Author: Amit Singh

Montra Electric has deployed a fleet of 100 electric refrigerated trucks in partnership with Green Drive Mobility and TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions to support the cold chain logistics operations of Indian grocery retailer More Retail. The deployment marks a significant step in the electrification of temperature-controlled logistics in India, where demand for efficient and sustainable delivery solutions is rising alongside the rapid expansion of quick-commerce services. All 100 vehicles are based on Montra Electric’s Eviator 350 electric small truck platform and will be used to transport temperature-sensitive products across More Retail’s distribution network. Supporting Temperature-Controlled Deliveries The new electric reefer…

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the country’s first flex-fuel passenger car, introducing a version of the Wagon R capable of running on any ethanol-petrol blend from E20 to E100. The vehicle was unveiled ahead of World Environment Day in the presence of India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. The launch marks a significant step in India’s efforts to diversify transportation fuels, reduce dependence on imported crude oil, and strengthen the country’s ethanol production ecosystem. Wagon R Becomes Maruti Suzuki’s First Flex-Fuel Model The Wagon R is the…

Tesla has reduced the starting price of its Model Y in India by 15%, marking the latest adjustment to the electric vehicle maker’s strategy in the country as it seeks to improve competitiveness and broaden its customer base. The price reduction follows the recent introduction of the six-seat Model Y L variant and a restructuring of the Model Y lineup in India. Tesla has lowered the price of the entry-level Premium Rear-Wheel Drive version to 5.089 million rupees (about €46,000), down from its launch price of 5.989 million rupees when the vehicle entered the Indian market in July 2025. The…

Indian electric bus manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited has deployed 60 new electric buses in Hyderabad, expanding the fleet operated by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). The rollout also involves Evey Trans Private Limited, an electric bus operator and sister company of Olectra Greentech. The buses are expected to be operated under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model, similar to a previous deployment of 65 electric buses introduced in December 2025. The new vehicles were officially flagged off at the Kukatpally depot on May 27 by Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, TGSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Y. Nagi…

Tesla has reduced the entry price of the Model Y in India by introducing a new Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant and removing the more expensive Long Range RWD version from its lineup. The change lowers the starting price of the Model Y by approximately C$13,000 compared with the version offered when Tesla entered the Indian market in 2025. The adjustment comes shortly after the launch of the larger six-seat Model YL and appears aimed at creating clearer differentiation within the company’s product range. According to Tesla, deliveries of the new Model Y Premium RWD are scheduled to begin in…

India is considering a support programme worth more than $1 billion to encourage private-sector adoption of electric buses and trucks, Business Standard reported, as the government looks to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and accelerate commercial fleet electrification. The proposed scheme, which is still under discussion, would run for 10 years and primarily target privately operated commercial vehicles, with inter-city electric bus operators expected to receive the largest share of incentives. According to Business Standard, meetings involving the Prime Minister’s Office and industry stakeholders are expected this month to refine the structure of the programme. Final decisions on budget…

Bosch has announced plans to establish a 50:50 joint venture with Brakes India and Wheels India, both part of TSF Group, to develop electronically controlled air systems for commercial vehicles. The companies said the venture will focus on software-driven technologies covering air compression, air processing, suspension systems and parking brake modules for trucks and buses. The joint venture is expected to begin operations by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. According to the companies, the new entity will be registered in Chennai and will directly manage sales within India, while the global supply chain outside China will remain…

MathWorks has introduced new Hardware Support Packages connecting its MATLAB and Simulink platforms with microcontrollers from Renesas Electronics for automotive and industrial applications. The new integrations support Renesas’ RH850/U2A automotive microcontroller and RA6T2 industrial microcontroller platforms, enabling engineers to move directly from simulation to embedded code deployment with automated build, flashing and execution workflows. MathWorks said the support packages are designed to simplify Model-Based Design workflows and reduce manual integration work typically required between simulation environments and hardware deployment. For automotive applications, the RH850/U2A integration supports deterministic and safety-critical systems including electric vehicle motor control, advanced driver-assistance systems and body…

Mahindra plans to launch six new passenger electric vehicles over the next five years as the automaker accelerates its electrification strategy and expands manufacturing capacity in India. During the company’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call on May 5, Rajesh Jejurikar said Mahindra had already introduced four of the electric vehicles originally announced under its EV roadmap and now intends to add three more models to the programme. The company aims to launch the six remaining electric vehicles by March 2031. Jejurikar did not identify all upcoming models but confirmed earlier this year that Mahindra is developing a new electric…

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…