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Mercedes-Benz India to bring hybrid vehicles to meet consumer demand: CEO

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz will continue to bring hybrid vehicles in India to serve latent consumer demand, irrespective of lack of policy support for such technology, a senior company official on Thursday. Mercedes-Benz India, which launched its AMG E 53 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (EV) in two editions priced at Rs 1.45 crore and Rs 1.48 crore, respectively (ex-showroom, all-India), sees hybrid as the bridge option for consumers who are not yet ready to go for full EVs, company Managing Director & CEO, Santosh Iyer told PTI. "Electrification is the long-term roadmap to reach and final destination. But that's one way to look at the story. The other way is there are still 75 per cent of customers who are not preferring electrification for valid reasons," he said. Factors such as charging infrastructure, range anxiety and residual value, still hamper the drive towards electrification, he noted. "For us, the plug-in hybrid powertrain helps us to bridge that gap. It ...

After strong Q1, prospects remain bright for TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto

Exports, premium motorcycles and electric vehicles drove strong June-quarter earnings, while management commentary points to sustained momentum despite cost pressures

TVS Motor sees international biz maintaining growth momentum in FY27

Chairman Sudarshan Venu says overseas operations now contribute over a quarter of revenue as the company expands across Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe

Akash Bhanshali portfolio stock Gujarat Fluorochem soars 7%, nears new high

Gujarat Fluorochemicals: The stock price of the specialty chemicals maker traded higher for the third straight day, surging 12 per cent during the period.

Hyundai Motor crosses access to 30k EV charging points on its platform

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said it has crossed access to over 30,000 EV charging points across India through its myHyundai app. The app provides integrated charging networks accessible via a single platform set up in partnership with leading CPOs (Charge Point Operators) and service providers, the company said in a statement. "Through the integration of over 30,000 charging points on the myHyundai app, we are empowering EV users with one of India's largest charging networks accessible through a single platform," HMIL MD & CEO, Tarun Garg said, reiterating the company will more than triple its proprietary DC fast public charging network from 183 stations today to 600 stations by 2030.

India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?

India wants to build the batteries that power electric vehicles, not just assemble them. But will that eventually make EVs cheaper? Here's what experts say

Goa govt plans up to 50% subsidy on EVs for bike taxi, auto operators

The Goa government plans to offer up to 50 per cent subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and autorickshaw operators to accelerate the state's transition to clean mobility, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said. Chairing a high-level meeting on Sustainable Transport Strategy, Sawant on Friday directed the Department of New and Renewable Energy to finalise the subsidy scheme and draft a policy to transition industrial establishments to cleaner energy alternatives. According to an official statement, the chief minister asked the department to draft a policy for the phased replacement of diesel generator (DG) sets installed in industrial and commercial establishments. The proposed policy will encourage the use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar photovoltaic systems integrated with battery storage, gas-based systems wherever feasible, and other sustainable energy technologies. Sawant said the policy should include a clear implementation roadmap, ...

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, ...