Ganfeng, Hyundai Enter Long Term Lithium Supply Deal Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy China’s leading lithium producer, Ganfeng Lithium, has announced that it has entered into a supply agreement with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor. The auto firm claims that the new deal reflects the automotive industry’s strategic move to secure raw material sources amid the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. The long-term deal entails Ganfeng supplying Hyundai with battery-grade […] Read more
International Battery Company Raises $35mn In Pre-Series A Round Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Battery Company (IBC), a product and technology company that specializes in the creation of eco-friendly, large-sized rechargeable Prismatic Lithium-ion NMC batteries announced raising USD 35 Million. This includes a Pre-Series A round led by RTP Global, and contributions from a broader investment base which includes Beenext, Veda VC, and other strategic Korean and US Investors. […] Read more
India And Argentina Collaborate To Explore Lithium Mines Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Argentina and India have joined hands to set up a lithium exploration and mining project in Catamarca, Argentina. The government will explore the development of 5 lithium brine blocks viz 1. Cortadera-I, 2. Cortadera-VII, 3. Cortadera-VIII, 4. Cateo-2022-01810132 and 5. Cortadera-VI by Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL). With this Agreement, KABIL has obtained ‘Exploration and […] Read more
EVIFY Raises $1.3 Million From Piper Serica Angel Fund Updated On Thu, Jan 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy EVIFY, a Surat-based Electric Vehicle (EV) logistics startup, has announced that it raised $1.3 million in funding in a ‘Pre-Series A’ round led by venture capital firms GVFL and Piper Serica Angel Fund. Existing investors, ‘We Founder Circle’ and ‘IVY Growth’, along with a few angel investors, also participated in the round. The startup, EVIFY […] Read more
Altris, Clarios Announce Collaboration To Boost Sodium-Ion Battery Technology Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Low-voltage battery solutions company Clarios and sodium-ion technology firm Altris announced the creation of an innovative partnership to develop low-voltage sodium-ion batteries for the automotive industry. Every vehicle, including hybrid and electric vehicles, requires a low-voltage energy source to power critical systems and functions. As hybrid and electric vehicles continue to evolve, a joint statement […] Read more
In 2024, US-China Trade Tensions Likely To Cast Shadow Over EV, PV Supply Chains Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Short of an unprecedented rapprochement, the EV sector looks set to be headed into some potholes in 2024. The reason is heightening tensions between the US and China, as both countries ratchet up measures to assert control over their respective strengths. For China, it is its huge dominance of the EV supply chain, from batteries […] Read more
LG Energy Solution Vertech Secures 10 GWh ESS Project in US Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy LG Energy Solution Vertech has secured 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale battery energy storage (ESS) projects in the United States for the upcoming year, capitalizing on the potential foreseen in the US ESS market. This 10 GWh initiative encompasses the development of 10 integrated battery energy storage systems. The collective impact of these installations will […] Read more
Li-ion Battery Recycling Firm BatX Energies Raises $5 Million Funding Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Lithium-ion battery recycling firm BatX Energies raised $5M in Pre-Series A Funding, fueled by Zephyr Peacock in participation with Lets Venture, and existing investors JITO Angel Network and Family offices of Mankind Pharma, Excel Industries, BluSmart and others. Setting up the momentum for the Lithium-ion Battery recycling industry in India, the funds will turbocharge […] Read more
Pune-Based KPIT Technologies Unveils Sodium-Ion Battery Technology Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based KPIT Technologies, a partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem, introduced its Sodium (Na)-ion battery technology. The new technology by the battery tech offers an extended lifespan with 80% capacity retention for 3000-6000 cycles and faster charging capability as compared to lithium batteries. Its builds on and compliments KPIT expertise in software development, integration […] Read more
