Electrification Beyond Cars: Two-Wheelers, Commercial Vehicles & Off-Road Mobility
While passenger electric cars dominate headlines, the real acceleration of electrification is happening beyond the traditional four-wheeler segment. Two-wheelers, commercial fleets, and off-road vehicles are rapidly adopting electric powertrains — often at a faster pace than private cars. This broader…
SWITCH Mobility Delivers the First Iconic Electric Double Decker in Delhi
SWITCH Mobility, the electric mobility arm of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, and a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles, today announced a ground-breaking CSR initiative – a major step forward in sustainable urban mobility and…
Ultra-Fast Charging & Charging Infrastructure Evolution: Accelerating the EV Revolution
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates globally, charging infrastructure is evolving from basic AC charging points to high-power, ultra-fast networks capable of delivering hundreds of kilometers of range in minutes. Ultra-fast charging (UFC) is no longer a niche technology reserved…
5G and V2X Connectivity: Building the Intelligent Mobility Ecosystem
The automotive industry is rapidly evolving from isolated vehicles to fully connected mobility systems. At the center of this transformation are 5G and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connectivity technologies, enabling real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure, networks, pedestrians, and the cloud. Together, 5G…
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…
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…
