Yamaha, Honda, KTM, and Piaggio Team Up to Create Swappable Batteries Consortium Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that the company has signed a Letter of Intent with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., KTM AG, and Piaggio & C SpA to set up a Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and light electric vehicles (EVs). By extending the range, shortening the charging time, and lowering vehicle and infrastructure costs, […] Read more
CESL Supports Delhi government’s EV Adoption, Aim for 1,000 Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Since the Delhi Government is pushing EV adoption in the state so hard, it has mandated all its departments, autonomous bodies, and grantee institutions to shift their existing fleet of hired conventional fuel vehicles to electric variants within six months. Unitedly, the Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), has announced support for the Delhi government’s switch […] Read more
MSMEs Should Avail Concessional Debt Finance to Install Rooftop Solar: Gadkari Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari has invited MSMEs to look at accessing concessional debt finance to install rooftop solar systems to improve business efficiency Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has invited MSMEs in India to look at accessing concessional debt finance to install rooftop solar systems to improve their business efficiency. […] Read more
BMW Must Prioritise Full-Electric Vehicles to Meet its 2030 Target: Analysis Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy BMW Group is targeting 7 million BEV and PHEV by 2030, however, WoodMac projects the company will only meet 61% of that stock target by 2030. BMW Group – which is comprised of BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and Zinoro – is targeting 7 million in battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) stock […] Read more
BSES Consumers Generated 106 MWp Solar Power From 3140 Rooftop Systems Updated On Thu, Feb 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy BSES Discoms in the National Capital have energised 3140 rooftop solar installations with a connected solar power load of 106 MWp. BSES Discoms in the National Capital have energised 3140 rooftop solar installations with a connected solar load of 106 MWp. In the next financial year (FY 21-22), the two Discoms in BSES Rajdhani Power […] Read more
3-Wheeler Manufacturer Piaggio Enters EV Industry, Launches Ape e-Xtra FX Segment Updated On Wed, Feb 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The pioneer of 3-wheeler goods transportation in India, Piaggio Vehicles has entered the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Piaggio has launched a new e-cargo segment, Ape’ e-Xtra FX. The company has launched this FX range (fixed battery) of EVs in both the cargo and passenger segments, as it has also launched the 2021 version of its […] Read more
Amazon India Ties up With Mahindra Electric to Strengthen E-mobility Commitments Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Amazon India has announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric to further strengthen its commitment towards electric mobility in the country. Earlier in 2020, Amazon India had announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will include 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 in India. These EVs are in addition to the global commitment of 100,000 electric […] Read more
Triton EV Signs MoU With BEL to Develop EV Opportunities in India Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The US-based new subsidiary of Triton Solar, Triton EV, has announced its expansion plans in India with its manufacturing facility set up for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. “We have announced the availability of SUV Model H and Triton EV Sedan Model N4. Very soon, we will showcase these Triton EVs for Indian […] Read more
Record 33.6 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity Added to US Grid in 2020: BNEF Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that in a year faced with COVID-19, a record 33.6 GW of wind and solar capacity was added to the US grid in 2020. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and sharp economic contraction, the US clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) […] Read more