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Ashok Leyland Becomes First OEM To Join Delhi-NCR Vehicle Renewal Plan
Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland and its electric mobility arm Switch Mobility have become the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to partner with the Government of India under the newly launched vehicle replacement scheme aimed at modernising truck and bus fleets in the Delhi-NCR region. The first memorandum of understanding (MoU) under the scheme was […]
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Jun 15, 2026
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Maruti Brings India’s First Flex-Fuel Car, Widens Fuel Variants Portfolio
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and more self-reliant mobility solutions. The company has introduced flex-fuel technology in the WagonR, one of its most popular models and a brand that has previously played a pioneering role in alternative fuel mobility […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 4, 2026
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Delhi-NCR Fleet Renewal Opens New Growth Avenue For CV Manufacturers
India’s commercial vehicle industry could be headed for a fresh replacement-cycle driven growth phase after the Union Cabinet approved a ₹9,585-crore fleet modernisation scheme aimed at replacing older trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region with cleaner BS-VI and electric vehicles. The two-year programme, which targets more than 2 lakh commercial vehicles, combines financial incentives, […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 4, 2026
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Karnataka Gets ₹123-Cr EV Charging Leg-Up Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Karnataka has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of India’s electric mobility push, with the Centre approving proposals for the installation of 1,243 EV chargers in the state at an investment of ₹123.26 crore. Announcing the development in Bengaluru, Union Heavy Industries Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said the move strengthens Karnataka’s position as a […]
CW Bureau
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May 12, 2026
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Tata Motors Delivers First Batch Of Electric Prime Movers To BillionE
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun deliveries of the Prima E.55S electric prime movers to BillionE Mobility. The company also announced an order win for 250 additional electric prime movers, signalling growing momentum in zero-emission heavy-duty freight transport. Deployment plan The fleet will be delivered in a phased manner and deployed across […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 10, 2026
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Tata’s Stryder Cycle Unveils Airborne, Arcus To Drive Clean Mobility Push
Stryder Cycle Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata International Ltd (TIL) and one of India’s most trusted bicycle brands, has expanded its electric mobility portfolio with the launch of two dynamic e-bikes — Airborne and Arcus. Designed for modern urban lifestyles, the new models combine intelligent features, dependable performance, and everyday practicality, making […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 9, 2026