SIAM Hails CAFE III as a Five-Year Runway for Fuel Efficiency and Innovation

Automakers’ body calls the new fuel-efficiency norms “aggressive” but predictable, saying they will unlock investment and give buyers more technology choices. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the Government of India’s notification of the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms, CAFE III, for passenger vehicles. The rules take effect from […]

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Ultraviolette’s Shockwave to Launch on New 100V Architecture in Q1 2027

Ultraviolette today announced that the Shockwave will be built on the company’s newly developed 100V architecture and will launch in the first quarter of 2027. The shift brings the potential for stronger power delivery, higher thermal efficiency, and faster charging for Ultraviolette’s lightweight motorcycle platform. The Shockwave (FUNDURO) was conceived as a lightweight motorcycle built […]

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EIM Opens Heavy-Duty Battery Swapping Station in Rewari, Haryana

Energy In Motion Ltd. (EIM Ltd) has inaugurated its heavy-duty battery swapping-cum-charging station at Rewari, Haryana, strengthening the energy infrastructure supporting the transition to electric freight along the NH-48 Delhi-Mumbai corridor. The station was inaugurated by Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, in the presence of Mr. Mahendra […]

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Ashok Leyland, IIT Madras Launch Nationwide Electric Truck Awareness Drive

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) at IIT Madras, has commenced its nationwide “GET ZET – Electric Truck Awareness to Acceptance” initiative from Chennai. The initiative will run across 40 cities between September […]

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Oben Electric Rolls Out Its 10,000th Electric Motorcycle

Oben Electric, India’s fastest-growing R&D-driven electric motorcycle manufacturer, has rolled out its 10,000th electric motorcycle from its Bengaluru manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. The milestone reflects the company’s evolution as an early pioneer in India’s electric motorcycle segment and its growing ability to design, develop, manufacture and deliver Made-in-India electric […]

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Made in Jamnagar, Proven on Indian Production Lines

How MBP PVT combines local manufacturing with European pneumatic engineering to improve commercial vehicle assembly Localisation in the commercial vehicle supply chain is often discussed in terms of domestic content, import substitution and shorter supply chains. For manufacturers, however, its real value is ultimately measured on the production line—in terms of efficiency, quality, consistency and […]

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Zelio E-Mobility to Raise ₹167.96 Crore for Expansion

Zelio E-Mobility, an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has received board approval, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, to raise up to ₹167.96 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants. The proposed fundraise is aimed primarily at supporting the company’s next phase of expansion across India. The BSE SME-listed company plans […]

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Microchip Launches 65V Energy-Aware Power Monitors for 48V Systems

As automotive, AI/data center, networking, and industrial systems move toward 48V power architectures for greater efficiency and higher power demands, designers need more than a snapshot of voltage and current. They need systems that understand energy use over time and respond intelligently to changing power conditions. Microchip Technology today announced the PAC1761 and PAC1861 families […]

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TATA.ev Extends Battery-as-a-Service Across Its Entire EV Range

TATA.ev, India’s number one EV four-wheeler maker, today announced the extension of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering across its entire electric vehicle portfolio. The move gives customers an additional, flexible way to finance their EV. TATA.ev had earlier introduced BaaS for its entry-level Tiago.ev and Punch.ev. It is now extending the offering to the Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, […]

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