Author: Michael Khan

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide announced on November 10 that it has received official approval from the UAE federal government to launch fully driverless Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi. The license, granted on October 31, allows the company to operate without onboard safety operators, marking the first city-level commercial license for Level 4 autonomous driving outside the United States. The service will initially be available through the Uber and TXAI platforms, with further operational details expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The approval was issued by the Regulations Lab under the UAE Cabinet Secretariat, an authority responsible for…

Tesla’s highly anticipated entry into India has started slowly, as steep import duties and premium pricing dampen early demand for its vehicles. The company’s Model Y, its first offering in the country, has struggled to gain traction among India’s cost-conscious car buyers. Since launching its first showrooms in Mumbai and New Delhi in mid-2025, Tesla has delivered just over 100 vehicles. October sales slipped to 40 units, down 37.5% from 64 deliveries in September. Tesla had initially targeted 2,500 deliveries in 2025 but now expects to sell between 350 and 500 vehicles by year-end. See also: Tesla Appoints Sharad Agarwal…

India will become the first country to test Nevomo’s magnetic levitation-based propulsion system on a conventional freight train, following a partnership between the Polish technology firm, DP World, and the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA). Under a memorandum of understanding, Nevomo will install its Magrail Booster system in the bogies of freight cars, marking the company’s first deployment of the technology. The pilot project will take place on a 750-meter track segment and is designed to demonstrate how magnetic propulsion could improve cargo operations by enabling individual wagons to move and connect autonomously. See also: Mobileye and VVDN to Localize ADAS…

Tesla has appointed Sharad Agarwal as Chief Executive Officer of its Indian subsidiary, Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited, signalling a stronger local commitment as the U.S. electric vehicle maker looks to revive momentum in a key emerging market. According to a report by Bloomberg, Agarwal joins Tesla from Mahindra & Mahindra-owned two-wheeler brand Classic Legends, where he served as Chief Business Officer for just over a year. Before that, he led Lamborghini’s India operations for nearly nine years, tripling the luxury marque’s sales during his tenure, and earlier headed sales at Audi India. See also: Tesla Upgrades Model…

Mobileye has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VVDN Technologies to localize and prepare next-generation advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for production in India. The collaboration is intended to strengthen India’s “Made-in-India” automotive capabilities and support export-ready vehicle platforms. Under the partnership, Mobileye will provide expertise in ADAS products and systems, while VVDN will handle local engineering, validation, and manufacturing. See also: Mobileye Moves From Pilots To Scalable Autonomy With EyeQ6H Chips And MaaS Partnerships The focus will be on platforms based on Mobileye’s EyeQ™ chips and associated sensors, with VVDN responsible for production readiness and testing to meet Indian…

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India more than doubled in the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, signaling a rapid expansion of the sector even as growth plateaus in many Western markets. According to The Times of India, citing data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), 91,726 EVs were sold between April and September 2025, up 108% from 44,172 units in the same period a year earlier. The increase in sales has brought India close to surpassing its total EV sales for FY2025, which stood at approximately 110,000 units. See also: India’s CESL to Invite Bids for…

Seyond Holdings, a LiDAR supplier for Nio, is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from rival Hesai Group, potentially complicating its upcoming Hong Kong listing. The case was filed on October 28 with the Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court in Zhejiang province, according to a report by local media outlet Yicai. The lawsuit focuses on Seyond’s Robin E1X LiDAR, unveiled at CES 2025, and Hesai’s AT series products, the source said. Seyond’s flagship Falcon LiDAR is already deployed across all Nio main-brand models. The Falcon uses a hybrid solid-state 2D scanning solution with a 1,550-nanometer wavelength, providing a maximum detection range of…

India’s state-run Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) will issue a tender next week to procure 10,900 electric buses under the National Electric Bus Programme (NEBP), as part of efforts to expand zero-emission public transport across key cities. The tender, set to open on November 6, 2025, will cover several major urban centres including Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Bengaluru, local media reported. The allocation plan assigns around 2,000 buses to Hyderabad, 1,600 to Surat and Ahmedabad combined, 2,800 to Delhi, and 4,500 to Bengaluru. See also: JBM Ecolife Mobility Secures $100 Million From IFC To Expand Electric Bus Fleet In…

Indian logistics startup SwitchLabs is expanding its electric truck operations with plans to add 52 new heavy-duty vehicles to its fleet by November, as part of a long-term effort to promote low-emission transport solutions for industrial clients. The company will operate the trucks under contracts lasting eight to ten years, serving customers in the cement, power, steel, and chemical sectors. The first batch includes two Tata Prima E.55S electric bulkers, which have already been deployed at JK Lakshmi Cement’s Durg plant in Chhattisgarh to transport fly ash. The Prima E.55S EV, developed by Tata Motors, is a 55-tonne 4×2 electric…

Indian cold supply chain solutions provider Celcius Logistics said it will expand its electric vehicle fleet by adding 350 electric reefer trucks, as part of a new business vertical called “Celcius Green” dedicated to sustainable logistics. The company, which claims to be India’s first large-scale operator of electric reefer trucks, has already deployed 100 units and aims to roll out the remaining 250 vehicles by March 2026. The initiative follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Switch Mobility, a manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles, to supply the new trucks. See also: Switch Mobility Begins Deliveries Of 950…

Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has expanded its operations into Canada, making its full lineup available across all provinces and territories. The move positions the company to support fleet operators in meeting Canada’s increasingly stringent zero-emission vehicle mandates. The initial launch focuses on electric step vans, with additional vehicle variants planned for delivery vans, walk-in trucks, municipal fleets, and emergency response applications. Vehicles are available through Safetek Specialty Vehicles, and federal and provincial incentives through Canada’s iMHZEV program can provide up to CAD 100,000 per vehicle. See also: Harbinger Taps Panasonic Energy as Exclusive Battery Supplier…

DP World has expanded its fleet of electric internal terminal vehicles (eITVs) at Jebel Ali Port from 14 to 146 units, forming one of the largest electric port fleets in the Middle East. The vehicles are used to transport containers between quay cranes, yard stacks and terminal gates. The expansion includes 35 diesel-powered vehicles converted to electric by DP World’s in-house engineering teams, along with more than 100 new units sourced from international manufacturers, the company said. A network of rapid charging stations has also been installed across the port to support the fleet. See also: Australia Post Adds 500…