EV Industry Pins Hopes on GST Cuts, Charging Infra, FAME, PLI for Budget 2023 Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Though at its nascent stage, the EV sector has witnessed colossal growth. 2022, in particular, was a sterling year for it as the sales registers kept ringing as consumers finally began investing their faith in electric vehicles. The sales figures in FY 22 more than tripled when pitted against FY 2021. Major announcements at policy […] Read more
The Top 5: Challenges to EV Growth in 2023 Updated On Thu, Jan 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The calendar year 2022 turns out to be a significant year for electric vehicles (EVs) with sales hitting new highs globally and in India. According to data available at the VAHAN portal, EV sales grew from 3.2 lakh units in 2021 to nearly 10 lakh units in 2022, a growth of over 200 per cent. […] Read more
The Top 5: Steps To Ensure High Performance From Your EV Battery Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy For an EV, the battery is the most critical component. Even from a cost viability perspective, the battery’s cost constitutes around 30-40 per cent of the total cost of an EV. Thus, getting the best possible performance and longevity from the battery certifies the worth of the EV too. This article outlines the five steps […] Read more
4000 Homes with Solar Panels & EV Parking To Be Up For Grabs in Maharashtra Soon Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Homeowners have finally begun to recognise the benefits that solar offers. With around 40% subsidy on offer by the Government, residential solar rooftop is easy on the pocket. There is 20% subsidy for group housing societies and RWAs. Additionally, there is payback of as low as four years on investment. This awareness is complemented by […] Read more
BMW & Solid Power Partnership For Solid-State Battery Technology Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Automakers are exploring the possibilities of enhancing battery technology seeking a fit with the growing expectations of the EV industry. Solid-state battery is one such technology that can disrupt the existing power storage market for EVs. As per some forecasts, the Solid-state battery market size will reach $13.15 billion by 2030 from $805 million in […] Read more
Honda, GS Yuasa Collaborate for Lithium-Ion Battery Development Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The evolution and quick adoption of electric mobility largely depends on the development of quality and reliable battery systems. Hence, two Japanese conglomerates – Honda Motor and GS Yuasa International – have signed an agreement for collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery. Honda and GS Yuasa will discuss specifics with the goal of establishing […] Read more
SUN Mobility, Pilipinas Shell to Bring Battery Swapping Technology to Philippines Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A provider of energy infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EVs), SUN Mobility, has announced that it has recently signed a strategic agreement with the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation. The partnership will explore the pilot deployment of SUN Mobility’s advanced battery-swapping technology in the Philippines for two and wheel-wheel electric vehicles. Philippines-based Pilipinas Shell Petroleum […] Read more
Global Battery Leader CATL In Tie-Up With UL To Improve Battery Safety Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global battery technology player Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) has announced that it has signed an MoU with applied safety science provider UL Solutions for strategic cooperation to help create safer deployment and use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The agreement expects CATL to use its battery laboratory to […] Read more
EV Battery-Tech Startup Log9 Materials Sweeps Over $11 Mn in Series B Round Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Battery platform for electric vehicles Log9 Materials has scooped up over $11 million in a Series B round, which was led by PTV International Ventures. Participants in the Series B round included SiriusOne Capital, Cornerstone Ventures, among others. This is seemingly an extension of the Series B round, which is followed by the the Rs […] Read more