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Gurugram, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) In Vietnam, EVs have quietly moved from fringe to mainstream. At the center is VinFast, building not just vehicles but the full system that makes electric mobility practical, affordable, and increasingly hard to ignore. There was a point in time when electric vehicles weren't just a relative novelty, but were actually a preferred choice, at least in the U.S., where they first gained traction. Even back in the 1990s, people were already aware of the benefits o ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Directing the officials to make public transport affordable and to make efficient use of electric buses is a key factor to achieve this goal, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu observed that clean fuel usage reduces operational costs and benefits the public. Chairing a review meeting on Roads and highways at the State Secretariat on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said through efficient solar power management, the state has already reduced electricity procurement costs by approximatel ...Read More >
Mumbai: Vietnam-based Vingroup has announced a massive investment of $6.5 billion in Maharashtra, aimed at driving sustainable urban development, industrial growth, tourism, renewable energy, and electric mobility. The announcement was made in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, as the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state's Industries Department and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Fadnavis Calls Investment a Step Toward Modern Urb ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said Vietnam-based Vingroup has committed to investing USD 6.5 billion in Maharashtra over the next two years in various sectors, including electric mobility solutions, renewable energy, tourism and entertainment. An official release earlier mentioned the investment figure as USD 8.5 billion. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Vingroup, the state industries department and the Mumbai Metropolitan R ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 8 (ANI): After tensions in West Asia rattled global oil markets, India's luxury carmakers are seeing an unexpected beneficiary, electric vehicles. Also Read | Sanju Samson Gifts New Smartphone Worth INR 40,000 to Fan After Noticing Broken Screen on His Old Mobile. BMW Group India says the ongoing geopolitical turmoil is driving a measurable shift in buyer sentiment towards EVs, and the numbers are backing it up. BMW Group India posted its highest-ever first-q ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 8: MegaCharge, the EV charging solutions arm of Mega Nirman & Industries Ltd., has announced a strategic partnership with the National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) to deploy EV charging infrastructure for 660 charging points across India's ambitious 5,500 km e-highway network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India's EV ecosystem by enabling seamless long-distance electric mobility. Under this partnership, MegaCharge will ...Read More >
BMW Group India reported a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase in car sales to 4,567 units in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, signalling relatively stronger traction compared to the broader luxury car market, which continues to see moderate growth amid macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. "BMW Group India has entered 2026 in an extremely strong position. We have achieved our highest-ever Q1 sales, registering solid double-digit growth, despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's electric vehicles sales crossed a record 20 lakh-unit mark for the first time, as significant numbers in two- and three-wheelers and growing volumes in cars added strength to the greens.According to retail sales numbers released by Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA), a total of 24.5 lakh units of EVs were sold in FY26 against 19.6 lakh units in the previous fiscal, registering a growth of around 25%.A large part of the volumes came in from two-wheelers, led b ...Read More >
New Delhi : Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, positioning it as a shift towards measurable, outcome-driven clean air governance. However, even as the government outlined an ambitious multi-sector strategy, experts cautioned that without strong enforcement, tangible targets, and long-term consistency, the plan risks repeating the shortcomings of previous efforts. Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and ...Read More >
Last month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 'green budget' allocating ₹22,236 crore out of total outlays of ₹1.03 lakh crore, laying a clear roadmap to make Delhi cleaner and greener, according to a Delhi CMO statement. The 17 departments of the government have been allocated a dedicated fund for driving the green push with top priority on the Yamuna clean-up and e-buses. The responsibility for delivering on these goals has been systematically distributed, with the 17 key departmen ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tesla on Monday announced the launch of its first in-mall electric vehicle charging station in India at Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai. The new facility, located in the mall's B1 parking area, features a total of eight chargers, including four V4 Superchargers offering fast DC charging at speeds of up to 250 kW and four Destination Chargers providing AC charging at 11 kW. The setup is designed to cater to varying charging needs of Tesla users, offering both ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India-UK Collaborative R&D Programme for industrial sustainability is critical in accelerating the development of advanced, industry-relevant technologies and innovations in EV charging infrastructure are necessary for rapid adoption of electric mobility and future-ready ecosystem in India, a senior government official said on Monday. Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, Technology Development Board made the comment as the government body entered an agreement with ...Read More >
Summary The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) started consultations with electric two-wheeler makers on 2 April, as it looks to rev up its five-year-old 'Go Electric' campaign, eyeing a micro-level awareness on EV benefits, two people aware of the matter said. The West Asia war-triggered energy supply shocks are pushing India to speed up its shift to electric mobility to cut its oil import dependence and cushion the economy from volatility. Towards this, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) s ...Read More >
Electric vehicle (EV) users travelling on state highways in Karnataka may soon find a charging station every 60-70km. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), in partnership with Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL), has moved to expand EV charging infrastructure across the state to facilitate mobility of electric vehicles. The push comes amid concerns over fluctuating fuel supplies linked to the ongoing West Asia war. Karnataka already leads the nation in EV charging s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, announcing a series of measures including strict enforcement of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule, curbs on polluting vehicles and a push for cleaner transport and dust control.Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes.The action plan, announced after ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Entry of goods vehicles into Delhi will be restricted to those compliant with BS-VI norms or CNG and electricity from Nov 1 onwards. Non-essential traffic inflow will also be regulated.This decision came as chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan, 2026.In periods of severe pollution, govt may introduce staggered office timings, announce work-from-home directives and more restrictions on polluting vehicles, Delhi govt said.Govt last year h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, announcing a slew of measures including strict enforcement of the 'no utility board, no fuel' rule, restrictions on polluting vehicles and promotion of clean transport and dust control.Announcing the plan, Gupta said it builds on the government's "historic" 2026-27 Green Budget and aims to translate clean air targets into measurable results.The action plan, announced after a high-level r ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated the renovation and restoration of Jugmandar Hall at the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, a project executed at a cost of ₹2.32 crore as part of efforts to preserve and promote the city's cultural heritage. On the occasion, the CM also laid the foundation stone for a canal at the ABC Centre in Kedarpuram and announced the development and beautification of parks at six locations with ...Read More >
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commissioned a fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Anand Vihar on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, which, according to an official statement, is the largest such facility on the route. The station has 10 high-voltage charging units of 480 kW each, enabling simultaneous charging of up to 10 vehicles, as per the statement. The system can charge four-wheelers up to around 80% in about 30 minutes. Charging points for hea ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated the renovation and restoration of Jugmandar Hall at the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, a project executed at a cost of ₹2.32 crore as part of efforts to preserve and promote the city's cultural heritage. On the occasion, the CM also laid the foundation stone for a canal at the ABC Centre in Kedarpuram and announced the development and beautification of parks at six locations with ...Read More >
New Delhi : Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, positioning it as a shift towards measurable, outcome-driven clean air governance. However, even as the government outlined an ambitious multi-sector strategy, experts cautioned that without strong enforcement, tangible targets, and long-term consistency, the plan risks repeating the shortcomings of previous efforts. Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and ...Read More >
Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest hub for Electric Vehicle public charging stations in India, with 2,039 operational units installed by oil marketing companies. This puts Karnataka just behind Uttar Pradesh in the national rankings, according to data by Ministry of Heavy Industries. According to the data accessed by The Hindu, a total of 2,039 EV public charging stations (EV PCS) installed by oil marketing companies (OMCs) are currently operational in Karnataka. A year-wise analysis s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commissioned the largest fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station along the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor at Anand Vihar, in a push to promote clean mobility in the region.The facility is equipped with 10 high-capacity chargers of 480 kW each. Four-wheelers can be charged up to 80% in around 30 minutes, while dedicated points for heavy commercial EVs have also been provided."EV users can avail this facility through t ...Read More >
Abhinav RajputNew Delhi: Entry of goods vehicles into Delhi will be restricted to those compliant with BS-VI norms or CNG and electricity from Nov 1 onwards. Non-essential traffic inflow will also be regulated.This decision came as chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan, 2026.In periods of severe pollution, govt may introduce staggered office timings, announce work-from-home directives and more restrictions on polluting vehicles, Delhi govt said.Go ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Stepping up the fight against pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the national capital, with focus on stricter enforcement. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27, and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes. According to CM, the plan, pre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commissioned the largest fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor at Anand Vihar station. According to a statement, the newly installed facility offers advanced fast-charging services to EV users and is aimed at promoting clean mobility while improving convenience for commuters in the region. The charging station is equipped with 10 high-voltage charging units, each ...Read More >
Udaipur News: A financial assistance of Rs. 81.12 crores has been sanctioned for Rajasthan by the Government of India. The assistance was offered to the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation so the state could significantly speed up its existing nascent stage electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The fund would be utilized by the corporation for establishing public charging stations for EVs across Rajasthan. In Rajasthan, a total of 591 charging stations would be set up across 262 locations an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Electric cars and two-wheelers clocked record monthly sales in March as customers advanced purchases amid aggressive promotions and fears of fuel and vehicle price hikes in FY27. Electric car registrations -- a proxy for retail sales as carmakers report only dispatches to dealers -- rose 49% on-year to 19,711 units in March, while those of electric two-wheelers surged 36% to 177,485 units, Vahan portal data on Tuesday showed. Also Read: India's EV transition must be inclusive, econo ...Read More >
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has announced the approved power tariffs for Assam's key utility companies, confirming that there will be no increase in electricity rates for the financial year 2026-27. According to a press release issued on March 6, 2026, the revised tariffs will come into effect from April 1, 2026, offering relief to consumers across the state. The decision follows a detailed regulatory process that began in November 2025, when major utilities -- Assam Powe ...Read More >
NOIDA: With the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage-4 restrictions in force, the Noida authority has decided to take multiple measures including electric mobility, expansion of EV infrastructure, and reduction in daily vehicular movement. The Authority's plan is focused on accelerating a shift to electric and hybrid mobility, expanding EV infrastructure and cutting down daily vehicular movement, particularly in high-footfall IT and institutional zones, officials said on Tuesday in a statem ...Read More >
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