Noida and Ghaziabad authorities have announced a sweeping clean-transport policy: from 1 January 2026, all commercial fleet vehicles in these districts must run exclusively on CNG or electricity. The mandate covers a broad set of operators, including taxis, auto-rickshaws, delivery services, school vans, and ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and Uber. MillenniumPost Under the new…
Only about 13% of electric vehicle (EV) models made in India currently qualify for the government’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme, exposing a deep reliance on imported parts, especially from China. The Economic Times According to reports, just 6 out of 46 EV models sold in India meet the domestic value-addition (DVA) requirements set by the…
Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled a trio of alternate-fuel tractors at Agrovision 2025 in Nagpur, marking a major push toward more sustainable farming. The Economic Times The showcased models include: All these technologies have been developed at Mahindra’s Research Valley in Chennai. Speaking at the event, Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business, emphasized the…
Bridgestone has launched a new ultra-high-performance tyre: the Potenza Sport EVO with ENLITEN Technology. Bridgestone EMEA Newsroom Building on the award-winning Potenza Sport, this upgraded version offers better sports performance, tighter high-speed stability, and improved control during cornering. In wet conditions, the EVO achieves an EU label A grade for grip and delivers a braking…
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it may be time for the government to re-evaluate the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), 2020, in light of slow progress, urging fresh thinking to accelerate EV adoption. The Law Advice During a hearing of a public interest litigation on e-mobility implementation, a two-judge bench (Justices Surya Kant…
At the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Volkswagen Group showcased a bold local strategy to deepen its electric vehicle-tech capabilities in China. The automaker displayed eight next–generation connected vehicles, including five electric models, while reinforcing its “In China, for China” vision. Yicai Global A big part of VW’s plan is its joint venture with Horizon…
The Odisha government convened a high-level stakeholder consultation to finalize its upcoming EV Policy 2.0, intensifying its push toward green mobility. The meeting, led by the Commerce & Transport and Energy Departments, was chaired by Principal Secretaries Usha Padhee and Vishal Kumar Dev. Pragativadi Officials set an ambitious target: by 2036, at least 50 percent…
Apollo Tyres Ltd reported its consolidated profit after tax slipped 13 % year-on-year to ₹258 crore for the quarter ended September, as the company booked a sizable provision of ₹176 crore for restructuring its Netherlands-based plant. The Economic Times Revenue from operations rose to ₹6,831 crore from ₹6,437 crore in the same quarter a year…
MRF Ltd reported a solid improvement in earnings for the quarter ended 30 September, supported by stronger demand for automobile tyres and steady growth in the OEM segment. The company posted a net profit of ₹5.12 billion, up from ₹4.55 billion a year earlier, marking a clear MRF quarterly profit rise this season. Revenue from…
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. has secured the prestigious CARE Edge Ratings “ESG 1+” rating for the third consecutive year, underscoring the company’s strong commitment to sustainability, ethics, and governance. The company received an impressive overall ESG score of 81.2, significantly ahead of its peers, driven by strong carbon and energy management. ACKO Drive The…
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