Ahmedabad Municipal Corp Budget 2022-23: Green Energy, EVs in Focus Updated On Fri, Feb 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad municipal commissioner Lochan Sehra proposed a draft budget of Rs 8,111 crore before the standing committee on Wednesday, laying down plans to promote green energy in the city. While avoiding new taxes and major announcements in the election year, the budget provided a thrust to solar power generation, rainwater harvesting and setting up of […] Read more
Bounce Clocks 1 M Battery Swaps — A First in Indian EV Market Updated On Fri, Feb 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Smart mobility firm Bounce said on Thursday it has achieved over a million battery swaps on its energy infra network, making it the first player in the domestic market to accomplish such a feat. Backed by marquee investors such as Accel, Accel US, Sequoia Capital India, Falcon Edge, Qualcomm and Omidyar Network, among others, Bounce […] Read more
Niti Aayog Asks Railways to Create EV Infra at Stations Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog has suggested that railways should designate at least 20% of the parking capacity at railway stations or office complex for setting up electric vehicle charging bays or battery charging and swapping stations, and also install at least one EV charging point at each targeted manned level crossing and railway colony. The proposals are […] Read more
Log9, SpareIt In Partnership To Launch Battery Replacement and Retrofitment Model Updated On Sat, Jan 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Log9 materials and Spareit have come together to tackle what they describe as the biggest concern in the EV ecosystem. The battery is always the heart of any electric vehicle; given that EV range, charging time, and other critical characteristics are all closely tied to the battery’s health. Due to factors experienced such as constant […] Read more
EV Push Continues To Gather Pace With NITI Aayog Shoonya Campaign Updated On Thu, Jan 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s foremost planning body the NITI Aayog, has added over 70 corporate partners from e-commerce, ride-hailing, logistics and manufacturing ecosystems for its Shoonya campaign. A NITI Aayog, RMI and RMI India initiative to promote zero-pollution mobility across the nation, the campaign aims to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for deliveries and rides through […] Read more
Bengaluru to get 1500 e-buses under Centre’s ‘Grand e-Mobility Challenge’ Updated On Mon, Jan 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy If all goes to plan, Bengaluru will get 1,500 electric buses under the Centre’s ‘Grand Challenge’ plan. Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a PSU under the Union ministry of power, recently unveiled a tender worth Rs 5,500 crore to induct 5,580 e-buses (5,450 single-decker and 130 double-decker ones) across the country. Bengaluru is expected to […] Read more
Delhi Leans On Aggregators, Logistics Firms For Quick EV Gains Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) run Delhi state government has now notified a draft “aggregator’s policy”, under which ride aggregators and delivery services will have to mandatorily adopt EVs while procuring new fleet. Just two weeks back, the state transport minister had stuck to a gentle urging to aggregators, hence the move to mandatory shift […] 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
IIT-Madras Backs EV’s With New Masters Course On EV’s Updated On Tue, Jan 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, (IIT-Madras) is launching a master’s program on Electric Vehicles (EV) as an inter-disciplinary dual degree (IDDD). The new course is aimed at boosting the students’ engagement with e-mobility and will be offered for its BTech and dual degree students. This program would enhance the research capabilities in this field, […] Read more
