Mercedes to Invest on Large Scale in Electric Vehicle Plants Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy German automotive giant Mercedes has said that it is setting sights on investing billions of dollars towards the modernisation of its electric vehicle plants in China, Germany and Hungary. In order to cut emissions, the automaker will be shifting to electric vehicles. The European Union will be looking to cut down CO2 emissions per passenger […] Read more
As Inverters Become ‘Smart’ Customers Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar inverters, with a share of 3-7% of project cost typically, have always played a far more critical role than the share of costs would imply. As the ‘brains’ behind the plant, the role of the inverter in converting power generated with the highest possible efficiency, in the safest way possible, has been critical for […] Read more
“There is no scheme for ore-refining, converting them into cathode materials” Rajat Verma, CEO & Founder, Lohum Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Powering next-gen li-ion battery mobility and energy solutions, making second lives for batteries a reality through reuse technology, and lithium ion battery recycling, Lohum is proving to be a gamechanger in the battery recycling and repurposing space. Rajat Verma, CEO & Founder, Lohum, offers insights into the battery recycling industry, providing an overview into the […] Read more
Electric CV Distribution and Financing Firm Turno Raises $13.8 m Funding Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Turno, an EV distribution and financing platform firm has announced that it has raised $13.8 million (~ INR 112 crores) in its Series A funding from global investors such as B Capital, Quona Capital, Stellaris Venture Partners and others. The funds will be utilized to expand its Electric Vehicle distribution platform across India and build a complete used battery […] Read more
EV Industry Pins Hopes on GST Cuts, Charging Infra, FAME, PLI for Budget 2023 Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Though at its nascent stage, the EV sector has witnessed colossal growth. 2022, in particular, was a sterling year for it as the sales registers kept ringing as consumers finally began investing their faith in electric vehicles. The sales figures in FY 22 more than tripled when pitted against FY 2021. Major announcements at policy […] Read more
Li-ion Battery-Maker NorthVolt Aims to Build World’s Greenest Battery Cell Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Northvolt is a Sweden-based startup which develops sustainable lithium-ion batteries in conjunction with R&D, industrialisation, and recycling to support clean energy. The Li-ion battery maker was founded in 2016, with a mission to build the greenest battery in the world. The firm provides electrification and renewable energy storage designed for lithium-ion battery plants to produce […] Read more
Battery Storage Player Element Energy Secures $28 Mn Fresh Financing Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy California – based battery management technology company Element Energy has announced the first close of $28 million in Series B financing. The round has been co-led by one of the largest clean energy generation companies and Cohort Ventures- a technology-based capital venture firm. Element Energy said that the round also included additional investment from existing […] Read more
Solar Recycling Picking Up Pace Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The strong growth of the solar energy sector in the recent year – especially in the last decade – and the constant call for ‘circular economies’ citing environmental concerns will be harbingers for the solar recycling industry. The value of recovered raw materials from discarded solar panels has the potential to increase up to $450 […] Read more
Pan IIT Alumni Network Organises EV Conclave to Reflect on E-Mobility Ecosystem Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy To address the demand, difficulties, and opportunities in the engineering, production, and adoption of EVs, Pan IIT Alumni and Alumni Associations of IIT (BHU) Varanasi bodies organised “The Future Series, the EV Ecosystem Conclave” in Delhi. At the event, academics, policymakers, and experts from across the entire e-mobility ecosystem came together to discuss the importance […] Read more