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
EV Charging- current status/ challenges and way forward Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Kunwer Sachdev India’s interest in adopting clean mobility is now firm and clear. The government of India has taken steps towards encouraging an EV ecosystem in the country through the FAME policies, reduction of GST on EVs, and most recently, the Production Linked Incentives. The idea is to create an economic environment for EV […] Read more
C4V Introduces Advanced LiSER Technology in India Updated On Mon, Feb 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Charge CCCV (C4V), the U.S based battery technology provider, introduces LiSER battery technology in India. Lithium slim energy reserve (LiSER), a unique cell technology platform brings a revolutionary cell technology platform to address the challenges including supply chain, cost, and battery performance. The firm claims that LiSER’s solid structural design and industry-leading low carbon footprint enhance […] Read more
NHEV adds Its Inputs on Proposed Battery Swapping Policy to NITI Aayog Updated On Mon, Feb 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The working group of tech-piloting agency ‘Ease of Doing Business’ of National Highway for Electric Vehicle (NHEV) has met with NITI Ayog to discuss the details of the ‘Battery Swapping’ policy. The new scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget on February 1 to enhance the electric vehicle adoption in […] Read more