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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 […]

EV Insurance Claims Cost 14% More Than ICE Cars: Policybazaar Data

October 6, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Electric vehicle (EV) insurance claims are proving more expensive than those for comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, according to data from Policybazaar. The average EV claim severity stands at ₹41,543, compared with ₹36,185 for […]

More Retail Electrifies 150 Mid-Mile Delivery Vehicles with Montra Electric

October 2, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

More Retail is accelerating the electrification of its logistics operations, with 150 of its 600 mid-mile delivery vehicles now running on electric power. The supermarket chain has partnered with Montra Electric as it works towards […]

BEML BH60-EV: India’s First Indigenous 60-Ton Electric Dump Truck

October 1, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

BEML has unveiled the BH60-EV, India’s first indigenous 60-ton electric dump truck, developed for demanding mining and infrastructure applications. The electric heavy-duty vehicle was unveiled at BEML’s Mysuru Complex on September 30, 2026. 1,000kWh Battery […]

BikeWo, Moonrider Partner On Electric Tractor Deployments

September 30, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

BikeWo Green Tech has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with electric tractor maker Moonrider to explore electric tractor deployments across institutional, commercial and specialised operating environments. Partnership Targets Enterprise EV Applications The collaboration will […]

New CAFE III Rules Give EVs 3x Credit, Allow Credit Trading

September 30, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

India has notified the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE III) norms, introducing stricter fleet-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle manufacturers from April 2027 to March 2032. The framework gives electric vehicles the highest […]

GARC Upgrades Automotive Testing Infrastructure Under PM E-DRIVE

September 28, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC), Oragadam, Chennai, is significantly upgrading its automotive testing infrastructure under the government’s ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s domestic testing and certification capabilities for […]

SWITCH Mobility Secures 840 Electric Bus Order Under PM E-Drive

September 28, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

SWITCH Mobility has secured an order for 840 electric buses under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive scheme, with the vehicles set to strengthen Delhi’s public transport electrification. 840 Electric Buses to Be Deployed in […]

Tata Power Expands EV Charging Infrastructure With New Mumbai Hub

September 24, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Tata Power has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Mumbai with the commissioning of a new Tata Power EZ Charge hub at New Mahakali Nagar in Malvani, Malad West. The facility is designed […]