Author: Amit Singh

Rajasthan has added 47 electric buses to its public transport network under the Indian government’s PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, expanding zero-emission mobility services in two of the state’s cities. According to The Times of India report, 29 buses have been deployed in Jaipur, the state capital, while the remaining 18 units have been allocated to Bhilwara. The buses were procured by transport operator Chartered Speed from Pune-based electric commercial vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility and are being operated under a gross cost contract model. EKA Mobility Buses Join State Fleet Most of the newly introduced vehicles appear to be EKA Mobility’s…

India’s Uttar Pradesh state has expanded its public transport network with the deployment of 45 electric buses and three hydrogen-powered buses, as authorities prepare transport links for the upcoming opening of Jewar International Airport. The vehicles were officially introduced on June 12 alongside the inauguration of a new electric bus depot in Noida, marking another step in the state’s efforts to increase the use of low-emission public transportation. New Fleet to Serve Airport Routes The electric and hydrogen buses will provide transportation services connecting Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna City with Jewar International Airport. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Chief…

Indian cement producer Wonder Cement has introduced 10 electric heavy-duty trucks into its transportation fleet at its manufacturing facility in Nimbahera, Rajasthan, as part of efforts to reduce emissions from logistics operations. The company said the vehicles are being deployed through a partnership with SG Green Logistics, which describes itself as India’s largest operator of electric heavy-duty trucks. The arrangement suggests Wonder Cement is using the trucks under a service-based logistics model rather than purchasing them outright. Electric Trucks Deployed Through Logistics Partnership The electric truck fleet was supplied by Hyderabad-based commercial vehicle startup QUCEV. The deployment includes the company’s…

UltraTech Cement has expanded its electric truck fleet in India with the deployment of 45 additional battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles, bringing its total e-truck fleet to 89 units. The company, the flagship cement business of the Aditya Birla Group, plans to use the newly added electric trucks to transport clinker from its Kotputli Cement Works facility in Rajasthan to the Dadri Cement Works and Sikandrabad Cement Works plants in Uttar Pradesh. The transportation route covers approximately 250 kilometres and passes through the state of Haryana. Partnership with Energy In Motion For the latest fleet expansion, UltraTech Cement has partnered with Energy…

The northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya has introduced its first fleet of electric buses in the capital city of Shillong, marking a significant step toward cleaner public transportation and reduced urban congestion. Five battery-electric buses supplied by Pune-based manufacturer EKA Mobility have entered service in Shillong under the Indian government’s PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. The deployment represents the first use of electric buses in the hill city, a major tourist destination in Northeast India. State officials said the initiative is intended to encourage greater use of public transport while reducing dependence on private vehicles. EKA Mobility Supplies Seven-Metre Electric Buses…

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…

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…