Blue Energy Motors (BEM) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have started operating Bhiwandi’s first battery-swap station for electric heavy-duty trucks. It is the first milestone of the partnership the two companies announced in January 2026. Bhiwandi is a key logistics and warehousing hub in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The station lets BEM’s electric heavy-duty […]
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Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited (a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp), has partnered with Kia India to integrate their charging networks. Kia EV customers can now find, use and pay for Jio-bp pulse charging stations through K-Charge in the MyKia app. With the pulse network added, the platform […]
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Exponent ONE, an EV financing platform for commercial vehicles, has partnered with Montra Electric and Exponent Energy to launch ONE Pass, an Energy-as-a-Service offering for Montra Electric three-wheelers. It charges drivers per kilometre for battery usage and charging, and bundles this with a lifetime battery warranty under a single per-kilometre rate. The companies say the […]
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Dual appointments position SUN Mobility for its next phase of growth, scaling engineering and manufacturing for India and international markets while sharpening operational execution at Indofast Energy SUN Mobility, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) energy infrastructure and battery swapping solutions, has announced a strategic strengthening of its executive leadership with two key Chief […]
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Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vertelo, an electric vehicle leasing platform, to support fleets of electric buses and trucks. The two companies will explore combining Vertelo’s leasing services with Jio-bp’s fast-charging network. Plans include making charging points easy to find for Vertelo’s customers, offering […]
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RIDEV, an electric mobility platform for delivery and gig workers, has opened its 16th hub in Chennai as its fleet crosses 12,000 electric two-wheelers on the road. Mr. Hemant Kabra, Founder and Managing Director of BGauss, attended the launch as chief guest. Founded in April 2024 with just 10 electric two-wheelers, RIDEV provides rental services […]
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Weichai, the core subsidiary of Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd., in China, has showcased its diversified green powertrain lineup and zero-carbon transport solutions at the IAA Transportation 2026. The three products were the WPH15DI hydrogen hybrid system, the NG4.0 gas powertrain, and its “three-electric” core components (battery, motor and electronic control). They were displayed […]
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Cummins will start making batteries for commercial vehicles at its plant in Guadalajara, Spain, from 2028. The company announced the move at IAA Transportation 2026, saying it already has European bus makers lined up as customers. Speaking to this publication, Ms. Amy Davis, VP & President, Accelera by Cummins and Components, said, “We’re making this […]
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled the second generation of its heavy-duty truck battery pack, nicknamed the “Magic Cube.” The system called TECTRANS II, is designed to make vehicle integration much simpler. It roughly halves the number of components, cuts vehicle development time by 50% and lowers R&D costs by 60–70%. The new […]
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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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