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Tata Motors' ‘TACNet IdeaNation' - a crowdsourcing platform to solve mobility issues
In an attempt to address complex mobility issues, Tata Motors Ltd. launched an engaging crowdsourcing platform, TACNet IdeaNation. The platform will empower citizens across the country to put forward problems and challenges which they think are existent or which they personally experience in the nation's mobility ecosystem. Through TACNet IdeaNation, Tata Motors is not just inviting people to submit issues and ideas, but also looking at taking their help first in prioritising...
Maruti Suzuki calls for entries from startups for its MAIL cohort
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) invites applications from startups for the fourth cohort under its Mobility & Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL) initiative. MSIL is now engaged with nine startup firms selected in the previous three rounds of MAIL program. In the first three cohorts, many enthusiastic startups submitted entries. Of these, best 25 firms from each cohort were invited for the next round. While the third cohort is still on, a total of nine startups were selected from first...
Hyundai Motor showcases miniature model of Smart Mobility Ecosystem
Hyundai Motor Company is showing its smart mobility ecosystem model in the lobby of its headquarters until June 12 and at other key global events afterward in order to further communicate its future mobility vision. The 1:8-scale model on display is a miniature of the exhibit shown at CES 2020 and includes integration of its Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV) and Hub (Mobility Transit Base)smart mobility solutions as part of a dynamic human-centered future cit...
ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab has played host to the global online ‘COVID-19 Mobility Race’ hackathon. The theme of this year’s ideas competition, which took place from 4 to 7 June 2020, set the tone: the event was dedicated to the current challenges facing the automotive industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. How can a vehicle be bought and delivered whilst following stringent social distancing measures? What options are there for car buyers to virtually vi...
Hyundai launches 'Hyundai Mobility Membership' A smart Ownership & Lifestyle experience
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today launched ‘ Hyundai Mobility Membership’ - India’s First and Most Exclusive one stop solution to fulfil different needs of customers throughout their ownership journey. ‘ Hyundai Mobility Membership’ has been curated across categories to provide exclusive benefits and enhanced convenience for all our n...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches an All-New Mobility Service from Toyota in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of its all-new car leasing & subscription program in India through a new vertical, Toyota’s Mobility Service (TMS) that will spearhead TKM’s future mobility initiatives in India. To start with, Toyota’s Mobility Service will provide leasing and subscription to customers in cities like Delhi-NCR, Bangalore and Mumbai & gradually expand it to ten more cities within the first year. To start with...
Hyundai extends ‘Hyundai Mobility Membership’ program to all Hyundai customers
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today announced the extension of ‘Hyundai Mobility Membership’ to all existing Hyundai customers in addition to the new car owners. Hyundai Mobility Membership is India’s First and Most Exclusive one stop solution to provide ease & convenience for the customer’s car, mobility and lifestyle related needs throughout their own...
Nexzu Mobility launches its disruptive, technologically-advanced supercycle Rompus
Nexzu Mobility, India’s leading end-to-end sustainable mobility provider, has added yet another cutting-edge electric bicycle to its portfolio of best-in-class EVs. Presenting the Rompus , an innovative 3-speed EV that can be used as a scooter or a bicycle! Running on a powerful 36V,250 Watts HUB BLDC Motor, the Rompus offers an exceptionally powerful ride. It sports an in-frame 36V, 5.2AH Lithium-Ion battery which gives it an impressive 750 cycle battery life and full cha...
Ola is racing ahead to build the world’s largest two-wheeler factory
India-headquartered Ola, one of the world’s leading mobility companies, has commenced construction of the world’s largest two-wheeler mega-factory on its 500-acre site. The company announced a Rs 2400 crore MoU with the Tamil Nadu government in December 2020 and rapidly completed land acquisition in January this year. The company is racing ahead to operationalise its factory in the next few months. An estimated more than 10 million man-hours have been planned to bring the...
Hype expands to fast-growing luxe mobility rental markets across Metros; eyes 300% growth by 2024
Hype Luxury Mobility Rentals, India’s first and premier luxury car rental brand has now expanded its services to cater to the fast-growing niche market. It had grown to serve 19 cities across India over the recent months, covering, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Mangalore, Mumbai, Madurai and, Pondicherry. In 2017, when Hype first started its operations, it had launche...
India’s leading end-to-end solutions provider in the electric mobility space, Nexzu Mobility has caused significant ripples in the EV market. After introducing a range of remarkable e-scooters, the company took a revolutionary step by launching world-class e-cycles. Now, Nexzu Mobility is set to take the next step towards its evolution. In the near future, the company will launch a new range of prolific e-cycles including step-through cycles, cargo version cycles, and new long-range ...
HOP Electric Mobility adds two new e-scooters to its portfolio
HOP has launched two new models -- HOP LEO, priced at Rs. 72,500 onwards and HOP LYF, priced at Rs. 65,500 onwards; and is planning to launch an e-motorbike soon. HOP e-vehicle solutions are based on extensive R&D research. They have distinctive key features that are not so prevalent in the currently available electric two-wheelers in the market-- this includes High Range upto 125 km, 72V architecture, High performance Motor to climb any slope with loading capacity of 180 kg for...
Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group and Valeo, the world leader in automotive electrification technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), through which Valeo will provide the electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range. Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated Motor and Inverter) along with the Powertrain Control Unit for Omega Seiki Mobility cargo three-wheelers “Rage and Rage Frost”. I...
Mahindra Electric appoints Suman Mishra as CEO
Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced the appointment of Suman Mishra as the Chief Executive – Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. (MEML) as a Whole-time Director with effect from August 14, 2021. She will also be the Chief Executive Designate for the Last Mile Mobility business (LMM). She moves from her current role of Senior Vice President - Business Transformation, Insights and Analytics (BIA) for the Automotive Sector. She will report to Raj...
Joy e-bike gets approval for subsidy program 2021-22 by Gujarat Energy Development Agency
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd (BSE Code: 538970) – one of the leading manufacturers of electric two-wheelers brand ‘Joy e-bike’ has received approval for student subsidy under the Gujarat Energy Development Agency subsidy program 2021-22. Four two-wheeler models of Joy e-bike received the nod from GEDA. Under this program, students from Class IX and up to colleges are eligible to get the subsidy of INR 12,000 on the ex-showroom price. For the ...
Ampere Electric enhances footprint across the country with 500 touchpoints
Ampere Electric, a wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd., continues to accelerate its growth with more than 500 customers touch points all across the country, expanding its EV presence even in these turbulent times. Currently Ampere electric offers 350 dealerships in e2W and 165 dealerships from ELE e-rickshaw segment. Due to fast growing Ampere EV base in both retails, institutional and fleet usage the company has seen significant pull from customers and cha...
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility launches ‘Joy E-Connect’ App
Making sustainable mobility smarter and safer, WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd (BSE Code: 538970) – one of the leading manufacturers of electric two-wheelers brand, ‘Joy e-bike’, today announced the launch of 'JOY E-CONNECT', a cloud-based mobile application to woo customers with the new era of technology and enhance their overall riding experience. Joy E-Connect, the user-friendly app with multiple features and benefits is compatible with t...
HOP Electric Mobility presents futuristic e-scooters to Tokyo Olympic medal winner Mirabai Chanu
After facing the hardships and hurdles presented by the global pandemic, Indian sports stars have firmly set their eyes on the Olympic medals. Opening India’s account at the Tokyo Olympics 2021 with a loud bang and winning billion hearts, Mirabai Chanu has ended the country’s 21-year long wait for an Olympic weightlifting medal by scoring a SILVER medal in the 49-kg category. For acknowledging this global achievement, HOP Electric Mobility has emerged as the first Indian electric ...
Switch Mobility Ltd appoints Mahesh Babu to key leadership roles
Switch Mobility Ltd is proud to announce that Mahesh Babu has joined the company and will hold two leadership positions with immediate effect: Chief Operating Officer of Switch Mobility Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Switch Mobility, India. Mr. Babu has over 25 years of experience in mobility and joins Switch from Mahindra Electric where he was Managing Director and CEO. Under his leadership, Mahindra Electric launched six ne...
Hyundai Motor presents Carbon Neutral Commitment at IAA Mobility 2021
Hyundai Motor Company today announced its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2045 at IAA Mobility 2021. Hyundai’s integrated strategy to achieve carbon neutrality rests on the following three pillars: clean mobility, next-generation platforms, and green energy. Hyundai is showcasing the full breadth of its electrified vehicle lineup and latest solutions to progress with positive energy at this year’s IAA taking place from September 6 to 12 in Munich, Germany. “Unde...
Greaves Electric Mobility announces the launch of ‘AutoEVmart’, a multi-brand EV retail platform
Greaves, one of India’s leading and diversified engineering companies, on the occasion of World EV Day is introducing a multi-brand EV Retail platform under the brand name- ‘AutoEVmart’; bringing together all-electric vehicle-related products such as 2-Wheeler, 3-Wheeler vehicles along with accessories under one roof. With this endeavor, the company will be able to improve customer service and provide them with a unique electric vehicle experience. This comes in line with...
TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced a partnership with EGO Movement as a majority shareholder, in an all-cash deal through its Singapore Subsidiary TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The partnership is in line with TVS Motor Company’s commitment to building an aspirational product portfolio while nurturing sustainable and scalable brands. It also reiterates the company’s strategy to expand its global presence in developed m...
Ampere Electric launches new e-scooter Magnus EX
Ampere Electric, the e2w brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, has expanded its popular Magnus range with new addition- Magnus EX. This large family e-scooter epitomizes best-in-class comfort and functionally superior performance with host of improved & innovative features. With an extraordinary mileage of 121 Kms per charge as per ARAI, Magnus EX comes at an attractive price of INR 68,999/- (Ex-showroom Pune price). With additional state Government incentiv...
Ki Mobility launches Digital Mobility platform for Electric Vehicles
Ki Mobility Solutions, India’s first full-stack O-to-O (online to offline) digital platform that operates myTVS brand - India’s largest integrated multi-brand vehicle service provider - today announced the launch of a comprehensive digital mobility service platform for electric vehicles (EV). Accordingly, Ki Mobility will offer its entire portfolio of solutions and pan India network to help EV manufacturers to jump-start their operations across the country. ...
Kia today revealed the first official images of the Kia Concept EV9, an all-electric SUV concept that embodies the company’s commitment to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider. Following the launch of EV6, the Kia Concept EV9 is an intriguing glimpse into the future direction of the all-electric SUV, combining progressive design, state-of-the-art tech, and an advanced all-electric powertrain in one pioneering package. The first visuals of the concept SUV show an ultram...
Greaves Electric Mobility opens its largest EV production facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
Greaves Electric Mobility, the E-Mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Limited and one of the market leaders in the E-2W and E-3W segments, inaugurated its largest EV production facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The 35-acre plant built to preserve the green terrain surrounding the site is located in the Industrial Centre of Tamil Nadu and will serve as an electric mobility hub for both domestic and export markets. The Plant is part of the INR 700 crore investment roadmap announced by the Com...
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility signs MoU with the Government of Gujarat
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd (BSE Code: 538970) – one of the leading manufacturers of electric two-wheelers brand ‘Joy e-bike’, signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gujarat government to invest Rs. 500 crore. The agreement aims to foster the growth of the electric vehicle industry and meet the government’s vision of strengthening green mobility in the state. The signing ceremony of MoU with the Gujarat Government took place as part of...
TVS Motor Company appoints Professor Venkat Viswanathan as Technical Advisor for Electric Mobility
TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced the appointment of Professor Venkat Viswanathan as Technical Advisor for Electric Mobility at TVS Motor Company. Prof. Viswanathan is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and is a global leader in advanced batteries for electric mobility. Prof. Viswanathan is a recipient of numerous awards, including the National Science...
Cricket in India as a sport, is more or less synonymous to every breath we take, Or every beat of our hearts. And Eden Gardens, Kolkata is an unmissable venue/ destination for any international and domestic circuit matches, and the popular IPL series. *Hop Electric Mobility*, is the Official *in-Stadia Brand Partner* for the *India Vs. West Indies T-20* Cricket match on 20th February at *Eden Gardens, Kolkata*. The teams of the two countries face each other for the Third and final T-20 mat...
HOP Electric Mobility reveals complete look of HOP OXO during beta-testing program
Ahead of launching it’s highly anticipated electric bike--HOP OXO, HOP Electric Mobility has initiated a closed-loop beta-testing program #OXOSNEAKPEEK with selected dealer partners across the country. The front-running electric vehicle manufacturing company sets up a new precedent by extending the testing program to their dealers and consumers to gain valuable insights. Throughout this trial and testing, HOP's highly-skilled R&D team will closely monitor and incorporate valuabl...
HOP Electric Mobility announces exclusive free accessories in select zones
India's leading electric two-wheeler maker and automotive solution providing company, HOP Electric Mobility, has announced an *exclusive free accessories incentive on its exclusive electric two-wheelers HOP LEO and HOP LYF till March 31st, 2022*. Celebrating the beginning of springtime and festivities, HOP Electric Mobility commenced the special incentive series in mid-February and will be running it till the end of March. Consumers planning to buy eco-friendly, sustainable, and futuristi...
HOP Electric Mobility expands to 100 experience centres in India
This Earth Day, setting unequivocal benchmarks in the electric vehicle segment, HOP Electric, India's fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has added another achievement to its list of ground-breaking accolades. The brand has covered unparalleled geographical expansion in a span of less than one year, reaching up to 100 experience centres across India. In terms of future prospects, HOP Electric Mobility is planning to expand its retail footprint in more than 300 cities by the en...
Taking a giant stride towards the next generation of electric vehicles, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), today made a smashing debut with the global unveil of the AVINYA Concept – an expression of the Company’s vision of a pure electric vehicle, based on its GEN 3 architecture. Derived from the Sanskrit language, the name AVINYA stands for ‘Innovation’. The AVINYA Concept introduces a new a typology of mobility that liberates enormous roominess and comfort, not...
HOP Electric Mobility raises US$ 2.6 mn in strategic round of US$ 10 mn pre-series fundraising
HOP Electric Mobility, India's fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has closed a strategic round of USD 2.6 million as part of an ongoing USD 10 million pre-series fundraiser. The company has achieved the milestone of reaching 105 retail touchpoints with 6200 on-road scooters in 2021, and with this fundraising, HOP Electric Mobility is targeting 10X growth this year. Ketan Mehta, Founder & CEO – HOP Electric Mobility explained the significance of th...
Greaves Electric Mobility partners with Abdul Latif Jameel
Abdul Latif Jameel, an independent, family-owned, diversified global investor and operator has announced its commitment to invest in Greaves Electric Mobility, one of India’s leading two-to-three-wheeler mobility players. Abdul Latif Jameel has committed to invest up to $220 million [INR 1700 Crores*] in Greaves Electric Mobility, marking one of the largest investments in the Indian two-to-three-wheeler space to date. Abdul Latif Jameel will initially invest $150 million [INR 1160 Crore...
Tata Motors bags order for delivering largest EV fleet in India
In yet another step towards accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation, Tata Motors, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for delivering 10,000 XPRES T EVs to the company. This deployment of 10,000 units makes this the biggest ever EV fleet order in India. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles are an addition to the 3,500 XPRES T EV order, which was signed by both the companies in October last year, and will b...
HOP Electric Mobility's HOP OXO receives 5000 bookings from dealer partners before commercial launch
HOP Electric Mobility, India's fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has received an astounding response for its flagship high-speed electric bike, HOP OXO. This pioneering product is likely to be launched in August this year. The booking window was opened briefly for HOP Electric Mobility's dealer partners to pre-order the first production batch. And, already 5000 units have been pre-booked even before the commercial launch. For now, the company has closed the booking window...
Tata Motors signs Definitive Agreement for acquisition of Ford India’s Sanand plant
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd, and Ford India Private Limited (FIPL), have today signed a Unit Transfer Agreement (UTA) for the acquisition of FIPL’s manufacturing plant situated at Sanand, Gujarat, which inter-alia includes: (i) entire land & buildings; (ii) Vehicle Manufacturing Plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein; and (iii) transfer of all eligible employees of FIPL&r...
Magna enters micro mobility market: Invests in Yulu and creates Battery-Swapping business
Mobility technology company Magna is expanding into the fast-growing micromobility market by investing $77 million in Yulu, India’s largest electrified shared mobility provider, and creating a battery-swapping service company. Yulu deploys shareable, low-speed, electric two-wheelers to facilitate accessible, sustainable urban mobility in India. As part of the agreement, Magna will have a stake in the company and will hold a seat on Yulu’s board of dir...
HOP Electric Mobility announces exclusive free accessories during Festive season
India's leading electric two-wheeler maker and automotive solution providing company, HOP Electric Mobility has announced an exclusive free accessories (Body Grill) incentive on its electric two-wheelers HOP LEO and HOP LYF till October 29th, 2022. Celebrating the beginning of festivities, with auspicious period of Navratri followed by Durga Puja and Diwali Festivities, HOP Electric Mobility commenced the special incentive series from today, 26th September and will be r...
EVeium Smart Mobility, a pioneer in the manufacturing of electric two-wheelers, has announced a bumper discount on three of its most popular two-wheeler scooters: Cosmo, Comet, and Czar. EVeium Smart Mobility is the complete Made-in-India EV two-wheeler brand of Ellysium Automotives, the auto arm of the United Arab Emirates-based META4 Group. The ex-showroom price of Cosmo is INR 1,39,200 and with a festive discount offer of INR 12701, buyers can now purchase it at INR 126,499.00. The ex-s...
Yulu, India’s market leader in shared electric 2 wheeler Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) businesses, today entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka re-affirming its commitment to the electric mobility ambition of the State. The MoU was signed by Mr R K Misra, Co-Founder, Yulu, in the presence of the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister for Finance and Cor...
Gogoro Launches Battery Swapping Pilot in India
Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced a strategic B2B initiative and partnership with Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV-as-a-Service platform. Together, the companies are focused on accelerating the urban shift of logistics fleets and last mile deliveries to electric using battery swapping. Gogoro and Zypp plan to launch their B2B pilot in December 2022 and it will in...
Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has introduced “Ampere Care Camp”, a PAN India initiative offering exciting offers and benefits for its “Ampere” brand customers in after-sales services. The camp will commence from November 14th, 2022, and will extend till November 28th, 2022, covering GEMPL’s service touch points pan India. Customers can take advantage of array of offers & discoun...
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility partners with iCreate to foster EV Start-Ups in India
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd – India’s leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers brand ‘Joy e-bike’ today announced a strategic partnership with iCreate, India's leading innovation-based start-up incubator, to mentor and fund promising EV start-up’s in India. Through this partnership, WardWizard will facilitate active mentorship for entrepreneurs at iCreate’s campus in Ahmedabad to enhance subject matter expertise and further their techno...
Castrol and ki Mobility Solutions collaborate to strengthen Indian automotive aftermarket ecosystem
Castrol India Limited (CIL), one of India’s most valued lubricant players and Ki Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (KMS), a leading Indian player in the independent automobile aftermarket business, have announced a collaboration to leverage each other’s strengths and expand the country’s automotive aftermarket ecosystem via ‘myTVS’, KMS’s digitally integrated multi-brand service platform for two and four wheelers. CIL will acquire a 7.09% stake in KMS with a ...
Hyundai to showcase Beyond Mobility World at Auto Expo 2023
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced its theme for the upcoming Auto Expo 2023 - “Beyond Mobility World”. HMI has also announced the launch of its much-awaited all-electric SUV Hyundai IONIQ 5 at the Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023 on January 11, 2023 from 11:40 AM onwards. Commenting on the line-up of products and technologies slated for Auto Expo - The Moto...
Yulu takes its vertically-integrated EV micro-mobility solutions to CES 2023
Yulu, India’s largest shared electric Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) player, is participating in the largest global consumer tech event, the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) and will also display its latest generation of electric vehicles for micro-mobility. Yulu has one of the best, vertically-integrated electric micro-mobility platforms globally. In addition to its purpose-built electric 2 wheelers, the other key platform element...
India’s Liger Mobility unveils Liger X & Liger X - World's first AutoBalancing Electric Scooters
Liger Mobility today unveiled Liger X and Liger X , the world’s first AutoBalancing electric scooters. Liger Mobility is a cutting-edge engineering and technology company, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Liger X and Liger X ’s patented revolutionary AutoBalancing technology enables the scooters to balance automatically, significantly enhancing rider safety, comfort and convenience as compared to any other scooter available globally. Both scooters were unveiled on Day 1 of...
Tata Motors showcases a wide range of Safer, Smarter and Greener mobility solutions at AutoExpo 2023
At the prestigious Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, India’s largest auto and mobility solutions company, today unveiled its future ready range of safer, smarter and greener vehicles and concepts, designed to transform personal mobility, people mobility and cargo transport. Building on its fundamental strengths of engineering and innovation, its immense passion for ‘made in India’ and by embracing a human centric, hi-tech approach, Tata Motors is Moving India forward towards new ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is taking part at “Ethanol Pavilion” in Auto Expo’23, emphasising the significance of multiple energy pathway approach towards achieving carbon neutrality. The Pavilion organised by The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) aims to promote awareness and accelerate the adoption of ethanol as an alternative fuel thereby helping the sector lower its dependence on fossil fuels. The pavilion was inaugurated by Shri. ...
Hyderabad E-Mobility Week concludes with record turnout
The Hyderabad E-Mobility Week, which was organised by the Government of Telangana to emphasize the progress of India’s burgeoning EV ecosystem concluded on the 11th of February. Through the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week, a record turnout of over 35,000 participants and viewers was witnessed along with the unveiling of multiple new-age EVs for the public to explore. Hyderabad now becomes the first city in India to host a Formula E-race, which was also organized as part of the Hyderab...
Elektrobit reveals role in Sony Honda Mobility’s ground breaking new EV prototype
Elektrobit today revealed it is a provider of software and services for the Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) Afeela prototype. The car was unveiled at CES 2023. It’s the latest result of Elektrobit’s multi-year collaboration with Sony and now SHM to reimagine the software-defined vehicle. The partnership began in 2019 around the development of the first two Sony VISION-S prototype vehicles; the new Afeela brand vehicles are slated to enter commercial production in 202...
Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India’s leading diversified engineering companies, announced the expansion of its leadership team across strategic functions. This includes the appointment of Mr. Narasimha Jayakumar as CEO, of Retail Business, Mr. Sandeep Divakaran as CEO, of Greaves Finance, and Mr. Chandrasekar Thyagarajan as CFO, of Greaves Electric Mobility. Since 2016, Greaves has been on a transformation journey to develop clean mobility solutions, and move closer to the co...
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., one of India’s leading manufacturers of electric two-wheelers under the brand ‘Joy e-bike’, has rolled out special festive offers on its range of selected electric scooters on the occasion of Holi and International Women’s Day. The company has announced a special discount of up to Rs. 12,000 along with an RTO and insurance, on its selected scooters until March 31, 2023. Joy e-bike has also announced that any woman purchasi...
HOP Electric Mobility sets foot in Mumbai; inaugurates HOP Experience Centre – “Star E Wheelsâ€
HOP Electric, India's fastest growing electric two-wheeler manufacturer rolled out its flagship electric motorcycle HOP OXO in Mumbai with the inauguration of HOP Experience Centre, ‘Star E Wheels’. The grand opening of the showroom in Panch Pakhdi, Thane was graced by Hon’ble Shri Naresh Mhaske Saheb, Ex-Mayor Thane Municipal Corporation in the presence of HOP management - Nikhil Bhatia, Co-Founder & COO, Rajneesh Singh, CMO, and Ravi ...
VIDA, Powered by Hero, to charge-up Lucknow Super Giants
VIDA, Powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has partnered with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to become their official electric-mobility partner. As the official electric-mobility partner of the LSG, the VIDA logo will be prominently visible on the player helmets and caps throughout the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Just as helmets provide safety to batters and help them pe...
BattRE bags AIS 156-Amendment III - Phase 2 CMVR certification for electric scooter Stor:ie
BattREElectric Mobility Private Limited (Batt:RE), an e-mobility company focused on providing sustainable, performance-rich commute experiences for the urban consumer, has received the AIS 156 - Amendment III - Phase 2 CMVR Certification for its Stor:ie electric 2-wheeler, affirming the brand's commitment to providing the safest and most efficient electric vehicles to its riders. This certification is one of the most stringent safety and performance standards for electric two-wh...
RunR Mobility partners ReadyAssist to provide best-in-class roadside assistance to EV users
RunR Mobility, one of India's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, has announced its partnership with vehicle assistance major player ReadyAssist after signing an after-sales service agreement to enhance offerings for customers. The Vadodara-based EV giant, supported by MecPower Solutions will now be seen leveraging ReadyAssist's unique deep-tech platform and innovative solutions to cater to its customers' real-time breakdown problems using deep machine learning, data inte...
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., a leading Indian manufacturer of electric vehicles under the brand 'Joy e-bike,' showcased its entire range of marque electric two & three wheelers at the 4th edition of Green Vehicle Expo that began today at BIEC, Bengaluru. The home-grown EV major also displayed its first electric three-wheeler Joy e-rik for the potential customers and the recently launched high-speed electric scooter ‘MIHOS’ at the expo. The compan...
Musashi India, a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan and a leading manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has announced its foray in the E-mobility space in the Indian market. Musashi will use its strong platform of design & engineering capability to manufacture its new EV unit comprising of motor, PCU, and Gear Box. Focused on building high performance and safe auto components, Musashi will manufacture the E-Axle at its B...
Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, has announced its collaboration with Ampere, the flagship electric two-wheeler scooter brand under Greaves Electric Mobility ("GEMPL"), to enhance their stakeholder relationships by delivering customised engagements to create a single source of truth and strengthen its stakeholder relationships by providing customised engagements. Greaves Electric Mobility will leverage Salesforce to power its sales, service, and dealer management systems ...
Ampere Electric Scooter crosses 2 lakh customers milestone
Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility division of Greaves Cotton Limited, has achieved more than 200,000 secondary sales of its "Ampere" brand electric 2-wheelers as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. This achievement highlights Ampere's commitment to transforming urban transportation and promoting the adoption of electric 2-wheelers nationwide. In April, the Company announced surpassing the 100,000 sales milestone of its "Ampe...
HOP Electric Mobility welcomes early monsoons with exclusive offers on its EVs
HOP Electric Mobility, a fast-growing electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, has given a good reason for its customers to enjoy the early onset of monsoons with the announcement of limited period discounts. HOP Electric has come with offers up to INR 4,000/- on LEO and LYF e-scooters, and INR 10,000 on the OXO, a high-speed electric motorcycle. In addition to the discounts, HOP Electric is extending 100% financing facility on its highly sought-after OXO e-motorcycle to make sustainable u...
Joy e-bike becomes Title Sponsor for the India Tour of Ireland for the 3-Match T20 Series 2023
Solidifying its enduring partnership with Sports, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., one of India’s leading manufacturers of electric vehicles under the brand 'Joy e-bike' added further Joy to the Independence Day Celebrations in India by announcing its association as ‘Title Sponsor’ with the India Tour of Ireland 2023. This significant collaboration will recognize the tournament as the 'Joy e-bike Cup,' symbolizing the fusion of sporting excellence ...
Nissan reveals all-electric Nissan Hyper Urban concept toward Japan Mobility Show
In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is revealing a series of exciting all-electric concept vehicles, the first of which is the Nissan Hyper Urban crossover, digitally revealed. The series, to be revealed one by one* in digital form leading up to the show’s press day on October 25, features the word hyper to express the heightened excitement they aim to bring. Each concept is represented by a symbolic character&nbs...
Lexus will exhibit at the first-ever JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 from October 26 to November 5 under the theme “Discover a future you can't wait to navigate!” The Lexus booth theme will be “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience” and will debut its next-generation battery electric vehicle concept model lineup, with the aim of transforming into a battery electric vehicle brand by 2035. The booth prominently features the use of traditional Japanese aest...
HOP Electric Mobility unveils Festival Season Dhamaka with unbeatable EV 2-Wheeler Deals
HOP Electric Mobility, a leading electric two-wheeler company, has announced Festival Season Dhamaka from the auspicious occasion of Navratri, offering customers a reason to celebrate by announcing special discounts during this period. HOP Electric is ushering in the festive season with incredible offers on its electric scooters and motorcycles. The deals will be available from Navratri Festival. Aspiring customers can now own an HOP Electric e-scooter for as low as Rs 69,000, and the deal...
Nissan unveils all-electric, high-performance Nissan Hyper Force concept at Japan Mobility Show
At the Japan Mobility Show today, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the resounding finale to its innovative series of five “hyper” concept vehicles. With one EV concept revealed every week since Oct 3 leading up to the show, Nissan displayed its ability to envision a wide range of future customer needs and lifestyles, and to enrich people’s lives with innovation and excitement. Nissan president and CEO Makoto Uchida said: “All five concept ...
At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show 2023, Lexus introduced a range of concept models under the theme "Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience", envisioning new possibilities for mobility through electric cars. The Lexus booth hosted the global debut of the next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept car LF-ZC, set for release in 2026, along with the BEV flagship concept model LF-ZL, which offers a glimpse into the brand's future. Since its inception i...
Omega Seiki Mobility inaugurates First in Segment Green-Energy Powered COCO Service Centre in NCR
Omega Seiki Mobility has raised the bar with the inauguration of its first in segment avant-garde Company-Owned-Company-Operated (COCO) Service Centre for their Electric Vehicles. Nestled strategically at Sector 15 A, Faridabad, Haryana- 121007. Boasting an expansive 30,000 sq ft. footprint and equipped with 7 state-of-the-art service bays staffed by a team of over 20 highly skilled service engineers, the COCO Service Centre is poised to deliver a seamless and unparalleled experience for cust...
SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of around US$ 110 billion and a presence in over 100 countries, and the JSW Group, one of India’s leading global business conglomerates with US$ 23 billion in revenues across diversified businesses, have entered into a strategic Joint Venture. The Shareholder Agreement and Share Purchase & Share Subscription agreement were signed by the President of ...
Bharat Petroleum and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility collaborate to setup 7,000 chargers
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune 500 and a Fully Integrated Maharatna Energy Company and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle revolution, have signed an MOU to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage BPCL's widespread fuel stations network and TPEM's insights from over 1.15 lakh Tata EVs on Indian road, to set up chargers at locations frequently v...
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), pioneers of India’s EV revolution, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading charge point operators (CPOs), Chargezone, Glida, Statiq, and Zeon, to further develop India’s charging infrastructure. This MoU crucially builds on the significant existing presence of each operator in the charging ecosystem and TPEM’s unique telematics insights basis more than 1.15 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads. TPEM will actively a...
HOP Electric Mobility announces Price Hike with 3-5% on all Product Lines, effective January 2024
HOP Electric Mobility, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing brand, has announced a price hike on their products. The company has decided to increase the prices of its products by 3-5% across all models, effective from January 2024. The price hike is being done to cope with the rising material input costs and to maintain the quality standards of its products. "As we continue our journey towards a sustainable future, we find it necessary to make adjustments in response to the ev...
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. (WIML), a prominent manufacturer of electric vehicles under the ‘Joy e-bike’ brand in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BEEAH Group (BG), a globally recognized leader in sustainable waste management and co-owned by the Sharjah government in the UAE. This collaboration aims to promote the use of electric vehicles and contribute to environmental improvement across the GCC countries and African nations. The Memora...
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility inaugurates its exclusive TATA.ev stores in Gurugram
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India’s EV revolution, today launched its TATA.ev stores, catering solely to EV customers, in the prominent auto hubs of Sector 14 & Sohna Road, Gurugram. These stores will be open to public starting January 07, 2024. As electric vehicles in India continue their growth trajectory, the consumer demographic is rapidly evolving as EV owners expect a seamless blend of advanced technology, sustaina...
Tata Motors presents ‘Future of Mobility’ portfolio at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile and mobility company, is exhibiting an impressive array of present and future ready vehicles and solutions designed to revolutionise personal mobility, people mobility, and cargo transport at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 being held from 1-3 February 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Expo, a first-of-its-kind global mobility show in India, will have Tata Motors combine its inherent passion for ‘made in India’ and fu...
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd announced its participation in the inaugural edition of Bharat Mobility, the first-of-its-kind global mobility show hosted in India. It is a pioneering event that unites the entire mobility value chain in a single venue. More than just an exhibition, it serves as a preview for the future of mobility. The Yamaha Pavilion, spanning 400 sq meter, promises to captivate visitors with an exclusive display of its exciting motorcycle & scooter range, attractive...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has displayed its exciting range of advanced green technology product line-up, and its localization initiatives at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. The display at the pavilion is centred around the theme ‘Grow India - Grow with India’, underscoring the company’s commitment to key national priorities of , ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’, ‘Energy Security’, and ‘Carbon Neutrality’ through ‘Multiple P...
BMW Group India stands out at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
BMW Group India stands out at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 with an immersive display of its entire electric vehicle range. BMW Group India pavilion is located at Hall No. H1-11, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 01 - 03 February 2024. The company has showcased its exceptionally diverse and innovative lineup of electric vehicles, captivating visitors with models such as the groundbreaking BMW i7, the versatile BMW iX, the stylish BMW i4, the dynamic BMW iX1, and the spirit...
DENSO participates in Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
DENSO a leading global mobility supplier is participating at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in Delhi, a key opportunity brought forward by the Government of India bringing together the entire mobility value chain under one roof. Harnessing this opportunity to connect with industry stakeholders and customers, Denso is showcasing revolutionary advance technologies and key concepts whereby it is reimagining its vision for the Indian mobility landscape as a key technology leader in eme...
MG Motor India participates in Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
Morris Garages (MG), a British automobile brand with a 100-year-old legacy, participates in India’s first global mobility show, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. hosted by industry associations and supported by the Government of India, this expo is being held from February 1 to 3, in New Delhi. The Expo will serve as a platform for MG Motor India to highlight its expertise in auto technology and electric mobility while underlining its commitment to contributing ...
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India showcases Future-ready Technologies at Bharat Mobility Expo 2024
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) received an overwhelming response at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. SAVWIPL exhibited Germany’s top-selling electric model - Škoda Enyaq SUV, alongside the ‘Engineered in India, driven by the world’ – Volkswagen Virtus, luxury BEV models Audi RS E-Tron GT and Porsche Taycan, and also the Lamborghini Revuelto – brand’s first series-production hybrid supercar. At Indi...
Tata.ev reduces EV prices up to INR 1.2 Lakh
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India’s EV revolution, today announced an exciting reduction in prices of its bestselling EVs - Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev, with the objective of making EVs more accessible to Indian customers. Key highlights of the price reduction: India’s most feature rich EV, the Nexon.ev gets a price reduction of up to INR 1.2 Lakh India’s fa...
In the fast-evolving landscape of Electric Vehicles (EVs), as the automotive industry ushers in a new era of sustainable mobility, innovation is taking centre stage. Audi is once again set to redefine the digital customer experience with the Audi Electric Mobility Information portal. A comprehensive EV-focused online platform, which can be found at audi-me.com/EVhub is designed to help customers adapt to their new electric mobility lifestyle with Audi, learn more about ele...
Eco Mobility, India’s premier car rental service provider, today announced the expansion of its successful 4-year partnership with DreamFolks. Eco Mobility will now extend its fleet of luxury chauffeur-driven vehicles to DreamFolks customers under the newly launched DreamFolks Club memberships. Under the renewed agreement, Eco Mobility will provide luxury car rental service to DreamFolks Club members at 150 airports in India and abroad. DreamFolks Club members can access the tr...
In a landmark move to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in India, Mahindra & Mahindra, India's leading SUV manufacturer, today, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited. This collaboration signifies a giant leap towards building a greener, more sustainable future, aligning with India’s ambitious climate action goals. The memor...
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle revolution, has signed an MOU with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage HPCL's widespread fuel station network and TPEM's insights from over 1.2 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads, to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. Additionally, HPCL will gather insight...
MG Motor India, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility sign MoU to strengthen EV ecosystem
Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a fully owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), and part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and MG Motor India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the EV charging infrastructure in India. The joint collaboration to develop the charging solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and value-added services to MG's EV customers nationwide and will underpin India's rapidly evolving EV ecosystem by helping build a robus...
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage Shell's widespread fuel station network and TPEM's insights from over 1.4 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners...
Is 'Lean' getting 'Mean' for auto?
Yes, of course, and we mean that quite literally. The COVID pandemic has opened doors for auto makers to streamline their supply chains and ready themselves for future mobility to become both, leaner and meaner. The automotive industry is in a transitional phase towards electric mobility and industry experts believe that this is an apt time to review, reflect and redefine supply chain strategies, and get a leaner approach across the product development cycles. They believe that cost and opera...
Chinese investments in India to come under scanner: Sources
Investments from China in the automobile sector are expected to come under the scrutiny of the Indian government, according to reliable sources in the industry. This is in light of the current political situation between India and China, following which the Maharashtra government announced that it has put on hold the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese auto makers Great Wall Motors (GWM) and PMI Electro Mobility Solutions (joint venture with Foton). When contacted, GWM India did...
Personal mobility takes center stage
Travel isn’t going to be the same for a while and that’s a given. Whether it is your daily commute, getting from point A to point B, or that long awaited holiday break that you were so desirous of embarking on, everything is now going to be a new transformed version of what we’ve been used to in the past. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this year, travel and transportation was most significantly impacted. While the rest of the world stayed home, people as...
With a torrent of technological advancements in the 21st Century, it sure is a tremendously exciting time for the auto industry. On National Technology Day, here’s what movers and shakers from the world of auto and tech, both, legacy and new-age, have to say about emerging technologies and the way the future of everything auto is shaping up. All of these point in one direction – that of technological transformation – which is taking over our lives and how! Rand...
Affordability of electric mobility has always remained a pain point for both the manufacturers and buyers. The recent amendment in the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) announced by the Department of Heavy Industry on June 11th, 2021, is expected to fast-track adoption of electric mobility in the two-wheeler space in the country, and provide much needed impetus, in terms of demand, to the segment. According to the amendment...
Gujarat announces comprehensive EV Policy; aims to become EV hub
Gujarat has become the latest state to announce a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) policy. While automakers across segments have welcomed the move that will see the enabling of faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country, one needs to keep an eye on how these incentives will unfold vis-a-vis higher buyer demand. "In line with its clear policy to encourage EV adoption, the Government has extended the FAME II policy by 2 years. This, coupled with recent changes in incentive s...
Despite the turbulent times faced by the automotive industry due to the pandemic, Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Limited, manufacturers of electric two-wheeler, ‘Joy e-bike’ has been going full throttle and has no plans of slowing down. The company plans to launch three new two-wheelers this year, enter new export markets and segments, and expand their dealer network and manufacturing capacity to meet the anticipated demand for electric two-wheelers in both, the Indian as ...
Sultan of Swing – Uday Narang
Uday Narang, Founder & Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), is a man who has made it his mission to bring about an electric revolution in India and going by the speed at which he is moving, there is little to stop him from going forth and accomplishing all that he has set out to do. Excerpts from the interview… TOS: What can we expect to see from Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) in the coming year in terms of new products? UN: Two years back, OSM, developed, Rage ....
Hop OXO: A new electric motorcycle hits the road
Hop Electric Mobility’s motorcycle, OXO, has arrived and is aimed at both the urban as well as the rural commuters who are aspirational and desirous of switching to a new technology. We spoke with Hop Electric Mobility’s young and dynamic team to learn all about all the time and effort that has gone into designing and building their motorcycle through their 75-week journey and also learnt about their future plans. Hop on to know more… According to Taran Singh Salaria, Le...
