Govt to Add 137 EV Charging Stations to National Highways Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said recently that the central government has allocated funds for the construction of 137 additional roadside amenities with EV charging stations on national highways in addition to the seven that already exist. According to Gadkari’s written response to the Rajya Sabha, “The wayside amenities are […] Read more
HOP Electric Starts Deliveries of OXO e-bike from Jaipur Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric has recently started shipping its HOP OXO high-speed e-bikes. With positive feedback from discerning customers and dealer partners, HOP Electric began distributing its much-anticipated electric motorcycle in Jaipur from its initial batch of 2,500 units. In just two months after its premiere, the electric motorcycle attracted more than […] Read more
President Murmu Unveils EV Yatra Portal App On Energy Conservation Day Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy An EV yatra portal and a mobile application, which will enable in-vehicle navigation to the closest public EV charger, are set to go live soon, according to a release from the office of President of India, Draupadi Murmu. At a celebration for National Energy Conservation Day, the President will also present awards to the recipients […] Read more
Heavy Industry Ministry Blocking Rs 1100 Cr in Subsidies: EV Group Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The producers of electric vehicles have requested the reinstatement of a subsidy intended to encourage the sale of vehicles. The industry will be “choked to death” by the unilateral decision to discontinue subsidy, according to the corporations. The plea comes even as FAME 2 subsidies made an explicit push to target public transportation and EV […] Read more
GEDA Floats Tender for Setting Up 40 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The commissioning, operation, and maintenance of 40 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at various places around Goa are being solicited by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). Through the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) program, the charging stations will be installed on a design, build, operate, finance, and transfer […] Read more
Ather Energy Drives Into Bihar With Experience Centre In Patna Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered electric scooter manufacturer, Ather Energy has opened its first experience center, Ather Space, in Rukanpura, Patna, and has begun selling its products in Bihar. Ather Space, which was established in partnership with Alankar Energy, would provide test rides and purchases of the recently released Gen 3 versions of its flagship scooters, the Ather 450X, […] Read more
The Top 5: Largest EV Charging Station Companies In India Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian EV charging station market is highly fragmented as several private and public entities are setting up charging infrastructure in various locations across India. Different types of EV chargers are available in the Indian market comprising Type 1, Type 2, AC and DC, unidirectional and bidirectional charging catering to e4W (electric 4-wheeler), e3W (electric […] Read more
Okinawa Grows Up In Fy22, Revenues Cross Rs 800 cr Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech showed a fantastic set of results in FY22. The company scaled around 7X to Rs 822 crore during FY22 from Rs 118 crore in FY21, as per the financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The 7 year old Okinawa has launched eight different electric two-wheeler vehicles […] Read more
Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Use of Lead Acid Batteries in e-Rickshaws Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) which sought to allow the use of lead acid batteries in electric rickshaws. The bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramoniam Prasad refused to entertain the IPL filed by an e-rickshaw driver which challenged Delhi Transport Authority’s order that refuses the registration […] Read more
