SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive scheme Phase I tender. Under the order, SWITCH will supply 9-metre and 12-metre AC electric buses […]
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Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]
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For the first time ever, seven CEOs from Europe’s leading truck and bus makers stood together on one stage, representing 97% of the European market, with a joint appeal: push the EU’s 2030 CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles to 2033. If the 2030 target is missed, the fines are severe – around €120 million for […]
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Tesla India today announced the opening of its first Tesla Experience Center in Chennai, located at Express Avenue Mall, to deliver retail and after-sales services directly to customers. With this launch, customers in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu can now experience, order, and take delivery of Tesla vehicles locally. To offer a complete ownership experience, […]
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By Naynish Kulkarni, Senior Director, Mobility Growth Advisory Practice, Frost & Sullivan India’s heavy-duty truck (HDT) sector, serving cement, steel, ports, iron ore, coal, and container logistics, is entering a transformation phase. While the sector has historically been diesel-dominated, many industrial applications run on defined routes, predictable duty cycles, and fixed loading points, making them […]
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Creatara Mobility, India’s pioneering lifestyle electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturer, today announced the inauguration of its first plant in Faridabad, with an installed annual capacity of 30,000 units. The milestone marks the company’s transition from passion, research, and development to scaled production, reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and personalised mobility solutions. Speaking at the […]
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At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Austrian testing company AVL DiTEST GmbH showed off new tools for testing and checking the safety of electric vehicles. These ranged from advanced e-motor testing equipment used by car manufacturers to simpler tools built for everyday repair shops. The company also revealed plans to build a dedicated battery repair kit, something […]
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Ultraviolette announced a new funding round of $85 million, led by Deep Tech Fund Yali Capital and TDK Ventures, with investment from Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman of Walden International & Advisor to Ultraviolette, alongside the company’s current and long-term investors. The funding marks an important milestone in Ultraviolette’s journey as it scales manufacturing capabilities, advances its […]
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JSW Greentech Limited, the commercial electric vehicle company of the JSW Group, today launched its brand AMPSTAR, under which it will design, manufacture and sell electric buses and trucks in India. The launch marks the group’s entry into commercial mobility. The brand will carry the group’s endorsement as AMPSTAR: powered by JSW. AMPSTAR has been […]
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Ultraviolette today announced the induction of its X-47 Crossover electric motorcycles into the fleet of the Kolkata Police, marking a significant step towards the adoption of advanced, purpose-built electric mobility for law enforcement in India. The official handover ceremony was held at the Lalbazar Police Headquarters, where the motorcycles were formally received. With 183 X-47 […]
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