Govt Asks Solar Manufacturers to Submit List of Items for Basic Custom Duty Exemption Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a step towards providing further relief to domestic solar manufacturers in the country, the Government on Thursday has asked the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers and related associations to submit their list of items to be included in the Basic Custom Duty (BCD) exemption list. In this regard, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
Progress in Sales of EVs/Hybrid Vehicles Under FAME Scheme Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The DHI has been administrating FAME India for the adoption of EVs/ hybrid vehicles in India since 2015, and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has now shed some light on the progress The Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) is administrating Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India (FAME India) Scheme for […] Read more
Battery Power Sharing, Swap Stations Could Make EVs Affordable Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers are working on a technology for sharing of battery power with other EVs and selling excess energy to the grid to make EVs more economical Researchers are working on two solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), including a technology that would allow sharing of stored battery power with another EV and even sell excess energy to make a fast […] Read more
EESL Signs MoU With BHEL to set up Public EV Charging Network Across India Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an MoU with BHEL to set up a network of Public Charging Infrastructure for EV at various highways across the country. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), one of the largest engineering and […] Read more
FAME II Scheme has Failed for Electric Two-Wheelers: SMEV Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric two-wheelers makers are learning to “live without government support” as the FAME II scheme has not met its objective, according to SMEV. Mass segment electric two-wheelers makers are learning to “live without government support” as the FAME II scheme to promote electric mobility has not met its objective, according to industry body SMEV. The […] Read more
Govt Okays 2,636 New EV Charging Stations Under FAME India Phase-II: Javadekar Updated On Sat, Jan 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide further fillip to e-mobility in the country, government has approved 2,636 new electric vehicles (EVs) charging stations in 62 cities across 24 states and union territories under the phase-II of FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Prakash Javadekar said. Out […] Read more
MNRE Issues New List of DRC Members Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Monday has issued a new list of the members of Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). The move came after the resignation of Anil Swarup, who is the former Coal Secretary/ School Edn. Secretary, Ex-IAS, UP: 1981, from the Dispute Resolution Committee. Now, P. K. Basu, former Agriculture […] Read more
Ather Energy to set up new EV Manufacturing Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Ather Energy has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government for a 4 lakh square feet electric vehicle manufacturing facility Bengaluru-based EV startup Ather Energy has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government for a 4 lakh square feet electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility. The startup […] Read more
Kerala Govt Inks Deal With Toshiba for Manufacturing Li-ion Batteries Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Kerala Government has signed an EoI with Toshiba for the technology transfer and manufacturing of Li-ion batteries for EV The Kerala Government has signed an Expression of Interest with Toshiba for the technology transfer and manufacturing of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for electric vehicles (EV). The agreement is an outcome of the Japan visit by […] Read more