Exicom completes installation of 5,000 EV chargers in 4 years Updated On Fri, Mar 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Power solutions provider Exicom has completed the installation of 5,000 EV chargers across 200 cities, making it the biggest EV charging facilitator in the country, the company claimed earlier. The installations include 3,600 AC and 1,400 DC chargers. The company had installed its first EV charging facility at Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, in 2018. The […] Read more
Indian scientists develop green tech, pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells Updated On Fri, Mar 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The latest development in the advancement of green energy tech is Indian scientists’ indigenous fabrication of a platinum-based electrocatalyst for use in fuel cells. The electrocatalyst developed showed comparable properties to the commercially-available electrocatalyst in terms of its performance in fuel cells, superior corrosion resistance and could enhance the lifetime of fuel cell stack performance. Fuel […] Read more
MHI sanctions 2877 EV charging stations under FAME Phase-II Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has sanctioned 2877 charging stations in 68 cities across 25 states/UTs under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme. The details of solar-based charging stations sanctioned and installed in the cities and states under FAME India Scheme Phase-II are as follows: Additionally, MHI has sanctioned 1576 EV Charging Stations across 16 […] Read more
SK E&S acquires EverCharge, sets foot in US EV charging market Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Korean LNG player SK E&S is entering the U.S. electric vehicle charging market, an official announcement said. On March 23, SK E&S announced the acquisition of EverCharge, an EV charging solution provider in the U.S. This is reportedly the first time a Korean company has acquired the management rights of an EV charging company based in the U.S. […] Read more
LG Energy Solution to set up EV battery JV with Stellantis in Canada Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) said on Wednesday it plans to invest 1.8 trillion won ($1.48 billion) to set up a joint venture with Stellantis NV in Windsor, Canada. In October, LGES and Stellantis NV struck an electric vehicle (EV) battery production joint venture, targeting to start production by the first […] Read more
PLI scheme to account for 13-15% capex in key industrial sectors over 3-4 years: Crisil Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme will account for 13-15 per cent of the average annual investment spending in key industrial sectors over the next three-four years, according to a report by Crisil. Since its introduction in March 2020, PLI has been announced for 15 sectors, involving government incentives to the tune of Rs 1.93 lakh […] Read more
MNRE to Give Three Months’ Relief in SCD of Wind Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided to give an extra three months relief to wind power developers whose projects could not be commissioned in time due to the second wave of Covid-19 and also the onset of monsoon. Earlier, the MNRE allowed the period of disruption from April 1, 2021 to […] Read more
Crayon Motors Launches Electric Scooter – Envy Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Crayon Motors has launched its second low-speed electric scooter – Envy for the Indian markets. The scooter comes with a spacious boot space and a unique keyless start. The price of the scooter starts at Rs. 64,000 and comes in four colors: white, black, blue, and silver. The company is offering a 24-month warranty on […] Read more
“OEMs and freight transporters need stronger financial support”, Satyakam Arya, Daimler India CV’s Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The BharatBenz brand, even as it becomes more visible on the roads in India, is also looked upto for the pedigree and technology access it has. To that extent, the company behind it, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Limited (DICV),. faces a tough ask to lead the changes needed to clean up the commercial transportation […] Read more