India needs ‘UPI for EVs’, says Delhi panel. Digital infrastructure key to electrification
India’s electric vehicle push has mainly depended on policies, subsidies, and pilot programmes. But a new report by the Chintan Research Foundation argues that the next phase of India’s EV transition depends less on subsidies and more on investments and…
China’s EV exports hit record $9.2 billion in May as ASEAN demand surges amid energy security concerns
China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports reached a record $9.2 billion in May 2026, rising 49 per cent year on year, as demand from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accelerated amid concerns over fuel prices and energy security, according…
NeoNiche Executes Green SM’s India Launch Event in New Delhi
NeoNiche Integrated Solutions has executed the India launch event for Green SM in New Delhi, supporting the Vietnamese electric ride-hailing company’s entry into the Indian market. The launch marks Green SM’s fifth international market and its first expansion outside Southeast…
TVS Motor Refreshes Ntorq Lineup With New Colours, Style Updates
TVS Motor Company has introduced new colours and graphics for the TVS NTorq 125 Disc and Race Edition variants, refreshing the scooter lineup ahead of the festive season. The update builds on the earlier launch of the TVS NTorq 150 and last…
Tunwal E-Motors Plans to Expand Dealer Network to Over 1,000 by FY27
Tunwal E-Motors Limited has announced plans to expand its dealership network to more than 1,000 touchpoints across India by FY27, as the electric mobility company looks to strengthen its presence in high-growth, non-metro markets. The company said it sold 69,737…
Tata Power, TPEM Launch High-speed EV Charging Hub in Hyderabad
The Tata Power Company Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEM) have inaugurated Telangana’s first high-speed TATA.ev MegaCharger Hub at iLabs Centre Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad’s Hitech City. The hub is equipped with a total charging capacity of 360…
India’s electric freight market enters next growth phase as Q1 volumes surge
India’s electric freight ecosystem is expanding beyond its early-adoption phase. Retail registrations of electric commercial vehicles reached an estimated 6,600 units in Q1 CY26, up 154 per cent from around 2,600 units in the corresponding period last year, while Tata…
India: Tata Motors secures over 3,400 electric CV orders
The majority of the orders Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has received are for entry-level, low-capacity models that are more affordable. The company says that roughly 2,000 units, or approximately 59 per cent of the total 3,400+ orders, are for small…
India’s EV localisation gaining ground, but import dependence in chips and rare-earth magnets may hinder deeper value creation
India has made significant progress in localising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and could achieve 90–100% localisation across several high-value component categories other than batteries by 2030. However, it still needs to reduce dependence on imported semiconductors, rare-earth magnets, and specialised…
India: Rajasthan inducts 47 electric buses for public transport
Of the 47 electric buses, Rajasthan has allocated 29 units to the state capital, Jaipur, and 18 units to Bhilwara. Chartered Speed purchased these buses from EKA Mobility, a homegrown electric commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Pune, Maharashtra, and is…
