NTPC Planning 5 GW Solar Park in Kutch Worth Rs 20,000 cr Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC is planning to set up an ultra-mega solar park in the Kutch region of Gujarat with an estimated capacity closing on 5 GW State-owned power utility NTPC Ltd. has announced that it is planning to set up an ultra-mega solar park in the Kutch region of Gujarat with an estimated capacity closing on 5 GW with an […] Read more
Heavy Industries Ministry Approves FAME II Subsidies for 5,595 Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government’s Department of Heavy Industries has sanctioned subsidies for 5,595 electric buses in 64 cities The Department of Heavy Industries has approved 5595 electric buses under the FAME India scheme phase II. The move is in line with the government’s push towards electric mobility in the public transport system. The government department said in a statement […] Read more
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
Future Belongs to Electric Vehicles: UP Transport Minister Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy UP transport minister Swatantradev Singh has said electric vehicles are the need of the hour and the future belongs to them. Uttar Pradesh transport minister Swatantradev Singh has said electric vehicles are the need of the hour and the future belongs to them. “Electric vehicles have many advantages. Less consumption of diesel and petrol will not only […] Read more
Hyundai Launches Sonata Hybrid with Solar Roof System Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motors has launched the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with a solar roof system. Hyundai Motors has launched the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with a solar roof system. The system recharges the battery to increase travel distance while preventing unnecessary battery discharge. The solar roof system, with 6 hours of daily charging, is expected to increase […] 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
As India’s States Pivot to Electric Buses, Challenges Surface Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy In just the past two months, announcements have been made for over 2000 electric buses from states across India, be it Delhi, Kashmir, Maharashtra or Punjab. It is important that local state transport authorities realise that an electric bus purchase is much more than just buying a bus that runs on electricity. Earlier this week, […] Read more
Government Stressing on Infrastructure and Electric Vehicles: President Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy In his address to Parliament, President Kovind said the government’s endeavour is to lay a strong foundation for urban infrastructure that will encourage employment generation. Terming infrastructure as pivotal in propelling prosperity and growth, President Ram Nath Kovind said the government’s endeavour is to build 35,000 km of highways, besides expressways, by 2022 and to lay a […] Read more
Fortum Plans to Foray into more Indian Cities with Higher per Capita Income Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The plan to venture in India will make India the first country outside Europe in this space, keeping in mind that, India aims to power most of its vehicles with electricity by 2030. We are constantly evaluating the Indian market for charging infrastructure. On our radar are the advanced cities with higher per capita incomes […] Read more
