ElectriVa Plans to Create ‘One Lakh’ Charging Points in India Updated On Wed, Feb 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy It is an open secret that without an expanse of charging stations in the country, the adoption of electric vehicles on a massive scale will remain a challenge and the national quest for a pollution free environment will remain at a distance. In this scenario, ElectriVa, an electric vehicle charging provider, has disclosed its ambition […] Read more
Jet Freight Deploys EVs in Last-mile Delivery for E-commerce Player Updated On Tue, Feb 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Jet Freight Express, the domestic and hyperlocal service arm of Jet Freight Logistics, on Monday said it has deployed electric vehicles (EVs) in the last-mile delivery for an e-commerce player. The company in a statement on Monday said it plans to include more EVs to serve multinational companies as part of a global effort to […] Read more
TVS Motor Acquires 75% Stake In Largest Swiss EV Company Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy TVS Motor Company has acquired a 75% stake in the Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG), a provider of e-mobility solutions within the DACH region that operates the largest pure-play e-bike retail chain M-way in Switzerland with close to USD 100M in revenue. The $100 million all-cash deal has been made through TVS Motor’s Singapore Subsidiary, TVS […] Read more
Niti Aayog Asks Railways to Create EV Infra at Stations Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog has suggested that railways should designate at least 20% of the parking capacity at railway stations or office complex for setting up electric vehicle charging bays or battery charging and swapping stations, and also install at least one EV charging point at each targeted manned level crossing and railway colony. The proposals are […] Read more
EV Push Continues To Gather Pace With NITI Aayog Shoonya Campaign Updated On Thu, Jan 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s foremost planning body the NITI Aayog, has added over 70 corporate partners from e-commerce, ride-hailing, logistics and manufacturing ecosystems for its Shoonya campaign. A NITI Aayog, RMI and RMI India initiative to promote zero-pollution mobility across the nation, the campaign aims to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for deliveries and rides through […] Read more
Tube Investments to form Subsidiary to Increase Focus on Clean Mobility Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Murugappa group company Tube Investments of India (TII) will form a new 100% subsidiary which will consolidate its electric three-wheeler and other EV-related ventures. Through this clean mobility subsidiary, Tube Investments of India (TII) will acquire around 70% controlling stake in Cellestial E-Mobility for an investment of Rs 161 crore. The acquisition would be through […] Read more
Karnataka Fish Vendors to Get Solar-Powered EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an attempt to provide consumers with fresh fish at their doorsteps, and uplift the fishing community, Karnataka’s fisheries department has decided to introduce e-vehicles with cold storage facility and solar panels for the door-to-door delivery of fish, report multiple media outlets. A cold chain is the most important, and decisive aspect of the supply […] Read more
Bengaluru to get 1500 e-buses under Centre’s ‘Grand e-Mobility Challenge’ Updated On Mon, Jan 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy If all goes to plan, Bengaluru will get 1,500 electric buses under the Centre’s ‘Grand Challenge’ plan. Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a PSU under the Union ministry of power, recently unveiled a tender worth Rs 5,500 crore to induct 5,580 e-buses (5,450 single-decker and 130 double-decker ones) across the country. Bengaluru is expected to […] Read more
Solid State Batteries Get A Vote of Confidence With $200 Million For Factorial Energy Updated On Mon, Jan 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Massachusetts, US based Solid State Battery maker Factorial Energy has raised $200 million as part of a Series D round of funding, led by Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. The startup said that the money will help commercialise its solid state batteries for use in EV’s and more faster. Factorial Energy has developed a 40 Ah version of solid-state […] Read more