Clean tech startup Simple Energy launched its new electric scooter, the Simple OneS, priced at ₹1,39,999 (ex-showroom) on Wednesday. The new model features a fixed 3.7 kWh battery delivering an IDC range of 181 kilometers and a top speed of 105 kilometers per hour. The Simple OneS is powered by an 8.5kW PMSM motor and… Continue reading Simple Energy Introduces OneS Electric Scooter at ₹1.39 Lakhs
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Simple Energy Introduces OneS Electric Scooter at ₹1.39 Lakhs
Clean tech startup Simple Energy launched its new electric scooter, the Simple OneS, priced at ₹1,39,999 (ex-showroom) on Wednesday. The new model features a fixed 3.7 kWh battery delivering an IDC range of 181 kilometers and a top speed of 105 kilometers per hour. The Simple OneS is powered by an 8.5kW PMSM motor and… Continue reading Simple Energy Introduces OneS Electric Scooter at ₹1.39 Lakhs
SML ISUZU to Supply 114 Troop Carriers to Indian Air Force
SML ISUZU Limited has announced securing a significant order from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the supply of BS VI, 4-Wheel Drive Troop Carriers. According to the company’s disclosure to stock exchanges on March 12, 2025, the contract is valued at ₹24.71 crores for 114 units. The order was awarded by the Department of… Continue reading SML ISUZU to Supply 114 Troop Carriers to Indian Air Force
Ola Electric Sees Sharp Rebound in Daily Registrations
Ola Electric’s daily vehicle registrations have surged dramatically to 860 units by March 10, 2025, following a planned temporary dip that saw numbers fall as low as 16 in mid-February, according to the latest data. The sharp recovery comes after the company had forewarned investors about an expected decrease in February registrations on the VAHAN… Continue reading Ola Electric Sees Sharp Rebound in Daily Registrations
Ola Claims 38% Reduction in Operating Expenses; Sees EBITDA Breakeven Next Quarter
Ola Electric Mobility said it has successfully completed its Network Transformation and Opex Reduction Program, a company-wide initiative launched in November 2024. The program has delivered a sustainable cost reduction of ₹90 crores per month, positioning the company to achieve Automotive segment EBITDA breakeven in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (April-June 2025). According… Continue reading Ola Claims 38% Reduction in Operating Expenses; Sees EBITDA Breakeven Next Quarter
Porsche confirms plans for new ICE-powered SUV
Porsche is evaluating adding a new combustion-engined SUV to its line-up before the end of this decade, which will effectively serve as a replacement to the combustion-engined Macan – while it is also working on a new 911 variant that it claims will “raise the bar” in the sports car segment. The German firm launched… Continue reading Porsche confirms plans for new ICE-powered SUV
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.131)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk how convoys to Ukraine are needed “now more than ever”. Plus, they discuss Porsche Taycan prices, each choose a 1990s classic car, talk Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N as a track car, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.131)
ThunderPlus Launches Women-Focused EV Charging Franchise Program
ThunderPlus has introduced India’s first women-focused EV fast charging franchise program, launching its inaugural station in Hyderabad on International Women’s Day. The initiative creates a pathway for women entrepreneurs to enter the electric vehicle charging infrastructure business with a structured support system. The franchise package requires a ₹6 lakh investment and includes a 30KW DC… Continue reading ThunderPlus Launches Women-Focused EV Charging Franchise Program
KTM Enhances 390 Duke with Cruise Control, Introduces New Ebony Black Option
KTM has announced key updates to its flagship streetfighter, the 390 Duke, adding cruise control functionality and a new Ebony Black colorway while maintaining its price of Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The cruise control feature enhances highway riding comfort by maintaining set speeds without constant throttle input. Controlled via left handlebar switches and monitored… Continue reading KTM Enhances 390 Duke with Cruise Control, Introduces New Ebony Black Option
India Set for Satellite Internet Revolution as Jio, Airtel Ink Starlink Partnership
In a surprising development that intensifies India’s telecom rivalry, Jio Platforms Limited has announced a strategic agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet services to its customers across India. This March 12, 2025 announcement comes as a direct response to Bharti Airtel’s earlier partnership with the same satellite provider, setting the stage for a… Continue reading India Set for Satellite Internet Revolution as Jio, Airtel Ink Starlink Partnership