ECA Committee for Risk Assessment Wants Lithium Salts to be in Category 1A Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy A major international chemical maker has warned that new draft proposals labeling some materials as “hazardous” could impact negatively investments in the lead and lithium battery sectors in Europe. The European Union (ECA Committee) was forewarned by lithium and battery manufacturers that a proposal to label the metal as hazardous may seriously harm Europe’s expanding […] Read more
Delhi’s Roads Get New 200 EV Three Wheelers From Three Wheels United Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Karnataka-based EV tech-enhanced financier, Three Wheels United (TWU) is strengthening its presence in the Delhi EV industry with the deployment of 200 EV three-wheelers in its fleet. To make the transition from conventional to EV three-wheelers as seamless as possible, Three Wheels United has been actively engaging with Delhi auto-rickshaw drivers over the past few […] Read more
BYD Overtakes Tesla on EV Leaderboard To Become World’s Biggest EV Producer Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy China’s BYD has seized Tesla’s crown as the world’s biggest EV producer. This comes as a consequence of the number of sales reflected in the first six months of 2022, as per July 5 filing by the company. The Shenzhen-based carmaker sold about 641,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs), including electric vehicles and hybrids, in the […] Read more
Australia Will Now Supply Lithium, Other Critical Minerals To India Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Australia has committed to supplying critical minerals, like cobalt and lithium, to augment India’s electric vehicles, solar power, defence and other strategic segments. During the Australian visit of India’s Minister for Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, Madeleine King held that the island country would commit AUD […] Read more
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
EVIFY Raises Rs. 80 Lakh From Angel Investors to Accelerate Its EV Operations Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy EVIFY, Surat-based EV logistics startup, has acquired Rs. 80 lakh in a seed round from angel investors including We Founder Circle. This investment round’s funds will primarily be used for the company’s operational expansion, team building, and technology development. The startup has set its sights on reaching every corner of the country with green logistics […] Read more
Mecwin India Invests Rs 50 Cr to Set Up New Manufacturing Unit Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bangalore-based EV start-up, Mecwin India has announced a new manufacturing unit in Bengaluru, Karnataka for EV motors and controllers. The firm is going to invest Rs 50 Cr in this manufacturing unit, it claims. According to the company’s statement, Bengaluru’s production plant for domestic EV motors and controllers will be up and running by the […] Read more
Battery Smart Raises $25 Million Funding Led by Tiger Global Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi-based EV battery-swapping startup, Battery Smart has announced that they have closed the series-A funding round. In this round, Battery Smart has raised $25 Million in funding from American Investment firm, Tiger Global. Besides Tiger Global, Blume Ventures & Orios Ventures also joined as part of this investment. In November last year, Battery Smart raised $7 […] Read more
Tender For 409 EV Chargers Floated By Rajasthan Electronics Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy A tender for 409 EV chargers has been released by Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments (REIL). These electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in nine cities and across three national highways and one expressway. This tender includes survey, planning, supply, installation, commissioning, and 3 years of comprehensive onsite Warranty maintenance, trial run, training of these […] Read more
