At the recently concluded Busworld India Conclave 2026, discussions around electrification, infrastructure readiness, and mobility integration remained at the forefront as industry stakeholders deliberated on the future of India’s bus segment. Among the key industry voices at the conclave was Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, Chairman and Managing Director, Purple Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd., who highlighted the […]
By Marshall Martin, Program Manager, and Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant – Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is evolving as fleet operators increasingly prioritize utilization, fuel efficiency, uptime, and lifecycle economics over upfront acquisition cost. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s commercial […]
Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle manufacturer known for pioneering high-voltage technology in two-wheelers, has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank in a push to make electric motorcycle ownership more accessible across India. The collaboration is aimed at addressing financing — widely seen as the biggest remaining barrier to electric motorcycle adoption — by offering customers attractive […]
Tesla has opened its fifth Experience Center in India, located in Hyderabad’s HITEC City, Knowledge City Madhapur, further strengthening its presence in the country. Starting June 17, 2026, customers visiting the center can experience the new 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model Y L, with Tesla Advisors offering guided walkarounds and immersive […]
Citroën India has launched the updated ë-C3X, introducing a Battery-as-a-Service option that separates battery cost from vehicle price, allowing customers to enter the EV ecosystem with a lower upfront investment. The move is aimed at making electric mobility more accessible and flexible for a wider base of Indian customers. Mr. Kumar Priyesh, Director Automotive Brands, […]
India’s electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments delivered strong performances in May 2026, with both categories recording meaningful year-on-year growth and expanding market share — further evidence that electric mobility is moving well beyond the early-adopter phase in the country. E2W Total electric two-wheeler retail registrations reached 1,70,733 units in May 2026, an 8.53% sequential rise […]
The move to 100V architecture, well above the voltage levels used by most scooters in the market today, is at the centre of this update. Around a month ago, Ultraviolette announced a significant overhaul of its Tesseract electric scooter, introducing what it claims is India’s first 100V electrical architecture for a scooter. The company is […]
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the S 450 e Launch Edition, the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid in its flagship S-Class lineup. The launch marks a significant step in Mercedes-Benz’s powertrain-agnostic strategy, bringing electric mobility to India’s top-end luxury limousine segment for the first time. Mr. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The S-Class […]
Ultraviolette has announced the launch of its second UV Space Station in Chennai — its 42nd outlet in India — further expanding its retail and service presence across the country. The new experience centre, established in partnership with dealer JMB Motors, is located at 129/64, Bala Padmam, Chetpet, Harrington Road, Chennai — and marks the […]
Tsuyo Manufacturing Private Limited, India’s leading e-mobility component manufacturing company, has been selected among 120 startups chosen for Bharat Innovates 2026 — a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The prestigious programme, announced by the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on February 17, 2026, during the India-France Year of Innovation, is […]
ev.fin, the electric vehicle financing subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Limited, has announced the partial deployment of previously sanctioned institutional debt of INR 223 crore for onward lending during the April–March 2026 period. The rapid deployment of funds has enabled the company to scale its operations to over 74 cities in India, with a target of […]
The segment climbed to 6.6% in May 2026, up from 6.1% in April 2026 and 4.5% in May 2025 — a steady and encouraging upward trend that reflects growing consumer confidence in electric mobility India’s electric passenger vehicle segment delivered a strong performance in May 2026, with total retail registrations reaching 26,682 units — an […]
Ultraviolette has etched its name in motorcycling history by becoming the first Indian Production motorcycle manufacturer to complete a lap of the Isle of Man TT Mountain Circuit — one of the most demanding and iconic racing courses in the world. On June 6, 2026, multiple Ultraviolette F77 MACH 2 motorcycles successfully completed the famed […]
BYD India has showcased its DM-i — Dual Mode Intelligent — hybrid technology in the country, marking a significant step in the world’s largest NEV manufacturer’s plans for the Indian market. The technology, which is expected to launch soon, promises a combined range of over 1,200 km and is designed to address two of the […]
$1.5 trillion in 2026; $2.18 trillion by 2031, growing at nearly 8% a year. Mordor Intelligence’s latest research makes it clear — green logistics has arrived, and it is not slowing down. For much of the last decade, green logistics sat comfortably in the background — acknowledged but rarely acted upon. Today, it is a […]