AUTO VIDA Wins Multiple Red Dot Design Concept Awards For NOVUS, DIRT.E

VIDA, the electric mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, has secured multiple honours at the Red Dot Design Concept Awards 2026, with its VIDA NOVUS series and VIDA DIRT.E MX7 winning recognition for their design and engineering innovation. The awards cover the VIDA NOVUS series, NEX 1, NEX 2 and NEX 3,  as well as the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Indofast Energy, GLIDA Join Hands To Expand EV Battery Swapping Network

Indofast Energy, India’s battery-swapping solutions provider, has partnered with GLIDA, formerly Fortum Charge & Drive India, to co-locate battery-swapping stations at GLIDA’s established EV charging sites across the country. The partnership will initially cover 10 Quick Interchange Stations (QIS) across GLIDA sites in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The companies plan to scale the network to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Sees Small-Car Market Gaining Pace Over Next Five Years

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), expects the small-car market to grow significantly faster over the next five years than it did during the previous five-year period, as the overall passenger vehicle market expands. The company is currently working on a detailed assessment of the likely growth trajectory of the Indian car market […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

AUTO Indofast, Zeon Charging Partner To Expand Battery Swapping In South

Battery-swapping solutions provider Indofast Energy has partnered with charge point operator Zeon Charging to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure across premium commercial and transit locations in Southern India, beginning with Bengaluru. Under the partnership, Indofast Energy will deploy its Quick Interchange Stations (QIS) across Zeon Charging’s network of premium sites, including shopping malls, metro parking facilities […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

AUTO Keto Motors Unveils Urbanova KE9, Forays Into Electric Bus Segment

Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Keto Motors Ltd has entered India’s electric bus market with the launch of its first commercial electric bus, the Urbanova KE9. The Urbanova KE9 is a 9-metre electric bus measuring 8,985 mm in length, 2,532 mm in width and 3,189 mm in height. It can accommodate 31 passengers and has a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO Olectra Emerges First Indian Firm To Deploy 4,000 E-Buses On Roads

Olectra Greentech Ltd has become the first company in India to deploy 4,000 electric buses on the country’s roads, achieving a major milestone in the nation’s transition towards cleaner public transport. The landmark was marked by the handover of Olectra’s 4,000th electric bus to the Himachal Pradesh government during the flag-off ceremony for 297 electric […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

AUTO EIM Partners HPCL For EV Charging, Battery Swapping Network For HCVs

Energy In Motion Ltd (EIM) has entered into a strategic partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to establish and operate fast-charging and battery-swapping infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) at select HPCL retail outlets across India, marking a significant step towards building a nationwide charging ecosystem for electric freight transport. Under the agreement, EIM […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp’s VIDA Marks Global Unveiling With Nepal Market Entry

Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA has made its international debut by entering the Nepal market through a distribution partnership with CG Motors, marking the beginning of the brand’s global expansion strategy. The partnership with CG Motors, part of Nepal’s Chaudhary Group, will bring the VIDA VX2 Evooter range and the VIDA Dirt.E K3 youth […]

CW Bureau · Jul 26, 2026

AUTO HMIL Opens 30,000 Charging Points To Access Through myHyundai App

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem by integrating access to more than 30,000 EV charging points across India through its myHyundai app, creating one of the country’s largest charging networks accessible through a single digital platform. The charging network has been developed in partnership with multiple Charge Point Operators […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

AUTO Bijliride To Deploy 5,000 EVs, Set To Drive India’s Last-Mile Delivery Boom

EV rental and mobility platform Bijliride has announced plans to deploy 5,000 additional electric two-wheelers across key Indian cities as it scales up operations to cater to rising demand from corporate customers, quick-commerce companies and last-mile delivery service providers. The expansion will strengthen the company’s presence in Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune, while […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

AUTO Zelio E-Mobility Opens Coimbatore Plant, Expands Capacity To 2.4 Lakh

Zelio E-Mobility has strengthened its manufacturing footprint with the inauguration of a new production facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, as the electric two and three-wheeler maker accelerates its expansion in South India. The new facility, spread across approximately 39,000 sq. ft., will support electric scooter assembly, storage, logistics and allied operations. It will primarily cater […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

AUTO Switch Mobility Unveils EiV9 Electric Bus, Targets 9-Metre E-Bus Market

Switch Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled new EiV9 electric bus at Prawaas 5.0, strengthening its portfolio in the rapidly expanding electric commercial vehicle market. Purpose-built for city transit, employee transportation and school mobility, the 9-metre electric bus has been designed to deliver higher operational efficiency, enhanced passenger comfort and lower total cost […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026