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 […]
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 […]
Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]
At the 2026 round of the IAA Transportation fair in Hanover, Driventic will launch yet another trailblazing system solution for electric trucks and buses: the new Electric Air Compressor (EAC). Developed for worldwide use, the EAC combines maximum energy efficiency and durability with a low noise level – setting new standards for compressed air management […]
Available from Q1 2027 the e345/e360 is now introduced to the public at IAA Transportation 2026 as a 6×2 battery-electric chassis family designed for European body applications including garbage collection, material-handling and construction applications. The platform combines a 28-tonne technical GVW, three wheelbase configurations, 450 and 600 kilowatt-hour battery capacity and PTO interfaces engineered for […]
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TECTRANS II, its next-generation commercial vehicle battery solution, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. “Commercial vehicle electrification is emerging as the third wave of the global energy transition,” said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. “Across products, energy, services and ecosystem, CATL is poised to work […]
At IAA Transportation 2026, taking place from 14 to 20 September 2026 in Hanover, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting its highly efficient truck and van portfolio, spanning 3.5 to 250 tonnes, under the motto “Driving. People. Partner.” This is complemented by a comprehensive ecosystem covering electromobility, charging and energy supply. In doing so, MAN […]
Drivn, an EV leasing platform focused on heavy commercial fleets, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to explore leasing-based deployment of electric commercial vehicles in India. Under the partnership, Drivn will offer customised leasing solutions for Tata Motors’ electric commercial vehicle portfolio, helping fleet operators transition […]
BLive, India’s leading integrated commercial EV mobility platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to deploy up to 1,000 Tata electric mini trucks through BLive PRIME, its franchise-owned commercial EV fleet programme. The planned rollout is part of the company’s strategy to build scale in India’s fast-growing Cargo […]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme by two years, taking its implementation period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. Originally notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for a two-year period, the scheme […]
Switch Mobility has launched a new 9-metre electric bus at PRAWAAS 2026, and the company is clear about one thing from the outset — this is not an adapted version of its existing 12-metre model. It is a completely new product, designed from scratch to address the specific needs of shorter routes, staff transportation, school […]
Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group’s flagship and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles. The partnership will enable both companies to offer customised financial solutions to customers purchasing Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The MoU was signed by […]
The global electric commercial vehicle market, according to MarketsandMarkets, is on a steep upward curve — set to more than double from $84.64 billion in 2026 to $197.55 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.9%. Electric commercial vehicles have moved past the experiment stage. The industry has made its decision — and […]
Tata Motors has announced orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles across segments, marking a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of electric mobility for both freight and passenger transport in India. The orders comprise approximately 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, spanning applications as diverse as e-commerce, logistics, FMCG […]