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Ola Electric blames foreign rival for attacking its indigenous battery tech

Ola Electric on Sunday alleged that fear of losing market opportunities prompted foreign rival to attack its indigenous battery innovation of '4680 Bharat Cell', refuting reports of stealing technology from South Korea's LG Energy Solution. Reports from South Korea alleged that an unnamed former LG Energy Solution executive attempted to pass on pouch cell technology IPs to Ola Electric. An LG Energy Solution official was also quoted as confirming that the company had identified the situation early and alerted the country's authorities immediately. Terming the report as "misleading and completely baseless", Ola Electric said, "The old and dated pouch cell technology, which the report claims was leaked, is not even an area of research or commercial interest for Ola Electric. Our 4680 Bharat Cell is based on the most advanced dry electrode technology in a cylindrical form factor and surpasses the pouch cell touted in media leaks." Questioning the timing of the reports, at a time when .

VinFast slightly outsells Tesla in close fight during festival season

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data

DTC to expand its EV charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is preparing to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by establishing charging facilities for heavy commercial vehicles at nine depots across the city, officials said on Saturday. This initiative aligns with the Delhi government's plan to fully convert the public transport fleet to electric vehicles within the next year and a half. The DTC has begun setting up the charging infrastructure at the following depots: Rohini Sector 37, Keshopur, Nangloi, Kalkaji, Sukhdev Vihar, Nand Nagri, Ghazipur, and Hasanpur, according to a transport department officer. The estimated cost for the charging infrastructure at these depots is over Rs 31 crores. It will include 1600 KVA compact substations and 240 KW chargers, which will be capable of charging hundreds of buses and other heavy commercial vehicles, he said. "Tenders have been floated, inviting contractors approved by government agencies for the work. The civil and electrical works wi

Blue Energy plans an electric invasion in trucks on routes below 500 km

Blue Energy Motors plans ₹3,500 crore push to electrify short-haul trucking with 1,200 battery-swapping stations and "energy-as-a-service" model to rival diesel costs

Exponent Energy targets 2-2.5 million 3Ws with 24-hour EV retrofit

Backed by Hero MotoCorp's Pawan Munjal, Bengaluru-based Exponent Energy's 'Oto' technology can convert ICE three-wheelers to EVs in 24 hours, targeting 2-2.5 million conversions nationwide

Royal Enfield to begin global rollout of e-bikes in 2026: CEO Govindarajan

Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield, part of Eicher Motors Group, will start the global commercial roll-out of its electric bikes under the Flying Flea brand from next year, a top company official said on Tuesday. The company, which showcased its second electric bike Flying Flea S6 here at the global two-wheeler exhibition EICMA, is working to create the market for its electric bike and grow the category over a period of time, Eicher Motors Ltd Managing Director and Royal Enfield CEO B Govindarajan told PTI Videos here. "We will be into the market in 2026, first starting with Flying Flea C6, followed by (Flying Flea) S6," he said, in reply to a question about when Royal Enfield's electric bikes will hit the market. When asked about the timeline for India's launch, Govindarajan said, "Once it's done in Europe, it will follow within a short window in India". On how the company sees the contribution of the electric bikes to its overall sales, he said that at present, the company's focus is

Norton unveils four new bikes, outlines revival roadmap at EICMA 2025

Norton Motorcycles, backed by TVS Motor, announced its 'Resurgence' strategy and unveiled four all-new models - Manx R, Manx, Atlas, and Atlas GT - at the Milan auto show

BYD's $100 billion EV success turns into a $10 billion cash outflow problem

Despite record EV sales and more than $100 billion in revenue, BYD is burning billions in cash as tighter competition, slower model upgrades and rising costs squeeze its margins at home and abroad

Pressure and burnout shadow Xiaomi's rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs

In April, Chinese media reported that Xiaomi was requiring employees to work at least 11.5 hours a day, and those who worked less than eight hours were told to submit a formal explanation

CAFE norms: Carmakers split over relief to flex-fuel, strong hybrids

Both technologies, if combined, may narrow EVs' emission edge

Centre to meet with automakers, others on rare-earth-free EV motors

Amid China's restriction of rare-earth permanent magnet exports to India, the ministry is looking into ways to reduce India's dependence on other countries

Jio-bp sets up 28 EV charging points at its Devanahalli retail outlet

Jio-bp on Thursday announced the launch of an integrated mobility hub with 28 EV charging points within a retail outlet at Devanahalli in Bengaluru. The Devanahalli outlet with a multi-fuel retail site offering petrol, diesel, CNG, and a wildbean caf now adds an EV charging hub, featuring superfast DC chargers with 28 charging points dispensing up to 360kW, Jio-bp said. This flagship destination brings together fuel, CNG, EV, retail, and caf experiences under one roof, redefining convenience for customers and travellers alike, a statement issued by Jio-bp said. Jio-bp Chairman Sarthak Behuria said the Devanahalli Mobility Station represents our vision for the future of integrated mobility in India. Located near Kempegowda International Airport, the hub makes it easier for EV owners and fleets in and around Bengaluru to charge quickly, relax, and continue their journeys with confidence, Behuria said.

M&M to partner with Samsung to launch digital keys for electric SUVs

Mahindra & Mahindra and Samsung have collaborated to develop digital keys for electric SUVs, integrated with Samsung Wallet, thereby eliminating the need for physical keys, a senior official of the Korean electronics giant said on Wednesday. Samsung India, senior director for services and apps business, Madhur Chaturvedi said Mahindra is the first Indian automobile firm to have taken the initiative, while Samsung Wallet supports the digital keys feature of foreign companies like BMW, BYD, and Mercedes-Benz in India. The service will be available for Samsung Wallet users on Galaxy Z and S series devices. Mahindra became the first Indian automobile company to collaborate with Samsung for digital keys. "We are very delighted that Mahindra is the first Indian auto OEM brand where we are integrating the digital car key feature with Samsung Wallet. Also, we have support for digital home keys with brands like Yale, as well as Samsung's own lock solution that's available in multiple ...

Honda unveils electric SUV concept; to debut in Indian market in 2027

Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co., Ltd, on Wednesday unveiled Honda 0 a (alpha), its next-generation EV, which is scheduled to go on sale in India in 2027. The Honda 0 a is being developed as an SUV that will blend with both urban and natural environments, supporting people's lives in every situation, the automaker stated while unveiling the model at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The production model of the Honda 0 a is scheduled to go on sale globally, mainly in Japan and India, in 2027, it added. Honda 0 a would be the first battery electric vehicle model for the company in India. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe, said Honda is working toward an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050. Although the market environment surrounding electrification continues to be uncertain, the company believes that, in the long run, the shift toward EVs will continue, he added. Therefore,

Mukul Agrawal portfolio: Zelio E Mobility zooms 114% against issue price

Zelio Mobility share price: The stock price of the two-wheeler company has been quoting higher since its stock market debut on October 8, 2025 -- maintaining a 12-day winning streak

Environmentally sustainable mobility becoming a reality in India: Report

Environmentally sustainable mobility is no longer a distant goal, but a rapidly emerging reality, and there is a growing consensus among equipment manufacturers, governments and consumers on the issue, IESA said in a report. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in its Automotive Electrification in India Market Report, highlighted key electrification trends in the country's automotive industry. As the world's fourth-largest automobile producer, India possesses the scale and potential to become a global leader across the automotive value chain. The Indian automotive sector stands at a pivotal juncture, with electrification and a renewed focus on sustainable mobility reshaping not only vehicle power trains but the entire ecosystem, the report said. "While petrol and diesel power trains continue to dominate, the increasing prevalence of sustainable mobility fuels, driven by enabling policies and growing awareness, underscores a growing consensus among OEMs, governments, and consumers

NCLT admits insolvency case against EV firm Blu-Smart Mobility Tech

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted an insolvency case against Blu-Smart Mobility Tech, the debt-ridden company which was providing all-electric ride-hailing services and building a network of EV charging infrastructure in India. The Ahmedabad bench of NCLT has admitted the insolvency plea filed by Lepton Software Export and Research against Blu-Smart Mobility over an unpaid amount of Rs 5.84 crore, and appointed Pawan Kumar Goyal as the interim resolution professional, suspending the board of the company. A two-member bench said there is an operational debt, which has been defaulted by Blu-Smart Mobility, and its operational creditor is entitled to recover it. "The respondent/corporate debtor Blu-Smart Mobility Pvt Ltd is admitted in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution process under section 9(5) of the code," it said. Moreover, the NCLT also placed Blu-Smart Mobility Tech under the protection of a moratorium as per the provisions of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy ..

Hybrids outpace petrol, EVs as preferred vehicle for buyers: Survey

A Grant Thornton Bharat survey shows 38% of car buyers prefer hybrids this festive season, signalling a shift in India's auto market towards efficiency, safety, and premiumisation

Blue Energy Motors launches battery-swap e-truck, plans ₹3,500 cr plant

Blue Energy Motors unveils India's first heavy-duty electric truck with two-minute battery-swapping tech and signs MoU for a Rs 3,500-cr EV plant in Maharashtra

Simple Energy announces strategic partnerships with Amazon, Flipkart

Simple Energy ties up with Amazon and Flipkart to sell its Simple One Gen 1.5 and OneS electric scooters online, with festive discounts and doorstep delivery this Diwali