelerating the EVolution’ […] Read more
Share of EV Sales in Europe Increased During COVID-19 Impacted Q2 Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In Q2 2020, the market share of EV increased to 7.2 percent of total car sales in Europe, compared to a 2.4 percent share during the same period last year. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, the market share of electric vehicles (EV) increased to 7.2 percent of total car sales in Europe, compared […] Read more
Tata Motors and Hyundai Win Bid to Supply 250 EVs to EESL Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL will procure 250 EVs from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India after the two firms were selected through an international competitive bidding process Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, has announced that it will procure 250 electric vehicles (EVs) from […] Read more
Amazon Adds 1800 EVs From Mercedes-Benz to its Delivery Fleet in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Amazon has announced that it is adding more than 1800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Global e-commerce major Amazon has announced that it is adding more than 1800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Both the firms have […] Read more
After Gurugram, E-bike Startup Yulu Starts Operations in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Yulu as part of its MoU with MMRDA on January 31, 2020, is providing a total of 500 e-bikes at 25 different locations across Mumbai. Bengaluru-based electric bike-sharing platform Yulu has started its services in and around BKC, and Bandra East and Kurla stations in Mumbai. Backed by Bajaj Auto, the two-year-old startup had entered […] Read more
Okaya Partners With BluSmart for EV Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Aug 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Okaya has partnered with BluSmart Electric Mobility, with the aim to provide a well-laid out EV charging stations for their fleet operations Okaya Power Group has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with BluSmart Electric Mobility, one of India’s largest fleet operators of electric four-wheeler vehicles with the aim to provide a well-laid […] Read more
