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Keto Motors Enters India’s Commercial Electric Bus Market with Urbanova KE9

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026News Desk

Hyderabad-based commercial EV manufacturer to strengthen its mobility portfolio with the launch of Urbanova KE9, backed by manufacturing investments, global technology partnerships, and a long-term vision for sustainable public transportation Keto Motors, an emerging commercial electric vehicle manufacturer focused on developing commercial EV solutions for India, has unveiled its first commercial electric bus, the Urbanova […]

ASDC Appoints Prasanna Pahade as New CEO

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026News Desk

The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), India’s apex skill development body for the automotive sector, has announced the appointment of Prasanna Pahade as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned business transformation leader with over 25 years of experience across automotive, logistics, manufacturing and engineering, Pahade succeeds Arindam Lahiri, who has led the Council since 2019, steering […]

Varroc Appoints Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026News Desk

Varroc has appointed Mr. Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director and CEO of Business I at Varroc, and will lead the company’s technology and engineering organisation. Mr. Hamon brings over 25 years of global automotive technology and engineering leadership experience, with […]

BYD India Announces Festive Benefits on Electric Vehicles Starting August 2026

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026News Desk

BYD India has announced a range of festive benefits for customers purchasing eligible BYD electric vehicles across India under its ‘Celebrate Your Dreams with BYD’ programme, ahead of the country’s festive season — traditionally a key period for automobile purchases. Beginning August 2026, customers can avail benefits including charging coupons on select variants, a complimentary […]

BlackBuck EV and Chalo sign MoU for up to 300 premium electric buses

August 3, 2026August 4, 2026News Desk

Partnership combines BlackBuck EV’s ground-up engineered premium electric buses with Chalo’s mobility technology and operating capabilities to enhance urban and intercity passenger travel. BlackBuck Electric Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. and Chalo Mobility Private Limited, India’s leading transport technology company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the proposed deployment of up to 300 premium […]

SWITCH Mobility and Sai Green Projects to Deploy 650 Electric Buses in Mumbai and Pune

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026News Desk

SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 650 electric buses from Sai Green Projects Pvt. Ltd. The order will support public transport deployments across Mumbai and Pune under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Phase II tender. As part of the order, SWITCH […]

Olectra Becomes First Company to Deploy 4,000 Electric Buses on Indian Roads

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026News Desk

Olectra Greentech Limited, India’s leading electric mobility company, has become the first company to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads. This landmark achievement marks a defining moment in the country’s electric mobility journey and reinforces Olectra’s leadership in accelerating India’s transition towards sustainable public transportation. The historic milestone was commemorated with the symbolic handover […]

Ather Energy Rolls Out Pothole Alert Feature Powered by Connected Fleet Data

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026News Desk

Ather Energy has begun rolling out Pothole+ Alerts to customers with Gen 2 and above scooters, including the Ather 450 Apex, 450X, and Rizta Z. The feature alerts riders to potholes, broken road patches, uneven surfaces, and speed breakers ahead while navigating, using road intelligence built from data generated by Ather’s connected scooter fleet. When […]

Montra Electric and Wonder Cement Deploy 250 E-Trucks

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026News Desk

Montra Electric and Wonder Cement have announced the deployment of around 250 heavy-duty electric trucks — the Rhino 5538 EV 42 TT — across a 1,450-km corridor spanning Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, creating India’s longest commercial electric freight corridor. The trucks will operate on the Nimbahera to Dahej Port and Nimbahera to Tuna […]

Avore Electric Launches Its First Electric Motorcycle EX Series Starting at ₹1.24 Lakh

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026News Desk

Avore Electric, India’s homegrown technology-first electric motorcycle manufacturer from the house of Samarth E-Mobility, has launched the Avore Electric EX series — its first electric motorcycle — unveiled by Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Bhupendra Patel. Available in three variants — the EX 2S, EX 2, and EX 1 — prices start at ₹1,24,999 ex-showroom, with […]

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