CESL Selects Agencies for Battery Swapping Station Sites, E-Vehicle Charging Stations Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of public sector companies under the Ministry of Power, has today announced the list of selected agencies for the installation of 124 battery swapping stations, 352 standing chargers for electric two and three wheelers as well as 1294 […] Read more
Shining Bright. India’s Solar Start Ups Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Start Up India movement in 2015 on August 15, perhaps even he wouldn’t have imagined the role startups were going to play in India’s clean energy transition. After all, the energy sector, with its tremendous policy overhang, large capital commitments, and the need for a long term perspective […] Read more
Hero MotoCorp & Hindustan Petroleum Collaborate to Bolster EV Charging Infrastructure Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based motorcycle and scooter manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have collaborated to establish charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in across India. This partnership will help mass mobility transition to an electrified future by establishing charging stations for two-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation. This partnership between the two […] Read more
Log9 Materials Raises Fresh Funding Led By Amara Raja Batteries Updated On Fri, Sep 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric vehicle focused advanced battery platform Log9 Materials has raised $9.65 million (Rs 77 crores) from Amara Raja Batteries. This is the second round led by Tirupati-based batteries manufacturer in Log9 in the past year. With this round, Amara Raja Batteries now holds a 15.4% stake in Log9. The funding round appears to be still […] Read more
Shell Targets Installing 10,000 Charging Stations Across India By 2030 Updated On Fri, Sep 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Recently, the multinational oil corporation Shell unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) chargers for India’s two- and four-wheeled vehicle markets. The initial market for Shell chargers in India are two wheelers. Shell announced plans to install more than 10,000 charging stations across India by 2030. The Shell Recharge chargers are powered entirely by green energy. […] Read more
Honda to Launch E-Rickshaw Battery Swapping, New E-Motorcycles in India Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Japan-based carmaker Honda has revealed its plans to establish a battery-sharing service for e-rickshaws in India. Honda said that it will achieve the task by the end of 2022. The maker has also launched its electric two-wheelers in India. The company said in a statement, “In India, Honda is planning to begin its battery sharing […] Read more
Examining the Biggest Polluters: Report Card of Transportation Industry Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The transportation sector is essential for economic growth, creating jobs, and connecting people to critical services. The industry is also growing rapidly and will retain this trend for a long time. Yet, what’s concerning about the growth of the transportation sector is that it is also one of the biggest polluters. The industry shares a […] Read more
EV Startup Yulu Secures $82 Mn in Series B Round Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru’s electric mobility startup Yulu has secured $82 million in equity funding, which was led by USA’s Magna International in a Series B funding round. The funding round saw participation from investors, which also included Bajaj Auto Limited. Notably, Yulu boasts of a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto and the two companies have been working […] Read more
On World EV Day, Startups Are More Optimistic Than Ever About The Future Updated On Fri, Sep 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy September 9, designated as World EV day has come around again, and this time, we can truly say that a new sense of optimism pervades the sector. Yes, there have been the usual hiccups, including the not so minor issue of quality control over the Lithium ion batteries that power most EVs, but it would […] Read more
