New $100M fund launched for climate tech invt in North America, Europe Updated On Thu, Apr 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy VC firm Voyager Ventures has announced its first fund of $100M. Fund I invests in early-stage climate technology companies in North America and Europe. “We’re excited to back Voyager as a stand-out early-stage climate tech investing firm,” said Eva and Logan Green, CEO of Lyft. “We are impressed by Sarah and Sierra’s knowledge, operational expertise, […] Read more
World’s largest hydrogen taxi fleet to be powered by Cummins electrolyser Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Cummins Inc., through its affiliate Hydrogenics Europe N.V., has signed a contract to supply a 2.5-megawatt (MW) electrolyser to Hysetco, a hydrogen mobility company owned by Total Energies, Air Liquide, Toyota, Kouros and others. The electrolyser will enable local hydrogen production in Paris, France, to power Hysetco’s ambitious project, which aspires to develop and operate […] Read more
NTPC generated record 360 BU of energy during FY21-22 Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC, India’s largest integrated power generating company, has reported the highest-ever annual group generation of 360 BU (billion units) during FY2021-22, a growth of 14.6% compared to the previous year. During this period, NTPC states, the company also recorded the highest-ever single day generation of 1215.68 MU (Group) & 1013.45 MU (NTPC). The coal-based plants […] Read more
Adani Total Gas (AGTL) Enters EV Sector, Launches First EV Charging Station Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Adani Total Gas Ltd (AGTL) has launched its first electric vehicles’ charging station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and thus forayed into the infrastructure segment of electric vehicles. As per the official statement of AGTL, the EV charging station is located at the CNG station of AGTL at Maninagar in Ahmedabad. The company says that the charging station will […] Read more
Crayon Motors Launches Electric Scooter – Envy Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Crayon Motors has launched its second low-speed electric scooter – Envy for the Indian markets. The scooter comes with a spacious boot space and a unique keyless start. The price of the scooter starts at Rs. 64,000 and comes in four colors: white, black, blue, and silver. The company is offering a 24-month warranty on […] Read more
Eversource Capital Is Majority Owner in Lithium Urban After Fresh Funding Round Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy EverSource Capital (EverSource), manager of India’s largest climate impact fund, announced on March 21 that it has invested in Lithium Urban Technologies Pvt Ltd. (Lithium) for a majority stake. Lithium is the largest operator of electric cars in India, providing services to 50+ clients since 2015 with a presence in 15+ cities. Eversource is a […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Fulfill Half of Mumbai’s Power Demand, says MCAP Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has come up with the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. According to the document, the BMC says that Mumbai can produce 1,724 MW of solar power. This, BMC says, can meet half of the city’s peak energy demand which currently stands at 3600 […] Read more
Magenta to set up EV chargers on Xavier Institute’s multiple campuses Updated On Tue, Mar 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Charge Point Operator (CPO) Magenta has tied up with Xavier Institutes (part of the Jesuit Educational Network) to install EV charging stations at their multiple educational campuses, beginning with the first EV charger installation at Mumbai’s Xavier’s Institute of Engineering Campus at Mahim. The charging station was inaugurated by Dr. HariBalaji N. IPS, Deputy Commissioner […] Read more
MG Motor-PPG Asian Paints JV to cut CO2 emissions by 1500 tons/annum Updated On Thu, Mar 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy MG Motor India has recently become the world’s first automotive brand to use ULTRAX Degreaser, a liquid alkaline degreasing cleaner developed by PPG Asian Paints, an official announcement said. The degreasing pre-treatment chemical launch aligns with the brand’s focus on making sustainable mobility greener, leading to a CO2 reduction of 787 tons/annum, it added. Apart […] Read more
