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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 hosts online ‘COVID-19 Mobility Race’ hackathon to benefit automotive industry

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...

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...

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...

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...

TVS Motor Company forays into personal e-mobility business with majority stake in European e-bike brand EGO Movement

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...

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 teases Concept EV9 – a manifestation of its vision as a sustainable mobility solutions provider

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...

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...

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...

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 rolls out Pan-India ‘Ampere Care Camp’ from 14th November 2022

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...

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 ...

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...

Joy E-bike ready to splash its customers with exciting discount offers on Holi and International Women’s Day

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...

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...

Wardwizard displays its entire range of electric two & three wheelers at the 4th edition of Green Vehicle Expo in Bengaluru

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...

Ampere leverages Salesforce to delivers personalised experiences to EV customers with data-driven insights

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...

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 showcases the future of electrified vehicles and mobility experiences at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show

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...

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 ...

Lexus Debuts Next-Generation Battery EV Concept and Vision for the Future of Mobility at Japan Mobility Show 2023

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...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. collaborates with leading Charge Point Operators to setup over 10,000 charging stations by FY25

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...

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd and BEEAH Group – Sharjah – UAE sign Strategic Collaboration to manufacture EVs and promote sustainable ...

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...

Yamaha Powers into inaugural Bharat Mobility Expo with exciting Product Range and Interactive Pavilion

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 reaffirms commitment to National Priorities and Atma Nirbhar Bharat Initiatives at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024

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...

Audi accelerates the road to E-Mobility in the Middle East with the launch of Audi EV Information portal

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...

Mahindra signs MoU with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited, Broadening EV Charging Infrastructure Access

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...

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...

2W EVs get a booster shot

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...

Pride and Joy

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 ...