The government has tightened the criteria for its new Electric Car Grant so that fewer cars are eligible for discounts just because one variant is priced under the £37,000 threshold. The ECG, launched last month, is available to electric cars priced at £37,000 or under – with discounts of either £1500 or £3750 available. However, the eligibility… Continue reading Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap
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Skoda Felicia Fun reimagined as electric off-roader
Skoda has reimagined the cult-classic Felicia Fun pick-up as an electric off-roader based on the previous Vision 7S concept. Designed by Julien Petitseigneur (pictured below), it was devised to capture the “beach vibe” of the 1990s car, ditching the Vision 7S’s second and third rows of seats for an open bed. There is a prominent rear… Continue reading Skoda Felicia Fun reimagined as electric off-roader
Aimtron Electronics to Produce 50,000 IIoT and AI Devices for Vanix Technologies
Aimtron Electronics Limited has announced the commencement of production for 50,000 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices following an order from Vanix Technologies. The order stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in December 2024, under which Aimtron is expected to manufacture between 250,000 and 2 million IoT devices over… Continue reading Aimtron Electronics to Produce 50,000 IIoT and AI Devices for Vanix Technologies
Yuma Energy Reaches 35 Million Battery Swaps, Expands to 2,000+ Stations in India
Yuma Energy has completed over 35 million battery swaps and established a network of more than 2,000 battery swapping stations across 400 locations in 17 Indian cities, marking a 20-fold expansion since its launch in February 2023. The company now operates one of the fastest-growing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) networks in the country. The infrastructure supports two-wheelers,… Continue reading Yuma Energy Reaches 35 Million Battery Swaps, Expands to 2,000+ Stations in India
Updated BMW X5 Prices Start at Rs 1 Crore
BMW has launched the updated 2025 X5 in India, with prices now ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.15 crore (ex-showroom). This marks a uniform increase of Rs 2.5 lakh across all variants. The previously offered BMW X5 M Sport has been replaced with an even sportier M Sport Pro variant, which brings more… Continue reading Updated BMW X5 Prices Start at Rs 1 Crore
Switch Mobility Delivers First Batch of EiV12 Electric Buses to Delhi Transport Department
Switch Mobility has commenced delivery of the first batch of its Switch EiV12 low-floor electric city buses to the Department of Transport, Delhi, marking a significant step in the capital’s public transport electrification drive. The rollout follows a major order for 950 electric buses awarded to Switch Mobility under a tender issued by Convergence Energy… Continue reading Switch Mobility Delivers First Batch of EiV12 Electric Buses to Delhi Transport Department
Permanent Magnets Subsidiary Enters Joint Venture For Neodymium Magnet Manufacturing
Permanent Magnets Limited announced on August 28, 2025, that its wholly owned subsidiary Quantum Magnetics Private Limited (QMPL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Singapore-based Lorentic Pte Ltd for manufacturing, marketing and distribution of neodymium magnets and related magnetic assemblies. The joint venture will operate with equal 49.02% shareholding between the partners, with… Continue reading Permanent Magnets Subsidiary Enters Joint Venture For Neodymium Magnet Manufacturing
Godrej Enterprises Group Launches SafeLog IoT Solution for Forklift Operations
Godrej Enterprises Group’s Material Handling Equipment business launched SafeLog Vehicle Monitoring System on Wednesday, an IoT-enabled solution designed to monitor forklift operations in industrial settings. The company developed the system to reduce unplanned downtime by 10% and improve asset utilization by 15% across warehousing and intralogistics environments. SafeLog integrates into GEG’s forklift range and provides… Continue reading Godrej Enterprises Group Launches SafeLog IoT Solution for Forklift Operations
VinFast VF 6, VF 7 price announcement on September 6
Vietnamese EV-only carmaker VinFast will officially enter the Indian market on September 6, 2025, with the launch of its first two models – the VF 6 and VF 7. Both SUVs will be locally assembled at the company’s new facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, where the VF 7 recently became the first vehicle to roll… Continue reading VinFast VF 6, VF 7 price announcement on September 6
TVS Motor Company Launches Orbiter Electric Scooter at ₹99,900
TVS Motor Company launched the TVS Orbiter electric scooter in Bengaluru and New Delhi on Wednesday, priced at ₹99,900 (ex-showroom, inclusive of PM e-Drive scheme). The company designed the vehicle to target urban commuters with features including a 158 km IDC range, cruise control, and a 34-litre boot space. The TVS Orbiter incorporates an industry-first… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Launches Orbiter Electric Scooter at ₹99,900