Odisha will roll out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at 190 locations across six cities as part of the central government’s PM E-Drive initiative, aiming to strengthen urban clean mobility and support EV adoption. The project will be implemented in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Sambalpur, Berhampur and
The Telangana government has pushed a statewide safety audit of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The progress comes following concerns over fire risks and operational safety. With EV adoption accelerating across India, authorities have been prompted to tighten safety around charging infrastructure to ensure compliance with
The Himachal Pradesh government has made it mandatory to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in new commercial, public, and semi-public buildings, officials said on Tuesday. The requirement was introduced under the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning (17th Amendment) Rules, 2026, to support the
India has seen a sharp rise in the adoption of electric vehicles in recent years. Be it the two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles or commercial fleets, there is a substantial shift towards electric mobility. However, this growth has left many imbalances exposed for India. While demand for