Significant Employment Growth in Electric Vehicle Sector, Women At The Forefront: Report Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy A new study by CIEL Human Resources Services has revealed that the employment growth in the electric vehicle segment in the past two years has been a staggering 108 per cent. As far as different trades of works are concerned, the report found that the engineering department was dominant in hiring. Thereafter, operation and sales, […] Read more
EV Batteries in 5% GST Bracket to Support Faster Adoption Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The GST rates on lithium-ion battery packs have been reduced by the government from 18 percent to 5 per cent which is the lowest tax category. A statement by the Finance Ministry held, “Electric vehicles, whether or not fitted with a battery pack, are eligible for the concessional GST rate of 5 percent.” This was […] Read more
IH2A’s Green Hydrogen Hub Plan For India Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Industry body India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A), a coalition of firms focused on India’s green hydrogen pathways with Chart industries, Reliance Industries and JSW Steel as key members, has a plan for the government. IH2A has proposed a 25/25 National Green Hydrogen Hub Development Plan for creation of 25 National Green Hydrogen Projects and Five National […] Read more
EV Chargers’ Association Proposes A Black Box To Stop EV Battery Fires Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The recent spate of the batteries in electric vehicles catching fire like e-scooter or four wheeler has sent the Charge Point Operators Society (CPOS) of India into a huddle for a solution because of the concerns over safety deterring the prospective buyers. On June 27, the body proposed that a black box system should be […] Read more
Battery Smart Raises $25 Million Funding Led by Tiger Global Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi-based EV battery-swapping startup, Battery Smart has announced that they have closed the series-A funding round. In this round, Battery Smart has raised $25 Million in funding from American Investment firm, Tiger Global. Besides Tiger Global, Blume Ventures & Orios Ventures also joined as part of this investment. In November last year, Battery Smart raised $7 […] Read more
India eMobility Show Promises A New Benchmark In The Country’s eMobility Sector Updated On Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy As part of its commitment to support zero-emission mobility and a carbon-neutral future, Valiant Business Media will host the country’s largest anticipated electric vehicle industry expo & conference, The India eMobility Show 2022 at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida Delhi – NCR from 3- 4 Oct 2022. The event will provide a […] Read more
Locally Manufactured Batteries Can Prevent EV Fires Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian industry is betting on locally manufactured battery cells to control the design and prevent the untoward incidents like recent spate of electric two-wheeler batteries causing vehicle fires. Suzuki, Toshiba and Denso have already announced a lithium-ion battery plant at their joint venture unit in Gujarat. Tata Group is drawing up plans to launch a […] Read more
GUVNL seeks bids for 500 MW wind projects phase III in Gujarat Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy State electricity regulation board Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated a tender for the purchase of power through competitive bidding process (followed by reverse e- auction) from 500 MW grid-connected wind power projects to be set up in Gujarat (Phase III) with ‘Greenshoe Option’ of additional upto 500 MW. Key details of the tender […] Read more
Why B2B Companies Are Opening Arms For EVs For Their Supply Chain Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The logistics industry in India is witnessing a steady growth in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to carry last-mile operations. The introduction of newer electric vehicle models and technological innovations in making electric vehicles are attracting businesses to adopt EVs ownership. The introduction of upgraded EVs and technological innovations in this sector are attracting […] Read more
