Govt Reduces Subsidy For Electric Two-Wheelers Under FAME-II Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has ordered reduction in subsidies for electric two-wheeler vehicles under the Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II scheme. The new provisions will be rolled out in India from June 1, 2023. With the reduced hand-holding support from the government, the electric two-wheeler prices are […] Read more
Renon India Launches Swappable Smart Battery Pack for Electric Two-Wheelers Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Renon India, an energy storage company, has launched its swappable smart batteries, Groot, for electric two-wheelers. The Li-ion battery pack for low and medium speed EVs is built with Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt oxide (NMC) chemistry. The Surat-based company aims to meet the requirements of high energy density and peak power needs by using phase […] Read more
LML to enter EV segment; Plans 3 electric two-wheelers through Rs 350 cr investments Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Lohia Motors Ltd or what is popularly known as ‘LML’ has said that its planning to enter the electric vehicles segment by rolling out three electric two wheelers and will invest Rs 350 crore for the same, including a manufacturing facility. LML, or at least its old version, shut down in 2018, after a series […] Read more
Hero Electric, SUN Mobility to deploy 10,000 electric swappable two-wheelers in 2022-23 Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hero Electric has partnered with SUN Mobility to deploy electric two wheelers integrated with smart- swappable battery technology. As part of the partnership, Hero Electric and SUN Mobility jointly will start deployments in the next three months with a target of around 10,000 electric two wheelers by the end of this year. Hero Electric is […] Read more
FAME II Scheme has Failed for Electric Two-Wheelers: SMEV Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric two-wheelers makers are learning to “live without government support” as the FAME II scheme has not met its objective, according to SMEV. Mass segment electric two-wheelers makers are learning to “live without government support” as the FAME II scheme to promote electric mobility has not met its objective, according to industry body SMEV. The […] Read more
Amid Motown Slowdown, Electric Two and Three-Wheelers Power Ahead Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy With nearly 80 percent of the vehicle market dominated by two and three-wheelers in India, tech start-ups have led the electric mobility space to manufacture electric two and three-wheelers and the ecosystem must-haves like battery swapping and charging setup. Government think tank Niti Aayog announced, and retracted quickly on a transition target from fossil fuel […] Read more
Honda To Offer Activa Electric With Swappable Batteries, Bookings From Jan Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The electric version of Honda’s Activa model will be available for booking from January 2025, the company said. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has now ushered into the next era of mobility with the introduction of ‘ACTIVA e:’ and ‘QC1’ in the electric vehicle segment. The unveiling of the Activa brand in an all-new […] Read more
Telangana Govt Announces Tax Break To Electric Vehicles Till 2026 Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In order to make Hyderabad pollution-free, effective from today, the Telangana government gave 100 percent exemption on road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs) for purchased and registered vehicles for the next two years, until December 31, 2026. In its latest order, the government granted exemption to electric two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial passenger […] Read more
eBikeGo’s Subsidiary Vajram Electric Acquires 40% Stake In Varcas Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy eBikeGo’s subsidiary, Vajram Electric Ltd has acquired a 40% stake in Varcas Automobiles Pvt Ltd, an Electric Vehicle manufacturer based in Hyderabad. Varcas Automobiles Pvt Ltd has successfully delivered over 25,000 electric two-wheelers to date and generating a revenue of ₹110 crore. With the acquisition, Vajram Electric Ltd aims to capitalize on Varcas’ robust manufacturing […] Read more
