A-1 Sureja Industries, headquartered in Ahmedabad, manufactures a range of battery-operated two-wheelers and electric vehicles. Ahmedabad-based A-1 Limited, formerly A-1 Acid Limited, has announced its diversification into India’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a strategic transformation from its core chemicals and logistics business to clean mobility. The company has acquired an additional 6… Continue reading A-1 Limited forays into electric mobility, acquires majority stake in EV company
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Honda Motor acquires stake in India’s OMC Power to develop clean energy batteries
As part of the deal, OMC Power will repurpose Hondas detachable and portable batteries, originally used in electric two- and three-wheeler vehicles for storage-based clean energy. India’s renewable energy service company OMC Power, backed by Japan’s Mitsui & Co and Chubu Electric Power, said on Monday that Japanese automaker Honda Motor has taken an equity… Continue reading Honda Motor acquires stake in India’s OMC Power to develop clean energy batteries
SAMIL generates over ₹100 crore from Diwali 2025 pre-owned vehicle auctions
The assets were sourced from financial institutions, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurance companies, aggregators, and dealers. The auctions attracted participation from over 13,000 buyers across the country. Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), a phygital marketplace for pre-owned vehicles, equipment and other assets, on Monday said it has recorded transactions exceeding ₹100 crore during its Diwali Auction… Continue reading SAMIL generates over ₹100 crore from Diwali 2025 pre-owned vehicle auctions
ThunderPlus, BijliRide tie up to expand EV charging and battery swapping network
BijliRide plans to extend this model to major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Electric vehicle charging network ThunderPlus and electric two-wheeler rental platform BijliRide have entered into a partnership to expand access to charging and battery-swapping infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to address range and charge anxiety among electric vehicle users, particularly… Continue reading ThunderPlus, BijliRide tie up to expand EV charging and battery swapping network
Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa
Tau said Indian and Chinese investors are exploring opportunities to collaborate with existing automakers in South Africa. India’s automobile industry is deepening its footprint in South Africa, with several companies planning to upgrade their existing assembly lines into full-fledged manufacturing facilities and set up new plants, as part of a broader effort to strengthen local… Continue reading Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa
Himachal Cabinet gives nod to convert fossil fuel taxis into e-vehicles
The Cabinet accorded approval to carry out amendments in Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Rules, 2014, with reference to Scheme for Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment for 2025-26. The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday decided to allow the Transport Department to issue necessary… Continue reading Himachal Cabinet gives nod to convert fossil fuel taxis into e-vehicles
30,000 buses in Telangana owe over ₹10 crore in unpaid challans
The most common offences include overspeeding, reckless driving, signal jumping, wrong parking, and driving through ‘no entry’ zones. Over 30,000 private buses operating in and out of Telangana have nearly 90,000 pending challans for various traffic violations, according to official traffic police records. Data accessed by TOI from the Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda traffic police… Continue reading 30,000 buses in Telangana owe over ₹10 crore in unpaid challans
Centre’s green policies hit by power tariff hike: Sardesai
Sardesai said that the move will directly hit electric vehicle (EV) owners who charge their vehicles at night. The Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Saturday criticised the Goa electricity department’s proposal to increase the nighttime power tariffs by 20per cent. GFP President Vijai Sardesai said that such a move is not only counterproductive to the… Continue reading Centre’s green policies hit by power tariff hike: Sardesai
Nashik RTO logs slight rise in vehicle registrations during Diwali
In terms of vehicle types, two-wheelers saw an increase from 2,090 last Diwali to 2,145 this year. The Nashik Regional Transport Office registered 3,679 vehicles during Diwali between Oct 17 and 24, representing a marginal 2 per cent increase compared to last year’s registration of 3,597 vehicles between Oct 28 and Nov 3. Senior officials… Continue reading Nashik RTO logs slight rise in vehicle registrations during Diwali
Uttarakhand to levy green tax on out-of-state vehicles from December
State Additional Transport Commissioner said that ANPR cameras installed along the state’s borders will be used to capture registration details of all incoming vehicles. Uttarakhand will begin collecting a green tax from vehicles entering the state from December as part of efforts to curb pollution, protect the environment, and promote cleanliness, officials said as per… Continue reading Uttarakhand to levy green tax on out-of-state vehicles from December