VW to Invest €2.1 Bn to Expand EV Business in China, Acquires Majority Stake in 2 Firms Updated On Fri, May 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global automobile major Volkswagen AG (VW) has announced that it has initiated the next chapter for its electric vehicles (EV) business in China. Global automobile major Volkswagen AG (VW) has announced that it has initiated the next chapter for its electric vehicles (EV) business in China. The firm has revealed that it plans to increase its share […] Read more
Tata Power to Expand EV Charger Network to 700 by FY21 Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy In line with Tata Group’s ambition of expanding into e-mobility space via group companies, utility giant Tata Power on Thursday disclosed its substantial investment plan of expanding its network of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging points to around 700 by FY21. The country’s largest integrated utility company said in a statement that “as part of […] Read more
ChargePoint Named Leading EV Charging Hardware Supplier Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report examines the strategy and execution of 15 companies offering solutions to the global EV charging market, with ChargePoint ranked number one. A new Leaderboard Report from Guidehouse Insights examines the strategy and execution of 15 companies offering solutions to the global electric vehicle (EV) charging market, with ChargePoint ranked as the top market player. Climate […] Read more
EV Startup ‘Ather Energy’ Inks Pact with Scooter Sharing Platform ‘Bounce’ Updated On Tue, May 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility startup Ather Energy has entered into a partnership with dockless mobility solution provider Bounce for a scooter selling and sharing initiative ‘Peer to Peer’ (P2P) with the pilot programme taking off from Bengaluru. As per the deal, Hero MotoCorp-backed company will sell its ‘Ather 450’ e-scooter through Bounce’s website and customers can book this scooter […] Read more
HPCL Tenders for Off Grid Solar Plant in Jodhpur Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Government-owned Maharatna company Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has floated tender inviting bids for the 7.5KW off-grid solar energy power plant in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. As per the tender details, the successful bidder will have to install 7.5KW ground-mounted off-grid solar power plant at COCO Pachpadhara Barmer under Jodhpur Retail regional office. The scope of work […] Read more
KYB and REE Partner to Develop Next-Gen Modular EV Platforms Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy KYB and REE Automotive have announced a strategic partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future EV platforms. KYB Corporation (KYB) and REE Automotive (REE) have announced a strategic partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future electric vehicle (EV) platforms. According to the joint statement issued by the firms, automotive Tier 1 supplier KYB’s unparalleled semi-active […] Read more
Tata Power Posts Financial Results; Boosted by Renewable Business Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced its FY2019-20 financial results, reporting a strong end to the year in the Q4 and strong performance in the renewable business. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced its FY2019-20 financial results. The firm reported a strong end to the year in the fourth quarter with consolidated Profit After […] Read more
Magenta Power Bags EPC Contract for Rooftop Solar Project in B’lore from HAL Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Magenta Power, an HPCL-backed startup offering green energy solutions, has successfully won the rooftop solar power project for providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) in Bangalore, Karnataka. HAL is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company headquartered in Bengaluru. Commenting on the project win, Maxson Lewis, Managing Director, Magenta […] Read more
EV Sales to Fall 18% in 2020, Long Term Prospects Unharmed: BNEF Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sales of electric vehicles (EV) are forecast to fall 18% in 2020, to 1.7 million worldwide – with the pandemic interrupting 10 successive years of strong growth. Sales of electric passenger vehicles (EV) are forecast to fall 18 percent in 2020, to 1.7 million worldwide – with the coronavirus crisis interrupting ten successive years of […] Read more