LOHUM Partners with UAE Govt for Kingdom’s First EV Battery Recycling Plant Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy LOHUM Cleantech, a producer of sustainable energy transition materials, has announced expansion into the UAE market to build the UAE’s first EV battery recycling plant through a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, UAE, and BEEAH, the Middle East’s sustainability and digitalisation firm. The partnership comes in light of UAE’s COP28 agenda […] Read more
China Ahead Of US, EU In Battery Recycling To Meet Lithium Demand: Report Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report published by a resources conservation and recycling journal shows that, China is ahead of Europe and the US in using battery recycling to meet its needs for Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel for batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). With the increase in the production of batteries for electric vehicles, demand is also rising […] Read more
Hindalco to Infuse INR 800 Cr for Battery Foil Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hindalco Industries, the world’s largest aluminium rolling and recycling company, plans to significantly expand its manufacturing capacity of aluminium foil that is used in rechargeable batteries to serve the rapidly growing market for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. The firm is investing INR 800 crore to build a new plant near Sambalpur in […] Read more
EU Commission Proposed Extension On Sale EV and Batteries In UK Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU), recently proposed to the European Council a one-off extension on electric vehicles (EV) and batteries – until 31 December 2026. This proposal falls under the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The Trade and Cooperation Agreement established the rules governing […] Read more
US Proposes Norms To Counter Chinese Domination In Battery Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The US Department of Treasury and the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has now proposed guidelines on clean vehicles credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It is expected to lower costs for consumers, spur growth in the US vehicle manufacturing, and strengthen energy security. The move is also likely to reduce the dependency of the […] Read more
Reformed Taxations On SUVs Can Fuel Growth Of EVs Globally: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) pointed out at the need of bringing a reform in taxation on cards based on their weight and prices. The report talked about the role of weight-based taxation in improving energy efficiency within the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) market. The report considers the environmental impact of […] Read more
With IRA Boost, Energy Storage Demand Likely To Surge Six-Fold: SEIA Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) has released a report stating that over the next one decade, lithium-ion battery would witness a surge in global demand due to the unprecedented investment in solar. This was attributed to the production incentives bolstered through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States (US). SEIA’s report titled, […] Read more
Orxa Energies & Nunam Technologies Partner to Repurpose Batteries Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicle firm Orxa Energies has joined hands with Nunam Technologies, a startup delving into the reuse of electric vehicle batteries. The partnership sets sights on circular value chain for Orxa’s batteries. The goal is particularly for its flagship electric motorcycle, Mantis. Nunam Technologies will be responsible for extending the life of Mantis batteries, repurposing […] Read more
US Continues Clean Energy Support With $3.5 Billion For Battery Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As part of its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden administration in the US has announced a new round of federal funds to underpin a strong domestic manufacturing. Administered by the Department of Energy (DoE) this $3.5 billion package is the second part of a large $6 billion-plus program that started awarding funds to applicant firms […] Read more
