Will Enthusiasm for E-Buses Keep up With Announcements in India? Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the past few months, state and city authorities across India have been announcing plans to induct electric buses. Till last count, the number had reached close to 8500 buses. Is this for real? Kerala, a state not exactly known for its manufacturing prowess, has a stated goal to ‘manufacture’ 3000 electric buses under the […] Read more
5,645 Electric Buses Sanctioned for 65 Cities: Amitabh Kant Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities, a move seen towards environment-friendly mobility. Last week, the GST Council headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to cut the tax rates […] Read more
Fuel Subsidies 3-Times Higher Than EV Budget: Report Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol & diesel between Oct’18 and Jun’19 amounted to almost 3 times the 10,000 crore EV budget under FAME A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol and diesel in India, between October 2018 and June 2019 amounted to almost 3 times the three-year […] Read more
Japan’s Mitsui Invests Rs 100 Crore in SmartE Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore in funding from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. The e-mobility service provider, which is a subsidiary of Treasure Vase Ventures, has raised the amount as a part […] Read more
Gujarat Invites Manufacturers for Distribution of Electric 2 & 3 Wheelers Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy GEDA has issued 2 EOIs for authorisation of manufacturers the distribution of battery-operated 2 and 3 wheelers in Gujarat. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued two expression of interests (EOI) calling out reputed manufacturers for their authorisation to the market and then the distribution of battery operated 2 and 3 wheelers. The EOIs […] Read more
NTPC Enlisting Developers for EV Charging Infrastructure Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued an NIA, for the enlistment of bidders for the development of EV charging infrastructure with Bharat Chargers. State-owned power utility, NTPC Ltd has issued a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), seeking applications from eligible and interested parties for the enlistment of bidders for the development of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with Bharat […] Read more
Odisha Gets on With the EV Transition, Plans to Introduce Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed. The state government of Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed on […] Read more
Renault Forms JV for Electric Vehicles in China Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Renault and JMCG have announced the establishment of their joint venture to further promote the development of Electric Vehicles industry in China Groupe Renault and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) have announced the establishment of their joint venture to further promote the development of the Electric Vehicles industry in China following their first agreement on […] Read more
Govt Invites Proposals for Deployment of EV Charging Infra Under FAME-II Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Heavy Industries Ministry has invited proposals from public/private entities interested in developing EV charging infrastructure in India under FAME II The Government of India has recently approved the second phase of the FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] Scheme, for 3 years commencing from April 1, 2019, with […] Read more
