The World’s Top 5 Automakers and their EV plans Updated On Mon, Feb 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The global automotive market is pushing for electric mobility at record rates. In a world there are literally hundreds of start-up automotive firms promoting electric mobility solutions, the electric plans of the world’s top 5 automakers deserve special focus. The automobile, since its inception in 1885 by German engineer Carl Benz, has certainly taken the […] Read more
GM to Power US Production Sites with 100% RE by 2025 Updated On Fri, Oct 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy General Motors (GM) has revealed that it plans to source 100 percent renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2025 – five years earlier than previously announced, and 25 years ahead of its initial target that was set in 2016. GM aims to avoid 1 million metric tons of carbon emissions that would have […] Read more
EV Manufacturer Rivian Sets Sights for IPO This Year Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rivian an American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, backed by Amazon.com and Ford Motor, is looking to go public (IPO) as soon as September at a valuation of about USD 50 billion or perhaps more, according to people familiar with the matter. The company took to Twitter also, as the tweet reads, “BREAKING: Rivian is looking […] Read more
EV Startup Rivian Raises USD 2.65 Billion, Led by T. Rowe Price Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rivian, an electric vehicle (EV) startup, provider of electric SUVs, has announced the closing of its latest investment round of USD 2.65 billion led by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. This round also included Fidelity Management and Research Company, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Coatue, and D1 Capital Partners as well as several other existing and […] Read more
US Power Industry Sees a Drop of 4.1% in Deal Activity in December 2019 Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US power industry saw a drop of 4.1 percent in overall deal activity during December 2019, when compared with the last 12-month average The US power industry saw a drop of 4.1 percent in overall deal activity during December 2019, when compared with the last 12-month average, according to GlobalData’s deals database. A total […] Read more
Werner Enterprises Announces First Electric-Powered Truck Pilot Program Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Werner Enterprises has announced its first electric-powered truck pilot program. The 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck will run for a year in Southern California. Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has announced its first electric-powered truck pilot program. The 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck will run for […] Read more
Electric Pickup Truck Startup Rivian Closes $1.3 Billion Funding Round Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rivian has announced that it has closed a funding round of USD 1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price. Michigan-based electric pickup truck startup Rivian has announced that it has closed an investment/ funding round of USD 1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts […] Read more
Hyundai Invests in IONITY to Democratise High-Power EV Charging Network Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai alongside Kia has announced its investment in IONITY to further enhance the availability of EV charging stations with convenience benefits for its customers Hyundai Motor Company alongside Kia Motors Corporation has announced its investment into IONITY, a joint venture established by global automakers. Under the agreement, Hyundai and Kia, affiliated automotive companies for Hyundai […] Read more
Abu Dhabi Commissions World’s Largest Storage Battery Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The battery could potentially power the city of Abu Dhabi for six hours in case of a failure in the main grid. Otherwise, it will serve a function as a load balancer for the network. Abu Dhabi has commissioned a grid-scale deployment of a sodium-sulphur storage battery with a capacity of 108 MW/646 MWH battery […] Read more
