Auto Battery Makers Shine on EV Prospects
Shares of automobile battery makers such as Exide Industries and Amara Raja Energy and Mobility surged to their one-year highs on Tuesday, sparked by hopes that the push for localised electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing could drive demand for their products….
System Design for PV-driven Hybrid EV Charging Stations
Charging EVs with the help of on-site solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is an attractive proposition as it reduces reliance on fossil fuels, optimizes self-consumption, and minimizes grid overload. Therefore, the interest in solar-plus-BESS-powered charging stations has…
UK’s Octopus to Lease out China’s Omoda EVs, Offer Charging Services
Britain’s Octopus Energy will lease out electric vehicles from Chinese automaker Chery’s Omoda brand and offer low-cost charging rates and charger installation, among other services, the two companies said on Tuesday. Octopus already leases out more than 15,000 EVs via…
India’s Passenger EV Market Will Hot up in Next 3-4 Years
In 2023, India’s passenger vehicle sales grew 10% YoY, but its electric vehicle (EV) sales nearly doubled to account for 2% of the overall PV sales. This EV surge in EV sales can be can be attributed to factors like,…
EV Startup Raptee Rolls Out Production-ready E-motorcycle From Chennai Plant
Raptee Energy, the Chennai-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has rolled out its first production-ready motorcycle from its manufacturing plant in Chennai, signalling the company’s transition from startup to a full-fledged EV brand. The plant has an annual capacity for 100,000…
Phoenix Motor Appoints Dr. Lewis Liu as Chief Operating Officer
Phoenix Motor Inc. (Nasdaq:PEV), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today announced the appointment of Dr. Lewis Liu as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Prior to his new role,…
Okaya EV’s Ferrato to Unveil First Electric Motorcycle in India
Okaya EV, a homegrown electric vehicle manufacturer, is preparing to introduce its new high-end brand, Ferrato, in the Indian market. The company has previously indicated plans for two motorcycles and a scooter under this brand. Recently, Ferrato provided a glimpse…
Zeta Energy And Log9 Materials Partner to Drive Innovation in Advanced Battery Systems
Zeta Energy Corp., the world’s leading lithium-sulfur (Li–S) battery company, and Log9 Materials, a leading developer of advanced battery cell technology and EV Mobility Ecosystem products, announced today a collaborative partnership. Zeta Energy is the world’s leading developer of lithium-sulfur…
Global EV Sales up 12% in March, Down 9% in Europe, Rho Motion Says
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) rose 12% in March versus the same month in 2023, with growth in China and the U.S. market partly offset by a 9% drop in Europe, market research firm Rho…
Terra Charge Rolls Out Two New 3.3 kW EV Chargers to Cater to Fleet Operators, Premium Properties, Hotel Parking Lots
Terra Charge, an EV charging infrastructure development company and Charging Point Operator (CPO), has launched two new in-house 3.3kW EV chargers — Kiwami and Takumi, one designed for fleet operators and another for premium properties and hotel parking lots —…
