India’s Lithium Battery Recycling Gets Boost with New Rules Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a big boost to the nascent lithium battery recycling industry in India, the environment ministry has announced new Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, establishing responsibilities of producers, dealers, consumers, and entities involved in the collection, segregation, transportation, refurbishment, and recycling of all types of batteries, including rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The […] Read more
HOP Electric Mobility Launches Electric Bike HOP OXO Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric Mobility, has launched its highly-anticipated electric bike, HOP OXO. Revolutionising the hitherto EV ecosystem, HOP Electric says it aims to cater to the needs of conscious customers who are trying to make sustainable choices. HOP OXO starts at 1.25 lakhs. Consumers can purchase this electric two-wheeler at their nearest […] Read more
The Many Promises of Battery Swapping Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Known for designing and developing electric vehicles, Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer, NIO, has established a formidable reputation with regard to battery swap stations. In July this year, the automobile giant opened 1,000 swap stations and reached 10 million battery swaps. As of August, NIO boasts of 1071 swap stations in China, however, it has no […] Read more
First Semi-Solid State Portable Energy Systems to be Unveiled at Berlin’s Expo Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy California’s sustainable energy technology start-up Zendure will introduce SuperBase V, the new standard for portable home energy systems, at the IFA consumer electronics expo in Berlin. The first system in the market to use semi-solid state batteries is called SuperBase V, and it has a capacity range of 6.4 kWh to 64 kWh. It is […] Read more
Growatt Opens Pre-Sale of its First Solar-Based Portable Power Station Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy A world leader in solar industry, China-based Growatt has announced the pre-sale of its newly launched portable power station, ‘Infinity1500.’ As per the company, the pre-sales event is happening for 15 days from September 1 to September 15, 2022. As far as prices are concerned, the Infinity1500 will be available at $1399 for American customers […] Read more
Norwegian Battery Startup Freyr Signs 38 GWh Battery Deal with Japan’s Nidec Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based next generation battery developer FREYR, and Japan-based energy storage system (ESS) and high-efficiency electric motors manufacturer, Nidec Corporation, have announced the finalization of an expanded 38 GWh battery cell sales agreement for the period 2025 – 2030. The companies have also agreed to form a joint venture, in which Nidec will hold a super-majority […] Read more
Swedish Battery Materials Firm Altris AB Appoints Martin Anderlind as CEO Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading sodium-ion technology company in Sweden, Altris AB has announced the appointment of Martin Anderlind as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of 1 September 2022. Anderlind joins Altris from Northvolt, where he most recently held the position of Chief Talent Officer. “We are extremely excited to welcome on board Martin Anderlind as the new CEO […] Read more
Mahindra Launches New Electric 3-Wheeler with Starting Price at Rs 3.60 Lakh Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Zor Grand, an entirely new electric three-wheeler from Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (MEML), a member of the Mahindra Group, has been introduced recently. The vehicle’s starting price is Rs 3.60 lakh, ex-showroom Bengaluru. The innovative Li-ion battery technology used in the Zor Grand electric three-wheeler ensures a charging period of fewer than four hours and […] Read more
Panasonic May Build Second Battery Factory in USA; Other Companies Announce Battery Plants Too Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Panasonic, which supplies batteries to global EV leader Tesla, is mulling over the opening of another factory in the USA to produce the batteries, according to reports. The new facility is expected to produce 4680 cells for Tesla. Tesla is presently manufacturing these batteries at its own factory in Fremont. In July this year, Panasonic […] Read more
