Finance Ministry Permits AP to Borrow Additional Rs 1515 Cr for Power Sector Reforms Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. As part of the reforms, the state has started the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme of electricity subsidy to farmers with effect from September 2020. Thus, it […] Read more
Govt Spends Rs 175 Cr for Purchase of Heavy Electric Vehicles Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of India has spent Rs 175 crore for the purchase of electric buses under the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme. The Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises said in a notification that, the expenditure on purchase of these electric buses […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Tata Motors emerges lowest bidder for electric buses in CESL tender Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Motors has emerged as the lowest bidder in the mega tender for 5,450 electric buses floated by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) under the remodelled FAME II scheme, the government said on Tuesday. Discovered prices of the Grand Challenge tender are between 15 per cent and 48 per cent lower than the price discovered […] Read more
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Remain Leaders In EV Manufacturing: Data Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu remained the biggest beneficiaries of the Union government’s Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector. The latest data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries indicated that these states became the hotspots for investments in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing under the scheme. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD […] Read more
Govt Calls For Proposal To Develop EV Charging Sub-systems Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The government recently announced a Joint Call for Proposals to develop Electric Vehicle (EV) Sub-systems. At a ceremony held at Electronics Niketan, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), launched the initiative. At the event, while announcing the Joint Call for Proposals, S. Krishnan, Secretary, […] Read more
EV Industry Expects PM E-Drive To Boost Electric Mobility Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy A day after the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for the implementation of scheme titled ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme’ for the promotion of electric mobility in the country, several industry leaders reacted to the development […] Read more
IESA Backs Easier Visa Norms For Battery Professionals, Incentives for ACC Batteries Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Industry body, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has advocated for the ACC Battery industry and parity of policy between ACC-PLI bid winners and non-PLI companies for issuing business visas to foreign experts for the installation and commissioning of ACC Factories in India. IESA organized multiple stakeholder consultations to gather industry challenges faced by the Indian […] Read more
Zetwerk Crosses Key Milestone with ARAI Certification For Its Fast Chargers Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Contract manufacturing specialist Zetwerk has announced a significant milestone for its EV charging manufacturing operations. With the approval of its 60kW and 120kW DC fast chargers by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the firm can start delivering these to clients. This certification thus is a key step forward in ZETWERK’s plans forthe EV […] Read more
