Budget 2021 Reactions. Industry Welcomes Broad Direction, Hopes For Specifics Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Budget 2021, for all its usual detractors, has been welcomed in more ways than one. While the stock markets seem to have welcomed the bold moves to junk fiscal limitations and go for high spending to revive the economy, the industry has welcomed it for more reasons. One couldn’t help but notice during […] Read more
Budget 2021 Highlights For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Feb 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a budget speech that will eventually be termed as focused on fire-fighting and consolidating reforms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her budget today. For the solar sector, the big shock is undoubtedly the increase in customs duty on solar inverters from 20 percent. Including inverters, which have a much smaller share in overall project […] Read more
EV Acceleration in UP, CM Proposes Tax Exemptions Updated On Sat, Jan 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Considering the whole country is moving fast forward towards electric vehicles (EV) adoption, the Uttar Pradesh government is bringing advancements to increase the influx of EVs into the state. Recently, the department of industrial development reviewed EVs, during that, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proposed an exemption of road tax and registration fees to promote EVs. […] Read more
General Motors Aims to Become Carbon Neutral by 2040 Updated On Sat, Jan 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy US based automaker, General Motors yesterday announced its plans to become carbon neutral in its global operations by 2040. Also, the company has committed to setting science-based targets to achieve carbon neutrality. In addition to this, the company has also signed the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5⁰C, an urgent call to action from a global […] Read more
Waaree Targets 5 GW Capacity by 2021 With 3 GW Module Line From Jinchen Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chinese module manufacturer Yingkou Jinchen Machinery Co., Ltd. (Jinchen), has announced the signing of a deal with Mumbai based manufacturer Waaree Energies for a 3 GW high efficiency photovoltaic modules automatic production line. This is the largest stand alone project for any Chinese equipment manufacturer and any firm overseas. Waaree, led by Chairman and MD […] Read more
Budget 2021. Familiar Tussle Between Developers And Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy As the 2021 budget comes around on February 1, it is widely considered to be one of the most critical of the century, coming as it does after the Covid-19 pandemic, which is still to end. While the start of vaccination has brought in a semblance of control back to the government on its future, […] Read more
StoreDot Launches its 1st Gen ‘5-Minute Charge’ Li-ion EV Battery Samples Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy StoreDot, a leading innovator and developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, has announced the availability of its first-generation ‘5-minute charge’ battery engineering samples. Representing a significant milestone for the company in its mission to eliminate the range and charging anxiety of electric vehicles (EVs), demonstrating the commercial viability of XFC batteries for the […] Read more
GM & Cruise Partner With Microsoft to Commercialise Self-Driving EVs Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy GM and Cruise have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving EVs. General Motors (GM) and Cruise, have announced that they have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving electric vehicles (EVs). As per the partnership agreement, the companies will bring together their […] Read more
Nikola To Accelerate Hydrogen Fueling, APS Facilitating Low-Cost Production Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The manufacturer of battery-electric and hydrogen-electric trucks, Nikola Corporation has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company (APS) that accelerates the production of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) facilitating low-cost hydrogen production, and their electric rate schedule reduces greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. […] Read more