Ford Secures Lithium Hydroxide Supplies From Nemaska Lithium For 11 Years Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy As North America rapidly adopts electric vehicles to combat climate change through sustainability, global auto conglomerate Ford Motor Company has entered into a long-term agreement with Quebec-based Nemaska Lithium for the supply of lithium products, including lithium hydroxide, over an 11-year period. Ford said that under the terms of the agreement, Nemaska Lithium would deliver up […] Read more
Esmito Attains AIS156 Phase 2 Certification for L3 & L5 Category Batteries Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Provider of energy solutions for electric vehicles, Esmito, has announced the successful acquisition of the AIS156 Phase 2 certification for their L3 and L5 category batteries. The firm says that this achievement further solidifies Esmito’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and compliant energy solutions in the EV industry. The firm informs that the AIS156 […] Read more
Electric Three-Wheelers Better Suited For Freight Delivery: WRI Report Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI)-India claimed that electric three-wheelers are better suited for freight deliveries than conventional three-wheelers. In their paper, the researchers from the cleantech think-tank discussed the viability of using autorickshaws for urban freight delivery in India. The report claimed that as the daily commercial deliveries in India are expected […] Read more
Govt Reduces Subsidy For Electric Two-Wheelers Under FAME-II Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has ordered reduction in subsidies for electric two-wheeler vehicles under the Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II scheme. The new provisions will be rolled out in India from June 1, 2023. With the reduced hand-holding support from the government, the electric two-wheeler prices are […] Read more
Hyundai & Shell Partnership To Pave Way For Expansion Of EV Charging Network Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and Shell India have entered into a partnership to expand the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in India. The two firms have partnered up to install 60 kW DC Fast Chargers across 36 Electric Vehicle (EV) dealerships of Hyundai Motor India. Shell has also set sights on establishing DC 120 […] Read more
MCD Plans Rooftop Solar at Public Spaces in Delhi Including EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation to set up solar power panels on all buildings of MCD that are suitable for the purpose. The local body has already added more than 11 MW of […] Read more
India Below Asian Average in Electric Vehicle Penetration; CY 2022 Pegged at Just 1.1% Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per a research by S&P Global Ratings, India’s EV penetration is a laggard in CY 2022 when compared against other Asian countries. The percentage of EV penetration in the said year was a mere 1.1%, signficantly lower than the Asian average pegged at over 17 per cent. Not surpisingly, the penetration of electric vehicles […] Read more
Tesla’s Reignites Ambitions for Setting Up EV Plant, Pushing EV Sales in India Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy American automotive giant Tesla is keen to extend its reach in India and is mulling over the domestic incentives that it can avail with relation to car and battery manufacturing. It held discussions with government officials recently towards this goal. Tesla is looking to establish a factory in India, where it aims to build electric […] Read more
Sona Comstar, Equipmake To Make Electric Powertrains For Indian Vehicles Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based automotive technology company Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, or Sona Comstar, has signed a technology licensing agreement with UK-based tech firm Equipmake which has developed high-performance electric powertrains. The patented technology of Equipmake offers high power density and efficiency with high performance, making it ideal for electric cars, buses, and commercial vehicles. Under the […] Read more
