Battery Waste Management Rules 2023 Laid Down Updated On Fri, Oct 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has issued Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 (BWMR 2023). The BWMR 2023 lays down the mandatory waste battery collection, recycling or refurbishment targets for electric vehicles battery of three wheelers, including E-rickshaw, categories L5, L5-M, L5-N, E-cart. Compliance Cycle: 2026-27, 2032-33 For the year 2026-2027, the […] Read more
Navigating the Evolving Green Mobility Landscape Post FAME-II Subsidy Reduction Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry has witnessed significant growth and transformation in recent years, propelled by government initiatives like the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme. However, the recent reduction in FAME-II subsidies has sparked discussions and raised questions about the impact on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the overall green […] Read more
Renewables and EVs: Myths and Reality Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy There is no doubt that Electric vehicles are a Global saviour for our planet against the pollution being caused by transportation. Reduced greenhouse emissions with EVs is supposed to be offering its accelerated benefits when fueled through renewables. The benefits of this combination thus are inevitable. But there are implementation challenges that places limits on […] Read more
The market’s evolution should not solely rely on subsidies: Manish Chugh, Co-founder & Director of Aponyx Electric Vehicles Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Aponyx, an electric vehicle manufacturer, was founded in 2017 at IME Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. The founders focused on embracing the opportunity to demonstrate innovations in the electronics and electrical sectors. As technology advanced and various electrical appliances were introduced to the market, the company manufactured and serviced various electronic equipment and appliances including all reputed […] Read more
BMW’s EV Deliveries In India Grow By 11% In First Half of 2023 Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy BMW India, one of the leading luxury car makers in the electric segment in the country, reported an 11 percent growth in its total deliveries of electric vehicles (EVs) in the first six months of 2023. BMW Group India said it continued its dominance in the electric luxury segment. It attributed this to the most […] Read more
Minda Corporation Bags INR 750 Cr Contract for Battery Chargers for EVs Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The flagship firm of Spark Minda, a maker of auto parts, Minda Corporation Ltd, has won a contract worth INR 750 crore from a leading OEM. The contract will require it to produce battery chargers for the electric vehicles for the OEM, the name of which has not been disclosed. The Executive Director of Minda […] Read more
Yokohama Rubber’s First Truck/Bus Tire to be Used as OE on EV Updated On Mon, Jun 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has announced that it has begun supplying its RY01C tires to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation for use as original equipment (OE) on its new model eCanter all-electric light-duty truck, which went on sale in Japan. The eCanter was first launched in 2017 as Japan’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty […] 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
Piaggio Onboards Dhiraj Tripathi as Vice President, Export & Electric Vehicles Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Subsidiary of automotive firm, Piaggio Group, Piaggio Vehicles has appointed Dhiraj Tripathi as Vice President for Export & Electric Vehicles (EVs). Tripathi will be responsible for sales, service, marketing and Business Development. Tripathi brings to the table 25 years of experience in the automotive industry in B2B, B2C Sales Operations, revenue enhancement among other areas […] Read more