Solar Powered Centralized Off Grid UPS for Lifts in Multi-Storey Buildings Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Lift is an invention that has effectively enabled urban development at scale worldwide, come with its own unique challenges. With perhaps the biggest being the issue of dependable power supply. As most people who have been using lifts for a long enough time know, lift power failures are a routine occurrence. From extreme weather conditions […] Read more
Govt OMCs to Run Retail Fuel Stations on Solar by ’24 Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian Government-owned companies are increasingly employing renewable sources of energy to decarbonise operations and add to the country’s target of achieving the net zero target by 2070. In a fresh announcement, Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has said that state run-oil marketing companies (OMCs) will operate their complete network of petrol […] Read more
Deutsche Bahn, Kia Partner To Convert Used Batteries Into Storage Systems Updated On Fri, Sep 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Korean automaker Kia and Germany’s Deutsche Bahn (DB) have announced a partnership to increase the useable life of batteries used in electric mobility. Their solution is to re-use used lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles to create efficient and cost-effective energy storage systems for green electricity. The official statement says that the second-life battery energy […] Read more
Nova Bus Completes Altoona Test for 100% Battery-Electric Bus Updated On Fri, Sep 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The LFSe+, a long-range, 100 percent battery-electric bus produced by Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group, has completed the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) bus testing program at the Altoona Bus Testing Center in Pennsylvania. Through a series of tests whose outcomes are impartially examined, this stringent evaluation seeks to guarantee the safety and […] Read more
India’s Lithium Battery Recycling Gets Boost with New Rules Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a big boost to the nascent lithium battery recycling industry in India, the environment ministry has announced new Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, establishing responsibilities of producers, dealers, consumers, and entities involved in the collection, segregation, transportation, refurbishment, and recycling of all types of batteries, including rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The […] Read more
Cyborg Cockroach – Solar Charged & Remote-Controlled by Japan’s RIKEN CPR Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Japan’s RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) has published its new experimental study sharing that its researchers have engineered a system that has created remote controlled ‘cyborg cockroaches’ that are equipped with a tiny wireless control module powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell. RIKEN said that despite the mechanic devices, ultrathin […] Read more
HOP Electric Mobility Launches Electric Bike HOP OXO Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric Mobility, has launched its highly-anticipated electric bike, HOP OXO. Revolutionising the hitherto EV ecosystem, HOP Electric says it aims to cater to the needs of conscious customers who are trying to make sustainable choices. HOP OXO starts at 1.25 lakhs. Consumers can purchase this electric two-wheeler at their nearest […] Read more
Servotech Bags 4.1 MW UPNEDA Solar Project Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has awarded a sizable, state-spanning grid-interactive rooftop solar power plant project to Servotech Power Systems, an Indian developer of solar, LED, medical-grade, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. The project entails construction of 4.1 MW solar project all around the state. According to the document, […] Read more
The Many Promises of Battery Swapping Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Known for designing and developing electric vehicles, Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer, NIO, has established a formidable reputation with regard to battery swap stations. In July this year, the automobile giant opened 1,000 swap stations and reached 10 million battery swaps. As of August, NIO boasts of 1071 swap stations in China, however, it has no […] Read more