The company will enter India’s fuel retail sector with stations offering ethanol, Bio-CNG, petrol, diesel, EV charging, and battery swapping, beginning in Karnataka and Maharashtra, with a focus on cleaner alternatives. TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, one of India’s key players in the biofuels sector, has been granted authorisation to operate as an Oil Marketing Company (OMC).… Continue reading TruAlt Bioenergy Receives OMC Status, Plans Launch of 100+ Flex-Fuel Retail Outlets
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Force Motors and BMW Group India Celebrate the Roll-Out of the 100,000th Engine from Chennai Plant
Force Motors has achieved a significant production milestone with the roll-out of the 100,000th engine from its engine assembly facility in Chennai. The engine, built for a BMW X5, symbolizes a decade of collaboration between Force Motors and BMW Group India, rooted in shared goals of engineering precision and domestic manufacturing. The event was attended… Continue reading Force Motors and BMW Group India Celebrate the Roll-Out of the 100,000th Engine from Chennai Plant
Bridgestone India Expands Retail Network with New Select Store in Tirupati
Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, has opened a new Bridgestone Select Store—Raj Tyres—in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Located on Renigunta Road, opposite Auto Nagar, the store was inaugurated by Rajiv Sharma, Director – Integrated Consumer Business, Bridgestone India. The launch is part of Bridgestone India’s strategy to expand its retail presence through service-oriented outlets.… Continue reading Bridgestone India Expands Retail Network with New Select Store in Tirupati
Maruti Suzuki Cuts e-Vitara EV Production by Two-Thirds Amid Rare Earth Supply Disruption: Reuters
Maruti Suzuki has significantly reduced its production forecast for its debut electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, for the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, citing disruptions in the supply of rare earth materials. According to a company document reviewed by Reuters, the automaker plans to produce 8,221 units between April and September 2025—nearly a two-thirds… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Cuts e-Vitara EV Production by Two-Thirds Amid Rare Earth Supply Disruption: Reuters
Eastman Auto & Power Ltd Partners with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles for ₹50 Crore Battery Supply Deal
Eastman Auto & Power Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles on May 10, 2025, in New Delhi to supply lithium-ion batteries worth ₹50 crore annually for electric three-wheelers. The partnership between the energy storage sector leader and the electric vehicle manufacturer aims to accelerate India’s transition to sustainable transportation through advanced… Continue reading Eastman Auto & Power Ltd Partners with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles for ₹50 Crore Battery Supply Deal
Greaves Electric Mobility Appoints Vikas Singh as Managing Director
Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (GEML) has appointed Vikas Singh as its new managing director, effective June 2, 2025. He will lead the company’s next phase of expansion, with the current management team reporting to him. Singh has held leadership roles in Indian and multinational firms, bringing experience in managing growth across consumer-facing industries. His expertise… Continue reading Greaves Electric Mobility Appoints Vikas Singh as Managing Director
Statiq Integrates HPCL’s EV Charging Network to Expand Nationwide Infrastructure
Statiq has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to integrate its EV charging network into the Statiq mobile app through the EVLinq platform, expanding India’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The collaboration brings 5,100 chargers, including 2,900 DC fast chargers, onto the platform, providing real-time access for EV users nationwide. HPCL operates 23,000 petrol pumps… Continue reading Statiq Integrates HPCL’s EV Charging Network to Expand Nationwide Infrastructure
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates OPG Mobility Dealership in Nagpur
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated OPG Mobility’s new Ferrato dealership on June 10, 2025, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The electric two-wheeler showroom, operated by Vajra E Scooter, is located near 3-Nal Chowk, Gandhibagh, and represents the company’s expansion strategy to increase electric vehicle adoption in central India. The dealership opening marks… Continue reading Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates OPG Mobility Dealership in Nagpur
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates OPG Mobility Dealership in Nagpur
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated OPG Mobility’s new Ferrato dealership on June 10, 2025, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The electric two-wheeler showroom, operated by Vajra E Scooter, is located near 3-Nal Chowk, Gandhibagh, and represents the company’s expansion strategy to increase electric vehicle adoption in central India. The dealership opening marks… Continue reading Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates OPG Mobility Dealership in Nagpur
Yamaha Constructs 12-Classroom School in Kancheepuram Under CSR Initiative
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has constructed a 12-classroom school building for Government High School Thirukallimedu in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The facility includes classrooms, a kitchen, restrooms, a computer lab, and a 10KW solar power system, enhancing infrastructure for students. The newly built two-story structure, with six… Continue reading Yamaha Constructs 12-Classroom School in Kancheepuram Under CSR Initiative