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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
EVs Are a 'Gift' to Energy Grids: Dr. Tim Meyer on V2G
Energy expert Dr. Tim Meyer says electric cars are a gift from the powertrain transition to the energy system, calling bidirectional charging the sleeping giant of the grid. Regulation and the energy industry, however, are lagging behind the technology.
13 September 2026 at 4:44 pm
BLUETTI Pioneer 5000 E-Generator Targets Diesel Gensets
BLUETTI has launched the Pioneer 5000 E-Generator, a silent, battery-backed alternative to diesel gensets for professional job sites. The launch signals battery technology expanding into India's construction and heavy equipment space.
13 September 2026 at 4:44 pm
Greaves Electric Targets FY28 Break-Even, Puts Profit First
Greaves Electric Mobility MD Vikas Singh has set a FY28 break-even target, prioritising profitable growth over volume-led expansion. The company aims for a 10% share of India's electric two-wheeler market within three years.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Greece's Thessaloniki Gets 50 Yutong Electric Buses
Thessaloniki has inducted 50 Yutong 18-metre articulated electric buses operated by OASTH, taking the Greek city's e-bus fleet to around 160 units. The deployment highlights the intensifying global e-bus race, with lessons for India's own electric bus mission.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Tata Motors Launches €3.82 Billion Tender Offer for Iveco
Tata Motors has launched a €3.82 billion all-cash tender offer for Iveco Group at €14.10 per share, open from September 7 to October 26, 2026. Iveco's board has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept the proposal.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Stellantis Delays Jeep Wagoneer and Ram 1500 EREVs Again
Stellantis has delayed the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 extended-range EVs yet again, pushing launches to November 2027 and April 2027 respectively. The setback hands an early advantage to Hyundai, Ford, and Scout in the emerging EREV race.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Glencore Hits Milestone at All-Electric Sudbury Copper Mine
Glencore Canada has reached a new milestone at its all-electric Onaping Depth mine in Sudbury, Ontario, operating heavy electric equipment 8,500 feet underground. The move has significant implications for India's EV battery mineral supply chain.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Tesla's Rare-Earth-Free EV Motor: Big Deal, Not Game-Changer
Tesla unveiled a rare-earth-free Cybercab motor with claimed higher power density and efficiency. The breakthrough matters for supply chains, but its impact on Indian EV buyers remains long-term.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Tesla Registers 45 Cybercabs Ahead Of Robotaxi Launch
Tesla has registered 45 new Cybercabs with the Texas DMV ahead of its robotaxi launch event, with several units already testing on Austin streets. The move signals a major scale-up of Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing ambitions with implications for the global EV market.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Auto Component Makers Must Target Global Tech Leadership: SIAM
SIAM President Shailesh Chandra urged Indian auto component makers to pursue global technology leadership beyond import substitution at the 66th ACMA Annual Convention. The call highlights the need for domestic strength in EV technologies like batteries and power electronics.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
India's EV Push Must Deliver Tech, Value at Home: Kumaraswamy
Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy has urged India's auto industry to ensure the green mobility transition delivers technology and value addition at home. Speaking at ACMA's 66th Annual Convention, he called for deeper MSME participation and globally competitive Indian EV products.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Range Rover Electric Off-Road Review: Exceptional Luxury EV
The Range Rover Electric has finally arrived five years after its announcement, earning praise for exceptional off-road performance. Here's what the ₹1.15 crore luxury EV could mean for India's premium EV market.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Maruti Suzuki CEO: Deep Localisation Key to Auto's Next Phase
Maruti Suzuki MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi has urged deep localisation, skilled people and technology-led preparedness to build an antifragile Indian auto ecosystem at the 66th ACMA Annual Session. The push comes as the company readies its first EV, the eVX, with a claimed 550 km range.
13 September 2026 at 4:43 pm
Ford Fathom EV Truck Looks More Conventional Than Promised
New spy photos show Ford's $30,000 Fathom EV truck sporting conventional pickup styling despite CEO claims of a radical new silhouette. The reveal raises questions about Ford's affordable EV strategy and its potential India relevance.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
ACMA Urges Auto Component Industry to Own Design, Technology
ACMA President Vikrampati Singhania has called on India's auto component industry to own design and technology to make the country a global automotive leader. He also urged factories to become global benchmarks for productivity and quality.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
Alexander Dennis Takes AD Repower Programme In-House
Alexander Dennis will bring its AD Repower electric bus conversion programme in-house after engineering partner KleanDrive entered administration and was acquired. Seven former KleanDrive engineers have joined Alexander Dennis to continue the retrofit programme.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
US Fuel Economy Rollback Could Raise Fuel Costs by 45%
The US Department of Transportation is set to announce fuel economy standards that could raise average fuel costs by 45% amid a global energy crisis. Here's what the rollback means for Indian EV buyers and fuel prices.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
Kempower Signs DC Fast Charging Deal with DP World Canada
Finnish charging firm Kempower has signed a framework agreement with DP World to supply DC fast-charging infrastructure across the logistics giant's Canadian port operations. The deal highlights growing commercial EV charging momentum, with potential implications for Indian port electrification.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
Genesis GV90 Revealed With 16 Premium Colours: First Look
Genesis has showcased all 16 exterior colour options of its flagship GV90 electric SUV in a new in-person walkthrough video. The reveal comes as the brand prepares its confirmed entry into India's growing luxury EV market.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
Hyundai Plans Two New SUVs to Reclaim No. 2 Spot in India
Hyundai Motor India plans to launch two new SUVs and scale up production capacity to reclaim the number two spot in the Indian car market. The move intensifies competition in India's booming SUV and EV segments.
13 September 2026 at 4:42 pm