Rivian Rolls Out World’s 1st Electric Pickup Truck for Customers Updated On Thu, Sep 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Based in California and backed by Amazon, EV startup Rivian has produced its first line of electric pickup trucks: R1T electric pickup. The firm is the first automaker to bring an electric pickup to the consumer market, beating Tesla, General Motors and others. The announcement was made by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in a tweet […] Read more
Evenergi Sets Foot in India, Joins Hands with Chemi Tech for E-mobility Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sydney-based software and consultancy services provider Evenergi has decided to launch its operations in India. The company, which has an active presence across 4 continents, is looking for global operations with India. The firm will be acquiring an 80% equity in Snel Charge India, part of the Chemi Tech Group. The company’s services help implement and optimise zero emissions […] Read more
A PLI Scheme For Inverters Could be a Game Changer for India Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy For Fimer India, ever since it completed its acquisition of ABB’s Solar Inverter business in March 2020, it has been all about building on it in India. Present in the country since 2010, it’s not like the firm was not known brand in India. Just that they are suddenly in the top tier, with plans […] Read more
“An Electric Future Is Nearer Than We Think”, Mohal Lalbhai, Matter Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Matter is a technology start-up set-up by Mohal Lalbhai, a scion of the Lalbhai Group from Gujarat know more for their textile empire. Founded in January 2019, Matter is a two-year old start-up that seeks to introduce frugal and innovative solutions in the energy storage space which would include batteries for mobility applications, stationary applications, […] Read more
Reflections on World EV Day Updated On Fri, Sep 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy September 9, or World EV day, went by with a flurry of activities to commemorate the same. This writer too spent time moderating panelists at an event to commemorate progress, followed up by ‘fireside chat’ with an Electric Bus specialist for India. What came out really strongly was the overall optimism across the EV space, […] Read more
REI Expo 2021 Is Back. Important Dates and Details Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, among Asia’s largest and most influential expo’s in the RE space by Informa Markets in India, is back this year in its 14th epic edition in a physical format. Scheduled for 15th – 17th September 2021 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, REI is supported by Indian Biogas Association (IBA), […] Read more
Automakers Shun Low-cost Small Cars, Focus on Producing Small EVs Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Of late, the world’s biggest automakers have been putting an end to their production of smaller cars among internal combustion engine models and are shifting towards making smaller EVs due to their growing popularity. Rising Costs A Driver Now One reason for this change in the industry is rising commodity and labor costs pertaining to low-cost […] Read more
Researchers At Saudi University Claim Storage Breakthrough With Zinc-Ion Batteries Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) claim to have developed a new zinc-ion battery chemistry that they hope will deliver large-scale energy storage that is cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than the commonly used lithium-ion batteries. The research summary states that rechargeable Zn-ion batteries are highly promising for […] Read more
Tripura Joins The List for Rooftop Solar Additions in 2021-22 With 1 MW tender Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy North Eastern state of Tripura has also stepped up efforts to add solar capacity with a fresh tender for residential rooftop solar. The region has seen low solar progress until now, with the largest state Assam the only one with a solar project of over 50 MW, in the form of the upcoming 70 MW […] Read more