Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
5,645 Electric Buses Sanctioned for 65 Cities: Amitabh Kant Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities, a move seen towards environment-friendly mobility. Last week, the GST Council headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to cut the tax rates […] Read more
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
Hyundai Working With IOCL for Fast Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor recently showcased its Kona electric SUV and said that work is on to set up fast charging facilities in association with IOCL Hyundai Motor, which recently showcased its Kona electric Sports Utility Vehicle, said work is on to set up fast charging facilities in select fuel stations in association with the Indian Oil […] Read more
Uber, Sun Mobility to Deploy Electric Autos in India Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global shared-mobility service provider Uber announced a partnership with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to launch an electric auto service platform. The Ride-hailing giant Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with SUN Mobility to deploy electric autos in India. As part of the agreement, SUN Mobility will offer its energy infrastructure platform, which includes swappable Li-Ion smart batteries […] Read more
Gujarat Invites Manufacturers for Distribution of Electric 2 & 3 Wheelers Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy GEDA has issued 2 EOIs for authorisation of manufacturers the distribution of battery-operated 2 and 3 wheelers in Gujarat. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued two expression of interests (EOI) calling out reputed manufacturers for their authorisation to the market and then the distribution of battery operated 2 and 3 wheelers. The EOIs […] Read more
Tata Planning Rs 4000 Cr Li-Ion Battery Manufacturing Plant in Gujarat Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Group is planning to set up a multi-crore lithium-ion battery plant in Gujarat’s DSIR area according to a senior state government official According to Jaiprakash Shivhare, managing director, Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), Tata Group, has committed an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to set up a lithium-ion battery plant in Dholera Special […] Read more
Union Budget 2019: A Mixed Bag for the Solar Industry Updated On Sat, Jul 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As expected from Modi Government 2.0, India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had few eggs in her basket for the renewables sector. Here’s how the key stakeholders of the solar industry, including policymakers, think tanks, leading private players have reacted to the government’s Budget for FY19-20: After the budget, Power Minister R. K. […] Read more
Union Budget Envisions India as Global Hub for Manufacturing EVs Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Budget has outlined various proposals for boosting manufacturing of EVs and developing India as a global hub. The Union Budget has outlined various proposals for giving a boost to the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) and developing India as a global hub for the same. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the union […] Read more