Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

Electric vehicles at Automechanika: moving towards zero-carbon transportation

More companies than ever before will be presenting products and solutions in the field of electromobility at the upcoming Automechanika in Frankfurt, the leading industry platform for the automotive aftermarket, taking place from 10 to 14 September. They include manufacturers from China like the GEELY Holding Group, BYD, AVATR, HONGQI, DFSK, and many more. This […]

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EKA Mobility partners with IKEA to supply electric delivery vans, accelerating fleet electrification

EKA Mobility, a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has announced a strategic partnership with IKEA to supply electric delivery vans as part of IKEA’s initiative to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet in India. With backing from prominent equity partners such as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands), EKA Mobility […]

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Battery Smart Achieves Milestone of 1 Lakh Daily Swaps

Establishes market leader footprint and sets another record in the Indian subcontinent Battery Smart, India’s largest and fastest-growing battery swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers, has announced it has achieved a new milestone by surpassing 1 lakh daily swaps on its network of over 50,000 drivers. This accomplishment marks another step forward in Battery […]

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Hyundai Motors partners with Charge Zone to install High Speed EV-Chargers at dealerships 

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CHARGE ZONE to strengthen HMIL’s EV roadmap for India, in line with Government of India’s EV adoption strategies. Under the MoU, CHARGE ZONE will install DC 60 kW fast chargers across 100 HMIL dealerships in India. The MoU was signed by Mr. Jae […]

Guest Column

Shifting Gears: Future Trends in India’s Automotive Aftermarket

– By Rakesh Kher, CEO, UNO Minda Aftermarket Major technological advancements in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, connectivity, digital sales, the expanding used-car market, and a strong focus on safety measures are redefining the industry’s growth momentum. These factors are transforming both urban and rural transportation and are expected to have a major impact on the […]

Emobility Logistics

SWITCH Mobility delivers IeV3 to customers, marking a significant milestone in sustainable urban logistics

 SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles from the Hinduja Group, hands over the keys of its much awaited SWITCH IeV3 in the 1.25 Ton payload category, marking a significant milestone in sustainable urban logistics. Mr. Mahesh Babu, CEO of SWITCH Mobility, handed over the keys to the SWITCH IeV3 vehicles […]

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Statiq and BPCL Announce Strategic Partnership

Statiq, India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India. This strategic collaboration includes the development of a bespoke app for BPCL and the integration of BPCL’s existing chargers, which boast approximately 2800 chargers, including 2,000 AC and 800 DC […]

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future – An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of EKA Mobility

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry, EKA Mobility has emerged as a pioneering force committed to sustainability and innovation. Led by Dr. Sudhir Mehta, the company has embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine commercial transportation with cutting-edge electric vehicles. With a mission to accelerate sustainability and a vision to lead the […]

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ZEVO Electrifying India’s logistics and supply chain space

In the dynamic landscape of India’s evolving transportation sector, ZEVO emerges as a pioneering force, driving the nation towards a sustainable future through electrification. With a fervent commitment to innovation and efficiency, ZEVO stands at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, reshaping logistics and supply chains across diverse industries. In this comprehensive interview with […]

COMPONENTS

Sujan ContiTech AVS Five-year-long Alliance Leading the NVH Sector in India

In a recent exchange with Vijay J Sujan, CEO, Sujan ContiTech AVS Private Limited (SCT), Rajesh Rajgor gained exclusive insights into five years of the joint venture. With strategic partnerships, expansion into the electric vehicle market, and recognition as a Great Place to Work, SCT is positioned to lead India’s automotive NVH segment by 2028. […]

Passenger Vehicles

Tata Nexon celebrates 7 Lakh sales milestone and 7th Anniversary, price benefits up to Rs. 1 lakh

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, is celebrating 7 lakh unit sales of India’s No. 1 SUV – Nexon, in its 7th year. Launched in 2017, Nexon has achieved the distinction of being India’s largest selling SUV for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023. Nexon was India’s 1st GNCAP 5 star rated vehicle in 2018, […]

Passenger Vehicles

Punch.ev and Nexon.ev receive 5-star ratings with highest ever scores from Bharat-NCAP

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India’s EV revolution, in a significant announcement today declared that the Punch.ev and the Nexon.ev have achieved the 5 star Bharat-NCAP safety rating. While the Punch.ev set a major milestone by receiving the highest ever scores achieved by any vehicle […]

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SUN Mobility partners with IndianOil for battery swapping network

SUN Mobility, the leading provider of energy infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a strategic collaboration and a joint venture with IndianOil, a diversified, integrated energy major  to establish and deploy one of the largest battery swapping infrastructure networks by 2030. The joint venture expects to  scale up to over 10,000 battery swapping stations across 40+ cities in […]

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BYD SEAL Leads India’s Luxury Electric Car Market with Over 1,000 Bookings

BYD India, a subsidiary of the world’s leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 bookings for its BYD SEAL luxury sport sedan. This remarkable achievement comes just over two months after the car’s launch in India. The rapid uptake highlights the strong customer demand for BYD’s cutting-edge electric […]

Vehicle Finance

Tata Motors’ subsidiaries TPEM and TMPV join hands with Bajaj Finance

In a bid to improve options and ease of financing for the dealers, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) – subsidiaries of Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, have joined hands with Bajaj Finance, part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of India’s leading and most diversified financial services groups, to […]