Hyundai, Georgia Tech To Invest $12.6bn To Boost Electric Mobility Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, including developing a hydrogen economy, workforce development, and making cities smarter and more sustainable, among many other areas of cooperation. The group is investing $12.6 billion in Georgia’s new […] Read more
Battery Swapping Can Reduce EV Costs Drastically: Kavinder Khurana, MD, TeslaPower Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Why Tesla Power USA invested in India. How much potential do you see here? Tesla Power USA is a United States (US)-based entity. It has invested heavily in battery rejuvenation technology. The company was launched in India in September 2021. Globally, it operates in 18 countries. It includes four countries in Latin America, seven in […] Read more
Govt Releases Framework For Promoting Energy Storage Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now released a detailed framework for promoting energy storage systems (ESS) in the country. The framework includes the promotion of battery storage systems as well as pumped storage systems. The ministry guidelines advocated for a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of up to 40 percent of the project’s capital cost to make […] Read more
University of Freiburg Leads Breakthrough in Aluminum-Ion Battery Research Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A team led by the University of Freiburg has made remarkable strides in aluminium ion battery chemistry, bringing us closer to a viable alternative to traditional batteries that rely on rare and challenging-to-recycle resources like lithium. Aluminium, being abundantly available in the Earth’s crust, offers a more sustainable and cost-effective solution, along with improved safety […] Read more
Five Reasons EVs Will Deliver On Their Clean Promise Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In Part 1 of this two-part series yesterday, we covered the various challenges to Electric Vehicles (EVs), especially regarding their green credentials. However, the EV juggernaut has only picked up speed in India, with the market leader, Tata Motors, which leads in the four-wheeler EV segment with their EV models-Tiago and Nexon is now all set to launch its […] Read more
EVs Face A Speed Breaker As Skeptics Gather Evidence Around Key Issues Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy, which mandates a shift to EVs for cab aggregators, besides other incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). The move has apparently caused a pause in the stock price of CNG supplier Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The plan mulls phase-wise conversion of commercial cab services, running primarily on […] Read more
Five Major Challenges India Can Face in Lithium Mining Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the latest development, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) indicated the presence of a large deposit of Lithium in the Degana region of Rajasthan’s Nagaur district. It is the second largest critical mineral discovery after the GSI discovered another significant source in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in February this year. While […] Read more
Is It Possible To Build Smaller Yet Long-Lasting Lithium Batteries? Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium-ion batteries have now become indispensable to households across the world. With their excellent energy storage, lightweight, and recharging potential, these batteries are now finding their rampant usage in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and other household energy storage devices. But is it possible to build more long-lasting and smaller Lithium-ion batteries of equal or more capacity? […] Read more
Long Duration Storage With Lithium Batteries Gets a Boost With RWE Bid In Australia Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables, a German-based energy company, has now bagged a tender in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia to offer long-term energy storage systems. The company had earlier bid for its proposed eight-hour-long battery storage systems. However, by quoting lower than pumped storage, the firm has opened up a slew of possibilities on the utility […] Read more
