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The southern Indian state of Telangana plans to retrofit 240 diesel buses in its public transport fleet with electric powertrains, as part of a broader push to reduce emissions and modernize urban mobility, officials said. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSGRTC), the state-owned operator, issued a tender in September for the conversion project. Hyderabad-based Sai Green Mobility Pvt. Ltd. secured the contract for 200 buses, while Pune-based Kalyani Powertrain Ltd. was awarded the remaining 40 units. The operator did not disclose technical specifications for the retrofitted vehicles. https://twitter.com/JacobBhoompag/status/2022299208183845029 TSGRTC said it believes the initiative represents the first large-scale diesel-to-electric…

JSW MG Motor plans to invest up to $440 million (about €372 million) to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate new vehicle launches in India, focusing on electrified models as its main growth driver, according to comments by Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra reported by Reuters. The company—formed as a joint venture between SAIC Motor and India’s JSW Group—intends to invest 30–40 billion rupees over the coming years. Mehrotra said funding would come from multiple sources, including potential debt and equity financing. See also: JSW and MG Motors Form Joint Venture to Target One Million Electric Car Sales in India by 2030…

Tata Technologies said its battery intelligence platform WATTSync is prepared to comply with India’s forthcoming Battery Aadhaar framework, which will introduce mandatory digital identification and traceability for electric vehicle batteries. The system can generate and manage the required 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) while remaining aligned with the EU Battery Regulation, the company said. Under the proposed rules, batteries will carry QR-code-linked digital identities that track them throughout their lifecycle—from manufacturing and deployment to recycling. WATTSync’s static data model supports required information such as manufacturer details, battery specifications, chemistry, material composition, and carbon footprint. See also: Tata Motors Launches…

India has deployed 225 electric buses across multiple cities as part of a broader effort to decarbonise public transport, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagging off the vehicles on Feb. 14. The rollout falls under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, which aims to introduce 10,000 electric buses in urban areas nationwide. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs allocated the new buses across several regions. In the northeastern city of Guwahati in Assam, 100 units were deployed at the Roopnagar Depot. Another 100 buses were introduced in western India, including 50 at the Koradi Depot in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and…

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has selected Mobileye Global Inc. to supply its SuperVision and Surround advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for at least six upcoming vehicle models starting in 2027, the companies said. Both platforms will be powered by Mobileye’s EyeQ6 High system-on-chip (SoC), with Mobileye serving as the Tier 1 supplier across all programs. Production of the vehicles equipped with the new systems is expected to begin in 2027. The agreement expands an existing partnership between the two companies, which previously collaborated on programs using Mobileye’s EyeQ4M and EyeQ6L technologies. System Architecture and Capabilities Both SuperVision and Surround ADAS…

Tesla has introduced a new trade-in and financing promotion for its Model Y in India, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker seeks to stimulate demand in a market where sales have remained limited since its entry last year. Under the newly announced Tesla EV Switch & Save Program, buyers who trade in an internal combustion engine vehicle can receive an incentive of up to 300,000 rupees ($3,300), in addition to the residual value of their existing car. The offer applies to purchases of the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive and is available until the end of March, according to details…

Kochi Airport in the southern Indian state of Kerala plans to introduce three hydrogen-powered buses, becoming the first airport in India to commercialise the use of hydrogen buses for regular operations. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), which owns and operates Kochi Airport, has signed a memorandum of agreement with Kerala’s Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC) to implement the project. The initiative is valued at 87 million rupees ($940,000) and will be funded in stages by the state-backed cluster, CIAL said. See also: India Cuts Taxes on Fuel Cell Vehicles to Match BEVs, Signaling Hydrogen’s Growing Role Under the agreement, Cochin…

India is preparing to offer incentives to companies to set up lithium and nickel processing plants, aiming to boost domestic output of critical minerals needed for its energy transition and growing electric vehicle market, according to two sources and a government presentation reviewed by Reuters. The proposed scheme, led by the Ministry of Mines, would provide a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel processing projects starting on or after April 1, 2026, subject to caps and performance conditions, the presentation showed. One source familiar with the matter described the proposed subsidy level as “realistic.” See also:…

BYD is considering expanding its footprint in India, including the possibility of local vehicle assembly, as strong demand and import restrictions constrain sales, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer is evaluating options for assembling vehicles locally while seeking safety and regulatory approvals for additional models, the sources said. India currently imposes strict import quotas, limiting automakers to 2,500 units per model, which has become increasingly challenging for BYD as sales rise. See also: BYD Faces Hurdles in India Expansion Amid Ongoing Political Tensions India had previously rejected BYD’s proposal…

Toyota has opened orders for the Urban Cruiser Ebella, marking the automaker’s first fully electric vehicle offering in India as it seeks to expand its footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing auto markets. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella follows the European launch of the Urban Cruiser EV last month and represents the company’s entry into India’s mass-market electric segment. Prices are expected to start at around Rs 1.9 million ($21,000), positioning the midsize electric SUV among the more affordable long-range EVs available in the country. India’s EV market has so far been dominated by domestic manufacturers such as Tata…

Tesla is offering discounts on unsold Model Y vehicles in India as sales slow following the automaker’s long-awaited entry into the country, according to a report by Bloomberg. The automaker is offering price reductions of up to 200,000 rupees ($2,200) on unsold Model Y sport utility vehicles imported into India, the report said. Tesla is estimated to have shipped around 300 vehicles into the country, but roughly a third remain unsold after some early reservation holders cancelled their orders. See also: Tesla Expands India Charging Network With Third Hub in Gurugram Tesla officially launched in India last year after years…

India has launched a new tender to deploy 6,230 electric buses across five major cities, as the government steps up efforts to decarbonise urban public transport, according to Convergence Energy Services Limited. Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a green energy-focused arm of the Indian government, said bids will be accepted until March 10. The buses will be procured, operated and maintained by private operators under a Gross Cost Contracting (GCC) model, which also includes the development of associated electrical and civil infrastructure. See also: Delhi, Chennai Add Over 200 Electric Buses as India Expands Clean Transit Push Under the tender,…