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Tata Motors, Tata Power to roll out 200 fast chargers for electric commercial vehicles

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Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors to establish 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles across major metropolitan cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.   As part of the initiative, Tata Motors and Tata Power will offer exclusive charging tariffs to Tata Motors’ electric commercial vehicle owners, reducing operational costs and enhancing profitability. The planned expansion…

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Tata Motors partners with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus to expand EV charging network

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Tata Motors has partnered with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions to establish 250 new fast-charging stations for its electric commercial vehicles (CVs) across India. These stations will be strategically located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi, significantly expanding the current network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points. Under the partnership, Tata Motors will recommend optimal locations for the charging stations based on commercial EV movement. Delta…

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Tata Group and Analog Devices ally for semiconductor manufacturing

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Tata Group and global semiconductor leader Analog Devices (ADI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing opportunities in India. Tata Electronics, Tata Motors, and Tejas Networks will collaborate with ADI to enhance business cooperation, focusing on applications like electric vehicles and network infrastructure. Tata Motors and ADI will work on electronics hardware components for energy storage and power electronics in commercial and passenger vehicles, while Tejas Networks and ADI will explore…

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Tata, MG offer free charging, battery rentals to lure EV buyers

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India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Tata Motors, is offering free charging and discounts to attract consumers, while rival MG Motor has launched a pioneering battery rental plan. These efforts aim to address slowing sales growth in the EV market, which currently accounts for 2% of India’s 4.2 million annual car sales. Sales growth has stalled, with analysts pointing to high vehicle prices and insufficient charging infrastructure as key barriers. To combat this, MG Motor…

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Tata Group invests Rs 9.5 billion in battery manufacturing subsidiary

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Tata Group has invested Rs 9.5 billion into its battery manufacturing subsidiary, Agratas, to expand in the new energy sector. Agratas focuses on advanced manufacturing capabilities for cleaner energy solutions, particularly for the automotive industry. The company plans to build a 40 GWh gigafactory in the UK and a 20 GWh plant in Sanand, Gujarat, using cutting-edge technology. Agratas produces batteries for the automotive and energy sectors, including two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and energy storage systems….

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet approves 14 projects with Rs 386.98 billion investment

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The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has approved 14 new projects with a total investment commitment of Rs 386.98 billion, expected to generate 46,931 high-end employment opportunities across 12 districts. These projects span sectors including auto and electric vehicles, electronics, green energy, telecom equipment, and advanced manufacturing. Key investments include Freetrend Industrial India’s Rs 10 billion footwear manufacturing plant in Ariyalur, creating 14,000 jobs, and Leap Green Energy’s Rs 103.75 billion investment in a hydrogen power storage…

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Automakers oppose hybrid car incentives in Uttar Pradesh

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Hyundai, Kia Motors, Tata, and Mahindra are lobbying against Uttar Pradesh’s decision to offer hybrid car incentives. They argue it undermines the push for electric vehicles (EVs) and disrupts investment plans. Uttar Pradesh, which accounts for 10% of India’s car sales, recently waived registration taxes on some hybrid cars, making them 10% cheaper. This move saves up to $5,200 on a Toyota Camry hybrid. Hyundai, Kia, Tata, and Mahindra, who don’t sell hybrids in India,…