Electric Vehicles

Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution

What if diesel trucks no longer had to enter Delhi to deliver goods? A proposed freight interchange programme plans logistics hubs around the NCR. Here's how it will work:

Bigger electric cars leave China with damaged roads, funding crunch

China's growing fleet of large electric vehicles is increasing road maintenance costs while reducing fuel tax revenues, intensifying calls for new road funding mechanisms

MG unveils ADAPT platform, to launch EV and plug-in hybrid SUV during FY27

JSW MG Motor India says its new multi-powertrain ADAPT platform will underpin future new energy vehicles, with an electric SUV and a plug-in hybrid SUV slated for launch during FY27

Carmakers switch lanes to bring more software engineers on board

Trend leads to more women being employed on vehicle assembly lines

Govt releases draft CAFE 2027 norms, seeks stakeholder comments

Draft norms propose tighter fuel-efficiency targets from FY28 to FY32, compliance credits, super credits for cleaner vehicles and incentives for renewable fuels

Parivartan scheme guidelines cleared to replace ageing trucks, buses in NCR

The Rs 9,585-crore PARIVARTAN scheme offers tax concessions, interest subvention and other incentives to replace ageing commercial vehicles in the National Capital Region

JSW MG Motor cashing in on higher demand for EVs after West Asia war: MD

With the West Asia war accelerating demand for new electric vehicles, JSW MG Motor India is cashing in on the opportunity and expects to end the year with new energy vehicles contributing up to 80 per cent of its overall sales this year, its MD Anurag Mehrotra said on Thursday. The company, which unveiled its ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology) -- a platform for multiple new energy vehicles (NEVs) -- will soon launch an electric vehicle, based on the platform, followed by a plug-in hybrid later this year, Mehrotra told PTI in an interview. "After March, once the West Asia crisis hit, we are actually seeing a better traction on NEVs, and that is clearly visible by the penetration going up," he said, when asked about the impact on vehicle demand due to fuel price hikes after the West Asia war broke out. The passenger vehicle industry EV penetration was only 3.8 per cent in January and in June, it was over 8 per cent, Mehrotra noted. "So it tells you that consumers

BAT-BMS issue explained: How an app exposes new cyber-physical security gap

India's BAT-BMS controversy is about more than app takedowns. It shows how connected battery systems can turn digital vulnerabilities into real-world safety risks that extend beyond electric vehicles

Ather Energy surges 9%, market-cap crosses ₹50,000 crore; here's why

Hero MotoCorp's board at its meeting held on July 14, 2026 approved an additional investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in Ather Energy.

Landmark Cars zooms 35% in 2 days; what's driving auto dealer stock?

The average trading volumes at the Landmark Cars counter jumped over 10-fold, with a combined 5.6 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE till 09:29 AM on Wednesday.

Auto deal activity falls to 3-year low; capital flows to EV, mobility firms

India's automotive sector recorded $717 million worth of deals in the April-June quarter, with investors favouring fewer but larger transactions in EVs, mobility and automotive technology

Zelio E-Mobility opens Coimbatore plant, annual capacity up at 240k units

: Electric mobility firm Zelio E-Mobility on Monday announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with an annual production capacity of 60,000 units, as part of its expansion strategy in south India and parts of Maharashtra. With the commissioning of the new plant, the company's total installed manufacturing capacity has increased to 2.4 lakh units per annum across its four facilities. Established with a capital investment of up to Rs 1 crore, the new facility spans approximately 39,000 sq ft and will support electric scooter assembly, storage, logistics, and allied business operations, the company said. The plant will manufacture and assemble electric two-wheeler models from Zelio E-Mobility's product portfolio to begin with, it added. The Coimbatore plant will primarily cater to southern markets, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and south Maharashtra. During its initial phase of operations, Zelio said the

Delhi EV policy mandates should not be imposed, says transport union

Mandates under the newly announced electric vehicle policy should not be imposed, a transport union said in a letter written to LG TS Sandhu. In the letter, Delhi NCR Transport Ekta Manch, a taxi and auto union, opposed the mandatory registration of new electric-only autos starting next year. "At present, there are not enough EV charging stations, battery-swapping facilities, easy financial assistance, affordable loans, practical transition plans, or a clear policy for the safe disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. "Making EVs mandatory without these basic arrangements would place an unbearable financial burden on lakhs of drivers, small transport businesses and individual vehicle owners," Shyam Sunder, general secretary, Delhi NCR Transport Ekta Manch, said in the letter dated July 9. Sunder further said, "Our organisation supports a clean environment and modern technology. However, it is neither fair nor justified to enforce any policy without adequate preparation, ...

India's EV components market set to surge 8x to ₹3.55 trn by 2032: Report

India's electric vehicle (EV) components market is expected to expand eightfold to around Rs 3.55 lakh crore over the next seven years, from Rs 41,000 crore in 2025, according to an industry report. This forecast comes from the newly released 'India Electric Vehicle & Components Market Overview Report' by India Energy Storage Alliance and Customized Energy Solutions (CES), released at the India Energy Storage Week 2026 event in New Delhi. The report pointed to the emergence of a dynamic domestic opportunity, as the EV component value chain becomes a central pillar in India's industrial and clean mobility ambitions, a statement said. Vinayak Walimbe, Managing Director, Customized Energy Solutions, said, "India's EV momentum is unmatched, powered by innovation and collaboration. Strengthening domestic supply chains will be central to our clean mobility success." The culmination of this week's industry dialogue took place at India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2026 on Friday. The ...

Why critical minerals are becoming central to India's bilateral deals

As competition for critical minerals intensifies, India is strengthening partnerships with resource-rich nations to secure supplies needed for its clean energy, EV and semiconductor ambitions

Delhi-style EV policy across NCR may lift e-two-wheeler share beyond 30%

If Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan adopt Delhi's EV-only two-wheeler policy, electric two-wheelers could account for more than 30 per cent of registrations, based on FY26 trends

IRF urges Delhi govt to remove price cap for EV policy incentives

The International Road Federation (IRF) on Thursday urged the Delhi Chief Minister to remove the price ceiling on incentives under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, stating that all EVs, regardless of their price, play an equal role in reducing pollution. At present, to qualify for the 100 per cent road tax and registration fee waiver, the vehicle's ex-showroom price must be Rs 30 lakh or below; electric cars priced above this cap receive no tax breaks, IRF said in a statement. In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, IRF president emeritus KK Kapila commended the Delhi government for its proactive efforts in promoting electric mobility through attractive incentives and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. Kapila, however, emphasised that restricting incentives to vehicles below a specified price limit may discourage the adoption of electric vehicles in several segments of the market. He suggested that the government extend EV incentives without any price ceiling s

Connected vehicles demand stronger cybersecurity and common standards

The ban on three Chinese-origin EV apps has exposed cybersecurity risks in connected vehicles, underscoring the need for robust standards like AIS189 and stronger digital safeguards

Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round

EV mobility platform Milo Drive has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by Caret Capital to strengthen its technology platform and scale operations

Tata Motors PV charts 10-fold growth plan by FY31, targets 20% market share

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles aims to sell more than 1.2 million vehicles annually by FY31, with EVs contributing over 30 per cent of volumes and EBITDA margins in double digits