Amazon Adds 1800 EVs From Mercedes-Benz to its Delivery Fleet in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Amazon has announced that it is adding more than 1800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Global e-commerce major Amazon has announced that it is adding more than 1800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Both the firms have […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
Both Growth and Evolution Hand in Hand in Lithium Storage Updated On Tue, Aug 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy A report by energy analyst firm Wood Mackenzie’s has predicted a fourfold rise in global lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity to reach 1.3 terawatt-hour (TWh) in 2030 compared to 2019. The firm has based this estimate on 119 battery manufacturing facilities that are operational, under construction or announced by more than 50 vendors worldwide. The main […] Read more
Allowing Sale of EVs Without Batteries not Well Planned: Mahindra Electric Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mahindra Electric has criticised the MoRTH’s move to allow sale and registration of electric vehicles (EVs) without pre-fitted batteries. Mahindra Electric, the EV business of the Mahindra Group, has criticised the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’s (MoRTH) move to allow sale and registration of electric vehicles (EVs) without pre-fitted batteries, saying no country in […] Read more
Government Allows Sale and Registration of EVs Without Batteries Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, has allowed for the registration of EVs without pre-fitted batteries The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, has allowed for the sale and registration of electric vehicles (EVs) without pre-fitted batteries. In a letter to Transport Secretaries of all the […] Read more
Tender Issued for Supply of 50 Electric Buses in Assam Updated On Wed, Aug 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy ASTC has issued an RfP, inviting bids from eligible OEMs for the supply of 50 air-conditioned (AC) and non AC electric buses in the state of Assam. The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has issued a request for proposal (RfP), inviting bids from eligible vendors/ Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for the supply of 50 air-conditioned […] Read more
India is Power Surplus, E-Mobility Solutions in Interest of the Country: Gadkari Updated On Fri, Aug 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Union Minister Nitin Gadkari believes India is power surplus so the benefits of e-mobility solutions are very much in the interest of the country. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Minister of Shipping, and the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari believes India is power surplus so the benefits of e-mobility […] Read more
EV Startup Simple Energy in Talks to Raise Over Rs 7.5 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple Energy is in talks with angel investors to raise up to USD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore), founder Suhas Rajkumar has said Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Simple Energy is in talks with angel investors to raise up to USD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore), its founder Suhas Rajkumar […] Read more
CEEW Recommends Green Energy Investments in COVID Recovery Strategy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), along with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has recently published a report that makes the case for India needing a new social contract based on a commitment to jobs, growth and sustainability, as it charts its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […] Read more
