Govt Soon To Invite Bids for 40 GW EV Battery Manufacturing Plants Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is considering a plan to establish a battery making capacity of 40 gigawatts (GW) to give a boost to its electrical vehicles and renewable energy initiatives. It will ask states to compete for the opportunity to set up internationally competitive facilities that will also service global markets. Domestic and global battery makers will […] Read more
NITI Aayog Asks Oil Ministry To Help Install EV Chargers at Petrol Pumps Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog has directed the Petroleum Ministry to install EV charging infrastructure on 1000 petrol pumps The think-tank, NITI Aayog has asked the Petroleum ministry to help set up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at 1,000 petrol stations across the country. The industry executives, however, have doubts over the plan and say the move requires […] Read more
Success of FAME II, Other Measures Help in Realizing High EV Penetration by 2030: Niti Report Updated On Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog in its report said that, “According to the analysis, if FAME II and other measures – in public and private space – are successful, India could realize EV sales penetration of 30% of private cars, 70% of commercial cars, 40% of buses and 80% of two and three-wheelers by 2030.” On the back […] Read more
Government Panel Proposes 2-Way Strategy to Promote EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. A government panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed an array of incentives for electric carmakers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort […] Read more
Exicom Wins EV Infrastructure Company of the Year Award Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Exicom wins “EV Infrastructure Company of the Year” award at India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) Industry Excellence Awards 2019 held at 6th Energy Storage India conference & expo. Powered by Customized Energy Solutions and Messe Dusseldorf India, IESA Industry Excellence Awards is an initiative by IESA to recognize the perseverance, innovation and achievements of organizations […] Read more
Proposed No Road Tax, Green Permit Issuance for EVs: Amitabh Kant Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy “For India to successfully move away from fossil-fuel dependence oil companies should become the energy companies of the future,” he said. There should be no road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) and green permit should also be issued for EVs, said Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. Speaking at the Make in India session […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Best in Providing Clean and Affordable Energy: NITI Aayog Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable sources constitute 100 percent of total installed generating capacity of electricity in three States and four UTs. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index which was released by NITI Aayog recently has ranked Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Gujarat as the top states for providing affordable and clean energy to their population. […] Read more
Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […] Read more
NITI Aayog Proposes Penalty of Rs 12,000 on Polluting Vehicles Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog is making use of the ‘polluter pays’ principle to justify this levy of Rs 12,000 on every new purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles. With a motive of raising funds for incentivising electric vehicles, the government is mulling imposing a fee on the purchase of new petrol and diesel cars. The government is […] Read more
