Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017: BNEF Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that battery prices this year, in 2024 saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to the research. BNEF identified a decline in cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and […] Read more
Geotab Study On EV batteries Underscores Second Life Potential Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery degradation is a natural process that reduces the amount of energy a battery can store or the power it can deliver. In electric vehicles (EVs), however, power degradation is rarely noticeable because the battery’s power output often exceeds the vehicle’s requirements, as found in a research paper by Geotab, a global market transportation solutions […] Read more
Stellantis, Zeta Energy To Develop Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp have announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications. The partnership aims to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries with game-changing gravimetric energy density while achieving a volumetric energy density comparable to today’s lithium-ion technology. For customers, this means potentially a significantly lighter battery […] Read more
5 Reasons Solar Customers Await 2025 With Some Trepidation Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy 2024 is set to go down as the best year on record for solar in India, with total capacity additions set to cross a record 22 GW during the year. For the financial year (April to March) as well, capacity additions could be even higher, possibly touching 24 GW or more. But behind the record […] Read more
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Remain Leaders In EV Manufacturing: Data Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu remained the biggest beneficiaries of the Union government’s Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector. The latest data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries indicated that these states became the hotspots for investments in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing under the scheme. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD […] Read more
Govt Issues Draft EV Guidelines To Unify Charging Infrastructure Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently notified an amendment to the draft guideline for the installation and operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging Infrastructure. Earlier this year, MoP issued an alternate facility to power the electric vehicles in separate draft guidelines and laid down separate draft guidelines to install and operate battery swapping and charging […] Read more
Honda To Offer Activa Electric With Swappable Batteries, Bookings From Jan Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The electric version of Honda’s Activa model will be available for booking from January 2025, the company said. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has now ushered into the next era of mobility with the introduction of ‘ACTIVA e:’ and ‘QC1’ in the electric vehicle segment. The unveiling of the Activa brand in an all-new […] Read more
US Allocates $1.3 Bn To Boost Lithium-ion Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy To meet the growing domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the United States (US) government has allocated a loan to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, for manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The government recently allocated a $1.3 billion direct loan ($1.2 billion in principal and $139.3 million in capitalized interest) to ENTEK […] Read more
More Public and Private Investments in Fast Charging Needed to Accelerate EV Adoption-Industry Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With little doubt on the Ev transition picking pace, the focus was on fast charging to ensure a smooth path for adopters at the EV fast Charging Summit organised by Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi. With over 4 Million EVs sold in India, EV adoption is fast approaching the inflection point supported by […] Read more
