‘The biggest benefit as a start-up is that we are quick to pivot’ Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy For Gujarat-based Greta Electric and its founder Raj Mehta, 2022 will be the year when the firm makes a decisive move in its mission. With the launch of 4 electric scooter models late last year, the firm is now seeking to expand its footprint more widely outside its home state. Priced between Rs 60,000 to […] Read more
The Top 5: Reasons Indians are Hesitant to go with E2W Updated On Wed, Mar 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy India is the largest two-wheeler mobility market in the world, with sales peaking at 21 million units in 2019. With the growing concerns over pollution-induced climate change, electric mobility is seen as a substitute for fossil-fuel-dependent conventional vehicles. Two wheelers is also where adoption is expected to be earlier and faster due to lower costs […] Read more
Nitin Gadkari Stresses On Domestic Manufacturing For EV’s Updated On Tue, Mar 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that India at present wants an electricity-based technology that will enable mass rapid transportation which is not just cost-effective but will also be ‘Made in India.’ Nitin Gadkari was addressing the Silicon Valley monthly Dialogue (SVD) which is a series of dialogues that is launched […] Read more
EVI Technologies Installs 380 EV Chargers in 17 Indian Cities Updated On Tue, Feb 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian EV charging solutions provider EVI Technologies Private Limited (EVIT) has installed 380 EV chargers in 17 cities across India, the company said in a recent statement. It is further planning to set up charging and battery swapping stations in more cities of the country for electric two and three wheelers by FY 22-23. EVI Technologies was incubated by Electropreneur Park, and […] Read more
New HOP Electric Megaplex in Jaipur Can Produce 100 e-Scooters/Day Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Jaipur-based HOP Electric Mobility has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art megaplex in Jaipur, with its current production capacity pegged at 100 e-scooters per day. The megaplex has an assembly line, end-of-line testing facility, lithium battery, cell testing capability and a paint booth, and churns out the company’s existing models (LEO and LYF), HOP Electric […] Read more
EV Charging- current status/ challenges and way forward Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Kunwer Sachdev India’s interest in adopting clean mobility is now firm and clear. The government of India has taken steps towards encouraging an EV ecosystem in the country through the FAME policies, reduction of GST on EVs, and most recently, the Production Linked Incentives. The idea is to create an economic environment for EV […] Read more
Hero MotoCorp Invests Rs 420 crore in Ather Energy Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest two wheeler maker, is investing Rs 420 crore in electric scooter maker Ather Energy, even as it is readying its own product for the local EV market. The company’s board has approved the investment in one or more tranches, according to a regulatory Nling Friday. Prior to the proposed investment, Hero […] Read more
As Delhi Govt Plans to Ask Aggregators Switch to EVs, Need to Introspect on Solar Rooftop Failure too Updated On Mon, Dec 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Delhi government is going to ask e-commerce companies, food delivery services and cab aggregators to completely switch to electric vehicles (EVs) as it aims to increase the EV share in total vehicle sales to 25 percent by 2024 to check air pollution, according to officials. It is also going to ask dealers and petrol […] Read more
A Space to Watch Out for: EV’s Impact Rests on the Way it is Marketed! Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The EV segment is poised to follow a high growth curve in the India market. A positive investment outlook and aggressive marketing strategies are expected to shape the Indian EV growth story over the next three years. Some Highlights: “Projections by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) estimate that the Indian EV market will grow […] Read more