The New Battery Technologies and Opportunities Updated On Mon, Feb 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy By Kunwer Sachdev With the immediate and critical need to move to alternative sources of energy worldwide, battery technology is being explored massively. As an alternative, it can support the de-carbonization of the transportation sector. It can evolve from the current lithium-ion battery to the succeeding generation to all-solid-state batteries. It will bring an improved […] Read more
China’s RE Boom Year Poses Challenges to Western Markets: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Feb 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy China’s renewables manufacturing has emerged from 2021 bigger and more competitive than ever before. Western markets are benefitting from trading with the IKEA of the energy transition, but balancing reliance on China’s technology providers with local interests is now a key political as well as environmental challenge, says Wood Mackenzie. China’s need to meet soaring […] Read more
IIT Kanpur Incubated Offgrid Energy labs gets funding from Shell, others Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Offgrid Energy Labs, a deep science, Intellectual Property led global innovator has unveiled its first innovation – rechargeable zinc-based battery (ZincGel®). Backed by investors including Shell Ventures, Ankur Capital, and APVC Singapore, Offgrid Energy Labs aims to disrupt the global energy storage market through new materials and design for stationary batteries. According to the firm, growing demand […] Read more
Okinawa’s New E2W Plant in Rajasthan Has 3 Lac Units Annual Capacity Updated On Tue, Feb 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech has commenced operations at its second manufacturing unit located in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, the company said in a recent statement. The company expects to be manufacturing close to 3 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) per year at the new plant, aiming to eventually increase the capacity to 1 million in the […] Read more
KoBold Raises Over $190 M to Source Metals for EV Batteries Updated On Fri, Feb 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Silicon Valley-based KoBold Metals has raised more than $190 million in its latest Series B funding round that is expected to give speed to the firm’s efforts to find new deposits of critical metals that are required for EV batteries and clean energy. KoBold Metals is a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires including […] Read more
Toyota’s New e-SUV Comes Equipped with Toshiba’s LTO Battery Tech Updated On Thu, Feb 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Toyota bZ4X has made its European debut as a production-ready vehicle and will hit European roads in 2022. A battery electric compact crossover SUV, Toyota’s new e-car equips itself with a 20Ah-HP SCiB li-ion battery, which uses Lithium titanium oxide (LTO) chemistry and is produced by Japanese brand Toshiba. Toshiba’s battery comes with an extended care […] Read more
Tata Group declines to participate in ‘EV Battery’ PLI Scheme Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Tata Group, which is a key player in the country’s transition to clean energy, has decided to not participate in the government’s massive Rs 18,100-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) for the EV Battery development in the country. The Tata Group found that the return on the risks involved in the segment looks unfavourable for them. […] Read more
New HOP Electric Megaplex in Jaipur Can Produce 100 e-Scooters/Day Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Jaipur-based HOP Electric Mobility has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art megaplex in Jaipur, with its current production capacity pegged at 100 e-scooters per day. The megaplex has an assembly line, end-of-line testing facility, lithium battery, cell testing capability and a paint booth, and churns out the company’s existing models (LEO and LYF), HOP Electric […] Read more
Boom In LFP Battery Use On The Way, But Not Without Hurdles Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy With wider adoption by some of the industry heavyweights, Lithium Iron Phosphate or LFP battery technology is set to flourish in the very near future. Its growing acceptance in the global market has strengthened the technology’s foothold in the automotive industry. Strength of LFP It’s noteworthy that the transition will be much easier because of […] Read more
