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EVs account for 3.6% of two-wheeler sales in India in H1 2022

If ever proof was required of the growing demand for electric mobility in India, particularly in its most affordable form – electric two-wheelers – then the first-half (January to June 2022) retail numbers reveal that truth. As per the latest electric two-wheeler industry retail sales data, as revealed in FADA president Vinkesh Gulati’s tweet on… Continue reading EVs account for 3.6% of two-wheeler sales in India in H1 2022

PMI Electro gets LoA for operating 100 more electric buses in Rajkot

PMI Electro Mobility has been awarded the LoA (Letter of Authorization) for providing, maintaining and operating 100 electric buses for 10 years by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. The latest order is in addition to the previous order of 50 electric buses that have been supplied by PMI to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation.  The tender for… Continue reading PMI Electro gets LoA for operating 100 more electric buses in Rajkot

Charge+Zone plans renewable energy charging network pan India

Charge+Zone, a technology-driven EV charging network has announced its plans to introduce renewable energy for its high-speed charging network for electric buses and commercial vehicles across India. The announcement is part of the company’s target of achieving NetZero and offering customers sustainable charging options. A 200KW solar rooftop has been installed by CHARGE+ZONE in Patna,… Continue reading Charge+Zone plans renewable energy charging network pan India

Log9, Northway Motorsport to jointly develop fast-charging for retrofitted CVs

Bengaluru-headquartered startup Log9 Materials on Monday announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Pune-based EV company Northway Motorsport to utilise the latter’s expertise to retrofit multiple used as well as new ICE-based Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) into EVs alongside the integration of Log9’s RapidX batteries to deliver unmatched performance.  As a part of this collaboration,… Continue reading Log9, Northway Motorsport to jointly develop fast-charging for retrofitted CVs

Autoliv and POC to develop bicycle helmet with an integrated airbag

Autoliv and POV are to study and develop bicycle and e-bike helmets equipped with airbag technology to improve head protection and reduce the consequences of an impact. (Image: Autoliv video) Automotive safety systems company Autoliv and POC, a global leader in snow sports and cycling protection, have joined forces to study and develop bicycle and… Continue reading Autoliv and POC to develop bicycle helmet with an integrated airbag

EKA E9 completes all certification and approvals

EKA, an electric vehicle manufacturing technology company and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries claims to have received the CMVR certification for its 9m pure electric, zero-emission bus, EKA E9, from ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).  As per the company, it successfully completed all the required functional and safety testing and approvals to achieve the… Continue reading EKA E9 completes all certification and approvals

Maruti resurrects Grand Vitara brand for new midsize SUV

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has officially revealed the name of its upcoming midsize SUV which will be called the Grand Vitara, and will be retailed from the company’s premium Nexa showroom network. The company has commenced bookings for the new model for a sum of Rs 11,000. The Suzuki Grand Vitara was originally sold in… Continue reading Maruti resurrects Grand Vitara brand for new midsize SUV

Hyundai Creta cruises past 700,000 sales in less than 7 years

The Hyundai Creta, the Korean carmaker’s best-selling product in India, has cruised past the 700,000-unit sales mark in the domestic market. The popular midsize SUV has taken 81 months since its launch on July 21, 2015 at a starting price of Rs 859,000, to achieve the latest milestone, which came at the end of FY2022… Continue reading Hyundai Creta cruises past 700,000 sales in less than 7 years