AUTO
Pune-Powered And Africa-Focused EV Firm Spiro Bags $215 Mn Funding
Spiro, the Africa-focused electric mobility platform founded by Indian entrepreneur Gagan Gupta, has secured a landmark $215 million investment round backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane to accelerate the rollout of electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent. The funding will support the expansion of Spiro’s battery-swapping network, manufacturing […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 1, 2026
AUTO
Ultraviolette, Bolt.Earth Deploy 130 Type-6 Fast Chargers Across India
Ultraviolette and Bolt.Earth said their interoperable Type-6 DC fast-charging network has crossed 130 installed chargers across India, more than doubling the initial deployment target of 50 chargers ahead of schedule. Launched under a strategic collaboration in March 2026, the rollout is being accelerated in response to Ultraviolette’s growing rider base, the rapid rise of India’s […]
CW Bureau
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May 19, 2026
AUTO
Green Bet: India’s Electric Bus Market Enters Crucial Transformation Phase
India’s bus industry is entering a significant phase of structural transformation, driven by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, infrastructure development, sustainability commitments and government-led clean mobility initiatives, according to KPMG. In its latest report titled Electrifying India’s Bus Industry – The Decade of Transformation, the firm noted that the country’s electric bus ecosystem is rapidly […]
CW Bureau
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May 15, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Ultraviolette In Pact With Bolt.Earth To Expand Type-6 EV Charging Network
Ultraviolette has announced a strategic collaboration with Bolt.Earth to roll out a nationwide interoperable Type-6 DC charging network, strengthening efforts to build a future-ready electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in India. The partnership builds on Ultraviolette’s recent product launches and retail expansion, marking a significant step toward scaling reliable and standardised charging infrastructure for high-performance electric […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 17, 2026
AUTO
SHE Power: Sulajja Firodia Turns Kinetic Energy Green As Rivals Go Red
Sulajja Firodia Motwani’s transformation of Kinetic Energy into Kinetic Green is a striking example of how a legacy automotive brand reinvented itself by embracing electric mobility and sustainability. Legacy challenge and the need for reinvention The Kinetic Group, founded by H. K. Firodia, was once synonymous with popular two-wheelers such as the Luna and the […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 8, 2026
