Bookings for Mercedes E-Car to Begin on September 30 Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy On September 30, 2022, the brand-new EQS-580 will be introduced by Mercedes-Benz India, a division of the Germany-based luxury car manufacturer. The company claims that it will be India’s first locally assembled electric car. As per the official release, the token amount of Rs 25 lakh is required to reserve an EQS-580 (luxury electric car). […] Read more
Denver’s Iontra Raises $38 Million Series B to Commercialise Battery Charging Platform Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Denver-based battery performance and safety technology company, Iontra, has announced the closing of its $38 million Series B financing-led by Volta Energy Technologies, with participation from Flag Group and other investors. Iontra said that it has been in stealth mode for nearly a decade and has partnered with various OEMs to commercialize its technology that […] Read more
Mercedes To Drive India’s Luxury EV Market, Poised To Overtake Tesla Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to its country head, Martin Schwenk, Mercedes-Benz wants to dominate the market for premium electric vehicles in India. This will help it maintain its lead over rival Tesla and solidify its position as the most popular luxury automobile brand. According to Martin Schwenk, Mercedes-Benz will introduce three new electric vehicles in India this year, […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz to Buy 10k Tonnes Lithium from Canada’s Rock Tech Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading automaker Mercedes-Benz AG and Canada’s lithium development company Rock Tech Lithium have announced that they will enter into an agreement which will provide for a strategic partnership to produce high-quality lithium hydroxide for the automaker and its battery suppliers. Under the intended binding agreement, Rock Tech has agreed to deliver up to 10,000 tonnes […] Read more
HOP Electric Receives Strong Response Before Commercial Launch Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Jaipur-based electric vehicle ecosystem company, HOP Electric claim that they have received a strong response for its HOP OXO high-speed electric bike . The bike is being released in August only. The first production batch’s pre-order window briefly opened for dealer partners of HOP Electric Mobility. HOP electric claims that even before the product’s official […] Read more
MSEDCL Seeks Approval From MERC For Energy Storage Facility In Unique Bidding Updated On Fri, Jul 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for approval of procurement of 250 MW flexible and schedulable power from renewable energy sources with green-shoe option along with an energy storage facility for 25 years and approval of the related tender documents. Maharashtra State Electricity […] Read more
MERC Turns Down Tata Power Petition Seeking Approval Of Part Commissioning Of Wind Power Project Updated On Fri, Jul 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Petition Tata Power Ltd- Distribution (TPC- D) had filed a petition on March 31, 2022 seeking relaxation of the Request for Selection (RFS) norm and approval for the partial commissioning of 96.15 MW of wind power from a 225 MW Long Term Hybrid Project (RPO). The MERC Mandate As per the mandate of […] Read more
300 MW Hybrid Project: MERC Approves Reduced Tarrif Of Rs 2.56/KWh Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) recently ordered that the voluntarily offered tariff of Rs. 2.56 per unit be applicable for supply of 300 MW RE wind-solar hybrid power by T.P. Saurya Limited (subsidiary of Tata Power) to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). A three-judge bench comprising Sanjay Kumar, IM Bohari and Mahesh Khullar, […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle Sales Double in April-June Quarter Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Despite dwindling car sales there is some consolation for top automaker Mercedes-Benz this season. Just when the sales of its fossil fuel based cars declined by a massive 16 per cent in the quarter that spanned April to June compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous year. But, the sales of its battery based […] Read more
