Page 29 - Electric Vehicles

Tata Motors ties up with Vertelo to offer leasing for electric CVs

Tata Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with electric mobility solutions provider, Vertelo for customised leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles and to help fleet owners transition to sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer attractive leasing solutions applicable to the entire Tata Motors electric commercial vehicle portfolio, Tata Motors said in a statement. This partnership with Vertelo marks a significant milestone in the journey to democratise electric mobility, ensuring that accessibility to sustainable transportation solutions is extended to all customers, enabling broader access to the company's advanced electric commercial vehicles. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Vice President & Business Head Trucks, Rajesh Kaul said. "Through such collaborations, we are not just accelerating the adoption of sustainable transport solutions but also contributing to the development of a robust EV ecosystem in ...

Govt plans 360 kW charging points along highways for heavy-duty EVs

According to the latest guidelines from the power ministry, minimum charger capacities are 12 kW for e2w and e3w, 60 kW for e4w, and 240 kW for e-buses and e-trucks

One for the roads: Sustainable transport needs policy recalibration

This sub-sector accounts for 87-90 per cent of the emission from the transportation sector, and for about a third of urban air pollution

Maharashtra's new EV policy may take 'toll' on toll operators' cash flows

Toll waivers on major highways may impact cash flows of operators like IRB, but low EV penetration and expected compensation make long-term effect minimal

BluSmart drivers look to join other platforms, but struggle with costs

With high joining costs and daily rentals payable, former BluSmart drivers say they simply can't afford joining most other platforms

GreenCell Mobility gets govt's letter of award for 472 e-Buses in MP

Eversource Capital-backed electric mobility firm GreenCell Mobility on Wednesday said it has received the Letter of Award (LOA) for the supply and deployment of 472 e-buses in Madhya Pradesh under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. The company said it has partnered with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) to deploy electric buses across six cities in Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, the company said it has also joined hands with EKA Mobility for the supply and deployment of 750 e-buses across 11 cities in Andhra Pradesh. PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme is part of the Central Government's initiative to deploy 10,000 e-buses nationwide and support the Government of India's mission to electrify public transport. In FY 2024-25, CESL (Convergence Energy Services Ltd) introduced a tender for 4,588 electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, according to GreenCell Mobility. The company already has some 900 e-buses operational in UP, Gujarat and Maharashtra. These new contracts will see GreenCell Mobility expand

Electric vehicle charging app with real-time data, pay system on cards

New app aims to tackle limited availability, non-functional stations, and inconsistent standards

Next stop for BluSmart's electric vehicles could be Everest Fleet

Company plans to purchase BluSmart EVs and integrate them under Uber Green; talks underway with multiple lenders; decision based on pricing and quality

Ather Energy Q4 results: Loss narrows to Rs 234.4 crore on higher revenue

The company reported a revenue of ₹676.1 crore in the fourth quarter, rises 29 per cent year on year(YoY) from last year's Q4 revenue of ₹523.4 crore

Envision Energy unveils India's first race car built entirely from e-waste

Envision Energy and EarthDay.org launch the Recover-E, India's first race car made from discarded electronics, to raise awareness of e-waste and circular design

Delhi HC orders seizure of another 129 EVs tied to Gensol and BluSmart loan

Delhi HC restrains Gensol and BluSmart from selling or transferring 129 hypothecated EVs after STCI Finance alleges ₹15 crore loan default and risk of asset dissipation

Smartphones, electric vehicles off limits in India-UK free trade agreement

Government officials said that while the deal was concluded on Tuesday, implementation could take over 15 months

BP Ventures in talks to acquire Anmol Singh Jaggi's stake in BluSmart

BP Ventures is exploring a buyout of Anmol Jaggi's 25.14 per cent stake in BluSmart as part of efforts to resolve governance issues and restart suspended operations

'Short-sighted move': 17 states sue Trump admin over $3.3 bn EV funding

Attorneys general from 17 states allege Donald Trump admin unlawfully froze EV charger funds approved under Biden-era law; say only Congress can block the $3.3 billion in infrastructure aid

Bengaluru-based Routematic raises ₹340 cr, defies electric vehicle dip

The move is important as it comes at a time when the app-based mobility space - both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) - has been under a cloud

Delhi HC bars Gensol & BluSmart from transferring or selling over 220 EVs

Delhi HC bars BluSmart and Gensol from creating third-party rights over 220 EVs leased by SMAS Auto and Shefasteq, taking total restricted vehicles to 490

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Company targets 1,000 fleet, 39,000 customers in its expanded June run

Electric vehicle sales down 17.6% at 167,455 units in April: Fada

Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, and Hero also recorded double-digit declines in their monthly sales. Only Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions reported a rise in their m-o-m e2W sales, up 55.1 per cent

China's EV battery waste boom sparks gold rush in recycling sector

Battery recycling of electric vehicles (EV) is essential for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource security

Evera Cabs to acquire 500 BluSmart EVs, expand Delhi airport services

Brand to absorb 500 BluSmart vehicles through lenders, with plans to expand EV cab fleet to 1,000 and step up presence across NCR's high-demand airport corridors