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New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Electric vehicle financing platform Astranova Mobility has raised Rs 60 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, the company said on Thursday. The round also saw existing investors - Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. It also witnessed participation from Trucks Venture Capital, a Silicon Valley-based auto-tech fund, the company said in a statement. "With this fund raise, we have simultaneously unlocked significant debt capital and are now all set to ...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 >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 2: VinFast has officially opened bookings for the VF MPV 7, a premium seven-seater electric MPV designed for Indian customers. With its spacious interior, smart technology, and strong practicality, this third VinFast model in the market is expected to fully meet everyday mobility needs with outstanding value proposition. It also reaffirms the company's long-term commitment to developing a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem in India, delivering smart, modern, ...Read More >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 2: VinFast has officially opened bookings for the VF MPV 7, a premium seven-seater electric MPV designed for Indian customers. With its spacious interior, smart technology, and strong practicality, this third VinFast model in the market is expected to fully meet everyday mobility needs with outstanding value proposition. It also reaffirms the company's long-term commitment to developing a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem in India, delivering smar ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 23 (ANI): The Kamarajar Educational Trust, with support from the under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, distributed 10 electric "Pink Autos" to economically disadvantaged fisherwomen at Thoothukudi on Monday. The vehicles were formally handed over by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable transport and women's economic empowerment in coastal regions. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Department of Automobile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, in association with BAJA SAEINDIA, organised a two-day national workshop on H-Baja (Hydrogen BAJA). The workshop brought together over 250 student participants from across India, offering an immersive learning platform focused on hydrogen-based mobility solutions. The workshop featured intensive and highly informative sessions centred on hC ...Read More >
Hamirpur, (HP) Dec 16 (PTI) Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has become the first state transport undertaking in the country to introduce the 'National Common Mobility Card' facility, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh said on Tuesday. Sukhu, while flagging off the Nadaun-Hamirpur-Ghumarwin-Delhi Volvo (luxury) bus service of the HRTC, said with this card, passengers can travel across the country, including in the Delhi Metro, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses, in Haryana Roadways ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 20: JSW MG Motor India today announced that the MG Windsor has crossed the 50,000 sales milestone in just over a year, marking a historic achievement for the company. With this, the MG Windsor becomes India's first EV to cross the 50,000 sales mark in record time, reinforcing its leadership in India's 4W-EV segment. Also Read | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Free Live Streaming Online, T20I Tri-Series 2025: How To Watch SL vs ZIM Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in ...Read More >
India is moving towards becoming a fuel exporter. This shift is powered by increased production and use of ethanol, methanol, and green hydrogen. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted this during an event. He also emphasized the government's focus on road safety and modern infrastructure development. This strategy aims to create jobs and boost India's economy. Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation, driven by the gr ...Read More >
Gurugram and Faridabad are set to receive 100 electric buses each by March 2026 under the PM e-bus Seva Scheme, said a senior official from the Ministry of housing and urban affairs during the curtain raiser event of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference. The conference will start from today and will continue till November 9. It will be inaugurated by Union minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar. Jaideep (single name), an official from the ministry of housing and urban ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 84th Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar today. Gadkari inaugurated the event in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, PWD Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, IRC President Prof. Manoranjan Parida, and senior officials of the state government. In his address, the Union Minister said, "India is making a decisive shift from being a fuel-importin ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 31: Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the appointment of GMMCO Limited, part of the CKA Birla Group, as its new authorized dealer partner for Northern, Eastern and Central India. This partnership marks a key milestone in Scania's renewed India growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to strengthen regional coverage, enhance customer experience, and drive expansion across all business segments. Under this arrangement, GMMCO ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 24 : App-based ride services provider Uber on Wednesday announced a slew of partnerships to ... New Delhi [India], May 24 : App-based ride services provider Uber on Wednesday announced a slew of partnerships to electrify its services in India for transition to sustainable mobility. It will deploy 25,000 electric vehicles across Uber's top seven cities with support from its fleet partners. As part of the sustainability push, the mobility major announced the rollout of Ube ...Read More >
India is embracing sustainable mobility. A new report highlights a strong shift towards electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles. Government policies and industry investments are driving this change. Several states are leading in electric vehicle adoption. India is following a multi-fuel approach to reduce emissions. New government norms will reward automakers for producing cleaner vehicles. India is rapidly moving toward sustainable mobility through a mix of electric, hybrid, and altern ...Read More >
Pune: The increase in renewable energy production capacity will support sustainable mobility efforts in the state, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday."We have a robust solar power generation system. By 2030, I am sure that the share of renewable power generation in the state will be around 52%. This will help develop charging infrastructure using decarbonised power," he said at the launch of the EV truck developed and manufactured by Essar Group-backed Blue Energy Motors at its pl ...Read More >
EAAA Alternatives, formerly known as Edelweiss Alternatives, has raised a $60 million commitment from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its India Energy Transition Fund, which targets a corpus of USD 300 million. The fund will be used for investing in renewable energy, energy storage, electric mobility, and other green infrastructure assets. "The fund has a target size of $300 million and will channel equity and quasi-equity into greenfield infrastructure projects and growth-stage compani ...Read More >
New Delhi: The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its presence in India's green transition, using its capital and expertise to plug financing gaps in clean energy, sustainable transport and water infrastructure, top official at the multilateral financial agency told Mint on Thursday. The broad aim is to make lives better, more sustainable and inclusive. By investing in the country's green funds and projects from metro systems to battery storage, the EU's lending arm aims to accelerat ...Read More >
New Delhi : Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced that it has commenced the delivery of 24 units of AVTR 55T Electric trucks to M/s ASAT Logistics Pvt Ltd, a prominent player in cement and aggregate movement and the strategic logistics partner for Shree Cement. This milestone reinforces the strategic alliance between Ashok Leyland and ASAT Logistics while highlighting Ashok Leyland's commitment to advanc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Global shipping and logistics operator CMA CGM Group on Wednesday said it has signed a letter of intent for six LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in line with its fleet renewal and energy transition strategy. This strategic move makes the Group the first major foreign carrier to commission LNG vessels from an Indian shipyard, the company said, adding that the containerships will be delivered from 2029 to 2031. All six vessels will be r ...Read More >
A government report reveals interesting trends in Delhi. Vehicle density decreased between 2015 and 2024. Road accidents also saw a decline during this period. DTC and cluster buses increased in number. However, daily ridership on these buses reduced. Delhi Metro ridership significantly increased. Access to public transport initially declined but later improved. The number of vehicles per 1,000 people declined from 530 in 2015-16 to 373 in 2023-24 in Delhi while road accidents also decreased fr ...Read More >
Velocitti comes in Mini and Max variants, while Gravitti targets intra-city deliveries. These Made-in-India vehicles offer long ranges, safety features, and telematics, with a phased rollout planned for 2025, alongside future LCV and compact car developments. Dawki Mobility, an emerging manufacturer in India's electric three-wheeler sector, yesterday announced the introduction of two new brands under its product line: Velocitti, an electric passenger vehicle available in two variants - Velocitti ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has raised $405 million for Vertelo, its fleet electrification platform in India, marking the firm's largest investment commitment in the electric vehicle (EV) sector in Asia.Vertelo was created and is operated by Macquarie Asset Management. The platform, launched in April 2024, provides integrated solutions to support EV fleet adoption, including leasing and financing, charging infrastructure, energy management, fleet operations, and end-of-life asset ...Read More >
Dispur (Assam) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has taken a key decision, including amending building byelaws to ensure ease of doing business. Procurement of 500 MW power, approval of 1500 MV pumped storage project and approving financial sanction of the remaining amount of Rs. 375 crores for the continuation of Ayushman Asom Yojna to provide free medical treatment to the beneficiaries were among the key decisions taken in the meeting. Al ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: TDK Corporation has announced that its corporate venture capital arm, TDK Ventures, Inc., has invested $21 million in Ultraviolette, a Bangalore-based innovator in high-performance electric motorcycles. The funding, part of Ultraviolette's latest investment round, underscores TDK Ventures' commitment to advancing sustainable mobility worldwide. India's electric two-wheeler market presents a massive opportunity to cut emissions and deliver cleaner urban transport. While electric scoot ...Read More >
Janmashtami 2025: 7 Iconic Bollywood Songs Dedicated To Lord Krishna That Will Elevate Your Festive Celebrations India is about to take a big leap towards green transport with the upcoming rollout of its first hydrogen train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has today given a peek into the path-breaking loco on social media site X (Earlier Twitter), marking a big step toward greener railways. With this achievement, India stands to be a part of an exclusive club of countries - Germany, France, ...Read More >
Tata's Magna electric coaches, designed for long-haul operations, are seen as a key enabler in making sustainable mobility viable beyond urban centres. Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Energy Mobility Solutions (GEMS), the newly formed electric mobility subsidiary of Universal Bus Services (UBS), to supply 100 units of its Magna electric intercity coaches. The agreement was formalised during the Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai. GEMS, backed by UBS -- a ...Read More >
Ashok Leyland will follow a proactive approach to navigate emerging global and industry trends including electrification and supply chain challenges as it remains in hunt to be among the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, according to Chairman Dheeraj G Hinduja. In his address to shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2024-25, he noted that the commercial vehicle and mobility sectors are undergoing profound transformation. Electrification is accelerating, even as altern ...Read More >
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing $20 million in Transvolt Mobility, marking its first equity investment in an electric vehicle fleet platform. This investment aims to help Transvolt expand its fleet to 3,500 vehicles, creating 8,200 jobs over the next five years. It also supports India's clean mobility goals by deploying heavy commercial EVs across various sectors. International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide $20 million equity investment in Transvolt Mobility, m ...Read More >
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