Impact of Smart Charging EVs on the Energy Transition Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently issued its review analysis on the potential and impact of smart charging electric vehicles on the energy transition. Today the average car runs on fossil fuels, but growing pressure for climate action, falling battery costs, and concerns about air pollution in cities, has given life to the once […] Read more
Solar power, EVs Become Top Attractions in India Fund Fest Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The selection of these startups was made by an eminent jury and through a proprietary ‘Investor Readiness Report’ process, ensuring the companies are thoroughly vetted After two successful editions of India Fund Fest, the third edition amassed 25 Crores on its first day. The contestants of the India Fund Fest range from product designers or […] Read more
Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility, Backs Ambition to Scale EVs in India Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ratan Tata’s investment in Ola Electric is being seen as an endorsement of the company’s approach to developing an electric mobility ecosystem, including innovations in charging infrastructure, swapping models, and market-appropriate products. Ola Electric Mobility has announced that Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in the company as part of its Series A […] Read more
Public Transport Permit Mandatory for Commercial EVs To Avail FAME-II Incentives Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme in its second phase starting next week, has made Public transport Mandatory for commercial EVs. From April 1, the owners of commercial electric vehicles (three wheelers and four wheelers) will be required to have a public transport permit from a government agency in […] Read more
KIA and Amazon Partner to Develop Efficient Home Charging Systems For EVs Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Online retailer Amazon and South Korean automaker Kia have teamed up to provide one-stop shopping for chargers, in what is just the start of the retail giant’s reach toward EV and hybrid buyers. Korean car company KIA has become the second car company to team up with Amazon to simplify the installation of home charging equipment […] Read more
Waaree Introduces Customised Solar Modules For EVs Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The modules are expected to increase the efficiency of the vehicles by 10 – 25%. Waaree Energies, one of India’s largest solar PV manufacturer and a leader in the rooftop segment, has launched customised solar modules, a solar power solution to Electric Vehicles. These indigenous modules, specially designed for the transport industry in India, are […] Read more
SMEV Demands Rs 20,000 Cr for Promoting EVs in India Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy SMEV expects the government to target at least one million EVs in top-10 most-polluted cities across India. Electric vehicle makers’ body Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has asked for an allocation of Rs 20,000 crore in the next two years for promoting EVs in the country and also urged the government to impose a “notional green cess” […] Read more
Government Panel Proposes 2-Way Strategy to Promote EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. A government panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed an array of incentives for electric carmakers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort […] Read more
Proposed No Road Tax, Green Permit Issuance for EVs: Amitabh Kant Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy “For India to successfully move away from fossil-fuel dependence oil companies should become the energy companies of the future,” he said. There should be no road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) and green permit should also be issued for EVs, said Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. Speaking at the Make in India session […] Read more
