IIT Madras Approaches Towards Improving Braking Performance of EVs Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, have developed strategies to improve the braking performance of Electric and Hybrid vehicles. This research could help implement a braking system in Electrified Vehicles (EVs), which can improve the stopping distance and ride comfort in the presence of regenerative braking. However, such strategies have been developed […] Read more
Amazon Announces its Largest Single Renewable Energy Project Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Amazon has now announced the Amazon-Shell HKN Offshore Wind Project, the firms’ largest single-site renewable energy project to date. On December 10, 2020, Amazon became the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, and it continues to move quickly to power its operations with 100 percent renewable energy. In line with which, the firm has now […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Epiroc for Using BEVs in Underground Mining Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s integrated producer of Zinc-Lead and Silver and a Vedanta Group Company, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Epiroc Rock Drills AB for Zero Emission and Sustainable Mining by introducing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in underground mining. HZL claims to become the first mining company in India to introduce electric […] Read more
Aucnet, MIRAI-LABO to Recycle and Distribute Used EV Batteries Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aucnet Inc., an information distribution support service provider based in Tokyo’s Minato-ku, and MIRAI-LABO Co., Ltd. headquartered in Hachioji City, Tokyo, a company developing various energy-saving environmental products based on photovoltaic paving panels, lithium-ion battery uninterruptible switching technology, and LED reflector lighting technology, will launch a joint project to enter the used EV battery recycling and distribution business […] Read more
MNRE Formalises Amendments to RTC RE Power Procurement Guidelines Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has passed amendments to the guidelines for procurement of RTC RE power, complemented with power from any other source or storage. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a Gazetted notification, has passed a resolution with the amendments to the guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of Round-The-Clock (RTC) power […] Read more
Leyline Partners With Momentum to Invest in Growing Energy Storage Market Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Leyline Renewable Capital, a leading provider of pre-construction debt and equity capital for renewable energy development, announced a new partnership with Momentum Energy Storage Partners, an energy storage developer based in Columbus, Ohio. Leyline’s funding will facilitate the development of numerous renewable energy projects across the United States, including existing endeavours underway within the Pennsylvania, Jersey and Maryland Power Pool (PJM) […] Read more
Total Expands US Portfolio With Acquisition of 2.2 GW Solar Pipeline, 600 MW Storage Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total has strengthened its presence in the US market by acquiring a pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar projects, and 600 MW of battery storage assets French major Total has announced that it has strengthened its presence in the US market by acquiring a development pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar projects, and 600 MW […] Read more
Ford Raises Investment in EV & AV Leadership Up To $29 Billion Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy US automaker Ford Motor Company has announced to increase investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles to USD 29 billion. The company ended 2020 strongly, improving its automotive and credit businesses in the fourth quarter. Speaking of their achievements, Ford President and CEO Jim Farley stated, “The transformation of Ford is happening and so […] Read more
NexWafe Lands €10 Mn Funding Round, Aims to Cut Solar Production Costs by 30% Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy High-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafer manufacturer gears up for commercialization of its wafer technology, adds veteran VC to corporate board NexWafe GmbH, today announced completion of a €10 million capital raise with participation from both existing and new shareholders. Pioneers of in-line epitaxy for production of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafers, NexWafe’s EpiWafers provide solar panel manufacturers […] Read more
