Electric Vehicles
Hero MotoCorp's EV investing strategy meets its first setback
The two-wheeler maker has marked down the value of its Zero Motorcycles investment by 92% even as its technology partnership continues, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of its electric vehicle startup bets.
3 min read15 Jul 2026Why EV makers want more time for India’s battery aadhaar rollout
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers is lobbying for the battery aadhaar policy to be implemented from 2034, allowing India to study the impact of a similar policy in the EU and align its compliance timelines accordingly.
4 min read12 Jul 2026Hero sounds first warning on CAFE's emerging risk to two-wheeler firms
Hero MotoCorp becomes the first two-wheeler maker to flag potential business risks from upcoming CAFE norms, which may increase costs. The company aims to counter these effects by enhancing vehicle efficiency and boosting its electric vehicle offerings ahead of the 2028 emissions deadline.
4 min read12 Jul 2026German luxury carmakers split on hybrids as EV sales surge
BMW dismisses hybrids as costly and unnecessary, while Mercedes is betting on them to ease the shift away from petrol and diesel.
4 min read11 Jul 2026Agratas filings reveal deeper role of Chinese-owned firm in Tata's EV battery push
Parallel filings show a twin technology and equity alliance, marking a growing trend of strategic collaborations between the Indian conglomerate and major Chinese EV infrastructure entities.
4 min read9 Jul 2026Mint Quick Edit | Electric vehicle sales are on a fast track: war has done what policy couldn't
Recent data for retail automobile offtake shows robust demand overall, but gains made by vehicles that don’t run on petrol-station refills stand out. How long will the West Asian war’s propulsion last?
1 min read7 Jul 2026Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches EV subsidy portal, inaugurates 35th Mango Festival at Dilli Haat
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched a new portal for electric vehicle subsidies, streamlining the application process for residents.
2 min read6 Jul 2026Ola Electric hit by fresh insolvency pleas over ₹40 crore in unpaid dues
Sterling E-Mobility Solutions and Anevolve Mando eMobility have initiated proceedings against Ola Electric Technologies, alleging that the company failed to clear payments.
4 min read6 Jul 2026Govt directs Apple, Google to remove 7 apps allegedly misused to disable e-rickshaw batteries, says report—Latest update
MeitY has directed Google and Apple to remove seven apps linked to battery shutdowns in e-rickshaws following complaints of operational disruptions faced by drivers. Here are the latest developments…
2 min read3 Jul 2026Tesla Q2 auto sales jump 25%, beating expectations as higher fuel prices boost EV demand
The electric vehicle maker delivered 480,126 vehicles globally in the April-June quarter, a 25% increase from the same period last year.
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