World’s First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Takes off in Canada Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on November 10, 2019, taking off from Vancouver, Canada. The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on November 10, 2019, taking off from Vancouver, Canada. “This proves that commercial aviation in all-electric form can work,” said Roei Ganzarski, […] Read more
UP Govt Clears Proposal for Operation of 700 Electric Buses Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh Government has cleared a proposal for the operation of 700 electric buses as part of the public transport system in 14 cities across the state The Uttar Pradesh Government has cleared a proposal for the operation of electric buses as part of the public transport system in 14 cities across the state. UP […] Read more
West Bengal Govt Makes the Case for E-Buses to Protect Environment Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said the state government has been emphasising on e-buses to protect the environment and reduce air pollution. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said the state government has been emphasising on electric buses (E-Buses) and ferries as modes of transportation to protect the environment and reduce air pollution. Urging […] Read more
Punjab in Talks With Japan for Launching Electric Buses Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is in talks with Japan to launch electric buses based on the Japanese model of state-of-the-art quick charge lithium-ion batteries The Punjab government has informed that it is in talks with Japan to launch electric buses based on the Japanese model of state-of-the-art quick charge lithium-ion batteries in the state. The project will begin with […] Read more
PBSC, Careem to Launch Electric Bike Sharing Network in Middle East Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy PBSC has partnered with Careem, the top ride-hailing company in the Middle East, as well as Dubai’s RTA, to bring its electric bikes to the Emirate. PBSC Urban Solutions, one of the leading smart bike-share solutions provider has announced that it has partnered with Careem, the top ride-hailing company in the Middle East, as well […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender Seeking Operators for 100 Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy ASTC has issued a tender for the selection of bus operators for the supply, operation, and maintenance of 100 electric buses in Assam. The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for selection of bus operators for the supply, operation, and maintenance of 100 electric buses in the […] Read more
Ather Energy to set up new EV Manufacturing Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Ather Energy has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government for a 4 lakh square feet electric vehicle manufacturing facility Bengaluru-based EV startup Ather Energy has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government for a 4 lakh square feet electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility. The startup […] Read more
IIT-H Partners With Japanese Firm for Development of Li-ion Batteries Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy IIT-H has formed a collaboration with Japan-based ItsEV Inc, to develop Li-ion batteries for various applications including electric vehicles The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) has formed a collaboration with Japan-based ItsEV Inc, to develop lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion) for various applications including electric vehicles (EVs). A research group led by Surendra K. Martha, Associate […] Read more
Kerala Govt Inks Deal With Toshiba for Manufacturing Li-ion Batteries Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Kerala Government has signed an EoI with Toshiba for the technology transfer and manufacturing of Li-ion batteries for EV The Kerala Government has signed an Expression of Interest with Toshiba for the technology transfer and manufacturing of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for electric vehicles (EV). The agreement is an outcome of the Japan visit by […] Read more
