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 […]
Buoyed by the growth of E2Ws that makes the opportunity impossible to ignore, and rising penetration — currently at just 7%, envisaged to reach 30% by 2030 — Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup E3 Electric.AI has launched the E3 Trion. Positioned as an AI-powered intelligent scooter, it is offered in three variants: the C1, defined by […]
The global automotive supply chain is undergoing a historic restructuring. Moving far beyond its traditional identity as a component supplier, Taiwan is actively cementing its role as a strategic co-creator and central architect of smart mobility. Taiwanese technology companies are stepping up to deliver comprehensive, market-ready mobility solutions for global OEMs, fleets, and aftermarket customers. […]
VinFast Auto India has inaugurated its 60th retail outlet in India, a new 3S dealership in Patna, Bihar — marking the Vietnamese electric vehicle brand’s first presence in the state and its continued push into tier 2 and tier 3 markets across the country. The milestone comes just one year after VinFast opened its first […]
BYD India has announced a range of festive benefits for customers purchasing eligible BYD electric vehicles across India under its ‘Celebrate Your Dreams with BYD’ programme, ahead of the country’s festive season — traditionally a key period for automobile purchases. Beginning August 2026, customers can avail benefits including charging coupons on select variants, a complimentary […]
Tesla India has announced the opening of its first Tesla-Approved Body Shop in Pune, strengthening after-sales service support for owners across Maharashtra. The facility offers professional collision repair and bodywork to Tesla standards, genuine Tesla parts, software-aware diagnostics, and service by trained technicians — reducing downtime and bringing peace of mind to Tesla owners in […]
India’s electric vehicle penetration, currently at around 8.5%, is set to rise to 30% by 2030 — and component manufacturers who move early stand to benefit the most. That was the central message at ASSOCHAM Northern Region’s EV Ancillaries and Auto Components Conclave 2026, held in Gurugram, where government officials and industry leaders called on […]
With MG ADAPT, the OEM is positioning itself to offer a broad spectrum of NEW options from a single, future-ready platform — reducing development time, improving consistency across products, and giving customers greater choice without compromise. JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT — Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology — positioning it as India’s […]
Honda Cars India is in the middle of its most ambitious product offensive in years. Six launches are lined up for the current calendar year, two of which have already happened. The highlight — an electric SUV of more than four metres — is coming in the second half of this financial year. The car, […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan For Volvo Cars, India represents far more than just another growth market. As the luxury automotive space gradually evolves from traditional internal combustion vehicles to electrified mobility, the Swedish luxury carmaker is positioning itself at the intersection of safety, sustainability, premium customer experience and digital transformation. At the helm of this transition […]
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 […]
Road freight remains the backbone of modern economies, with trucks continuing to dominate regional and medium-distance transport. Growing urbanization, e-commerce and global supply chains are increasing demand for transport services, making the commercial vehicle sector a key contributor to economic resilience and sustainability. The industry is being reshaped by four major trends: decarbonization, digitalization, automation […]
JSW MG Motor India announced that it has crossed the milestone of 1,000 community charger installations under its MG Charge initiative, spanning over 470 sites across the country. With this, the company becomes the first original equipment manufacturer in India to build EV community charging infrastructure at this scale. The installations cover a wide range […]
By Sanjay Gupta,AGM – Plant Head, Safeli (Kakkar Smart Energy) Whenever we discuss India’s electric vehicle revolution, the focus is usually on EV sales, charging stations, battery range, or government incentives. These are undoubtedly important aspects of the transition. However, having worked closely with lithium-ion batteries, telecom power solutions, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Battery Energy […]
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), globally renowned as a powerhouse in smart consumer electronics and ICT services, is rapidly accelerating its expansion into the smart mobility sector. Showcasing its latest innovations at the Taipei 360° Mobility Show 2026, the company is proving that its future lies far beyond smartphones and computing products. By investing heavily […]