Centre Extends FAME-II Scheme For EVs: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Centre has decided to extend the FAME-II scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles) for EV manufacturing and to boost faster adoption of EVs in the country. Earlier, the scheme was slated to end by March 31, 2024. According to media reports, the government has extended the scheme not to let any disruption affect […] Read more
L&T Commissions First Indigenously Build Hydrogen Electrolyser At Hazira Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Larsen & Toubro (L&T) an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, commissioned its first indigenously manufactured electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant. The plant is located at AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. This accomplishment signifies L&T Electrolysers Limited’s foray into domestic electrolyser manufacturing, underscoring the company’s steadfast dedication to propelling sustainable energy […] Read more
France Slashes EV Subsidies By 20% For High Income Earners: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The French government slashed subsidies on electric vehicles for the top 50 percent of high-income earners earlier this week. The aim behind this move by Paris is to control budget-related issues and manage expenditures for promoting electric and hybrid vehicle adoption. Therefore, the France government has reduced the subsidy by 20 percent. Under this new […] Read more
IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more
Maharashtra Hosts Highest Operational Public Charging Stations: Data Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Minster Of State For Heavy Industry, Krishan Pal Gurjar, shared details on the status of the Operational Public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in India. In a written reply to the parliament, the minister gave state-wise details of the operational public charging (OPC) for electric vehicles (EVs) as of 2nd February 2024. According to […] Read more
India Established 7,432 EV Charging Stations Under FAME II: Minister Updated On Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Minister of State For Heavy Industries Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply before the Parliament, shared details on the amount given to the Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing (FAME-II) for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. “Rs. 5790 crores were given to electric vehicle manufacturers on sale of 13,41,459 EV under Phase II […] Read more
MHI Invites Re-Bidding For 10 GWh ACC Manufacturing Under PLI Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) recently released a tender for re-bidding of Production Linked Incentives (PLI) for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) invited applicants to submit bids to set up a domestic manufacturing facility for ACC. This can help them qualify for incentives under the PLI […] Read more
Plans For Phase-III Of FAME Start, With Bigger, Wider Coverage Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Even as the secoonf phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) is likely to wind down this year, speculation is rising on the shape of the next phase of the scheme that was brought in to support EV transition. Administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), FAME-I(Rs 895 […] Read more
Electric Vehicle Sales In Delhi Touch 19.5% In December: Minister Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the national capital recorded a massive 19.5 percent sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in December 2023. He said that it was the highest growth in any Indian state. He shared the information on his official social media handle. “Delhi records a massive 19.5% EV sales of the overall […] Read more