Other states with EV related deaths above MP were Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam and Karnataka (99 deaths). Madhya Pradesh has one public EV charging station for 175 vehicles. Total number of public EV charging stations installed in MP is 1,147. EVs registered in MP are over 2 lakh. The state stands on ninth… Continue reading Poor infra, high crashes: Madhya Pradesh has long way to go on EVs
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Niti Aayog urges shift from incentives to mandates for EV push
The proposals come amid growing concerns over slow EV penetration in certain categories, particularly e-trucks and 4Ws, even as e2Ws and buses gain traction. Niti Aayog on Monday called for a strategic pivot in India’s electric vehicle (EV) policy, urging a transition from reliance on incentives to a regime of mandates and disincentives, alongside a… Continue reading Niti Aayog urges shift from incentives to mandates for EV push
Exicom raises ₹259.41 cr via rights issue for debt reduction and expansion
The funds will also be directed toward general corporate expenses and expansion into markets including the United States, Europe, and Australia through its subsidiary Tritium. Exicom Tele-Systems Limited has announced the completion of its rights issue, raising approximately ₹259.41 crore through the issuance of fully paid-up equity shares. The issue, which was open from July… Continue reading Exicom raises ₹259.41 cr via rights issue for debt reduction and expansion
Bhopal MP on streets to drive home helmet safety
MP Alok Sharma distributes helmets in Bhopal, urging two-wheeler riders to prioritise safety as a responsibility, not just a rule. BJP MP from Bhopal, Alok Sharma, on Sunday distributed helmets to two-wheeler riders outside the police headquarters, urging them to treat safety as a personal responsibility rather than a rule to avoid. He said the… Continue reading Bhopal MP on streets to drive home helmet safety
Foxconn sells Lordstown car factory for $375 million
Foxconn sells Lordstown plant for $88 million, retains EV output and eyes wider US expansion. Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Monday it had struck a deal to sell the Lordstown former car factory in Ohio for $375 million, including its machinery, but said it would continue to use the site to make a broader range of… Continue reading Foxconn sells Lordstown car factory for $375 million
Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh frontrunners in the first India Electric Mobility Index: NITI Aayog
According to the Aayog, India’s EV market saw a notable rise in 2024 with private vehicle adoption, of electric two-wheelers and cars, reaching 5.3% with over 12 lakh EVs registered in 2024. Delhi, Maharashtra and Chandigarh have emerged as overall frontrunners in the first India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), launched by NITI Aayog on Monday.… Continue reading Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh frontrunners in the first India Electric Mobility Index: NITI Aayog
Tesla launches first charging facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai
Tesla has taken another significant step in its India journey by launching its first charging facility in the country on Monday. Global EV giant Tesla on Monday launched its first charging facility in the country weeks after entering the Indian market with an Experience Centre in the financial capital. The Tesla charging station set up… Continue reading Tesla launches first charging facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai
Hindustan Zinc expands green logistics partnership with GreenLine Mobility
The expansion is expected to cut approximately 236 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions each month, equivalent to planting 12,000 trees, and reduce Scope 3 emissions by around 1,50,000 tonnes annually. Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a contract with GreenLine Mobility Solutions to expand the deployment of electric and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks in its… Continue reading Hindustan Zinc expands green logistics partnership with GreenLine Mobility
TVS Motor launches ‘TVS Indus’ platform to develop talent in mobility design space
People can apply until October 6, 2025, via the dedicated TVS Indus website. TVS Motor Company on Monday launched the “TVS Indus” Design Honours, a national annual platform to identify and develop talent in the design segment. The initiative, aligned with the Central government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ initiatives, aims to encourage… Continue reading TVS Motor launches ‘TVS Indus’ platform to develop talent in mobility design space
Climate capital pours into India as clean tech hits cost parity
Globally, climate finance surpassed $2 trillion in 2024, with a significant portion of private capital flowing into electric mobility, battery storage and green infrastructure. India is rapidly emerging as a key destination for climate capital, driven by rising demand for clean electric alternatives and a growing push from heavy industries towards zero-emission technologies. The country… Continue reading Climate capital pours into India as clean tech hits cost parity