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Month: August 2024

Isuzu, Sojitz to Join Japan’s ASEAN Chip, EV Supply Chain Push

Fifteen Japanese companies including Isuzu Motors and trading house Sojitz will receive government funding to create supply chains in Southeast Asia, Nikkei has learned, part of an initiative with investments estimated at 100 billion yen ($679 million). Japan’s Ministry of…

Ola Enters Electric Motorcycle Segment, Launches Roadster Series Starting at Rs 75K

Ola Electric on Thursday entered the electric motorcycle segment with the launch of Roadster, Roadster X and Roadster Pro. The company also announced the integration of its cells in its own vehicles starting from the first quarter of the financial…

Zero FXE Electric Motorcycle Spotted Testing in India for the First Time

Zero Motorcycles – an electric motorcycle company from the US is looking to launch a few electric bikes in India. The EV maker has joined hands with Hero MotoCorp to develop and launch new bikes in India. The bike that…

Bharatcell Launched by SONALAC Paints and Coatings Limited

SONALAC Paints, a veteran homegrown conglomerate with a turnover of INR 600 crore, has ventured into the electric vehicle (EV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) domain. The company has launched its lithium battery brand, “BHARATCELL,” under its new flagship…

Ather Energy Becomes a Unicorn After $71M from NIIF

Ather Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has secured $71 million in a recent funding round led by its existing backer, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). This latest infusion of capital has elevated the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion,…

BattRE Electric Mobility Launches Storie EPIC Series Available for ₹84,999

BattRE Electric Mobility, a leading innovator in electric two-wheeler technology, announced the launch of its highly anticipated Storie EPIC series. Designed for the urban rider seeking a blend of style, performance, and affordability, the Storie EPIC is poised to redefine…

EV Charging Platform Kazam Raises $8 million Capital in Funding Round

India also saw participation from Avaana Capital, Alteria Capital, and several other investors, Kazam said in a statement. “This investment will enable us to accelerate our growth, innovate further, and maintain our leadership position in the e-mobility sector,” said Akshay…

EV Manufacturer Kinetic Green Raises $25 Million from GPC

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Kinetic Green secured a ₹2.09 billion (~$25 million) investment from private equity firm Greater Pacific Capital (GPC), as part of an overall targeted Series A fundraiser of up to $40 million. The company plans to use…

Amazon Partners with Gentari to Expand Electric Vehicle Fleet in India

Amazon India has partnered with Gentari Green Mobility India (Gentari) to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) in its delivery network, furthering its commitment to decarbonizing its transport operations. This collaboration aims to support Amazon’s last-mile delivery service partners…

SES AI’s 100 Ah Li-Metal Is First to Successfully Pass the Global Electric Vehicle EV Safety Standard Test GB38031-2020

GB38031-2020 is a mandatory national standard in the world’s largest EV market, China, specifically designed for the electric vehicle sector, encompassing a series of rigorous tests such as overcharge, over discharge, external short circuit, heating, temperature cycling, and crushing. Compliance…