SustainableTransport Archives

Tata.CARS DrivePay Brings In-Car Fuel Payments With ToneTag

September 11, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Tata.CARS has introduced DrivePay, an in-car fuel payment solution powered by ToneTag, allowing connected vehicle users to pay for fuel directly through their vehicle interface. The technology was unveiled at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 […]

Ather Energy Maharashtra Reaches 100 Service Centres, Sales Outlets

September 11, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Ather Energy Maharashtra has achieved a major network milestone, becoming the first state in the company’s network to reach 100 service centres as well as 100 sales outlets. Ather Energy has opened its 100th service […]

Waste Battery to New Battery: LICO and Epsilon Unlock India’s Circular Graphite Opportunity

September 10, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

LICO Materials has developed a pathway to recover graphite from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and cell manufacturing scrap for use by Epsilon Advanced Materials in anode production. Graphite Recovery Opens a New Circular Battery Loop LICO […]

Skoda–JSW Green Mobility JV MoU: New India Partnership Takes Shape

September 9, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Skoda Auto a.s. and JSW Green Mobility Limited have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic joint venture in India. The proposed partnership aims to combine Skoda’s engineering and product expertise […]

Replacement Demand to Keep Mahindra’s Small CV Growth in Double Digits

September 8, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Mahindra & Mahindra expects its small commercial vehicle (CV) business to maintain double-digit growth in the second half of FY27, supported by a strong replacement cycle and demand from rural markets, infrastructure activity and urban […]

CHARGEZONE Secures $1 Billion EV Charging Energy Contracts

September 8, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

CHARGEZONE has secured long-term EV charging energy contracts worth more than $1 billion (around ₹10,500 crore), supporting its plans to deploy 1,000 new supercharging stations across key national highway corridors. The contracts cover intercity electric […]

BMW i5 LWB Launched In India At Rs 79.6 Lakh, 669km Range

September 7, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

BMW India has launched the new i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 79.6 lakh. Locally manufactured at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the electric luxury sedan is available in […]

Minda Corporation Targets ₹1,500 Crore Exports as EV and Auto Electronics Growth Accelerates

September 7, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Minda Corporation is targeting more than doubling its exports to ₹1,500 crore over the next four years, compared with around ₹600 crore currently, as the auto-component manufacturer expands its presence in electric vehicles (EVs), automotive […]

SPR Auto Explores Acquisitions in Thermal Management, Mechatronics

September 3, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

SPR Auto Technologies is evaluating acquisitions and partnerships in thermal management and mechatronics as it looks to strengthen its technology-focused automotive component portfolio. Expanding Beyond Traditional Engine Components New Delhi-based SPR Auto Technologies, traditionally known […]

Accelerated EV Transition Could Cut India’s Annual Import Bill by $125 Billion: ICCT

September 3, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

India could reduce its annual crude oil and battery import expenditure by up to $125 billion by 2050 by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption across road transport, according to a working paper by the International […]