Naxion Energy, formerly known as Sodion Energy, has announced the commercial launch of sodium-ion-based energy storage systems manufactured at its Coimbatore facility. The company positions itself as India’s first dedicated sodium-ion battery manufacturer. The all-in-one energy platforms integrate battery, inverter, and solar MPPT components. Available in 3.5kW, 5kW, and 10kW configurations with expandable capacity, the… Continue reading Naxion Energy Introduces Sodium-Ion Storage Systems in India
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Dr. Rahul Walawalkar Receives IEEE Hingorani Award for Energy Storage Contributions
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, President of the NetZero Energy Transition Association (NETRA), has received the IEEE Power & Energy Society’s Hingorani Award for his contributions to energy storage solutions. The award was presented at the 11th International Conference on Power Systems at IIT Hyderabad, with Samir Chandra Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director of Grid Controller of… Continue reading Dr. Rahul Walawalkar Receives IEEE Hingorani Award for Energy Storage Contributions
Royal Enfield Unveils Custom Motorcycles at Japan Show
Royal Enfield presented two custom motorcycles at the 33rd Annual Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2025, one of Japan’s premier custom motorcycle exhibitions. The showcased builds, named VITA and Carolina Reaper, were developed through Royal Enfield’s Custom World initiative, which supports custom motorcycle projects globally. VITA was constructed by Yuichi Yoshizawa and Yoshikazu Ueda of… Continue reading Royal Enfield Unveils Custom Motorcycles at Japan Show
Motherson Completes Acquisition of Remaining Stake in South African Subsidiary
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has completed the acquisition of the remaining 10 percent stake in Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa Pty Ltd, the company announced in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on Tuesday. The acquisition was completed through Motherson Lumen Holding Ltd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited. Following… Continue reading Motherson Completes Acquisition of Remaining Stake in South African Subsidiary
Video – Supply Chain Bottlenecks Are the Biggest Barrier to 15% EV Penetration by 2030: BYD India
BYD India’s Rajeev Chauhan discusses achieving 1,000 monthly EV sales, navigating safety standards and infrastructure challenges, while outlining the path to one million electric vehicles on Indian roads within six years. India’s electric vehicle market is entering a decisive phase and BYD India is right at the center of it. In this exclusive conversation, Rajeev… Continue reading Video – Supply Chain Bottlenecks Are the Biggest Barrier to 15% EV Penetration by 2030: BYD India
ACE Partners with Kotak Mahindra Bank to Improve Backhoe Loader Financing
Action Construction Equipment Limited (ACE), the world’s largest Pick-n-Carry crane manufacturer and a leading material handling and construction equipment company in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kotak Mahindra Bank to enhance financing accessibility for backhoe loader purchases across the country. The partnership targets contractors, infrastructure developers, entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and… Continue reading ACE Partners with Kotak Mahindra Bank to Improve Backhoe Loader Financing
Schwing Stetter India Unveils New Equipment at Excon 2025
Schwing Stetter India unveiled more than 20 new construction equipment products at Excon 2025, featuring several firsts for the Indian market. The launches included India’s first domestically engineered 56-meter boom pump, the country’s first fully electric truck mixer, first CNG mixer variant, and first hybrid boom pump. The company, a subsidiary of German manufacturer Schwing… Continue reading Schwing Stetter India Unveils New Equipment at Excon 2025
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