Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017: BNEF Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that battery prices this year, in 2024 saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to the research. BNEF identified a decline in cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and […] Read more
Mahindra, Vidyut Tie-up For Battery-as-a-Service Commercial EVs Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) and Vidyut (VT), have announced a collaboration. MLMML is an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer that has sold more than 2 Lakh Electric Vehicles (EVs). Vidyut is a Bengaluru-based full-stack EV startup focused on making EV ownership more convenient and stress-free. Both […] Read more
Recycling Can Cut Lithium, Nickel Demand By 25% Globally By 2050: IEA Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The recycling of battery metals is emerging as a significant commercial opportunity, with the production of recycled metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium witnessing rapid growth, albeit from a low base. According to the recent report by International Energy Agency (IEA) recovered metal volumes rates relative to the available feedstock for recycling surged to […] Read more
Tata Motors Foresees Price Stability For Its EV Products Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Electric Vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors now expects the prices of its Electric Vehicles (EV) products to move towards stability. This comes at a time when the firm sees steadiness in the prices of cells, used in these EVS. The top management of the firm, in the latest investors call told its investors about this ‘price […] Read more
Coal Generation To Remain 30% Higher Than Solar Generation: IEA Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Despite continuous effort to add more renewable energy capacity, International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest report found that coal dependence continues to persist. IEA world energy outlook report found, “Generation from coal remains over 30% higher than that from solar PV, even in a decade in which solar PV accounts for twice as much capacity, owing […] Read more
Global Push For Lithium Intensifies To Meet Surging EV Demand: IRENA Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Critical minerals, especially lithium, have become key components in meeting the growing demand for electric vehicles (EV). These elements are essential to support the booming electric vehicle industry. Apart from lithium, which has witnessed a surge in demand, there has also been increased demand for other critical minerals like cobalt, graphite, and nickel, according to […] Read more
Record-Breaking 1.7 Million EVs Sold Globally In Sept: Report Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A record-breaking 1.7 million EVs were sold globally over the month of September, announced research-house Rho Motion, today. September overtook the previous record set in December 2023 by 150,000. The Chinese market beat their previous record set in August by 90,000 vehicles, to reach 1.1 million units sold in September 2024. Overall, 11.5 million EVs […] Read more
Raptee.HV Launches India’s First High-Voltage Electric Motorcycle Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Electric Vehicle (EV) startup Raptee.HV has now launched India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle, which is developed with the technology being used in electric cars across the world, the company said. This enables the Motorcycle to deliver a performance rivalling the 250-300 cc ICE counterparts with significantly less heat. “With this High-Voltage (HV) technology, Raptee.HV […] Read more
Shift To Two-Wheeler EVs To Reduce India’s Petrol Consumption: CRISIL Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent report, CRISIL Research highlights a projected rise in the market share of electric two-wheelers, expected to reach 12-15% by fiscal 2030 from current levels of under 5%. Additionally, the report highlights the emergence of compressed natural gas (CNG) passenger vehicle sales are expected to grow to 17-19% by the same period. This […] Read more