ietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is changing its India strategy, with plans to develop two electric vehicles specifically for the Indian market, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The company is working on two new models, internally referred to as VF X and VF Y, as it looks to build products that better…
India’s passenger vehicle market is moving towards a more diverse powertrain mix, with CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) collectively overtaking petrol in retail sales for the first time in August 2026. According to data cited by Moneycontrol, CNG, hybrids and EVs together accounted for 41.95% of passenger vehicle retail sales in August, compared with…
Madhya Pradesh is preparing a major expansion and modernisation of its public transport network under its Mobility Vision 2030, with the state targeting a more connected, safer and passenger-friendly transport system. Under the vision, Madhya Pradesh Passenger Transport and Infrastructure Limited plans to operate more than 15,000 modern public buses across the state. The programme…
Haryana is stepping up efforts to transform its public transport system by combining fleet electrification, digital technology and smarter mobility solutions. Haryana Roadways, which has grown from a modest fleet of 475 buses and three depots in 1966 to more than 4,000 buses today, currently operates over 11 lakh kilometres every day and serves around…
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is gearing up to enter India’s fast-growing electric scooter market, with plans to launch India-specific EV scooters later this year, signalling a new chapter in the country’s two-wheeler EV landscape. Reports suggest the company’s strategy is centered on developing electric scooters tailored to Indian road conditions and consumer preferences, building…
India is placing electric mobility at the centre of its strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026. Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a crucial lever to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, cut emissions, and drive cleaner…
Apollo Tyres has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by earning an A- leadership rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for both climate change and water security performance. The rating places the company among global leaders in corporate environmental transparency and action, reflecting major progress in its reporting and environmental governance. Tire…
Who controls the resources, technologies, and intermediate manufacturing that underpin this transition?
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has secured a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing the Indian tyre maker in the top seven per cent of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance, industry sources report. The globally recognised EcoVadis assessment covers four key pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. JK Tyre scored 77…
India’s road transport ministry has proposed a new traceability system for electric vehicle batteries, introducing an Aadhaar-like unique identification number for every battery pack sold in the country, according to a report by Economic Times. The draft proposal suggests assigning a Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to each EV battery to enable end-to-end tracking from…
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