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Hala Mobility Introduces Battery Swapping and Insurance for Gig Workers

October 14, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Hala Mobility has introduced battery-swapping access and insurance support for gig workers, aiming to improve the affordability and operational efficiency of electric two-wheelers used for last-mile deliveries. The initiative addresses key challenges faced by delivery […]

Eicher Trucks & Buses Launches AI-Powered Uptime NXT Services

October 13, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has launched Uptime NXT Services, an AI-powered service ecosystem designed to improve fleet productivity, vehicle uptime and operational efficiency. The platform combines artificial […]

GreenCell Mobility Raises ₹330 Crore from Impact Fund Denmark to Expand E-Bus Fleet

October 13, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

GreenCell Mobility has raised ₹330 crore in equity funding from Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK) to accelerate its electric bus expansion across India. The investment will support the deployment of approximately 4,500 electric buses, taking the […]

Bonfiglioli Eyes Electric Off-Highway Equipment for Future Growth

October 13, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Bonfiglioli Transmissions is targeting electric off-highway equipment as a new growth opportunity, expanding its electric-drive portfolio for construction, mining, agriculture and material-handling applications. The company plans to leverage technologies developed by its global group to […]

VLF Strada Electric Scooter Launched at ₹1.20 Lakh With Up to 250km Range

October 12, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

VLF has launched the Strada electric scooter in India on October 12, 2026, with prices starting at ₹1.20 lakh (ex-showroom). Distributed by Motohaus, the new electric scooter replaces the VLF Tennis and comes in two […]

VinFast Builds 50-Plus E-Motorcycle Dealer Network Across India

October 8, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

VinFast is accelerating its entry into India’s electric two-wheeler market by signing Letters of Intent (LOIs) with more than 50 electric motorcycle and scooter dealer partners across 15 states and territories. 50+ Showrooms Planned Across […]

Green SM Infuses Rs 153 Crore in India to Scale EV Ride-Hailing

October 8, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Vietnam-based electric mobility company Green SM has infused Rs 152.65 crore into its Indian subsidiary through a rights issue, strengthening its plans to expand its electric ride-hailing operations in the country. Fresh Capital to Drive […]

Ionage Raises $1.3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Scale EV Charging Network

October 8, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

AI-enabled energy management platform Ionage has raised $1.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round, co-led by strategic investors and a consortium of CXOs from energy and infrastructure companies. The Bengaluru-based startup plans to use […]

FADA: India’s EV Retail Surges Across Key Segments in September 2026

October 7, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

India’s electric vehicle market recorded strong retail growth in September 2026, with electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and passenger vehicles posting significant year-on-year gains, according to FADA data compiled from 1,468 RTOs. EV Retail Crosses 3.33 Lakh […]

Electric Tractors Cut Farm Energy Costs by Up to 84%: ICCT

October 7, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Electric tractors could significantly reduce farm operating costs in India, with an International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) pilot finding energy-cost savings of up to 84% per acre compared with diesel tractors. Real-World Trials Show […]