Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
Future Belongs to Electric Vehicles: UP Transport Minister Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy UP transport minister Swatantradev Singh has said electric vehicles are the need of the hour and the future belongs to them. Uttar Pradesh transport minister Swatantradev Singh has said electric vehicles are the need of the hour and the future belongs to them. “Electric vehicles have many advantages. Less consumption of diesel and petrol will not only […] Read more
Hyundai Launches Sonata Hybrid with Solar Roof System Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motors has launched the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with a solar roof system. Hyundai Motors has launched the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with a solar roof system. The system recharges the battery to increase travel distance while preventing unnecessary battery discharge. The solar roof system, with 6 hours of daily charging, is expected to increase […] Read more
Hyundai Working With IOCL for Fast Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor recently showcased its Kona electric SUV and said that work is on to set up fast charging facilities in association with IOCL Hyundai Motor, which recently showcased its Kona electric Sports Utility Vehicle, said work is on to set up fast charging facilities in select fuel stations in association with the Indian Oil […] Read more
Japan’s Mitsui Invests Rs 100 Crore in SmartE Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore in funding from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. The e-mobility service provider, which is a subsidiary of Treasure Vase Ventures, has raised the amount as a part […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Deploys Micro Drones for Maintenance Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy It is using micro drones of less than 2 kgs in weight, along with flying capacity below 200 ft. With an aim to provide better service to its customers through the use of latest technological interventions, Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has initiated the use of drones for maintenance of its power lines, poles and […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals for Testing Hydrogen Fuel Buses in NCR Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited preliminary project proposals for pilot demonstration of 4 hydrogen fuel cell powered buses in the Delhi-NCR region. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting R&D and demonstration projects in hydrogen and fuel cells area, this includes several projects for development and demonstration of hydrogen fuelled vehicles. A pilot […] Read more
GST Council to Decide on Tax Cut on EVs This Week Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The GST Council will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for EVs The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for electric vehicles (EVs), officials said. The 36th meeting of the Council, which will happen through video conferencing, is also […] Read more
Odisha Gets on With the EV Transition, Plans to Introduce Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed. The state government of Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed on […] Read more
