JSW MG Motor India has partnered with LICO Materials to develop a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that repurposes batteries from MG ZS electric vehicles. The project, unveiled on January 30, 2025, marks the company’s fourth initiative under its Project Revive program and offers storage capacities ranging from 18kWh to 300kWh. The system, developed… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India launches fourth battery storage project using recycled EV batteries
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Toyota launches watershed development project in Karnataka’s drought-prone region.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) to implement a watershed management initiative in Karnataka’s Aurad Taluk, targeting 11,026 residents across nine villages. The project, named ‘Jeevan Dhara’, will cover 5,322.34 hectares and aims to address water scarcity and agricultural challenges in the region. The agreement was formalized through a… Continue reading Toyota launches watershed development project in Karnataka’s drought-prone region.
Forging a new path: The cultural shift required for automotive steel
According to Ranjan Dhar, Director and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India. “Steelmakers eyeing the automotive sector must look beyond the product itself and adopt a comprehensive approach that integrates service and ecosystem considerations. Unlike commodity steel, automotive-grade steel demands an organizational transformation—a “cultural shift” that permeates all aspects of… Continue reading Forging a new path: The cultural shift required for automotive steel
Creatara Mobility launches 2 electric scooters – IN40, VM4
New Delhi-based electric vehicle startup Creatara Mobility has launched its first set of production-ready electric scooter models: IN40 and VM4. The company has opened the bookings for these models and expects to start deliveries within a couple of months. Creatara, set up by two IIT-Delhi graduates Vikas Gupta and Ringlarei Pamei, aims to provide safe… Continue reading Creatara Mobility launches 2 electric scooters – IN40, VM4
Ecozaar launches in Bangalore: India’s first integrated marketplace for green products
Ecozaar, India’s first fully integrated marketplace for green products, has been launched in Bangalore. This initiative, driven by Ecofy’s vision for a sustainable future, aims to simplify green living by offering Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Rooftop Solar (RTS) systems on a single platform. Ecozaar is focused on providing accurate information about various green products, emphasizing… Continue reading Ecozaar launches in Bangalore: India’s first integrated marketplace for green products
FlixBus partners with ETO Motors to launch electric intercity coaches in India
FlixBus, the global mobility provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ETO Motors to deploy electric intercity coaches in India, marking its entry into the country’s growing electric vehicle market. The partnership, announced in Bengaluru on January 30, 2025, will begin with four zero-emission luxury coaches scheduled to operate from next month. The collaboration… Continue reading FlixBus partners with ETO Motors to launch electric intercity coaches in India
Ather reports 2.39 billion kilometres covered by its EV users in 2024
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy said its users covered 2.39 billion kilometres in 2024, leading to savings of ₹6.2 billion in petrol costs and preventing 64.84 million kilograms of CO2 emissions. The data comes from the company’s year-end analysis of its fleet of 341,113 scooters. The Bengaluru-based company’s analysis revealed that riders in smaller cities… Continue reading Ather reports 2.39 billion kilometres covered by its EV users in 2024
Magna opens vehicle parts manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
Global automotive supplier Magna has opened a manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra, to produce latches and mirrors for carmakers in western India. The 65,000 sq. ft. plant is expected to create over 300 jobs in the next three years. Jeff Hunt, President of Magna MML (Mechatronics, Mirrors, and Lighting), inaugurated the facility on Wednesday through… Continue reading Magna opens vehicle parts manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
Battery cell prices may have bottomed out, says Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji
The cost of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) appears to have stabilised at the lower end and may soon begin to rise, according to PB Balaji, Group CFO of Tata Motors. However, the broader battery pack costs and other aggregates could continue to decline as production volumes increase, he noted. “I believe the cell… Continue reading Battery cell prices may have bottomed out, says Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji
Maruti Suzuki launches India-made Jimny 5-door in Japanese market
Maruti Suzuki introduced its India-manufactured Jimny 5-door model in Japan today, expanding its export portfolio to Suzuki Motor Corporation’s home market. The SUV, which is exclusively produced at the company’s Gurugram facility in Haryana, marks the second India-made vehicle to enter the Japanese market in the current fiscal year, following the Fronx launched in August… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki launches India-made Jimny 5-door in Japanese market