EV Startup Simple Energy in Talks to Raise Over Rs 7.5 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple Energy is in talks with angel investors to raise up to USD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore), founder Suhas Rajkumar has said Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Simple Energy is in talks with angel investors to raise up to USD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore), its founder Suhas Rajkumar […] Read more
Ather Energy Raises Rs 84 Crore From Hero in Series C Extension Updated On Sat, Jul 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy EV startup Ather Energy has said it has raised Rs 84 crore from the country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp as an extension of series C round. Electric vehicle startup Ather Energy has said it has raised Rs 84 crore from the country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp as an extension of series C round. […] Read more
EV Industry a Rs 500 Billion Opportunity in India by 2025: Avendus Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a new report by Avendus Capital, the firm predicts that the EV industry in India could represent a Rs 500 billion opportunity by 2025. In a new report by Avendus Capital, the firm predicts that with the present and projected level of EV penetration in the country, the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India […] Read more
Electric Scooter Firm Okinawa Planning to Expand Dealership Network Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric scooter manufacturer Okinawa has announced that it is planning to aggressively expand its dealership network in the current and next fiscal years. Electric scooter manufacturer Okinawa has announced that it is planning to aggressively expand its dealership network in the current and next fiscal years. The company is working towards the goal of reaching […] Read more
Mercedes Benz Acquires Stake in Battery Cell Manufacturer Farasis Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz has formed a strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis and is also taking an equity stake in the company. Mercedes-Benz has announced it is taking another important step on its journey towards CO2-neutral mobility. The Stuttgart-based luxury car manufacturer has launched a far-reaching strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer […] Read more
Yulu Secures Rs 30 Crore Funding Led by VC Firm Rocketship Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy EV micro-mobility service provider Yulu has secured a fresh infusion of Rs 30 crores in equity funding led by US-based Rocketship and existing investors. Electric micro-mobility service provider Yulu recently announced that it has secured a fresh infusion of Rs 30 crores in equity funding led by US-based VC firm Rocketship and existing investors. The new investment received during the COVID-19 crisis, […] Read more
Xpeng Starts Delivery of its Intelligent EV Sports Sedan ‘P7’ Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Xpeng Motors has begun nation-wide delivery of its new P7 super-long range, high-performance, smart EV sports sedan to customers. Xpeng Motors, a leading Chinese electric vehicle and technology company, has announced that it has begun nation-wide delivery of its new P7 super-long range, high-performance, smart EV sports sedan to customers. This follows the receiving of […] Read more
EV Connect, Trillium Complete California’s Central Valley Electric Highway Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy EV drivers traveling through California’s Central Valley now have more than 150 miles of State Highway 99 supported by electric fast-charging stations Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers traveling through California’s Central Valley now have more than 150 miles of State Highway 99 supported by fast-charging stations at three Love’s Travel Stops. The expansion is a result of a partnership between EV […] Read more
Hyundai, Kia & LG Chem Looking to Invest in EV and EV Battery Startups Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Hyundai, Kia and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring a global competition to identify up to 10 EV and battery startups for potential investment and collaboration With demand for EVs growing, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring the “EV & Battery Challenge” (EVBC), a global competition to identify up to […] Read more