China will prohibit the use of hidden or flush door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, marking a shift away from the minimalist design popularised by Tesla amid growing safety concerns. New regulations issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
The Delhi government is considering a new financial incentive to encourage owners of older petrol and diesel vehicles to convert them into electric vehicles, rather than scrapping them. The proposal is part of the capital’s forthcoming EV Policy 2.0 and is aimed at reducing vehicular
The Delhi government is set to unveil a revamped Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, signalling a stronger push to move the capital away from petrol and diesel vehicles as it grapples with chronic air pollution. The new policy is expected to significantly expand incentives and
Mahindra & Mahindra has announced plans to set up 250 ultra-fast electric-vehicle charging stations under its Charge_IN network by the end of 2027. The company aims to install more than 1,000 charging points, each powered by 180 kW chargers to support high-speed EV charging. Also Read|
Volkswagen AG has tightened its investment strategy for India’s electric vehicle market, reducing its planned funding from nearly $1 billion to $700 million, according to industry insiders. The shift signals a recalibrated approach as the company reassesses how to strengthen its long-term commitment to the
France has come up with the most innovative way of charging electric vehicles: a 1.5 km-long highway that can charge EVs as they drive. The wireless charging highway is located at the outskirts of Paris near the A10 motorway, and can charge multiple buses, cars,
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a proposal to make Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) mandatory for all electric vehicles starting October 1, 2027, in a bid to strengthen road safety. AVAS to Become a Standard Safety Feature According to the ministry’s draft notification,
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has appointed Tapan Ghosh- currently Vice President and Head of Sales at Hyundai India, as CEO of its Indian operations. Ghosh will officially assume the role on October 16. This leadership change comes shortly after VinFast launched its two
Exicom Tele-Systems Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer specialising in EV charging and critical power solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with Charger on Wheels, a mobile EV charging startup. This collaboration aims to address the pressing infrastructure challenges hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles