SustainableTransport Archives

Indofast Leadership Reshuffle Signals A New Phase For Battery-Swapping Scale

June 2, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Indofast Energy has announced a major leadership transition as India’s battery-swapping ecosystem gradually shifts from aggressive expansion toward execution-focused scale and operational efficiency. The company confirmed that Anant Badjatya has stepped away from his role […]

SPIRO’s $215M Raise Signals Africa’s EV Infrastructure Scale-Up Phase

June 2, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

African EV platform SPIRO has raised $215 million backed by institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane to accelerate the expansion of its battery-swapping network, industrial footprint, and EV infrastructure across key African markets. […]

VinFast’s Green SM Entry Signals A New EV Mobility Strategy In India

June 2, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is preparing to launch its all-electric taxi platform Green SM in India, marking a significant shift in how global EV companies may approach the Indian market. Unlike conventional automakers that typically […]

Bijliride Targets Gig Economy Expansion With 2,500 New EV Deployments

June 1, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Bijliride plans to deploy 2,500 additional electric two-wheelers over the next 90 days as demand for commercial EV mobility rises across India’s gig economy and delivery ecosystem. The EV rental startup currently operates a fleet […]

Euler Motors Raises ₹437.5 Crore to Power India’s Commercial EV Growth

March 25, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Euler Motors has secured ₹437.5 crore (USD $47 million) in its Series E funding round, led by Lightrock, with participation from Hero MotoCorp and Blume Ventures. The round also includes ₹250 crore in debt financing […]

Uno Minda Launches Advanced Trumpet Horn Range for the Indian Aftermarket

March 9, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

India’s rapidly expanding mobility ecosystem is bringing renewed attention to components that play a crucial role in everyday road safety. Among them, vehicle horns remain one of the most essential tools for on-road communication. Recognizing […]

Tata.ev and Hopcharge Launch On-Demand EV Charging Vans in NCR to Boost Convenience

March 2, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Tata.ev, the electric vehicle business of Tata Motors, and mobile EV charging innovator Hopcharge have partnered to introduce on-demand EV charging vans across the National Capital Region (NCR). This service aims to address charging accessibility […]

Electric Miles Enters India to Power the Software Layer of PM eBus Sewa

February 26, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

As India accelerates electric bus deployment under the PM eBus Sewa programme, the focus is shifting from hardware rollout to operational intelligence. With a target of 10,000 e-buses under a PPP model, the next challenge […]

India’s First All-Women E-Bus Driver Programme Completes Training for 20 Odisha Recruits

February 17, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

India’s first all-women electric bus driver training programme has completed training for 20 recruits in Odisha, marking a milestone in inclusive urban mobility. The initiative prepares women drivers to operate electric buses across public transport […]

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 Sets New Benchmark for India’s Auto Component Industry

February 16, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

The 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 has closed on a high, reinforcing India’s rise as a global auto component and aftermarket powerhouse. With an impressive 35,750 visitors and 870 exhibitors from 20 […]