EV Ride-hailing Startup BluSmart Raises $25 Mn in Series A Round Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy BluSmart, an EV ride-hailing startup, has raised $25 million in its Series A round led by BP Ventures. Mayfield India Fund, 9Unicorns and Survam Partners along with existing investors have also joined the round. BP Ventures has led the round by putting $13 million in the current round. This is the first investment in an […] Read more
Yulu, Adani Partner to Provide 24×7 Battery Charging Access in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility service provider Yulu has partnered with Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), one of the key Mumbai discoms, with the mutual objective of working towards building a sustainable city by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Mumbai. With this collaboration, Yulu will have access to multiple AEML premises across Mumbai, and will work […] Read more
US Firm Modine to Open Exclusive EV Business Unit Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based thermal management company Modine Manufacturing is establishing a separate business unit to focus exclusively on thermal management systems for electric vehicles. “We are making a significant commitment to the EV market to better serve customers who are leading the transition to alternative powertrains,” said Neil D. Brinker, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We plan […] Read more
Evenergi Sets Foot in India, Joins Hands with Chemi Tech for E-mobility Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sydney-based software and consultancy services provider Evenergi has decided to launch its operations in India. The company, which has an active presence across 4 continents, is looking for global operations with India. The firm will be acquiring an 80% equity in Snel Charge India, part of the Chemi Tech Group. The company’s services help implement and optimise zero emissions […] Read more
Massive Mobility, Hero in Pact for 10,000 Charging Stations Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hero Electric, India’s largest two wheeler electric vehicle maker, has signed an agreement with Massive Mobility to install 10,000 EV chargers across the country, in a bid to increase its charging infrastructure by nearly tenfold, reports start up specialist site Entrackr. The move comes amidst a flurry of similar announcements building up across the country, […] Read more
New-build Properties in UK to Feature EV Chargers Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy EV chargers will be built into all new homes and offices under new legislation that the British government aims to introduce this year. The legislation, revealed last week by the Transport Minister Rachel Maclean, will require all new-build properties to feature “smart” charging devices that can automatically charge vehicles during off-peak periods. New office blocks […] Read more
Reflections on World EV Day Updated On Fri, Sep 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy September 9, or World EV day, went by with a flurry of activities to commemorate the same. This writer too spent time moderating panelists at an event to commemorate progress, followed up by ‘fireside chat’ with an Electric Bus specialist for India. What came out really strongly was the overall optimism across the EV space, […] Read more
EcoFlow’s New Portable Power Station Can Charge 12 Devices at Once Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, has launched the DELTA mini portable power station on HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Designed for outdoor recreation and work backup for users who work outside or in places that lack convenient power access, the indoor/outdoor DELTA mini can power 90% of devices and appliances and […] Read more
Automakers Shun Low-cost Small Cars, Focus on Producing Small EVs Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Of late, the world’s biggest automakers have been putting an end to their production of smaller cars among internal combustion engine models and are shifting towards making smaller EVs due to their growing popularity. Rising Costs A Driver Now One reason for this change in the industry is rising commodity and labor costs pertaining to low-cost […] Read more