“Lead-acid Batteries are here to stay”, Ahila Krishnamoorthy, Daramic Updated On Fri, Dec 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Despite the increasing build up around lithium-ion batteries, which are poised to become the next big thing in battery storage space, demand for lead-acid batteries continues to grow steadily, if not spectacularly. The 90 year old US firm Daramic is at the centre of this transition, with a big stake in the sector. With its […] Read more
Iron-based Batteries’ Future Looks Bright As Tesla Weighs In Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Of late, leading executives in the automotive sector have been indicating a reversion to older, cheaper lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries in their products. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently spoken of such a shift in the company’s energy storage devices and some entry-level EVs. Additionally, Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the company would use LFP batteries […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Switch Auto-rickshaws into Electric under ‘Go Electric’ Campaign Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has launched a pilot project to convert the holy city, Tirupati into a Zero-emission city. Under the pilot project, NREDCAP will ramp up the electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the city by introducing more EVs and charging infrastructure. The project involves introducing three electric […] Read more
Zomato Deliveries To Be 100% Electric Powered by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gurugram based Food delivery giant, Zomato has taken a key step towards its sustainable future goals. As part of its environmental projects to offset its delivery carbon footprint, Zomato has announced committing to 100 percent adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for deliveries by 2030, on World Environment Day (June 5). The firm is also on […] Read more
Logistics Startup City Link Launches Electric Cargo Vehicles in Bangalore Updated On Tue, Jan 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy City Link has received the delivery of the first set of Electric Cargo Vehicles from Mahindra & Mahindra in Bangalore Bangalore-based intra-city Logistics startup – City Link Portal has received the delivery of the first set of Electric Cargo Vehicles (EV) from Mahindra & Mahindra. Being the first company in Bangalore to receive the ‘Mahindra […] Read more
EVs Could Account for 43% of Total Vehicle Sales in India by 2030: CEEW-CEF Updated On Wed, Dec 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy CEEW-CEF has revealed that according to its high adoption scenario, EVs could account for 43% of the total new vehicle sales in India by 2030. A new study by the CEEW – Centre for Energy Finance (CEF) has analysed segment-wise electric vehicle (EV) sales, battery requirements, public charging infrastructure necessary, and the investments needed until […] Read more
Let’s Make India The Recycling Hub Of The World: Rajat Verma Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy As India takes slow and steady steps towards e-mobility, the big opportunity you won’t hear about is recycling of batteries. Especially critical considering the high cost of Lithium-Ion batteries, and the sourcing risk for raw materials. Enter Rajat Verma, Founder at Lohum Cleantech. The firm is into manufacturing of 1st and 2nd life battery packs […] Read more
MEG and Partner Develop new Plan to Facilitate Sale of 2000 EV Buses in China Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy MEG and partner Beijing Silk Road Rainbow Group have jointly developed a new energy bus plan to help facilitate the sale of more than 2000 EV buses in China Ideanomics has announced that its subsidiary – Mobile Energy Global (MEG) and partner Beijing Silk Road Rainbow Group have jointly developed a new energy bus plan to […] Read more
Energy Storage Market to Rebound Strongly in 2021: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the medium-term future for energy storage remains bright according to a new analysis by Frost & Sullivan. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the medium-term future for energy storage remains bright according to a new analysis by Frost & Sullivan. The “Outlook for the Global Energy Storage Industry, 2020,” predicts the market to decline, […] Read more
