Author: Amit Singh

Valeo has opened a new high-definition surround-view camera production line at its Sanand facility in Gujarat, India, as the French automotive supplier expands local manufacturing of advanced driver assistance technologies for domestic vehicle manufacturers. The production line, inaugurated on April 3, will support high-volume supply of vision systems for Indian original equipment manufacturers and forms part of a broader expansion of the Sanand site into a multi-technology manufacturing hub for automotive displays and telematics control units. Valeo said the facility will produce components for both advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and advanced rider assistance systems (ARAS), with software for the…

PepsiCo has deployed eight retrofitted electric trucks for its logistics operations in India, in partnership with Vayudoot Road Carriers, as part of efforts to reduce emissions across its supply chain. The company said the 32-foot single-axle electric container trucks will operate along a 115-kilometre route between Kosi in Uttar Pradesh and Pataudi in Haryana, with additional deployment planned on a longer 126-kilometre route to Delhi. The trucks are retrofitted versions of vehicles originally manufactured by Tata Motors and Eicher Motors. The conversion work was carried out by Kalyani Powertrain, a unit of Bharat Forge specializing in electrifying internal combustion engine…

Indian charge point operator ChargeZone has announced plans to deploy more than 1,000 fast-charging stations along major national highway corridors, with completion targeted by March 2027. The company said each site will require a minimum investment of 10 million rupees (around €92,500) and will be developed under a franchise-based Dealer Owned, Company Operated (DOCO) model. Under this structure, dealers—including landowners, entrepreneurs, businesses and institutions—will fund the installations, while ChargeZone will oversee development, commissioning and operations. To support financing, ChargeZone has partnered with State Bank of India, which will provide loans ranging from 1 million to 100 million rupees through its…

Indian electric commercial vehicle solutions provider Energy In Motion (EIM) has secured a contract to deploy 66 electric heavy-duty trucks, partnering with Transvolt Mobility to support port logistics operations. Under the agreement, EIM will supply its 55-tonne electric tractor, Ashwa, which is based on technology from Foton. The trucks will be deployed at Kandla Port in Gujarat and Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Maharashtra, where they will be used to transport cargo containers within port premises. Transvolt Mobility said the deployment marks its first electric vehicle project in port operations. The shift to electric trucks is expected to reduce carbon emissions…

French automotive supplier Valeo has inaugurated a new production line for electric drive systems at its plant in Pune, India, as part of its strategy to expand localized EV component manufacturing. The facility will produce 3-in-1 e-axles for Mahindra, integrating the electric motor, inverter and transmission into a single compact unit. The components will be used in Mahindra’s electric vehicles under its “Born Electric” program. Valeo secured an order worth nearly $1 billion from Mahindra in late 2023 to supply electric drivetrains for its upcoming electric SUV lineup. The newly inaugurated production line marks the operational start of that partnership.…

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has extended subsidy support for electric two-wheelers and rickshaws under the PM E-DRIVE programme, while adjusting funding allocations and vehicle targets within the scheme. The PM E-DRIVE initiative — short for Prime Minister’s Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement — was launched in September 2024 to support the adoption of low-emission transport technologies across India, including electric trucks, buses, ambulances and charging infrastructure. Electric passenger cars are not covered under the programme. Under the revised timelines, subsidies for electric two-wheelers will now be available until July 31, 2026, extending the original March 2026…

Ashok Leyland has started construction of a new battery pack manufacturing facility in southern India, as it moves to strengthen its position in electric mobility and energy storage. The plant will be located at SIPCOT Pillaipakkam Industrial Park near Chennai and represents an initial investment of 4–5 billion rupees (approximately €37–46 million). The project forms part of a broader 75-billion-rupee investment plan announced for the state of Tamil Nadu. The facility will produce battery packs for both electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Initial production will rely on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells supplied by CALB Group, with…

KKR has committed up to $310 million to India’s electric bus sector, investing in PMI Electro Mobility and its operating platform Allfleet as part of its global climate strategy. The investment, made through KKR’s Global Climate Transition Fund, marks the fund’s first deployment in India. Under the agreement, KKR will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro, aiming to accelerate the expansion of electric bus fleets and boost manufacturing capacity. Founded in 2017, PMI Electro has deployed more than 2,900 battery-electric buses across 31 cities in India. Its portfolio includes buses in multiple sizes…

Mahindra & Mahindra’s charging arm Charge_iN has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across India, leveraging the oil major’s extensive fuel station network. Under the agreement, the partners plan to install high-power charging systems featuring 180 kW dual-gun technology at HPCL sites. The rollout will utilise HPCL’s network of more than 24,400 fuel stations to accelerate deployment of public EV charging infrastructure across urban areas and key transport corridors. The companies said the collaboration is designed to “enhance EV users’ experience and accelerate EV adoption in India,” adding that it forms part of…

Honda has started road testing the production version of its 0 Alpha electric SUV in India, marking a key step toward local manufacturing as the company expands its electric vehicle strategy in the region. The first test vehicle was flagged off from Honda’s Tapukara plant in Rajasthan, with senior executives including Takashi Nakajima, President and CEO of Honda Cars India, and Toshikazu Hirose, Chief Engineer for the project, attending the event. See also: Honda Plans Electric Motorcycle Plant in India, Eyes Market Leadership Despite heavy camouflage, the prototype closely resembles the 0 Alpha concept unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility…

GreenCell Mobility plans to deploy 75 battery-electric buses for public transport in Puducherry as part of India’s national electrification programme for urban bus fleets. The project will operate under the government’s PM-eBus Sewa Scheme and was announced during an event in the city by Narendra Modi. According to the announcement, the contract includes twelve years of operation and maintenance and has a total value of about 5.3197 billion rupees (roughly €50 million). GreenCell Mobility said the buses will be based at the Mettupalayam Bus Depot and are intended to strengthen urban mobility and last-mile connectivity across Puducherry. The fleet will…

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited, which operates under the Tata.ev brand, has partnered with Shell to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India, with plans to establish 21 Mega Charging Hubs across major cities and highway corridors. The companies said the new hubs will be located in Pune in Maharashtra, Vadodara in Gujarat, and in southern cities including Bengaluru and Mysuru in Karnataka, as well as Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The initiative is aimed at strengthening fast-charging access in urban centers and along key intercity routes. The charging stations will feature 120 kW fast chargers, enabling customers to charge their…