Dealers and distributors will also have the option to install swapping stations at their outlets, creating an additional revenue stream while expanding Battery Smart’s network. Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited, manufacturer of Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik, has entered into a partnership with Battery Smart, a battery-swapping network in India. Battery-as-a-Service model Under the agreement,… Continue reading Wardwizard partners with Battery Smart for swappable battery model
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Aadhaar-linking made mandatory for driving licences and vehicle registrations
Vehicle owners and DL holders are advised to visit the official Parivahan or Sarathi portals to complete the process. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made it compulsory for all vehicle owners and driving licence holders to link or update their mobile numbers with Aadhaar. The step is aimed at ensuring access to… Continue reading Aadhaar-linking made mandatory for driving licences and vehicle registrations
EVs replace manual waste carts in Guntur
The project has created job opportunities for over 200 women through its electric vehicle-based waste collection system in GMC alone. For over a decade, Prasana Kumari navigated Guntur’s narrow lanes with a heavy pushcart, collecting household waste under punishing conditions. The city’s uneven terrain made the work physically grueling and financially unrewarding. Diesel-powered vehicles struggled… Continue reading EVs replace manual waste carts in Guntur
Plan to restrict EV sales to Odisha residents only
As per transport department data, a total of 1,55,068 EVs were registered in the state between 2021 and March 2025. Worried that people from states such as Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are taking advantage of Odisha’s generous incentives for buyers of electric vehicles (EV)s, the transport department is planning to introduce restrictions on EV purchases… Continue reading Plan to restrict EV sales to Odisha residents only
India’s Auto sector shows mixed signals in Q1FY26: Report
The report added that potential GST cuts on two-wheelers and entry-level passenger vehicles, expected by September or October 2025, may provide a much-needed boost to revive affordability and consumer demand. India’s automobile sector displayed a patchy performance in the first quarter of FY26, with two-wheelers and tractors driving growth while passenger and commercial vehicles remained… Continue reading India’s Auto sector shows mixed signals in Q1FY26: Report
Electric vehicles exempted from toll on Atal Setu
Electric vehicles are exempted from paying toll on the Atal Setu (formerly Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or MTHL), India’s longest sea bridge, an official said on Friday. The state Urban Development Department, in a notification on Thursday, said that the exemption will apply to electric four-wheelers and electric buses, including those operated by state transport… Continue reading Electric vehicles exempted from toll on Atal Setu
Centre actively encouraging adoption of hydrogen, biofuels: Hardeep Puri
The prices of petroleum products in the country are linked to the international market, with India importing more than 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is aggressively promoting the adoption of alternative energy sources such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, biofuels, including… Continue reading Centre actively encouraging adoption of hydrogen, biofuels: Hardeep Puri
Environment Ministry clarifies stance on vehicle procurement, highlights shift to cleaner fleet
He further stated that the latest bid document for new cars includes provisions allowing flexibility to hire electric vehicles within the overall sanctioned fleet. The Environment Ministry on Thursday clarified that the majority of vehicles in its fleet are powered by electricity, CNG or hybrid technology, following criticism over a recent tender process. Responding in… Continue reading Environment Ministry clarifies stance on vehicle procurement, highlights shift to cleaner fleet
EU pushes for reduced US autos tariff from August 1 as joint text limits exemptions
EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said it was the European Commission’s “firm intention” to make proposals by the end of this month, meaning the US car tariff reduction would apply from August 1. The European Union will work to ensure lower US tariffs on its car exports are applied retroactively to August 1, the bloc’s… Continue reading EU pushes for reduced US autos tariff from August 1 as joint text limits exemptions
Macquarie raises $405 mn for Indian EV platform Vertelo
Abhishek Poddar said, “We’re pleased to have closed this $405 million fundraising for Vertelo, MAM’s largest investment commitment in the electric vehicle space in Asia.” Macquarie Asset Management, leading infrastructure asset manager, raised $405 million for Vertelo, a fleet electrification solutions platform in India. The funding includes $205 million from institutional investors, and $200 million… Continue reading Macquarie raises $405 mn for Indian EV platform Vertelo