Chandigarh to issue tender for 100 EV charging stations Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a push to launch its electric vehicle (EV) policy, the Chandigarh administration is poised to float a global tender in three to four days to invite eligible companies to bid for installing 100 charging stations across the city, according to recent media reports. The UT will select the company in a month. “The tender […] Read more
Maharashtra Postpones EV Policy Due to Inadequate Charging Ecosystem Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy An underdeveloped ecosystem is certain to prove to be an impediment in faster adoption of electric vehicles. In the present case, a resolution has been issued by the Environment Department of the Maharashtra Government aimed at implementing state’s Electric Vehicle Policy from April 2023 instead of April this year. The postponement of the EV Policy […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX Runs 1,000 Km on Single Battery Charge Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The VISION EQXX from German automaker Mercedes-Benz has run more than 1000km (621 miles) in Europe to demonstrate its range and efficiency in a single battery charge. The new electric vehicle covered the distance from Sindelfingen to Cassis on the Côte d’Azur through regular road speeds that included fast driving and also limiting speeds. As […] Read more
Neoen Inks 70 MW virtual battery deal with AGL in Australia Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Paris-headquartered renewable energy producer Neoen has inked an innovative 7-year virtual battery agreement with AGL Energy, an Australian energy generator and retailer, to provide 70 MW / 140 MWh of virtual battery capacity in the New South Wales (NSW) region of Australia’s National Electricity Market. The offtake gives AGL Energy the ability to hedge its […] Read more
MoP Launches Fresh Version of Scheme For Bundling Thermal with Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has repealed its scheme on bundling thermal/hydro power plants with standalone renewable energy projects, substituting it with a fresh scheme. In November, 2021, MoP issued the ‘Scheme for Flexibility in Generation and Scheduling of Thermal/Hydro Power Stations through bundling with Renewable Energy and Storage Power’ to comprehensively cover replacement of […] Read more
BPCL will invest Rs 200 crore on fast EV charging corridors Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) has announced that it will invest Rs 200 crore to ramp up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India. This was confirmed by BPCL Executive Director for Retail, BS Ravi, who said that BPCL will set up 100 fast electric vehicle charging corridors having 2,000 stations along the busiest 100 national highways […] Read more
The ‘Smell’ of Solar Power Spreads Across Public Toilets In Mumbai Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy In recent time, urban administrations have been experimenting with innovative ways of incorporating solar energy in our every day lives, one of which is installing solar panels atop public toilets. In December last year, for instance, it was announced that Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) would install solar power systems at 100 public and […] Read more
Honda to Roll Out 30 EV Models; Invest $64 Billion in Electrification Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Honda Motor Co, one of the leading automakers of Japan, has announced that it will spend 8 Trillion Yen ($64 billion) on research and development over the next 10 years to accelerate the electrification of its vehicles. Honda has set an ambitious goal to launch 30 electric vehicle models across the globe by 2030. The […] Read more
Hero Electric, ElectricPe Collaborate to Strengthen EV Charging Network Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading electric two-wheeler seller Hero Electric has announced that the company has entered into a partnership with electric vehicle charging platform ElectricPe to strengthen the charging network and propel EV adoption across India. As per the official statement, Hero Electric EV customers will be able to access the charging network of ElectricPe which has […] Read more
