Tata Elxsi, Infineon partner to develop ready-to-deploy EV solutions
The partnership focuses on developing scalable battery management systems, bi-directional onboard chargers and other EV systems for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles in the Indian market.
Electric two- and three-wheelers already cheaper to own than petrol variants: CEEW
Electric two-wheelers have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) of INR 1.48/km than INR 2.46/km for petrol models. Three-wheeler EVs cost INR 1.28/km versus INR 3.21/km for petrol.
India’s power demand to grow 6.0-6.5% over next five years, driven by EVs, data centres and green hydrogen: ICRA
Electric vehicles, data centres and green hydrogen are expected to contribute to 20-25% of the incremental power demand over the next five-year period from FY2026 to FY2030.
Adani Group deploys India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics
Adani Enterprises, part of Adani Group, has launched India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district.
India to have 123 million EVs on roads by 2032 under National EV Targets scenario: IESA-CES report
To support the projected EV growth, India’s cumulative installed electric vehicle (EV) charging points—public and captive—will need to grow from around 76,000 in 2024 to between 0.9 million and 2.1 million by 2032, according to the report by India Energy Storage Alliance (IES) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES).
Erisha E Mobility secures $1 billion from UAE investor
Erisha E Mobility has secured $1 billion investment from a UAE-based investor to expand its operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, Europe, and various African nations, in addition to strengthening its existing business in India.
Inverted to build 5 GWh fully automated battery factory in Rajasthan
Inverted has unveiled plans to establish a fully automated battery plant in Ghilot, Rajasthan, with an annual production capacity of 5 GWh. The 4-acre facility will produce battery solutions for four-wheelers, light commercial vehicles and battery energy storage systems.
“Electrical, electronics manufacturing will be key in scaling clean energy”: Power minister
Manohar Lal Khattar, union minister for power, highlighted the electrical and electronics manufacturing industry will be key in scaling clean energy, advancing grid modernization, and strengthening transmission networks as India aims to achieve 800 GW of power generation capacity by 2030, with 50% from renewables.
Epsilon Group commits INR 15,350 crore for EV battery materials, testing facility in Karnataka
Epsilon Group plans to invest INR 9,000 crore to set up a graphite anode manufacturing plant and INR 6,000 crore for a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode manufacturing plant in Karnataka. In addition, it will invest INR 350 crore to build a battery materials and battery testing R&D and training center in the state.
PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range
A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although not all panels contributed equally. System efficiency was measured at up to 66%.
