CESL, Marriott International to Develop EV Charging Units & Related Infra Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aiming to boost electric vehicles (EV) adoption by strengthening the country’s charging infrastructure, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Marriott International to construct and operate EV charging infrastructure in the hotels managed, licensed and franchised by the Marriott […] Read more
India Invites GCC Nations to Invest in Sustainable Energy Sectors Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India invited the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries on Tuesday to invest in the sustainable energy sectors in the country, which is one of the major focus areas of the government. Addressing the representatives of the GCC countries at India pavilion EXPO2020 Dubai, Mr Vipul, Joint Secretary, Gulf, MEA said that India’s sustainable energy […] Read more
Auto Major M&M to Launch 16 EV Models by 2027 Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Home-grown automaker Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is very bullish on the Indian automobile market and has set a cumulative revenue growth target of 15-20% by the year 2025. The company also said that it plans to launch 16 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 across SUV and light commercial vehicle (LCV) categories to strengthen its leadership […] Read more
IOC, BPCL, HPCL Target 22,000 EV Charging Stations In 5 Years Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 3-5 years to support the nation’s target to reduce its carbon intensity and reach net zero emissions by 2070. IOC, the country’s largest state-controlled refiner by capacity, will set up EV charging facilities […] Read more
Magenta Sets Up 6 EV Charging Hubs in Bengaluru Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Magenta, an Indian charge point operator (CPO) company, has set up 6 EV charging hubs for commercial fleet vehicles in Bengaluru, spreading them across key locations: BTM Layout, Kudlu, Jigani, Vijaya Bank Layout, Yeshwantpura, and Mahadevapura. With over 150 charging points, the EV charging hub is synced with the Magenta ChargeGrid smart app (available on IOS […] Read more
100 New E-buses to Run in Andhra Padesh’s Temple-town Tirupati Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has issued the Letter of Award to Evey Trans Private Limited to operate 100 electric buses in temple-town Tirupati under the Centre’s FAME-II scheme. Evey, a subsidiary of Olectra Greentech Limited, has bagged the Rs 140 crore contract for a 12-year period on Gross Cost Contract basis, a […] Read more
EVs Reached Record 30% of New Vehicle Registrations in Germany in Oct Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy While sales of conventional vehicles have suffered under supply shortages and long delivery times, electric vehicles (EVs) are rolling out of dealerships in Germany. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) says that in the month of October, for the first time, EVs accounted for 30.4 percent of new vehicle registrations. That’s due to […] Read more
UK Might Mfg Magnets Used in EVs, Turbines to Cut Reliance on China Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK could revive domestic production of super strong magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines with government support, to cut its reliance on China and achieve vital cuts in carbon emissions, according to media reports. A government-funded feasibility study, which was due to be published today, lays out the steps Britain must take […] Read more
Environmentalists Dispute ‘Green’ Status of Hybrid Cars Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hybrid cars are increasingly becoming popular in the European Union as environmentally conscious drivers are moving away from conventional vehicles. However, environmentalists suggest that the hybrid vehicles might not be as green as they seem to be. The sales of these vehicles that come with a combustion engine and a small electric motor that allows […] Read more
