Ultraviolette today announced that the Shockwave will be built on the company’s newly developed 100V architecture and will launch in the first quarter of 2027. The shift brings the potential for stronger power delivery, higher thermal efficiency, and faster charging for Ultraviolette’s lightweight motorcycle platform. The Shockwave (FUNDURO) was conceived as a lightweight motorcycle built […]
Energy In Motion Ltd. (EIM Ltd) has inaugurated its heavy-duty battery swapping-cum-charging station at Rewari, Haryana, strengthening the energy infrastructure supporting the transition to electric freight along the NH-48 Delhi-Mumbai corridor. The station was inaugurated by Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, in the presence of Mr. Mahendra […]
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) at IIT Madras, has commenced its nationwide “GET ZET – Electric Truck Awareness to Acceptance” initiative from Chennai. The initiative will run across 40 cities between September […]
Oben Electric, India’s fastest-growing R&D-driven electric motorcycle manufacturer, has rolled out its 10,000th electric motorcycle from its Bengaluru manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. The milestone reflects the company’s evolution as an early pioneer in India’s electric motorcycle segment and its growing ability to design, develop, manufacture and deliver Made-in-India electric […]
TATA.ev, India’s number one EV four-wheeler maker, today announced the extension of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering across its entire electric vehicle portfolio. The move gives customers an additional, flexible way to finance their EV. TATA.ev had earlier introduced BaaS for its entry-level Tiago.ev and Punch.ev. It is now extending the offering to the Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, […]
SEG Automotive has begun remanufacturing EV drive units, starting with the Tesla Model S. The company sees electric vehicles arriving in the independent aftermarket and wants to be ready. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Ms. Verena Eder, Head of Global Business Strategy Aftermarket, SEG Automotive, told this publication that the combustion engine will hold […]
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive scheme Phase I tender. Under the order, SWITCH will supply 9-metre and 12-metre AC electric buses […]
Zelio E-Mobility, an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has received board approval, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, to raise up to ₹167.96 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants. The proposed fundraise is aimed primarily at supporting the company’s next phase of expansion across India. The BSE SME-listed company plans […]
Tesla India today announced the opening of its first Tesla Experience Center in Chennai, located at Express Avenue Mall, to deliver retail and after-sales services directly to customers. With this launch, customers in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu can now experience, order, and take delivery of Tesla vehicles locally. To offer a complete ownership experience, […]
Creatara Mobility, India’s pioneering lifestyle electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturer, today announced the inauguration of its first plant in Faridabad, with an installed annual capacity of 30,000 units. The milestone marks the company’s transition from passion, research, and development to scaled production, reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and personalised mobility solutions. Speaking at the […]
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Austrian testing company AVL DiTEST GmbH showed off new tools for testing and checking the safety of electric vehicles. These ranged from advanced e-motor testing equipment used by car manufacturers to simpler tools built for everyday repair shops. The company also revealed plans to build a dedicated battery repair kit, something […]
Ultraviolette announced a new funding round of $85 million, led by Deep Tech Fund Yali Capital and TDK Ventures, with investment from Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman of Walden International & Advisor to Ultraviolette, alongside the company’s current and long-term investors. The funding marks an important milestone in Ultraviolette’s journey as it scales manufacturing capabilities, advances its […]
Australia’s automotive aftermarket is entering a period of significant change, as a wave of new Chinese carmakers, rising fuel costs, and a fast-growing EV segment reshape how the country’s vehicles are bought, serviced, and repaired, according to the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). The AAAA represents around 3,000 member companies across Australia’s automotive supply chain, […]
The automotive aftermarket’s much-discussed transformation is no longer a future promise, it’s happening now, Mr. Philippe Colpron, Global Head AM ZF Group, has said. Addressing a media briefing at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, he pointed out to over 58 million electrified vehicles already on the road worldwide and a fundamental shift in how software […]