New CAFE 3 proposal seeks to relax emission norms for small Cars, promote range extender hybrid

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has come out with a revised draft of the CAFE 3 norms that proposes to make average CO2 emissions stringent from April 2027, but gives relief for sub-4 m petrol cars. The proposal seeks to incentivise electric vehicles and range-extender hybrid electric (REE) vehicles in the same way, while there… Continue reading New CAFE 3 proposal seeks to relax emission norms for small Cars, promote range extender hybrid

New CAFE 3 proposal seeks to relax emission norms for small Cars, promote range extender hybrid, flex fuel

NEW DELHI – The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has come out with a revised draft proposal for the CAFE 3 norms to be implemented between April 2027 and March 2023. The proposal gives relief on average CO2 emissions for small cars while promoting Range-Extender Hybrid Electric (REE), flex fuel, plug-in hybrid and strong hybrid… Continue reading New CAFE 3 proposal seeks to relax emission norms for small Cars, promote range extender hybrid, flex fuel

New CAFE 3 Proposal May Relax Norms for Small Cars, Promote Range Extender Hybrids

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has come out with a revised draft proposal for the CAFE 3 norms to be implemented between April 2027 and March 2023. The proposal gives relief on average CO2 emissions for small cars while promoting Range-Extender Hybrid Electric (REE), flex fuel, plug-in hybrid and strong hybrid vehicles apart from… Continue reading New CAFE 3 Proposal May Relax Norms for Small Cars, Promote Range Extender Hybrids

JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Thursday launched India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks equipped with swappable battery technology at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s maritime logistics transformation. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the inaugural fleet of 50 vehicles, with… Continue reading JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries

Montra Electric Becomes First OEM to Partner with Government’s NHEV Initiative

Montra Electric eHCV (IPL Tech), a subsidiary of the Murugappa Group’s TI Clean Mobility division, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Government of India’s National Highway for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) initiative. The company becomes the first electric truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India to collaborate with Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the… Continue reading Montra Electric Becomes First OEM to Partner with Government’s NHEV Initiative

TVS Motor Company Acquires Engines Engineering S.p.A. to Establish Global Design Centre

TVS Motor Company has established a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) for design and engineering in Bologna, Italy, as part of its goal to offer premium mobility solutions in international markets. In tandem with this, the automaker has agreed to fully acquire Engines Engineering S.p.A., an Italian automotive design and engineering company popular for advanced… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Acquires Engines Engineering S.p.A. to Establish Global Design Centre

MAHLE Appoints Michael Macht as New Supervisory Board Chairman

MAHLE’s Supervisory Board has elected Dr. Michael Macht as its new Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment comes as Professor Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker steps down after serving as Chairman for 10 years and concludes his nearly three-decade association with the automotive technology group. The leadership transition was announced following the Supervisory Board meeting… Continue reading MAHLE Appoints Michael Macht as New Supervisory Board Chairman

Xiaomi EV Opens First European R&D Center in Munich

Xiaomi Corporation announced the opening of its first European Research and Development and Design Center for electric vehicles in Munich, Germany, representing a major milestone in the company’s global automotive expansion strategy. The Munich facility marks Xiaomi EV’s first R&D center outside its domestic Chinese market and positions the company strategically in one of Europe’s… Continue reading Xiaomi EV Opens First European R&D Center in Munich

AbhiBus Partners with Odisha State Transport Corporation to Expand Digital Bus Booking Services

Online bus ticketing platform AbhiBus has entered into a partnership with the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) to digitize booking services for government buses across the state. The partnership integrates OSRTC’s extensive network into AbhiBus’s digital platform, allowing passengers to book government bus services online. OSRTC operates 577 intercity and interstate buses, providing 4,800… Continue reading AbhiBus Partners with Odisha State Transport Corporation to Expand Digital Bus Booking Services

Honda BigWing bike prices go up to Rs 2.92 lakh

The updated GST 2.0 slabs have brought cheer to much of the automotive industry, especially smaller cars, scooters and bikes that now enjoy lower prices. But for big bike buyers, it’s a different story altogether. In fact, some of the hardest-hit models belong to Honda’s BigWing line-up, which has become significantly more expensive overnight. Honda… Continue reading Honda BigWing bike prices go up to Rs 2.92 lakh