Suppliers
ZF scores with electric central drive CeTrax 2 dual for commercial vehicles
ZF’s presence at this year’s Bus2Bus trade show in Berlin got off to a great start after its advanced electric central drive, the CeTrax 2 dual, won the International busplaner Sustainability Prize 2024 in the Vehicle Components category. The prize from the German Huss publishing house recognizes manufacturers and suppliers to the bus and coach […]
Capex for EV components to cross Rs. 25,000 crore in next 3-4 years: ICRA
Spurred by Government support in the form of subsidies, enhanced awareness, and increasing product launches, the electric vehicle (EV) segment in India has seen a significant upturn in prospects over the past two years. A confluence of factors such as improving product portfolio, charging infrastructure, and financing availability and a gradual decline in battery prices […]
Two- & three-wheelers
Odysse Electric rolls out SNAP High-Speed Scooter and E2 Low-Speed Model
Odysse Electric, a trailblazer in the electric two-wheeler industry, has unveiled two cutting-edge models, the SNAP High-Speed Scooter and the E2 Low-Speed Model. These innovative additions to the Odysse Electric line-up represent a significant stride towards powering India’s electric vehicle sector. The SNAP high-speed scooter is designed to provide an exciting riding experience without compromising […]
Passenger Cars
Mercedes-Benz introduces the ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 4MATIC in Tamil Nadu
The country’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today introduced the country’s most advanced and sophisticated luxury Electric Vehicle – the EQS 580 4MATIC in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India is the first market outside Germany to manufacture the EQS 580 4MATIC. The EQS 580 4MATIC, which becomes India’s longest range EV, is a design and technology marvel […]
BYD India inaugurates showroom in Bengaluru
Warren Buffett-backed automaker BYD announced the opening of its first passenger vehicles showroom in Bengaluru and sixth showroom in India. The showroom located in Bengaluru is the second dealership by PPS Motors, the first dealership of PPS Motors was launched last month in Vijayawada. Mr. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business […]
Trucks & Buses
Tata Motors receives country’s first auto PLI certificate in 4W – Goods vehicle category
Tata Motors has been awarded India’s first PLI certificate in the four-wheeler goods vehicle category from ARAI. A post on X (former Twitter) by ARAI read, “ARAI reaches a significant professional milestone! We proudly award the First Auto PLI certificate in N1 Category (4W – Goods) to M/s Tata Motors Ltd., following the meticulously defined […]
Charging & Storage
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Shell partner to deliver superior EV charging experience
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage Shell’s widespread fuel station network and TPEM’s insights from over 1.4 lakh Tata EVs […]
Mahindra signs MoU with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited
In a landmark move to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in India, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited. This collaboration signifies a giant leap towards building a greener, […]
Technology
Asm Technologies’ Comprehensive Approach to Digital Engineering
In an interview with Ravishankar Reddy, Vice President at ASM Digital Engineering, Rajesh Rajgor explored the company’s dynamic capabilities, spanning from concept design to prototype building across diverse industries. Reddy, emphasized their unique standing as a design-led manufacturing firm, contributing actively to the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector for three years. With a global presence, a […]
Continental propels India towards Sustainable Automotive Future
Technology company Continental is committed to creating value in the Indian market by innovating high-tech mobility solutions with a renewed commitment to localization. With its “in the market, for the market” strategy, the company is focused on establishing itself as the leader in hardware excellence, software competence, and system expertise. This implies a continued expansion […]
Off-Highway
Electrification in construction: When will it start to contribute to decarbonisation?
By Martin Kunz, President and CEO, Concentric AB Manufacturers of construction equipment are facing a complex challenge: they need to curb emissions as well as reduce dependency on diesel fuel, and they need to do it as quickly as possible. Is the electrification of construction vehicles a viable step in the right direction, and if […]
Sonalika launches India’s first field-ready electric tractor
The latest technology marvel, Tiger Electric, from India’s fastest growing tractor brand, Sonalika, is designed in Europe and developed with global technological solutions to deliver seamless power, easy home charging, zero carbon footprint and noiseless farming to the Indian farmers Unleashing a new era of agri-innovation, Sonalika, India’s fastest growing tractor brand and No. 1 […]
Policy & Regulations
“We should aim for 100% transition to electric two-wheelers in next 5-7 years” – Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to PM
Addressing the ‘FICCI Roundtable on Electric Mobility’, Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister, PMO, stated that the time for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country has come and India needs to move in this direction mainly because of our energy security and environmental concerns. “From government side also, we now want to focus on driving this […]
International
Ford Set to lead US’s Shift to EVs with USD 11.4 Billion investment in mega plant
Ford to bring electric zero-emission vehicles at scale to American customers with the largest, most advanced, most efficient auto production complex in its 118-year history Ford Motor Company is announcing plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will […]