EV Batteries in 5% GST Bracket to Support Faster Adoption Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The GST rates on lithium-ion battery packs have been reduced by the government from 18 percent to 5 per cent which is the lowest tax category. A statement by the Finance Ministry held, “Electric vehicles, whether or not fitted with a battery pack, are eligible for the concessional GST rate of 5 percent.” This was […] Read more
Kinetic Green Energy And Cholamandalam Sign Pact To Finance EVs Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Pune based EV manufacturer Kinetic Green Energy on July 4 announced that the buyers can finance their EVs with Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Chennai-based Murugappa Group’s financial services arm. Both the companies having entered into an agreement, under which the customers can avail themselves of getting the EVs financed by Chola. Kinetic manufactures both electric […] Read more
Log9 Materials Showcases It’s Full EV Range At Expo Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based Electric vehicle startup Log9 Materials, with its indigenously-developed innovations/technology-based solutions for the EV, energy storage, and other allied domains (Last-Mile Delivery) is in hyper active mode. From multiple partnerships, to participating in industry expos, to even investments in other startups, the firm and its founders have been very busy lately. At a recent green […] Read more
Panel Blames Faulty, Scrambled Battery For Spate Of EV Fires Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The batteries fitted into electric two-wheelers catching fire were faultily designed and lacked even the basic safety mechanisms. The expert panel formed by the government to investigate the accidents has called upon the manufacturers for corrective mechanisms or face legal action otherwise. According to a member of the panel, the battery management system seriously compromised […] Read more
The Top 5: If Picking An EV Truck, Make It One OF These Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric mobility has emerged as the most promising alternative to conventional ICE vehicles. The global automotive market is pushing for electric mobility at record rates The electric vehicle is clearly influencing two-wheeler and four-wheeler markets while having already made a significant impact on three-wheelers. Similarly, EV pickup trucks has also not remained a novel concept […] Read more
Battery Swapping Primer: A Viable Alternative to Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Battery swapping can be a game-changer, bringing the world a few steps closer to electric vehicles. It has the potential to enhance the attractiveness of electric mobility by addressing both the early market purchase price disparities with conventional vehicles and, importantly, the recharging time challenges of electric vehicles (EVs). A swap station offers a fully […] Read more
EV Tech Start-up Matter Closes US$ 10 million Round Updated On Fri, Jun 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad based Matter, a vertically integrated product tech start-up focused on electric mobility and energy storage, has raised an initial US$ 10 million in its latest round of funding. The round drew interest from a diverse set of investors including Capital 2B, a technology fund backed by Infoedge, Climate Angels Fund, and other marquee Indian […] Read more
EVTRIC Motors Promises 110 km On A Single Charge For Its E-Bike Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy EVTRIC Motors, an electric vehicle manufacturer based out of Pune, has announced the release of its first motorcycle – EVTRIC Rise – in the country which is priced at Rs 1.60 lakh. EVTRIC Motors has opened bookings for the newly launched electric motorcycle which requires a deposit of Rs 5,000. The EVTRIC Rise was launched […] Read more
E-Bike Maker One Electric Looks Overseas For Expansion Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Having already set up business in eight export markets, Noida-based electric motorcycle maker, One Electric is now looking to raise $5 million and another $20 million at the end of this year to fund its overseas expansion plans, which will entail an assembly plant in Nairobi, Kenya. As per Gaurav Uppal, the chief executive, One […] Read more
