Pune has put the brakes on the rapid expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Authorities are reassessing demand, utilisation levels and long-term viability. The move signals a broader recalibration in India’s EV infrastructure rollout. In the current phase, growth is increasingly aligned with real-time
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
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,