Australian Government Rules Out Electric Vehicle Subsidies From ‘Future Fuel Strategy’ Updated On Sat, Feb 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Australian government has released a ‘Future Fuel Strategy’ paper, which states that the government will not provide subsidies to spur faster growth of cleaner cars (electric vehicles). It does not include policies that can make buying electric vehicles (EVs) affordable, as some other countries have announced. Rather, the government proposed to invest in electric […] Read more
UNEP, Tata Power and Central Railway Partners to Launch EV Charging Points Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Railway, Mumbai, partners with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Tata Power to launch their novel green initiative to promote e-mobility in Mumbai. The joint venture has announced the installation of charging points for electrical vehicles (EVs) as a part of this initiative. These charging points would be available at all important railway […] Read more
Ford Raises Investment in EV & AV Leadership Up To $29 Billion Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy US automaker Ford Motor Company has announced to increase investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles to USD 29 billion. The company ended 2020 strongly, improving its automotive and credit businesses in the fourth quarter. Speaking of their achievements, Ford President and CEO Jim Farley stated, “The transformation of Ford is happening and so […] Read more
Australia Needs Ambitious RE Target Policy to Unlock Investments: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Australia needs an ambitious long-term Renewable Energy (RE) Target policy to unlock future investments, according to Wood Mackenzie Australia needs an ambitious long-term Renewable Energy (RE) Target policy to unlock future investments, according to research firm Wood Mackenzie. The share of renewables in the country’s National Electricity Market (NEM) power generation mix is expected to […] Read more
1 in 6 Passenger Cars Registered in EU in Q4 was Electrically-Chargeable Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy In Q4 2020, nearly one in six passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) was an electrically-chargeable vehicle (16.5 percent). In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, nearly one in six passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) was an electrically-chargeable vehicle (16.5 percent). Stimulus packages introduced by governments to boost demand, following […] Read more
Finance Ministry Permits AP to Borrow Additional Rs 1515 Cr for Power Sector Reforms Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. As part of the reforms, the state has started the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme of electricity subsidy to farmers with effect from September 2020. Thus, it […] Read more
TVS Motors Launches iQube, its Electric Scooter in Delhi Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian multinational motorcycle company, TVS Motors has yesterday launched its iQube electric scooter in Delhi, with an on-road price of Rs.1,15,000. After Delhi government’s ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign, the price may fall to 1,08,012. The TVS iQube comes with 3 Li-ion battery packs, supported with dedicated BMS and a 3 years warranty. It charges for two […] Read more
Tata Power Reports Q3 Results, Strong Showing by Renewables Biz Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced its results for Q3, reporting a robust overall performance, with a strong showing in the renewable business. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Reporting a robust overall performance, the firm highlighted its strong showing in the renewable business. The […] Read more
KPTL Acquires Brazilian Power T&D EPC Company Fasttel Engenharia Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy KPTL has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling take of 51 percent in Brazilian T&D EPC company Fasttel Engenharia. Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), a leading global EPC player in the power and infrastructure contracting sector, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil – Kalpataru Power do Brasil Participações has signed a […] Read more
