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
“Smaller, reliable grids definitely can be a game changer”, Meenakshi Vashist,TekUnCorked Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy As renewables increase their share in grids worldwide, the issue of grid stability has moved centre stage, even leading to the dreaded ‘curtailment’ as we know it in India, on a massive scale in South Australia for instance. This has also opened up opportunities for startups to build solutions, and one of those is Tekuncorked. […] Read more
The Top 5: Challenges to EV Growth in 2023 Updated On Thu, Jan 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The calendar year 2022 turns out to be a significant year for electric vehicles (EVs) with sales hitting new highs globally and in India. According to data available at the VAHAN portal, EV sales grew from 3.2 lakh units in 2021 to nearly 10 lakh units in 2022, a growth of over 200 per cent. […] Read more
Hero Electric To Source Battery Management Systems From Maxwell Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hero Electric has announced that it has entered into a long-term partnership with the EV solution provider Maxwell Energy for the procurement of advanced battery management systems (BMS). Under the new partnership, Mumbai-based Maxwell Energy will supply for the coming three years its advanced battery management systems to Hero Electric. As per the announcement, Hero […] Read more
BMW & Solid Power Partnership For Solid-State Battery Technology Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Automakers are exploring the possibilities of enhancing battery technology seeking a fit with the growing expectations of the EV industry. Solid-state battery is one such technology that can disrupt the existing power storage market for EVs. As per some forecasts, the Solid-state battery market size will reach $13.15 billion by 2030 from $805 million in […] Read more
Honda, GS Yuasa Collaborate for Lithium-Ion Battery Development Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The evolution and quick adoption of electric mobility largely depends on the development of quality and reliable battery systems. Hence, two Japanese conglomerates – Honda Motor and GS Yuasa International – have signed an agreement for collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery. Honda and GS Yuasa will discuss specifics with the goal of establishing […] Read more
Saera Electric Auto Enters into Vehicle-Financing Tie-up with AMU Leasing Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicle maker Saera Electric Auto Private Limited (SEAPL) has entered into a vehicle financing contract with non-banking financial company (NBFC), AMU Leasing Pvt. Ltd (ALPL). The agreement paves the way for the customers of SEAPL looking to buy electric vehicles to avail financing options from ALPL. Manufacturers have been seeking tie-ups to speed up […] Read more
SUN Mobility, Pilipinas Shell to Bring Battery Swapping Technology to Philippines Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A provider of energy infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EVs), SUN Mobility, has announced that it has recently signed a strategic agreement with the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation. The partnership will explore the pilot deployment of SUN Mobility’s advanced battery-swapping technology in the Philippines for two and wheel-wheel electric vehicles. Philippines-based Pilipinas Shell Petroleum […] Read more
Fire Mishaps: How To Prevent Your Electric Vehicle From Catching Fire? Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles are slowly on their way to replace ICE vehicles as the main option for mobility. However, to take over the market, electric vehicles must placate the various concerns associated with the technology. While the issues of range anxiety and high cost are getting addressed at an unprecedented pace with more inventions and improvements […] Read more