In a policy U-turn, Delhi has paused the July 1 fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles, opting instead to act only against visibly unfit ones amid enforcement challenges. Policy in India often lurches backwards before inching forward. The latest example of this is the confusion over end-of-life (EoL) vehicles – petrol cars over 15 years old… Continue reading Is the Delhi Government’s ban on older vehicles a solution or a distraction?
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Every gun matters! The unsung frontline of India’s EV charging revolution
Jasti recommends implementing AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) policies that include connector servicing, alongside development and enforcement of BIS-compliant service protocols. “ As India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem expands at a rapid pace, the focus remains firmly on scaling infrastructure and boosting adoption. However, a critical yet largely ignored component is the EV charging gun—central to… Continue reading Every gun matters! The unsung frontline of India’s EV charging revolution
China urges caution – and speed – on assisted-driving technology
I see sleek electric cars and flying taxis navigate a bustling cityscape, guided by holographic projections and advanced assisted-driving technology. China’s automakers are outpacing foreign rivals in their push for assisted-driving technology, eager to woo motorists hungry for rapid innovation. Yet, Beijing has a nuanced message for its rising stars: move fast – but be… Continue reading China urges caution – and speed – on assisted-driving technology
Tata Motors eyes ₹6,500 cr boost from PLI scheme as EV line‑up expands
Tata Motors has already received ₹385 crore in PLI benefits for FY25 – ₹250 crore for PVs and ₹135 crore for CVs – up from ₹142 crore a year earlier. Tata Motors plans to secure about ₹6,500 crore in incentives from the Government’s production‑linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electric vehicles over the next three years,… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes ₹6,500 cr boost from PLI scheme as EV line‑up expands
No compensation for self-caused road deaths, rules Supreme Court
Key evidence included the police chargesheet, eyewitness accounts, and the absence of any credible proof of mechanical failure. In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has held that legal heirs of individuals who die in accidents caused by their own negligent driving are not entitled to compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, reports MoneyControl. The… Continue reading No compensation for self-caused road deaths, rules Supreme Court
US electric vehicle tax breaks will expire on Sept. 30
US tax credits of $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used ones will end on 30 September under new legislation, ending key incentives for green vehicle sales. Sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress on Thursday means $7,500 tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles will end on September 30, as… Continue reading US electric vehicle tax breaks will expire on Sept. 30
Only 15 electric vehicle brands in China will be financially viable by 2030, AlixPartners says
Only 15 of 129 EV and plug-in hybrid brands in China are expected to survive by 2030 amid fierce competition, says consultancy AlixPartners. Only 15 out of the 129 brands that currently sell electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China will be financially viable by 2030, as intense competition forces consolidation and some to exit… Continue reading Only 15 electric vehicle brands in China will be financially viable by 2030, AlixPartners says
EV sales show mixed trend in June; e-car segment rises 90% YoY, e-buses up 292%
New Delhi: India’s electric vehicle market witnessed mixed trends in June 2025, with electric cars, two-wheelers, and buses registering growth while sales of passenger and cargo electric three-wheelers declined month-on-month, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics. Sales of high-speed electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) rose 5 per cent month-on-month to 1,05,282 units in June.… Continue reading EV sales show mixed trend in June; e-car segment rises 90% YoY, e-buses up 292%
Third edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo to be held from February 4-9, 2027
The event is expected to attract participation from industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts, continuing its role as a key meeting point for stakeholders across the mobility spectrum. The third edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo (BMGE) will be held from February 4 to 9, 2027, in the National Capital Region (NCR), the commerce… Continue reading Third edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo to be held from February 4-9, 2027
Pollution math doesn’t add up, fuels debate
Debate over the real causes of vehicle pollution has intensified in Delhi following CAQM’s directive to deny fuel and impound end-of-life vehicles from 1 July. The debate among scientists and environment policy experts over what really drives vehicle pollution has heated up in Delhi after the Commission for Air Quality Management‘s (CAQM) directive of denying… Continue reading Pollution math doesn’t add up, fuels debate