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…
twitter sharing button pinterest sharing button email sharing button messenger sharing button linkedin sharing button whatsapp sharing button Tata Motors has secured 500 e-bus orders as electric commercial vehicle bookings exceed 3,400 units
Tata Motors has secured more than 3,400 electric commercial vehicle orders across India’s freight and passenger transport sectors. Tata Motors announced that it has received over 3,400 orders for electric commercial vehicles (eCVs), covering small commercial vehicles, pick-ups, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and…
Al Tayer Motors and VinFast Launch UAE’s First ‘At Your Door’ EV Charging Service Powered by PlusX Electric
Dubai, 18 June 2026. Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE’s premier automotive dealerships and official VinFast distributor, has launched a market-first ‘At Your Door’ Electric Vehicle (EV) charging service for VinFast customers, delivered through a strategic collaboration with PlusX Electric…
Trapped on an Electrification Islet: Japanese Automakers Amid the False Narrative of a “Global EV Slowdown”
On the streets of Tokyo, it’s hard to realize that the global automotive industry is being rewritten by electrification. A Tokyo resident wrote in an article in “Reinventing Asia” that his most direct impression of Shanghai was “abnormal quietness”. This…
Amazon leveraging own charging infrastructure to grow electric delivery fleet in India
Amazon is primarily relying on on-site charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of electric delivery vehicles in India, while also working with partners to expand charging and transportation options as it pushes towards its sustainability goals, a top company executive said….
Tata Tiago EV charging speeds: Old vs new
The 2026 Tiago EV continues with the same 320V electrical architecture, 24kWh battery pack and electric motor as before. However, Tata has focused on refining the underlying software and battery management systems. The updates include revised accelerator mapping for smoother power delivery, software enhancements…
How EVs Like VinFast’s are Designed to Take on Rainy Season Driving
As India’s monsoon season begins, concerns about EV safety often resurface. Here’s why electric vehicles like VinFast’s are designed to handle rain, flooding risks, and wet-weather charging more confidently than many drivers expect. Every year, as the monsoon arrives across…
JSW Signals Major Electric Bus Ambitions with Aggressive Bids in 6,230-Unit Government Tender
JSW Group has formally signalled its intent to enter India’s rapidly expanding electric bus industry after participating in a recently concluded central government tender for 6,230 electric buses. Although the group did not secure an order in this round,…
