Pandemic to Delay EV Penetration in India; 2Ws in the Clear: Ind-Ra Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra has detailed in its latest analysis that it expects the COVID-19 pandemic to delay the electric vehicle (EV) penetration in India. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has detailed in its latest analysis that it expects the COVID-19 pandemic to delay the electric vehicle (EV) penetration in India. The analysis cites low affordability and the […] Read more
Exide Forms Li-ion JV; Working on Solutions for Hybrids and EVs Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lead-acid battery maker Exide Industries Ltd is focusing on innovations for emerging applications like hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), the firm confirmed on said on September 15, 2020. A lithium-ion JV has been formed and is well placed with an assembly line having a capacity of 1.5 GWh, it said. “The company is developing advanced […] Read more
Fuel Pumps and EV Battery Charging. Not A Good Idea Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy By Shailesh Vickram Singh, Co-Founder, CEO at MassiveMobility Are the 69,000 odd fuel pumps the answer to India’s EV charging challenge? It is no secret that a big challenge for increasing the penetration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is lack of charging stations and the high cost of batteries, in that order. While battery costs have […] Read more
Delhi Govt Likely to Roll Out Subsidy Scheme Under EV Policy Soon Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Delhi government is likely to roll out from next week the subsidy scheme under its newly-launched electric vehicle (EV) policy, officials said. The EV policy of the Delhi government was notified last month. Launching the policy, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had said it aimed at registration of around five lakh electric vehicles in the city in the next […] Read more
After Gurugram, E-bike Startup Yulu Starts Operations in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Yulu as part of its MoU with MMRDA on January 31, 2020, is providing a total of 500 e-bikes at 25 different locations across Mumbai. Bengaluru-based electric bike-sharing platform Yulu has started its services in and around BKC, and Bandra East and Kurla stations in Mumbai. Backed by Bajaj Auto, the two-year-old startup had entered […] Read more
The Triple Challenge Dragging Down Solar In India Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 21, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the premier national body tasked with laying down the roadmap to power for all citizens, and the policy interventions to get there, released a report on India’s solar and wind sector. Titled simply as “ Report of Under Construction Renewable Energy Projects”, the bland title laid bare […] Read more
Yulu Partners With Vatika Group, Brings E-mobility Solutions to Gurugram Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Yulu has announced a partnership with the Vatika Group to provide its e-mobility solutions within Vatika’s residential and integrated townships in Gurugram. Yulu, one of India’s leading e-mobility service providers has announced a partnership with the Vatika Group – a Gurugram-based leading real estate developer. Under the new partnership, Yulu services will be available within […] Read more
EV Chargers Mandatory for all Future Building Premises in Noida Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The UP Government has made it mandatory for all future big housing and commercial projects in Noida and Greater Noida to have EV chargers on their premises. In a bid to promote the adoption and usage of electric vehicles (EV) in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Government has made it mandatory for all future big […] Read more
Government Allows Sale and Registration of EVs Without Batteries Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, has allowed for the registration of EVs without pre-fitted batteries The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, has allowed for the sale and registration of electric vehicles (EVs) without pre-fitted batteries. In a letter to Transport Secretaries of all the […] Read more
