Goa Govt Approves E-mobility Policy, Targets 30% EV Adoption by 2025 Updated On Wed, Dec 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy With the objective of boosting adoption of electric vehicles (EV) to at least 30% by 2025, the state government has approved the Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy (GEMPP) 2021. The policy aims to create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs in the sector by 2025. With the focus on establishing Goa as a model of international […] Read more
Developers Should Be Protected From Abrupt Regulatory Changes Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Intro: Amid all excitement around the ambitious goals set by PM Modi for the energy market in India, solar firms like Amplus Solar also raise apprehensions about a need for regulatory stability and certainty. These they feel are the key asks, for enabling more investments to flow into the country and, also in ensuring viability […] Read more
MyGate, REVOS Partner to Provide EV Charging Infra to RWAs Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Community management app MyGate and EV infrastructure provider REVOS have partnered to provide sustainable electric vehicle charging solutions to resident welfare associations (RWAs) and gated societies. The MyGate-BOLT partnership will offer affordable and seamless charging infrastructure options to gated societies, enabling residents and associations to plan for a hassle-free and cost-effective solution. It will also […] Read more
IOC, BPCL, HPCL Target 22,000 EV Charging Stations In 5 Years Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 3-5 years to support the nation’s target to reduce its carbon intensity and reach net zero emissions by 2070. IOC, the country’s largest state-controlled refiner by capacity, will set up EV charging facilities […] Read more
Magenta Sets Up 6 EV Charging Hubs in Bengaluru Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Magenta, an Indian charge point operator (CPO) company, has set up 6 EV charging hubs for commercial fleet vehicles in Bengaluru, spreading them across key locations: BTM Layout, Kudlu, Jigani, Vijaya Bank Layout, Yeshwantpura, and Mahadevapura. With over 150 charging points, the EV charging hub is synced with the Magenta ChargeGrid smart app (available on IOS […] Read more
Role of IoT in boosting Mass adoption of EVs in India Updated On Tue, Oct 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the flavour of the season, and India is no exception. Rising fuel prices and commitment towards sustainable development goals is leading to a big push towards EVs. The EV market in India is expected to top USD 50 billion by 2030. After a temporary setback in the last 18 months, the […] Read more
BESCOM Must Encourage EV Charging at Home at Night to Manage Overloads, finds Study Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) analyses the challenges involved in the installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure in Bengaluru city and suggests that authorities should encourage charging of vehicles at home during the night, among several other recommendations. The full study can be accessed here. The government of Karnataka had issued […] Read more
New-build Properties in UK to Feature EV Chargers Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy EV chargers will be built into all new homes and offices under new legislation that the British government aims to introduce this year. The legislation, revealed last week by the Transport Minister Rachel Maclean, will require all new-build properties to feature “smart” charging devices that can automatically charge vehicles during off-peak periods. New office blocks […] Read more
Reflections on World EV Day Updated On Fri, Sep 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy September 9, or World EV day, went by with a flurry of activities to commemorate the same. This writer too spent time moderating panelists at an event to commemorate progress, followed up by ‘fireside chat’ with an Electric Bus specialist for India. What came out really strongly was the overall optimism across the EV space, […] Read more
