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Schwing Stetter and Qucev Unveil India’s First Electric Transit Concrete Mixer

Schwing Stetter India and Qucev Technologies have launched India’s first battery electric transit concrete mixer at EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru, marking a significant step toward sustainable construction equipment in the country. The 7m³ electric transit mixer, unveiled on December 9, features a 192.5 kWh battery pack with dual CCS2 DC fast charging capability that enables… Continue reading Schwing Stetter and Qucev Unveil India’s First Electric Transit Concrete Mixer

TKM, NISE Test Toyota Mirai Under Indian conditions

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and handed over its Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle for real-world testing under Indian driving and climatic conditions. The agreement was exchanged at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy headquarters in the presence of Union Minister… Continue reading TKM, NISE Test Toyota Mirai Under Indian conditions

Volvo CE India Unveils Made-in-Bharat EC215 Excavator at EXCON 2025

Volvo Construction Equipment India demonstrated its commitment to the domestic market at EXCON 2025, presenting a range of locally developed products headlined by the new EC215 excavator. The EC215, manufactured in India, represents the company’s latest medium excavator designed specifically for the country’s infrastructure sector. Building on last year’s EC210 launch, the new model targets… Continue reading Volvo CE India Unveils Made-in-Bharat EC215 Excavator at EXCON 2025

Mexico’s Tariff Increase to Affect $1 Billion in Indian Car Exports

Mexico’s tariff increase will affect $1 billion worth of shipments from major Indian car exporters, including Volkswagen and Hyundai, despite industry lobbying efforts to prevent the move, according to two sources and an industry letter reviewed by Reuters. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government approved Wednesday raising import tariffs next year on hundreds of items from… Continue reading Mexico’s Tariff Increase to Affect $1 Billion in Indian Car Exports

Escorts Kubota Unveils BS V-Compliant Construction Equipment Range at Excon 2025

Escorts Kubota Limited launched its latest construction equipment lineup at Excon 2025, introducing BS V-compliant machines designed for diverse applications across urban development, mining and industrial logistics. The company unveiled the Kubota U22-6 Mini Excavator as a commercial product, filling the gap between its 1.7-ton and 3-ton models. The 2.2-ton excavator features zero-tail swing design,… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Unveils BS V-Compliant Construction Equipment Range at Excon 2025

Michelin Opens Tyre and Service Store in Ludhiana

Michelin launched a Michelin Tyre & Service Store in Ludhiana in partnership with Preet Automobiles. The facility is located on Link Road, Gill Chowk, and was inaugurated by Prashant Sharma, National Sales Director at Michelin India. The store spans 1,500 square feet and offers Michelin’s range of products along with mobility services including wheel alignment,… Continue reading Michelin Opens Tyre and Service Store in Ludhiana

StraCon Report Tracks India’s Electric Vehicle Growth from 434,000 to 2.08 Million Units

StraCon Business Advisory & Consultancy Firm released a report analyzing India’s electric vehicle sector from 2019 to 2024, during which annual sales increased from 434,000 units to 2.08 million units. The study, titled “India’s Electric Mobility Landscape: Five-Year Market Trends and the Path to 2030,” examines market evolution and proposes seven measures to address structural… Continue reading StraCon Report Tracks India’s Electric Vehicle Growth from 434,000 to 2.08 Million Units

StraCon Report Tracks India’s Electric Vehicle Growth from 434,000 to 2.08 Million Units

Ather Rizta Reaches 2 Lakh Sales Milestone

Ather Energy has announced that its Rizta electric scooter has crossed the 2 lakh sales mark, achieving the milestone just six months after reaching its first lakh units in May 2025. The family-oriented scooter now represents over 70% of the company’s total sales volume. Launched in April 2024, the Rizta has been instrumental in expanding… Continue reading Ather Rizta Reaches 2 Lakh Sales Milestone

Propel Industries Launches Four Electric Tippers at EXCON 2025

Propel Industries Private Limited unveiled four new electric tipper models, a connectivity platform, and an after-sales service program at EXCON 2025 today. The launch took place in the presence of Dr. Soumya Ranjan Samal, Founder and CMD of Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited, and Mr. J Rudrasekar, Director of RAJIRAJ MINERALS PRIVATE LIMITED. The new electric… Continue reading Propel Industries Launches Four Electric Tippers at EXCON 2025