BHEL to Set Up EV Charging Points on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is pushing for greater use of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution and cut dependence on oil imports. State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced that it will set up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. “The establishment of EV chargers at regular intervals over the entire […] Read more
Nissan Unveils New and Improved EV Leaf e+ with 350 km Range Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s 62 kWh battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. Japanese automaker Nissan ‘s Leaf has been on the EV market for a while now and holds a considerable share of the market. But with just 150 miles of range available, it was […] Read more
Government Panel Proposes 2-Way Strategy to Promote EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. A government panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed an array of incentives for electric carmakers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort […] Read more
Proposed No Road Tax, Green Permit Issuance for EVs: Amitabh Kant Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy “For India to successfully move away from fossil-fuel dependence oil companies should become the energy companies of the future,” he said. There should be no road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) and green permit should also be issued for EVs, said Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. Speaking at the Make in India session […] Read more
BHEL Clinches CBIP Award as Best Power Equipment Maker Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The award was received by Atul Sobti, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), BHEL, from R.K. Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for New & Renewable Energy and Power, on the CBIP Day. Public sector electric equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won the ‘Best Power Equipment Manufacturing Organisation’ award during the CBIP […] Read more
NDMC Becomes First DISCOM in India with 100% Smart Metering Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL installs 50,000 smart meters enhancing consumer convenience and rationalizing electricity consumption in NDMC area The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), working under the Ministry of Power announced the completion of its project with the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). The project concluded with the replacement of 50,000 conventional electricity meters with smart meters in the […] Read more
SolarEdge to Acquire S.M.R.E. Spa Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has more than fifteen years of experience developing end-to-end e-mobility solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles. SolarEdge Technologies a global leader in smart energy, has announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire S.M.R.E Spa. SMRE provides innovative integrated powertrain technology and electronics for electric vehicles. Founded in 1999 SMRE has three […] Read more
EESL Inks Pact for Rs 500 Cr First Long-Term Rupee Loan Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab National Bank (PNB)-issued funds will be utilized by the company towards funding its capital expenditure for its flagship programmes including Street Lighting National Programme, Smart Meter National Programme, Solar Substation, and E-Mobility project. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power, has raised its first […] Read more
Union Cabinet Approves MoU Between India and France on Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Dec 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The objective of the MoU as described in the press release, “is to define the modalities of discussions concerning, in particular, the future collaboration.” The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and France in the domain of renewable energy. The MoU was signed between […] Read more
