Exide Forms Li-ion JV; Working on Solutions for Hybrids and EVs Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lead-acid battery maker Exide Industries Ltd is focusing on innovations for emerging applications like hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), the firm confirmed on said on September 15, 2020. A lithium-ion JV has been formed and is well placed with an assembly line having a capacity of 1.5 GWh, it said. “The company is developing advanced […] Read more
Over 27,000 EVs Supported Under FAME-II Scheme so far: Javadekar Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The central government has so far supported over 27,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by way of demand incentive amounting to about Rs 95 crore under FAME-II The central government has so far (until September 10, 2020) supported over 27,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by way of demand incentive amounting to about Rs 95 crore under the phase […] Read more
Delhi Govt Likely to Roll Out Subsidy Scheme Under EV Policy Soon Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Delhi government is likely to roll out from next week the subsidy scheme under its newly-launched electric vehicle (EV) policy, officials said. The EV policy of the Delhi government was notified last month. Launching the policy, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had said it aimed at registration of around five lakh electric vehicles in the city in the next […] Read more
GM, Nikola Partner up, Badger EV to be Engineered & Manufactured by GM Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nikola Corporation and GM have announced a strategic partnership that begins with the EV Badger and carries cost reductions through Nikola’s programs. Nikola Corporation and General Motors (GM) have announced a strategic partnership that begins with the Nikola Badger and carries cost reductions through Nikola’s programs, including: Nikola Badger, Nikola Tre, Nikola One, Nikola Two […] Read more
Uber to be Fully Zero-Emission by 2040, 100% EVs by 2030 Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Uber has committed to becoming a fully zero-emission platform by 2040, and for 100% of rides take place in EVs in US, Canadian, and European cities by 2030 Taking a cue from possibly the only positive outcome of the global lockdown due to Covid i.e. the one on the climate, with emissions in some months […] Read more
India can Reduce Carbon Emissions by 35% in Next 10 Years: Javadekar Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said he is hopeful that India would achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions by 35% in the next ten years. Union Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Heavy Industries Prakash Javadekar has said that he is hopeful that India would be able to achieve its goal of reducing its […] Read more
EVs Deployed by EESL Have so far Mitigated 5604 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has already deployed 1514 EVs on road to date, which have aided in the reduction of 5604 tonnes of CO2 emissions so far. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, is combating the air pollution in the nation by driving India’s e-mobility transition. In continuation of […] Read more
EV Ride Hailing Platform BluSmart Raises $7 mn in Funding Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart has announced that it has raised USD 7 million (Rs ~51 crore) in funding from multiple investors. Electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart has announced that it has raised USD 7 million (Rs ~51 crore) in funding from multiple investors. The funding round included investors like Inflection Point Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Survam Partners, Mumbai Angels, Chhatisgarh Investments Ltd, JITO Angels, […] Read more
Total and PSA Form JV ‘ACC’ to Manufacture EV Batteries in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy PSA and Tota have formed a JV ‘ACC’ for the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Groupe PSA/Opel and Total/Saft have signed an agreement for the creation of the joint venture ACC. With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance […] Read more
