EV Industry Pins Hopes on GST Cuts, Charging Infra, FAME, PLI for Budget 2023 Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Though at its nascent stage, the EV sector has witnessed colossal growth. 2022, in particular, was a sterling year for it as the sales registers kept ringing as consumers finally began investing their faith in electric vehicles. The sales figures in FY 22 more than tripled when pitted against FY 2021. Major announcements at policy […] Read more
Are Solid-State Batteries The Next Milestone In The EV Industry? Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as the world looks for more sustainable transportation options. The battery is a key component of any electric vehicle, and solid-state batteries (SSBs) are seen as a potential game-changer in the EV industry. Solid-state batteries have several advantages over lithium-ion batteries that are currently used in EVs. They are […] Read more
EV Startup Chargeup Raises $7 Million in Pre-Series A1 Round Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chargeup, a battery-swapping firm based in Delhi and an Indian FinTech (Finance-Network-Technology Platform) platform, has secured $7 million in a Pre-Series A1 investment. Along with other notable investors like Ekta Kapoor, Sunil Kalra, and Sachin Mehra, it was co-led by Capital-A and Anicut Capital. By lending loans to Chargeup, Jiraaf, a platform for high-yield alternative […] Read more
Amazon Partners with TVS Motor to Expand Indian EV Segment Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Amazon India and TVS Motor Company recently announced a partnership to deploy electric two- and three-wheelers, significantly advancing the country’s transition to electric mobility. As part of this partnership, a fleet of TVS Motor electric two- and three-wheelers will be used for Amazon’s last-mile deliveries. Additionally, the two businesses will test TVS Motor’s electric vehicle […] Read more
Gujarat’s EV Charger Installer Mindra EV Inks MoU with IRM Energy for EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy As part of a significant move toward green transportation, IRM Energy, a Gujarat-based integrated natural gas distribution firm, and Mindra EV, another Gujarat-based EV charger installer, have partnered to install fast DC EV charging points throughout their CNG retail outlets in Gujarat. The decision will hasten the state’s adoption of EVs. IRM Energy’s CNG retail […] Read more
Bengaluru’s EV Firm Ather Energy Intends to Open 150 Experience Centers by 2023 Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy In an effort to strengthen its position in Chennai, Ather Energy, Bengaluru-headquartered electric scooters manufacturer, recently announced the opening of a third experience centre. The 450X is available for purchase in Chennai at the recently opened retail site on the Old Mahabalipuram Road, often known as the IT Corridor, for Rs. 1.57 lakh, and the […] Read more
Ola Electric Set To Launch Its First Electric Car by 2024 Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ola Electric has announced last Monday that it is set to launch its first electric car by 2024. The company, which had trouble with deliveries of its electric scooters after making its exact one-year debut into the market, has set an ambitious goal of selling 10 lakh electric cars by 2026–2027. Ola founder and CEO […] Read more
Superior Battery Swapping Infrastructure Can Change the Entire EV Ecosystem Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy This year’s Budget was very important for the EV Industry as the Indian government has introduced a battery swapping policy and created higher standards for the growth of India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. The battery swapping policy and interoperability standards for electric vehicles (EVs) announced by the government in the Budget aim to address one […] Read more
Charging A Crayon Scooter Is As Simple As Charging A Mobile Phone: Mayank Jain, Director, Crayon Motors Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mayank Jain, Director, Crayon Motors, began his career at the organisation in 2019. Under his leadership, he steered the EV start-up company into a direction that makes it one of the fastest-growing EV firms in less than two years. Even though he had the option to pursue MBA from the esteemed IE Business School after […] Read more