Solid-State Batteries & Advanced Cell Technologies: Powering the Next Energy Revolution
As electric mobility and energy storage scale globally, battery innovation has become the defining frontier of technological competition. Solid-state batteries and advanced cell technologies are emerging as the most promising solutions to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion systems —…
Statiq Secures $18M Funding to Expand EV Charging Network
Statiq, an Indian EV charging startup, just raised $18 million to ramp up its charging network across the country. Investors are really interested in electric vehicles as the future here, and they know that more people will begin using charging…
Mefron Technologies Raises Maiden Private Equity Round from Motilal Oswal Principal Investments and India SME Investments
Mefron Technologies has raised its first private equity investment from Motilal Oswal Principal Investments and India SME Investments. The company will use this money to expand its factory capacity, improve automation, and grow its business in India and overseas, especially…
Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs): The Market Transforming the Future of Mobility
The automotive industry is undergoing a structural shift from hardware-centric engineering to software-led innovation. Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) represent this transformation — vehicles whose features, performance, and user experience are primarily controlled and upgraded through software rather than fixed mechanical systems….
Budget 2026–27 and the New Industrial Reality for India’s Auto and EV Ecosystem
By Bharath Krishna Rao CEO & Co – Founder, Emobi The policy framework for 2026–27 stands as a major milestone for India’s automotive industry. Contributing nearly 7% to GDP and supporting millions of jobs, the sector is entering a new…
Ford to launch $30k EV to take on Chinese rivals in the US
Ford plans to launch a budget EV priced at US$30,000 to compete with Chinese automakers in the US market. The company is developing a lighter, more efficient electric pickup that aims to deliver a 50-mile longer range while reducing costs…
Maruti Suzuki eVitara price starts at Rs 10.99 lakh without battery
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday announced the battery-as-a-service price for its maiden electric car, the e-Vitara, at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). To be clear, the battery is not included in this price. The company has yet to reveal the…
Zoomcar Delivers Highest-Ever Contribution Profit, Marking Ninth Straight Profitable Quarter; Adjusted EBITDA Loss Improves 74% YoY; Net Loss Narrows 91% YoY
Delivered $1.38M in contribution profit, with contribution per booking reaching $14.10 in Q3 FY25–26. Bengaluru, India — [February 17, 2026] Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: ZCAR) (“Zoomcar” or the “Company”), India’s leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, today announced results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY25-26), underscoring continued execution on profitability and…
Charging as a Service (CaaS): Powering the Next Phase of EV Infrastructure Growth
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates worldwide, charging infrastructure has become a defining factor for scale. Charging as a Service (CaaS) is emerging as a critical solution by removing the financial, technical, and operational barriers associated with owning charging assets. Instead…
EKA Mobility, CRUT, Travel Time and GIZ Collaborate to Train Skilled Women E-Bus Drivers
EKA Mobility, one of India’s fastest-growing commercial electric vehicle (EV) & technology company, has successfully completed a two-week E-Bus Driver Skill Development Program for 20 women drivers from Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). The initiative was supported by the Deutsche…
