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VW, unions resume last-ditch round of talks for the year on cost cuts

Talks ended after around 13 hours of negotiation in the early hours on Tuesday without a deal but would resume mid-morning, a spokesperson for IG Metall union said

Delhi EV policy woes: Registrations drop in capital while other states grow

Sector experts say that a lack of clarity and unannounced halts in the policy have deterred customers from buying EVs in Delhi

Magenta Mobility to add 10,000 EVs over next FY; to expand to new cities

Electric mobility firm Magenta Mobility on Monday said it plans to add 10,000 electric vehicles -- both three and four-wheelers -- over the next financial year and is also looking at expanding into new cities such as Nashik, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Indore and Kolkata, among others. The company also said that after establishing a strong presence in the electric three-wheeler space, it is now aggressively expanding into the four-wheeler category. With a fleet exceeding 500 electric cargo four-wheelers, Magenta Mobility is transforming urban and intercity logistics, it said. Building on its leadership in the three-wheeler EV segment, where it serves major clients in the e-commerce space, Magenta Mobility is now aggressively expanding into the four-wheeler category, the company said. The company has launched interstate services across key corridors, including Rajasthan-Haryana-Delhi, spanning over 180 kilometres, and Delhi-Haryana-UP, covering more than 140 kilometres, it said, adding, ...

LICO Materials opens 'zero-liquid-discharge' battery recycling facility

Lithium-ion battery recycling and refurbishing firm LICO Materials on Friday announced the inauguration of a battery recycling facility in Bengaluru and said it will invest Rs 250 crore in its downstream hydrometallurgy plant in next two-three years. The 4 GWh per annum in-feed capacity plant in Bengaluru will address the challenges of securing a stable supply of critical materials and contribute to India's ambition of achieving 30 per cent electric vehicle (EV) adoption by 2030, LICO said. The company said it aims to scale up capacity at the facility to 10 GWh in the next 3-4 years. With India's EV industry expected to grow by 250 per cent and energy storage sector to reach 42GW by 2032, recycling of used batteries will play a crucial role in recovering critical minerals to support the battery circular economy, according to the company. "The new facility marks a significant milestone in our journey to redefine lithium-ion battery recycling and repurposing in India. As we scale up

China leads global EV sales as it hits third consecutive record high

China continued to lead sales growth, accounting for almost 70 per cent of total EV sales in the month, while registrations in Europe showed a marginal decline

Tivolt Electric Vehicles sign MOU with TPREL to enhance EV charging infra

This partnership aims to build a robust EV Charging ecosystem by leveraging Tata Power's expertise in diversified EV Charging solutions

EVs, ancillary industries may see Rs 3.4 trn investment by 2030: Colliers

Domestic and foreign firms have announced a whopping Rs 3.4 lakh crore investment in India's electrical vehicles (EVs) and ancillary industries over the next six years, Colliers India on Wednesday said while expressing concern over "tardy progress" towards achieving the goal of 30 per cent electric mobility by 2030 Real estate consultant Colliers India on Wednesday released a report 'EVs in India: Renewed Vigour in Electric Mobility', highlighting that an overall EV penetration rate in India stood at 8 per cent. It estimated sales of around 2 million (20 lakh) EVs in 2024. "Although the pace of EV adoption in the country has been commendable, it has not been as brisk as anticipated," the consultant pointed out. The report mentioned that individual companies across the EV landscape have announced plans to invest USD 40 billion (Rs 3,40,000 crore) in a phased manner till 2030. Out of this, USD 27 billion is planned for lithium-ion battery manufacturing and USD 9 billion for OE (Origin

India's battery electric vehicle market to grow threefold next year: S&P

Battery electric vehicle production is projected to hit 377K units in 2025, says S&P Global Mobility

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Haryana ride auto PLI manufacturing wave

Maharashtra leads the tally with 77 facilities, followed by Tamil Nadu with 46, Haryana with 37, and Karnataka with 28

EKA Mobility secures two order of Rs 150 crore from UPSRTC for e-buses

Electric vehicle maker EKA Mobility on Tuesday said it has secured two orders worth around Rs 150 crore from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) for supply of 70 air-conditioned electric buses. The orders comprise supply and maintenance of 12-meter 40 and 9-meter 30 AC buses, it said. These buses will play a key role in enhancing UPSRTC's fleet, the company said. EKA Mobility said it will also supply chargers to enable smooth operations, adding that both projects include long-term annual maintenance contracts to maintain peak performance for the next 10 years.

BEST bus crash: Arrested driver had no experience of driving EV, say police

The driver of a BEST bus that mowed down seven persons in Kurla area here had no experience of driving electric vehicles (EVs), police said on Tuesday, as he was arrested for 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder.' He had undergone only a ten-day training for driving electric buses, the driver allegedly told police. The accident on SG Barve Marg on Monday night left seven persons dead and 42 injured while 22 vehicles were also damaged. The civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking said it has set up a committee to probe the tragedy, even as local BJP leaders demanded that it review the wet-lease model under which buses are hired from private contractors. Sanjay More (54) , the driver, was first detained and later arrested under sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, a police official said. He was produc

58% potential EV buyers discouraged by range anxiety, says report

Moreover, 70 per cent of India's public chargers are concentrated in metropolitan hubs, leaving rural and semi-urban areas woefully underserved

China's BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda

Aided by robust sales in China, BYD is on course to top its annual sales target of 4 million vehicles, which would put it ahead of Japan's Honda and Detroit-based Ford for 2024

Over 100 global firms to showcase innovations at Bharat battery show in Jan

Over 100 global firms from countries like the US, Japan, China and India will showcase cutting-edge innovations at the Bharat Battery Show in January 2025. The second edition of the Bharat Battery Show (as part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025) is shaping up very well with the global participation of companies from various countries, a statement said. According to the statement, a Singaporean delegation will visit the global expo to explore Indian market opportunities. Bharat Mobility, led by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is a landmark event. It is set to bring together over 1,000 exhibitors and attract more than 5,00,000 visitors from over 50 countries, it added. Over 100 global companies from the US, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, and India will showcase cutting-edge innovations at the Bharat Battery Show, the statement said. The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a prominent industry partner for the mega event, will play a key role by hosting the Bharat Batt

Kinetic Green, Jio Things to launch digital display platform, analytics

Electric vehicle maker Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions on Monday said it has forged a technical collaboration with Jio Platforms Limited's subsidiary JioThings to launch a suite of digital display platforms and analytics. As part of this collaboration, Kinetic Green is unveiling an innovative Smart TFT-based digital and connected display platform to revolutionise the riding experience for its consumers on its E2W platforms, the company said. This advanced display integrates essential features, including real-time navigation, notifications for incoming calls, and information on nearby charging stations, Kinetic Green Energy added. The collaboration will also introduce key features like a built-in Bluetooth and telematics-enabled device to ensure seamless connectivity. This allows users to monitor and manage essential vehicle functions through their smartphones. Riders can access information on navigation, speed, battery charge status, and distance to empty, creating a highl

Hyundai Motor to set up 600 charging stations for EVs over next 7 years

India's second-largest carmaker is set to launch its first mass-market electric car, the Creta EV, in the coming months

BYD on track to beat 2024 sales goal of 4 mn vehicles, outsell Ford, Honda

During August to October, BYD added nearly 200,000 units in production capacity and hired 200,000 workers for auto and part manufacturing

Donald Trump's EV skepticism threatens $54 billion in Korean investments

Trump has long criticised President Joe Biden's efforts to subsidize EVs through his landmark energy bill

e2W companies charge up service network amid increasing complaints

Ather plans to convert all its 215 service centres into Gold service centres. Additionally, Ather's ExpressCare ensures vehicles are serviced and ready within 60 minutes

U'khand to impose green cess on out-of-state vehicles; EVs, bikes exempted

The Uttarakhand government will soon impose a green cess on out-of-state vehicles, an official said on Saturday. The amount ranges from Rs 20 to Rs 80 and will apply to commercial and private vehicles alike, he said. Two-wheelers, electric and CNG vehicles, those registered in Uttarakhand and those engaged in essential services like ambulances and fire brigades will be exempted, the official said. The tendering process for implementing the cess levying system has been initiated, Joint Commissioner (Transport) Sanat Kumar Singh said. "Our target is to operationalise the system by the end of December," he said. Automatic number plate recognition cameras will identify vehicles registered outside Uttarakhand and the amount will be deducted directly from the FASTag wallet of the vehicle owners, the official said. Three-wheelers will be charged Rs 20, four-wheelers Rs 40, medium vehicles Rs 60 and heavy vehicles Rs 80, the Joint Commissioner said. The cess will be charged based on ...