News Briefs May 3 -Envirospark, GAF Energy, REC Silicon, DOE Grants Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy EV Charging Company EnviroSpark Secures $50 Million Investment from Basalt Infrastructure Partners US electric vehicle (EV) charging company EnviroSpark Energy Solutions announced it has secured a $50 million investment by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners an infrastructure equity investment firm focusing on investments in Europe and North America. This investment will enable EnviroSpark to […] Read more
EMobility Firm BluSmart Crosses Rs 500 Crore In Annual Run Rate Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy EMobility ride-hailing service BluSmart has announced that it has crossed the Annual Run Rate (ARR) of Rs 500 Crore ($60 Million) achieving 102% growth over the previous year. BluSmart’s gross business value (GBV) witnessed phenomenal growth, delivering a CAGR of 300% over the last three years, and is well poised for continued growth. The growth […] Read more
Macquarie Launches New Platform To Electrify $US 1.5 Bn Fleet Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), part of Macquarie Group, launched Vertelo, a new platform providing end-to-end solutions in fleet electrification in India. Macquarie aims to accelerate the transition of fleets to electric vehicles and build an EV ecosystem by offering solutions to customers. It includes leasing and financing, charging infrastructure and energy solutions, fleet management services, […] Read more
Elections 2024: Renewables Take Center Stage In Political Parties’ Manifestos Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The leading Indian political parties have now come out with their party manifestos for the upcoming Parliament (Lok Sabha) elections. Some of them have now also promised their consumers access to increased renewable power too. This comes months after the BJP-led Union government announced PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which has already been rolled […] Read more
UK Invests £400K For National Grid Innovation Projects Under Ofgem Fund Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy National Grid Electricity Transmission (ET) a UK-based organisation that maintains high-voltage electricity networks in England was recently awarded £135,000 for a project. This project was undertaken to research new ways to monitor the health of cables in future hybrid AC/DC networks, spot issues in offshore links early, and avoid unplanned outages. They undertook this initiative […] Read more
Impact Of Connectivity & Data In Shaping Urban Mobility In India Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In recent years, the intersection of urban mobility and technology has given rise to innovative solutions that address the challenges of growing cities in India. E-bikes, propelled by advancements in connectivity and data, have emerged as a key player in reshaping the landscape of urban transportation. As cities across India grapple with issues of traffic […] Read more
Biden Invests $366 Mn To Lower Energy Cost In Remote Communities Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy US President Joe Biden announced a $366 million investment for 17 projects across 20 states and 30 communities. This investment announcement is part of President Biden’s investing in America agenda, under the US Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate clean energy deployment in rural and remote areas across the country. This funding was made possible […] Read more
JBM Supplies Another Set Of 300 Electric Buses To Delhi Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy JBM has supplied another set of 300 ‘Ecolife’ electric buses to Delhi that were brought to services last week. With this delivery, the fleet of buses by JBM to Delhi to boost the presence of electric buses stands at 500 now. These buses were flagged off by Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, CM Arvind Kejriwal, […] Read more
Yuma Energy Completes 10 Million Battery Swaps Within A Year Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based Yuma Energy has developed over 125 battery swapping stations across 5 major metros and averaged 800,000 swaps every month. Battery-as-a-service (BaaS) company, Yuma Energy, a joint venture between Magna and Yulu, has announced, the completion of 10 million lifetime battery swaps in its first year of operations. The company began operations in February 2023 […] Read more
