Rivian and Volkswagen Group Announce the Launch of their Joint Venture
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Volkswagen Group (XETRA: VOW / VOW3) entered into a transaction agreement to create their new joint venture (JV) – “Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC”, known as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies – with a…
Ather Energy launches Eight70 warranty
Ather Energy has launched the Eight70 Warranty, a long-term battery health assurance programme for its Ather 450 series and Rizta scooters. Developed in collaboration with Reliance General Insurance, the initiative addresses key concerns of electric vehicle (EV) buyers, particularly around…
Telangana To Offer Free Road Tax and Registration for Electric Vehicles
According to Telangana, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar shared on Sunday that the policy aligns with the state’s goals of promoting environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. He also highlighted plans to expand EV infrastructure, including installing more charging stations and offering…
China Plans to Make EV Batteries from Salt
Salt — not cobalt, nickel, or lithium — is what Chinese battery giant CATL intends to use to revolutionize electric car batteries. According to the company, this breakthrough could slash battery production costs by 70%. CATL has unveiled a new…
Lohia Introduces Humsafar IK Tipper EV for Waste Collection
Lohia has unveiled its new Humsafar IK Tipper EV, specifically designed for waste collection and management. This is an all-electric waste collection vehicle that has been introduced to reduce tailpipe emissions in the sector. The company revealed that this EV…
Mahindra Unveils Battery Details of XEV 9e and BE 6e Electric SUVs Ahead of Nov 26 Launch
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has revealed new details about its forthcoming electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6e, ahead of their official debut next week. The company has shared a teaser video featuring R Velusamy, President of Automotive…
US-India Partnership Key to Advancing EV and Green Energy Sectors
US Consul General in Mumbai, Mike Hankey, on Friday emphasized the potential for diverse partnerships between the United States and India, particularly in the fields of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and green energy. Speaking to reporters during his visit to…
EV Sector Needs Graded PLI 2.0 For Startups, Smaller Players: Sulajja Firodia Motwani
A graded second version of the performance-linked incentive scheme is needed to boost electric vehicle adoption, that specifically benefits startups and smaller industry players, said Sulajja Firodia Motwani, founder of Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd. The EV demand…
Honda’s Solid-state Batteries Promise to Double EV Ranges
The electric range of Honda’s EVs could double in the next few years with the introduction of solid-state batteries, the automaker’s R&D chief predicts. Keiji Otsu made the comments to journalists at the opening of Honda’s demonstration solid-state production line…
Is Electric Trike the Next Revolution in EV Mobility in Logistics?
Electric trikes or electric-powered tricycles are emerging as a game-changer in the EV market, particularly for logistics, first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile delivery services. Due to the rise in demand for greater sustainability and efficient transport and delivery solutions, electric trikes…
