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
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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
Delhi government urges CAQM to put fuel ban on overage vehicles on hold
The minister also detailed several pollution control measures initiated by the Delhi government, including a stricter Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification regime, particularly for vehicles from outside Delhi. The Delhi government has written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), requesting an immediate suspension of the fuel ban on end-of-life (EOL) vehicles, citing significant… Continue reading Delhi government urges CAQM to put fuel ban on overage vehicles on hold
Hindustan Zinc launches inclusive language guide to promote workplace equity
Hindustan Zinc launches an inclusive language guide under its Zinclusion platform to foster equity, respect, and awareness in the workplace. Hindustan Zinc has introduced a Guidebook to inclusive language aimed at promoting equity and inclusivity within the workplace. The guide, launched under the company’s Zinclusion platform, serves as a framework to encourage respectful communication and… Continue reading Hindustan Zinc launches inclusive language guide to promote workplace equity
IFC Invests ₹460 crore in India’s largest battery energy storage project in Gujarat
IFC commits ₹460 crore to IndiGrid to develop India’s largest standalone battery energy storage system in Gujarat. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Thursday committed Rs 460 crore to IndiGrid to build India’s largest standalone battery energy storage system project in Gujarat. The project is designed to play a key role in… Continue reading IFC Invests ₹460 crore in India’s largest battery energy storage project in Gujarat
ParkMate rebrands as Blyp, aims to redefine urban mobility
Blyp represents its evolution into a full-stack mobility intelligence platform, geared to serve individuals, businesses, and governments. Smart parking startup ParkMate has officially rebranded as Blyp, signalling its transition from a parking solution provider to a broader urban mobility technology platform. The move reflects the company’s expanded vision to support smart cities with real-time navigation,… Continue reading ParkMate rebrands as Blyp, aims to redefine urban mobility