The Global Shift to Electric Cars placing Indian Auto Sector at Risk Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Honda India knows the feeling. back in 2012, as oil prices shot up yet again, the firm had no diesel model in its portfolio, and it saw its sales slump to new lows every month. With Diesel subsidised much more than petrol, it was a dangerous abstinence for Honda. It was only in 2013, that […] Read more
Belectric Commissions 1.9 MWh Battery Storage Facility for Audi Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy German EPC player, Belectric has announced that a new battery storage facility was officially inaugurated at the EUREF Campus, a green innovation cluster in Berlin. The company was contracted to build the battery storage facility for Audi, with its 20 batteries sourced from test vehicles belonging to the car manufacturer. The system is part of […] Read more
Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility, Backs Ambition to Scale EVs in India Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ratan Tata’s investment in Ola Electric is being seen as an endorsement of the company’s approach to developing an electric mobility ecosystem, including innovations in charging infrastructure, swapping models, and market-appropriate products. Ola Electric Mobility has announced that Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in the company as part of its Series A […] Read more
New Scientific Device Nanogenerator Creates Electricity From Snowfall Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Snowy places aren’t ideal for harvesting solar energy – panels can’t do much if they’re buried under blankets of snow, of course. Now a team from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a new device that can produce electricity from snow itself. UCLA researchers and colleagues have designed a new device that […] Read more
Over 90% of Electric 2Ws in India To Lose FAME II Subsidy: Report Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A shocking discovery has been made for the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturers, the much-awaited FAME II scheme eligibility criteria will see around 95% of the existing electric two-wheelers miss the subsidy support, says a report by CRISIL. On March 28, 2019, the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprise issued a notification, which laid out […] Read more
Duke Energy Proposes $76 Mn Electric Mobility Program in North Carolina Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The proposal will help fund the adoption of electric school buses, electric public transportation, and will lead to almost 2,500 new charging stations in the state. As part of its commitment to building a cleaner and smarter North Carolina, Duke Energy is proposing the largest investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure ever in the Southeast – […] Read more
Tender For Procurement of 100 Electric Buses Issued in Goa Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is April 12, 2019 NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has invited bids from eligible bidders for procuring 100 electric buses to operate in the state of Goa. The brief scope of work for the selected bidder/supplier will include the operation of 100 electric busses including their day-to-day maintenance. As […] Read more
Hyundai and Kia to Invest $300 Mn in Ola with Key Focus on Electric Mobility Solutions Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The companies will collaborate on building a unique fleet and to develop EVs and charging infrastructure customised for the Indian market. Hyundai Motor Group and Ola have announced a strategic partnership under which Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors Corporation will make their biggest combined investment to date, as part the Group’s continued efforts to become […] Read more
Ola Raises Rs 400 Cr For its Electric Mobility Plan Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy This was the first round of investment for Ola Electric, which reportedly is running several pilots to deploy electric vehicles and charging solutions. Ola Electric Mobility, the company backed by Indian car aggregator Ola, announced on Friday that it has successfully raised Rs. 400 crores (roughly $56.4 million) in a funding round led by several […] Read more
