Zypp Electric Lands $25m Series B Round Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy B2B delivery and shared mobility startup, Zypp Electric has raised $25 million in a Series B round led by Taiwan-based battery-swapping platform Gogoro. This is the first funding round for the Gurgaon-based company in 2023. The fundraise is a mix of $20 million equity and $5 million of debt funding. The round also saw participation […] Read more
Chargeup & Zomato Club up for Emission-Free Food Deliveries Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chargeup, a player in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry, has partnered with Zomato to enable Zomato delivery partners to get easy financing and leasing options to make a seamless switch to electric mobility. This ESG initiative will enable Zomato to reduce the carbon footprint of its vast delivery network across India. Speaking about this, […] Read more
EV Industry Pins Hopes on GST Cuts, Charging Infra, FAME, PLI for Budget 2023 Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Though at its nascent stage, the EV sector has witnessed colossal growth. 2022, in particular, was a sterling year for it as the sales registers kept ringing as consumers finally began investing their faith in electric vehicles. The sales figures in FY 22 more than tripled when pitted against FY 2021. Major announcements at policy […] Read more
The Top 5: Electric Two Wheelers Under ₹1,25,000 Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The age of EVs is here and talking about the Indian transition to this green mobility trend is incomplete without bringing into the picture substitutes for two ICE two-wheelers, one of the most important types of vehicles on Indian roads. However, affordability is important if electric two-wheelers (e2w) have to replace conventional options. Until December […] Read more
Canadian Start-up Hygge Energy Joins Hands with IOC for EV Solar Charging Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Hygge Energy – a Canada based cleantech provider – has said that it has successfully implemented an EV charging pilot project at the retail outlet of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) in Bengaluru. The project called ‘Zero Emission Electric Mobility’ has employed the software solution platform of Hygge that could enable the installer of the EV […] Read more
West Bengal Aims for 1000 E-Charging Stations in Next 2 Years Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The West Bengal government said that it plans to install 1,000 EV charging stations within the next two years to promote the use of more environmentally friendly cars. According to S Suresh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary of Power, West Bengal, “People aren’t purchasing EVs because of their expensive price and lack of charging infrastructure. We […] Read more
Bengaluru’s SUN Mobility Looks Ahead With Fastest Charging Station in World Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Investments in the EV sector are growing by the minute. In 2021, the sector saw investments worth $6 Bn. This number is expected to more than triple to $20 Bn by 2030. Against this backdrop, it’s no surprise that emobility firms are eyeing big projects and chasing gigantic targets. Bengaluru’s SUN Mobility, a leading provider […] Read more
India’s After-Sales Process is More Satisfactory When Communication is Led by Service Advisors Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy J.D. Power 2022 India Customer Service Index (CSI) Study published recently finds that vehicle owners in India place a high amount of value on proactive service advisor-led involvement during their service experience. The India Customer Service Index (CSI) Study was suspended in 2021, but J.D. Power and NielsenIQ have since resumed it. A thorough multi-point […] Read more
Yulu Signs MoU With Government of Karnataka to Invest 1200 Cr to Deploy 1 Lakh EVs Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government of Karnataka and Bengaluru’s electric mobility startup Yulu have struck an agreement for the company to spend Rs. 1200 crore in the state. According to the agreement, over the next five years, Yulu will deploy a fleet of 1 lakh electric vehicles and operationalize the state’s largest EV battery charging and swapping infrastructure. […] Read more